Lisbon, Portugal - May 19, 2026
Join us to Discover How ValGenesis is Driving AI-Powered Digital Validation and Process Development along with the innovations from our Smart GxP Platform.
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An Event that goes beyond Innovation
For this ValConnect Innovation Day we will go beyond organizing an event - we will have three days of strategic insights, practical learning, and networking opportunities. This is what we have planned for you:
Welcome ReceptionMay 18 | 18:00–20:00 |
Start strong in a relaxed setting designed for early networking and informal conversations with fellow attendees. We highly recommend joining - this is where the best connections often begin. Location details will be shared after participation confirmation. |
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ValConnect Innovation Day Lisbon 2026May 19 | 9:00–20:00 |
A full day focused on discussing AI in life sciences, practical frameworks, customer case studies, and interactive discussions - each session is built to deliver insights you can apply immediately while creating space for conversations throughout the day. |
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Hands-On Training SessionsMay 20 | 8:30 - 12:00 |
Go beyond theory with interactive training sessions covering both the Process Lifecycle Suite and the Validation Lifecycle Suite. These sessions are designed to give you practical experience you can apply immediately. Sign-up available after confirmation.
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Take a look at the agenda below to explore the sessions, speakers, and key moments planned for the day.
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| 9:00 AM | Welcome Session Our CMO, David Medina, will welcome the attendees and go over the agenda and everything about the event.
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David Medina
Chief Marketing Officer ValGenesis |
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| 9:15 AM | From Digital To Intelligent: The New Era In Life Sciences Drawing on Axendia’s latest research on the expanding role of Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences, this keynote will explore how leading companies are shifting from systems of record to systems of intelligence. It will highlight the capabilities required to accelerate time to market and time to volume while maintaining quality, compliance, patient outcomes, and operational resilience in an increasingly disrupted global environment. |
Daniel R. Matlis
President Axendia |
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| 10:00 AM | How Much Should You Trust Your AI? A Framework for Autonomy in Pharma From document drafting to autonomous process decisions, AI capabilities in pharma are outpacing governance frameworks. This session gives you a practical three-tier model to evaluate where AI should advise, where it should assist, and where it can act - and what each level demands. |
Fabrizio Maniglio
VP of Digital Transformation ValGenesis |
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| 11:15 AM | Fireside Chat: Meet one of ValGenesis VAL AI Customer A fireside chat led with a ValGenesis AI customer discussing their experience, challenges and outcomes using ValGenesis VAL |
Fabrizio Maniglio
VP of Digital Transformation ValGenesis |
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| 11:45 AM | The Pharmascience Digital Validation Journey Sarah Forrest of Pharmascience shares how the company scaled ValGenesis across the enterprise and leveraged the platform in support to a major site-expansion for commissioning and qualification activities. |
Sarah Forrest
Senior IT Business Analyst Pharmascience |
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| 1:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Powering Life Sciences with Digital Innovation Digitalization and emerging technologies are transforming the life sciences industry, enabling more efficient research, manufacturing, and quality processes through tools such as AI, advanced analytics, and connected systems. This panel will explore real-world applications, key challenges, and how organizations can leverage these innovations to accelerate development, improve compliance, and drive future growth. Meet the Panel:
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| 2:15 PM | Case Study - Digitalizing Quality by Design Framework at UCB Fabrice Odille will discuss how UCB leveraged ValGenesis to digitalize and streamline process and analytical development through the application of Quality by Design (QbD) and Quality Risk Management (QRM) best practices. |
Fabrice Odille
QbD Lead DS (PE&T), Drug Substance Process Sciences (DSPS), CMC Development Sciences UCB |
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| 3:30 PM | Digitalizing Cleaning Validation A discussion and demonstration of how iClean is more than a paper-to-glass solution, digitalizes the entire cleaning validation lifecycle—from risk-based planning and MACO determination to execution and ongoing requalification, ensuring that cleaning validation is always up to date. |
Peter Liang
Solution Engineer ValGenesis |
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| 4:00 PM | TBA More details to come.
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| 4:45 PM | The ValGenesis Customer Experience Ângela Martinho will share how the Digital Transformation team helps organizations maximize the value of their ValGenesis solutions while building a clear path for long-term digital transformation. The session will highlight how a strategic approach to that transformation can drive optimization, accelerate adoption, and support scalable business outcomes. |
Ângela Martinho
Vice-President for Delivery ValGenesis |
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| 5:15 PM | Closing Remarks |
David Medina
Chief Marketing Officer ValGenesis |
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Where Innovation Meets Comfort
Lux Lisboa Park Hotel
R. Padre António Vieira 32
Lisbon
1070-015
Portugal


