PDA Annual Meeting

Join AST at PDA Week 2026, taking place 22–27 March 2026 in Denver, CO. Dive into a week-long gathering of pharma professionals featuring workshops, training courses, networking events and an expansive exhibit hall. Register now to secure your spot at this flagship industry homecoming event.

ISPE CaSa Life Sciences and Technology Show

Be part of the 33rd Annual ISPE-CaSA Tech Show on February 25, 2026, in Raleigh — the must-attend event for pharma and biopharma professionals driving innovation in manufacturing, automation, and digital transformation. Experience a full day of dynamic exhibits, including AST and thought-leading presentations, and valuable networking with industry experts and decision-makers.

Advanced Therapies Week

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Advanced Therapies Week 2026 — the premier four-day event in San Diego where over 2,000 biotech and pharma professionals converge to shape the future of cell & gene therapies.
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Pharmapack

Join us at Pharmapack Europe and immerse yourself in a dynamic hub where pharma-packaging professionals connect, collaborate and innovate face-to-face. Discover cutting-edge solutions from over 400 exhibitors, including AST and tap into expert-led content and gain deep industry insights from across the entire packaging lifecycle

Quality by Design: Principles and Considerations

an image showing AST aseptic processing equipment in a cleanroom setting for pharmaceutical development

The following article is part 1 of a blog series that has been adapted from Principal Commissioning, Qualification and Validation Engineer Jason Rossi’s recent article in Cleanroom Technology.