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Jahresbericht 2024 / 2025

ISPE D/A/CH continued its strong growth in 2025, reaching a record 1662 members and expanding its influence as Europe’s largest ISPE affiliate. The organization focused on digital transformation, sustainability, and operational excellence, supported by active Communities of Practice and Special Interest Groups. With high engagement from students and Emerging Leaders, and successful events like the Robotics Workshop and Future Leader Days, ISPE D/A/CH strengthened its role as a key platform for pharmaceutical knowledge exchange.

🏢 Organizational Overview

  • ISPE D/A/CH continues to grow as a leading platform for pharmaceutical knowledge exchange.
  • Leadership Team (2025/2026):
    • Chair: Gunter Baumgartner (Takeda)
    • Vice Chair: Volker Storn (Roche)
    • Finance Officer: Marcel Zehnder (BWT Aqua AG)
    • Secretary & Emerging Leaders Advisor: Zen-Zen Yen (eschbach GmbH)

📈 Membership & Growth

  • Membership increased from 1440 (2024) to 1662 (May 2025) — a new record.
  • Largest ISPE affiliate in Europe, second globally.
  • Strong growth in student members (+160% YoY), now 17% of total.
  • Target: >1800 members in 2025/2026.

🎯 Strategic Goals 2025/2026

  • Expand Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
  • Launch Robotics of the Year Award.
  • Provide growth budgets for CoPs/SIGs.
  • Focus on Operational Excellence, Digital Transformation, and Sustainability.

📚 Events & Workshops

  • 16 workshops in 2024 with 1005 participants.
  • Upcoming highlights:
    • Robotics Workshop & RAYA Award – Odense, Denmark
    • Annex 1 Symposium – Florence, Italy
    • Annual Meeting & Expo – Charlotte, USA
    • Future Leader Days – Vienna, Austria
    • GAMP Conference – Mannheim, Germany

👥 Student Chapters

  • Active SCs in Karlsruhe, Basel, München, Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Vienna, Sarajevo and Berlin.
  • Strong engagement through Hackathons, Future Leader Days, and ELxTalks.

🌐 Marketing & Outreach

  • Newsletter: 9334 subscribers, 50% open rate.
  • LinkedIn: 4740 followers (+67%)
  • Instagram: 213 followers (+61%)
  • New Partner & Sponsorship Manager: Linda Bärtschiger

🔬 CoP Aseptic Processing

  • Published the award-winning article: “Reevaluating Transfer of RTU Containers into Grade A”.
  • Established 3 active working groups: Appropriate Technologies, Cleanroom Quality & CCS, and ATMP & GMP.

⚙️ CoP GAMP

  • 220 members, 17 conferences, 46 forums.
  • Active SIGs include AI, IT Security, MTP, Software as Medical Device, and Audit Trail Review 2.0.

🧠 CoP Pharma 4.0

  • Published the Baseline Guide Pharma 4.0.
  • 7 active working groups, 5 Good Practice Guides in development, and global conference tracks established.

🧪 CoP Biotechnology

  • Led by Michelangelo Canzoneri (Merck KGaA).
  • Focus on smart manufacturing and innovation in biotech processes.

📦 CoP Containment

  • 20 members from diverse pharma disciplines.
  • Structured organization with active planning for 2025 activities.

💧 CoP Critical Utilities (Wasser & Dampf)

  • Hosted farewell event for long-time leader Bruno Walcher.
  • Continued focus on water and steam systems in pharma environments.

📈 CoP Project Management

  • Largest event portfolio in the affiliate.
  • Known for interactive, hands-on formats and strong industry engagement.

👩‍🔬 Women in Pharma

  • Active mentoring and networking programs.
  • Key events: Industry meets WIP, Challenge Your Mindset, and Catalyst Circle.

🌱 SIG Sustainability

  • Founded mid-2024, meets every 6 weeks.
  • Focus on best practice sharing in HVAC, energy recovery, green chemistry, and water systems.

🤖 SIG Future Robotics

  • Organizes the Robotic Application of the Year Award (RAYA).
  • 2025 workshop expanded to 3 days in Odense, Denmark, with focus on AI and robotics.

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