PDA's Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference brings together the formulation scientists, device engineers and regulatory professionals building the next generation of injectable drug delivery. The 2026 edition runs at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California.
Dates and venue
- Main conference: 6-7 October 2026
- Pre-conference workshop: PDA CDMO Partnership Workshop, 5 October 2026
- Post-conference workshop: PDA Annex 1 Implementation Workshop (US Edition), 8-9 October 2026, Renaissance Palm Springs
- Venue: Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California, USA
- Organizer: Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
What it covers
The program centers on injectable drug delivery across formulation science, device development and combination products, with concurrent sessions on real-world manufacturing and design challenges, the PDA Drug Delivery Innovation Awards, and an exhibit hall built around prefilled syringes and injection-device hardware.
Who should attend
Formulation scientists, device and combination-product engineers, and the regulatory and quality professionals who take injectable delivery systems from development through submission. The adjoining CDMO Partnership and Annex 1 Implementation workshops extend the week for teams managing outsourced manufacturing or aseptic compliance specifically.
Comparing October options? The PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference runs the month before in Washington, DC, and the full events directory lists everything we have verified.
Frequently asked questions
When is the PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference 2026?
6–7 October 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California, per PDA's event page for the conference.
Where is it held?
The Palm Springs Convention Center, in Palm Springs, California.
Is there a pre-conference workshop?
Yes — the PDA CDMO Partnership Workshop runs 5 October 2026, the day before the main conference, per PDA's event calendar.
Is there a post-conference workshop?
Yes — the PDA Annex 1 Implementation Workshop (US Edition) runs 8–9 October 2026 at the Renaissance Palm Springs, per PDA's event calendar.
How much does it cost?
PDA had not published 2026 registration pricing on a page we could confirm as of 24 July 2026. We do not list prices taken from third-party sites, so check PDA's official registration page for current rates.
Sources & further reading
- PDA. Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference 2026 — dates and venue. pda.org
- PDA. CDMO Partnership Workshop 2026 (pre-conference). pda.org
- PDA. Annex 1 Implementation Workshop 2026 — US Edition (post-conference). pda.org
Event details are published by the organizer and can change. Confirm dates, venue and pricing with PDA before booking travel. Last verified 24 July 2026.
