The ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo is where pharmaceutical engineering, manufacturing and quality meet their regulatory context, drawing professionals from every level of the industry. The 2026 edition runs in Washington, DC, with a virtual option for remote attendees.

Dates and format

  • Meeting: 18-21 October 2026
  • Location: Washington, DC, United States (venue not yet stated by the organizer)
  • Virtual: remote attendance offered alongside the in-person programme
  • Programme: technical sessions across sustainability, operations, supply chain, facilities, production systems, quality systems and regulatory guidance
  • Organizer: International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering

Who should attend

This is the CMC-and-quality side of the regulatory world: professionals responsible for manufacturing readiness, tech transfer, facility qualification and quality systems, and the regulatory affairs specialists who translate all of it into submissions. If your regulatory questions sound like "will this facility pass inspection" rather than "what is the review clock", this is the October meeting to weigh.

The same week, TOPRA's Annual Symposium runs in Utrecht and The MedTech Conference convenes stateside — the events directory has every option we have verified.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2026 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo?

18-21 October 2026, in Washington, DC, with a virtual attendance option. ISPE publishes these dates on its own conference page; the specific venue was not named there at our last check.

Can I attend the ISPE Annual Meeting virtually?

Yes. ISPE lists the 2026 Annual Meeting as "Washington, DC, United States and Virtual", so remote attendance is available alongside the in-person programme.

Is the ISPE Annual Meeting relevant to regulatory professionals?

Yes, at the CMC and quality end of the profession. The programme spans manufacturing operations, facilities, quality systems and regulatory guidance — the ground where regulatory affairs meets pharmaceutical engineering.

Sources & further reading

  1. ISPE. 2026 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo — dates, location and programme. ispe.org

Event details are published by the organizer and can change. Confirm dates, venue and pricing with ISPE before booking travel. Last verified 16 July 2026.