Meet IPEC Europe at CPHI Milan
IPEC Europe will be present at CPHI Milan 2026, providing an opportunity for current and prospective members to connect with our representatives, learn more about our activities, discuss industry challenges, and explore the benefits of involvement in the excipient community.
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In addition, IPEC Europe members and industry experts will contribute to the debate on excipients through a dedicated panel session:
Are Innovation and Excipients Mutually Exclusive?
Wednesday 7 October 2026 | 11:35–12:25 CET
Hall 2 – 2A132 | Supply & Formulation Excellence
The discussion will explore:
- The role of non-accidental excipients at the intersection of regulation, ROI and innovation
- Why advanced formulations rely on purpose-designed excipients—and why safety requirements do not hinder innovation
- Exploring data gaps in excipient safety and pharmacovigilance
- The need for positive and negative excipient lists, including approved routes of administration
Panellists
- George Forrest, CEO & Co-founder, Ibumix
- Veronique Heller-Kulkarni, Team Lead Technical Sales Pharma/Nutra, SE Tylose
- Mohamed Maatallah, Business Director, KLK Oleo Life Science
- Frances Sexton, Advisor – TS/MS Network Materials Management (Monoclonal), Lilly
- Karunakar (Karu) Sukuru, Global Vice President, Pharma Product Development & Head of Scientific Advisory, Catalent Pharma Solutions
Moderator:
- Felicity Thomas, Associate Director of Editorial and Content, The Pharma Navigator
We look forward to meeting you in Milan and continuing the conversation on the critical role of excipients in enabling pharmaceutical innovation.
Click here to view the full conference agenda.
