Sue and I are so excited to see you at PDA Week in Palm Springs starting on 6 April. There is much to share with you to help you get ready to maximize your experience.
First, we want to express our thanks to you for being part of this premier annual homecoming event for the global pharma community and taking the time to join our community of world-class professionals dedicated to shaping the future of the industry.
Before we dive into PDA Week’s activities, we want to share some big news with you.
PDA Interest Groups Moving to LinkedIn
PDA’s Interest Groups are moving to LinkedIn starting on 5 April. Right ahead of the start of PDA Week. Look out for posters throughout the conference center providing quick and easy QR code access to join your peers and others on LinkedIn and get the discussions started. The groups are open to all who want to join. Those who want to participate in the quarterly, or more frequent, virtual meetings of the Interest Groups, will need to be a member of PDA.
The Interest Group launch also includes a new Early Career Professionals (ECP) Group to help guide our industry’s professionals through the early years of their career.
During PDA Week, ECPs are offered a dedicated discussion roundtable Monday morning along with a special ECP Happy Hour held in PDA’s Member Lounge, late Wednesday afternoon.
PDA’s Industry and Honor Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Sunday, 6 April | 18:30 - 21:45
PDA Week kicks off with PDA’s prestigious Industry and Honor Awards Ceremony and dinner. This evening is a celebration of professional service, commitment, dedication, and accomplishment across our industry.
The dinner is a great opportunity to meet the industry’s best and brightest experts, have meaningful one-on-one conversations with other guests, and enjoy a festive toast to the honorees. Multiple Instagram-worthy opportunities offer capture of indelible memories and a can’t-miss walk of fame welcomes you to the reception and ceremony.
Now is the time to book a ticket for you and/or your team. You don’t want to miss this very special evening event. To add a ticket(s) to your registration or group registration, please contact PDA via email at registration@pda.org.
All proceeds of the event benefit the PDA Foundation and the Jette Christensen Early Career Grant Fund.
Ready Your Elevator Pitch
7 April | 12:00 - 12:45
As you wrap up the impactful discussions from Monday morning’s roundtables and the CDMO mini workshop, get ready for PDA’s first Speed Networking meetup starting at 12:00. This is an entertaining time-efficient opportunity to meet new peers, industry experts, solution providers, and more. It’s an impactful way to break the ice, expand your network and spark in-depth discussions over the coming days.
GxP AI in 100 Days: Driving Innovation through Digitalization on the Shop Floor
Tuesday, 8 April | 18:00 - 19:30
(Open to all PDA Week attendees)
Join Aizon for a compelling presentation and discussion from Geri Studebaker. Geri will share how AI is transforming drug manufacturing operations to be more efficient and ensuring excellent levels of quality in production in just 100 days. By enabling real-time decision-making and unlocking critical process data, AI drives immediate business value, from improved machine uptime to reduced downtime, and enhanced product quality. Participants should be ready to be part of an interactive discussion.
Collaborating to Innovate: Advancing Quality and Efficiency with Ready to Use Vials and Cartridges
Wednesday, 9 April | 15:30 - 17:00
(Open to all PDA Week attendees)
Join the Alliance for RTU as they present, "Collaborating to Innovate: Advancing Quality and Efficiency with Ready-To-Use Vials and Cartridges." This Supplier Think Tank will explore how implementing a ready-to-use (RTU) industrial setup can streamline processes, lower contamination risks, and reduce the total cost of ownership. After hearing from pharma and contract manufacturing organization (CMO) industry experts, participants will have a chance to provide valuable user input through an interactive discussion.
This session will discuss the current challenge facing the industry related to manufacturing and facility related Complete Response Letters (CRLs). Over the past several years the number of manufacturing and facility related CRLs has greatly increased, creating unprecedented challenges for the industry. This session will provide an update on the current issues, discuss the work being done by PDA and on PDA’s behalf to better understand CRLs and identify predictors that the industry should monitor.
Balance the learnings from the educational sessions with networking: Connection is one of the most valuable benefits of attending PDA Week. PDA ensures that each attendee has plenty of opportunities to connect with peers, experts, and leaders across the industries we represent.
Grand Opening Happy Hour
Monday, 07 April | 17:00 - 18:30
Everyone is invited to start the evening on a top note with a Grand Opening Happy Hour held in the Exhibit Hall on Monday starting at 17:00.
It’s your opportunity to reconnect with new friends from the Speed Networking event earlier in the day and network with other attendees and exhibitors, stop by the PDA Photo Booth, meet representatives from PDA’s SoCal Chapter … and more.
PDA Week 2025 Opening Reception
Monday, 07 April | 18:30 - 21:00
Immediately following the Grand Opening Happy Hour, keep the good vibes going outdoors under the Palm Springs night sky at the PDA Week 2025 Opening Reception!
The reception offers a mix of great beats, good eats, and even better company as we turn up the volume on networking.
Your evening includes:
A DJ spinning the perfect soundtrack
Refreshing drinks and tasty bites to keep you fueled
Networking that hits all the right notes
A laid-back, festival-style atmosphere
Your PDA Week badge is your all-access pass!
Whether you’re at PDA Week to make industry moves, vibe with colleagues, or just enjoy the desert night, this reception is music to your ears!
Guest tickets are available for purchase for $75. Visit the PDA Week Reception Pavilion onsite to purchase.
Even More Ways to Enjoy Palm Springs
PDA is offering a variety of evening activities to explore iconic Palm Springs.
Registration for the events is available before you arrive; simply email registration@pda.org to secure your tickets.
Tickets will also be available onsite in the Registration Pavilion in the Convention Center; they are available on a first come first serve basis as these popular activities sell out quickly.
Review the activities available below.
Bar Trivia + Local Beer Tasting and Dinner
Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the laid-back desert lifestyle of Palm Springs while sipping craft beer with friends!
At the tram’s Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft/2,596 m and 30 degrees cooler than the desert floor), guests will enjoy 180-degree views of the valley from the observation decks, watch two documentary films, visit the natural history museum, and enjoy dinner at Peaks Restaurant.
Calling all artists for this fun and unique experience! Participants will craft beautiful greeting cards with watercolor paints while enjoying their choice of two (2) drinks (wine or beer) and a charcuterie board to snack on.
Your "foodie" guides will introduce you to the Palm Springs Valley as you venture on foot (approx. 1.5 m/2.4 km) to locally owned restaurants to taste varied culinary delights.
PDA’s Member Lounge opens on Monday. Stop by to get the members-only limited-edition PDA Microbiology Conference 2025 T-shirt, grab a smoothie and snacks, and charge your devices.
The lounge opens early Monday from 06:30 to 8:00.
Be on the lookout for more information coming your way over the next 10 days in anticipation of PDA Week with more details on activities and programming.
As you plan for your week in Palm Springs, please a moment to review the agenda on the mobile App or PDA’s event webpage to customize your schedule.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kate Malachowski, PhD
PDA Week 2025 Co-Chair and Novavax Director, MS&T
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