Access the presentations of the IPEC Europe Excipients Forum 2026 here. The password to access the file is shared with attendees.
Join us in Torremolinos, Spain on Thursday 5 February 2026 to discover, experience and engage in stimulating discussions about the latest innovations and developments in the pharmaceutical excipients sector.
Featuring regulators and industry speakers, this event is a great opportunity to learn more about the latest developments on pharmaceutical excipients. Many ‘hot’ topics impacting the excipient world will be covered, where the best practices and insights shared can help your company adapt to current and future challenges.
Discover all the topics featured in the programme, here are a few highlights:
- EMA’s Q&A on co-processed excipients – Ivana Taševská, Czech State Institute for Drug Control and co-lead of the EMA CoPE Q&A
- Excipient GMP in China and IPEC-PQG GMP – Cloris Tian, Merck China and IPEC China Chair.
More information in the tab 'Programme'.
TARGET GROUPS
This conference is intended for professionals working in:
- Development, manufacture and quality
- Distribution and sales
- Qualification of suppliers
- Application and control of pharmaceutical excipients for medicinal products.
The seminar is also intended for members of regulatory authorities and purchasing departments.
REGISTRATION FEES
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Early bird fee
(before or on 27.11.25)
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Regular fee
(after 28.11.25)
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IPEC Europe Member
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500 € |
600 € |
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General Admission
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750 € |
800 € |
The registration fees do not include VAT and are per registrant. The VAT rate for Spain (21%) will be applied at checkout.
SCHEDULE
For IPEC Europe Members only
CCC, GDP and QRAC Committees will meet in the morning/early afternoon of Wednesday 4 February.
IPEC Europe Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 4 February, 16:30-18:00
IPEC EUROPE EXCIPIENTS FORUM 2026
Welcome drink – Wednesday 4 February, 18:00-19:00
IPEC Europe Excipients Forum – Thursday 5 February, 09:00-17:30
IPEC Europe Forum Dinner – Thursday 5 February, 19:00-22:00
Full schedule available here.
VENUE
Hotel - Melia Costa del Sol
(Conference and Meeting Venue)
Rooms have been secured by IPEC Europe at a preferential rate and will be available for delegates on a first-come, first-serve basis. More information here.
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PROGRAMME
| 9:00 |
Opening Remarks |
| Karine Roth, IPSEN and IPEC Europe Chair |
| MORNING SESSION moderated by Lotte Kok, Novo Nordisk and IPEC Europe Board member |
| 9:15 |
News and Updates from EDQM |
| Petra Doerr, EDQM |
| 10:00 |
EMA's Questions and Answers regarding co-processed excipients |
| Ivana Taševská, Czech State Institute for Drug Control, EMA Quality Working Party (QWP) member and co-lead of EMA CoPE Q&A |
| 10:45 |
Coffee Break |
| MORNING SESSION moderated by Lotte Kok, Novo Nordisk and IPEC Europe Board member |
| 11:15 |
Excipient GMP in China and IPEC-PQG GMP |
| Cloris Tian, Merck China and IPEC China Chair |
| 12:00 |
WHO–UNODC Report on Contaminated Medicines and Integrity of the Pharmaceutical Excipients Supply Chain |
| Pernette Bourdillon Esteve, World Health Organization |
| 12:45 |
Q&A for the Morning session |
| 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
| PANEL SESSION moderated by Adrian Bone, IPEC Europe |
| 14:00 |
Regulatory perspectives and recent changes impacting excipients worldwide |
| with Bram Baert, Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients; Alexa Smith, Colorcon; Lotte Kok, Novo Nordisk; Stéphane Varlet, Procter & Gamble; and Samuel Charbonnier, Imerys/Eurotalc |
| 15:15 |
Coffee Break |
| AFTERNOON SESSION moderated by Jesús Rivas, Lonza Biologics |
| 15:45 |
Regulatory Changes: impact on quality management for users and makers |
| Bev Stout, GSK and Philippe Lienart, Roquette Frères |
| 16:30 |
3D Pharma Printing |
| Kjeld van Bommel, TNO |
| 17:15 |
Q&A for the Afternoon session |
| 17:20 |
Closing Remarks |
| Karine Roth, IPSEN and IPEC Europe Chair |
Programme subject to change.
Sponsorship
Recognised as one of key events for pharmaceutical excipients in Europe, the IPEC Europe Forum gathers key players to share their perspectives on the latest developments. Join other industry leaders and put your company in the spotlight.
GOLD SPONSORS
EXCiPACT
ROQUETTE
SILVER SPONSORS
BIOGRUND
COLORCON
IPSEN
JRS PHARMA
BRONZE SPONSORS
KLK OLEO Life Science
GOLD SPONSORSHIP
3000 € for IPEC Europe Members – 3500 € for General Admission
- Two complimentary registrations with full access to the IPEC Europe Forum (welcome drink on Wednesday, Forum and Forum dinner on Thursday)
- A tabletop with the opportunity to showcase your products and services during welcome drink and breaks
- Possibility to bring a token to distribute to all attendees
- Your company logo on promotional media and programme, including LinkedIn and promotional emails for the event
- A dedicated post published on the IPEC Europe LinkedIn page announcing your sponsorship and a dedicated post on your company’s activities
- A ‘branded’ table reserved for you at the Forum Dinner, with the possibility to bring a roll-up at the Dinner venue
SILVER SPONSORSHIP
2000 € for IPEC Europe Members – 2500 € for General Admission
- One complimentary registration with full access to the IPEC Europe Forum (welcome drink on Wednesday, Forum and Forum dinner on Thursday)
- A tabletop with the opportunity to showcase your products and services during welcome drink and breaks
- Possibility to bring a token to distribute to all attendees
- Your company logo on promotional media and programme, including LinkedIn and promotional emails for the event
- A dedicated post published on the IPEC Europe LinkedIn page announcing your sponsorship
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP
1000 € for IPEC Europe Members – 1500 € for General Admission
- “Bring a colleague” – One mandatory registration with full access to the IPEC Europe Forum (welcome drink on Wednesday, Forum and Forum dinner on Thursday) at regular price, the second registration is free of charge
- Possibility to bring a token to distribute to all attendees
- Your company logo on promotional media and programme, including LinkedIn and promotional emails for the event
- A post published on the IPEC Europe LinkedIn page announcing your company as a sponsor of the IPEC Europe Excipients Forum
