Driving the Future of Process Analytical Technologies in Pharma and Biotech
10 – 11
Mar 2026
Kur- und Festspielhaus Badenweiler
Schlossplatz 2, 79410 Badenweiler, Germany
Driving the Future of Process Analytical Technologies in Pharma and Biotech
10 – 11
Mar 2026
- Kur- und Festspielhaus Badenweiler
- Schlossplatz 2, 79410 Badenweiler, Germany
Connect. Learn. Apply.
Shaping the Future of PAT
Connect. Learn. Apply.
Shaping the Future of PAT
Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is a strategic approach that shifts pharma and biotech from reactive to predictive control, static to adaptive processes, and compliance to true quality by design.
PAT Connect 2026 unites experts from industry, academia, and regulators to foster exchange, build networks, and drive practical PAT implementation across sectors.
The pharmaceutical industry is evolving.
With continuous manufacturing, AI, and data analytics on the rise, PAT is key to driving innovation, quality, and efficiency. Integrated strategies are essential to stay competitive and compliant.
TTC provides the platform.
As a neutral, application-focused space, the Technology Training Center fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue, practical insights, and hands-on learning.
Your role matters.
Whether you’re in production, QA, development, regulation, analytics, or design—your expertise helps shape the future.
PAT Connect 2026Â is your chance to connect, learn, apply, and lead the transformation of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
What We Feature
Keynotes & Plenaries
Hear from leading voices in pharma, analytics, AI, and regulation on the future of PAT.
Focused Tracks
Dive into Oral Solid Dosage and Biologics with dedicated sessions and case studies.
Interactive Panels
Engage in expert discussions on implementation, regulation, and change management.
Poster & Tech Showcases
Discover new research, tools, and technologies from innovators and suppliers.
Networking & Excursion
Connect with peers and explore PAT in action at the Glatt Innovation Center.
Connecting Minds.
Enabling Innovation!
PAT Connect 2026 offers a unique opportunity to connect with highly targeted pharmaceutical professionals, process experts and decisionmakers from industry, academia and regulatory bodies.
The conference includes a dedicated exhibition area and additional formats to showcase innovative solutions, products and services in the field of Process Analytical Technology.
Meet our Partners
Meet our Sponsors
Exclusive sponsor of beverages served during the conference dinner. (Day 1)
Main Conference Dinner Sponsor (Day 2)
Poster Prize Sponsor
Conference Notepad Sponsor
Young Scientist + Conference Podium Discussion Sponsor Day 1
Sponsor a Young Scientist / Student (Poster Presenter)
Meet our Mediapartners
Vogel Verlag
Editio Cantor Verlag GmbH
GMP-Verlag
From lab to leadership
Innovating Pharma & Biotech
Are you a senior manager, scientist, engineer, academic, or regulatory expert shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing?
Join a vibrant community of professionals and early-career researchers who are transforming the industry through:
- Advanced analytical technologies
- Chemometrics & data-driven process control
- GMP compliance & PAT implementation
- Cutting-edge automation & digital transformation
Whether you’re developing breakthrough technologies or exploring new strategies for quality and efficiency, this is your space to connect, learn, and lead.
Let’s build the future of pharma—together.
Meet our Experts
Andrew Anderson
Asquard Consultancy, England
Carolina Gastone
Eigengran, Italy
Carsten Jasper
PTS Training GmbH, Germany
Dr. Ali Afnan
Step Change Pharma Inc., USA
Dr. Blerina Shkodra
Leon-nanodrugs GmbH, Munich, Germany
Dr. Brad Swarbrick
KAX Group / Penrith, Australia
Dr. Christian Dubiella
Wacker Chemie AG, Munich, Germany
Dr. Holger Lutz
Bruker Optics GmbH&Co.KG, Germany
Dr. Leticia Lambert Angulo
Endress+Hauser, France
Dr. Luise Kaven
BASF, Germany
Dr. Nicolas Cruz
KIWI Lab, Berlin, Germany
Dr. Manuel Kuhs
Expo Process Analytics, Ireland
Dr. Matthias Balsam
Bayer AG
Dr. Moritz Anuschek
Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark
Dr. Olivier Paquet-Durand
Glatt Group Binzen, Germany
Dr. Rut Besseling
InProcess-LSP, Netherlands
Dr. Shana Van de Steene
Fette Compacting Belgium
Dr. Stainslav Kasakov
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Switzerland
Dr. Stephan Sacher
RCPE, Austria
Dr. Sven Borchert
Pharma Technology, Belgium
Dr. Eric Teboul
Horiba Ltd. , France
Jan Verelst
Siemens, Belgium
Martin Warman
Martin Warman Consultancy Ltd, England
Phil Doherty
Acuitis Process Analytical Technologies, Ireland
Philip Keil
Keynote Speaker and Pilot, Germany
Prof Dr. Johannes Khinast
TU Graz and CEO of RCPE, Austria
Prof. Dr. Kim Harry Esbensen
KHE Consulting, Denmark
Steve Hammond
Steve Hammond Consulting, USA
Thomas Ricour
PAT Industry France
Overview – PAT Connect Conference 2026
- Language: English
- Venue:Â Kurhaus Badenweiler, Germany
- Dates:Â March 10 and 11, 2026
- Expected Participants: 150 – 250 (max)
Day 1 – Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Keynotes and expert presentations on PAT fundamentals, implementation strategies, regulatory perspectives, and insights from authorities
- Walking Lunch in the exhibition area (exhibitors and Posters)
Confirmed exhibitors include: TEWS, Sentronic, Parsum, Viavi, Metrohm, Phyllon, Bruker, Endress & Hauser, Hellma, KIWI Lab, Glatt Group, Expo Process Analytics, KAX Group, SciY, Siemens and others.
- Networking dinner at the historic Kurhaus Badenweiler
Day 2 – Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Two thematic focus areas:
- Oral solid dosage manufacturing
- Biopharmaceutical processes
- Walking Lunch in the exhibition area (exhibitors and Posters)
- Closing dinner and networking
Optional Day 3 – Thursday, March 12, 2026
The PAT Application Day on the 12th March is exclusively for 45 -50 participants at the Glatt Innovation centre, where we will show different OSD processes with PAT sensors.
Also, the integration of the sensors will be shown into the software systems
General Information:
Max. Participants: 45
Groups: 5 Groups with max 10 people each
Location: Meet & Eat Restaurant (at Glatt) → Innovation Center (TIC)
Date Event: 12.03.26
For the visit we have organized a bus from Badenweiler to Weil am Rhein, Herzallee 3, Glatt Innovation Center.
The Agenda for the 12th March is as following:
Rough Timeline:
09:00–9:45     Greeting / Introduction of Glatt / Involved Companies  / Coffee
09:45-10:00Â Â Â Walk to Glatt Technical Innovation Center (TIC)
10:00–12:45   3 stations à 45 min (incl. coffee break)
12:45–14:00   Lunch
14:00–15:30  2 Stations à 45 min
15:30-16:00Â Â Â Wrap Up / Coffee
Main Part:
5 Stations à 4x running active OSD-processes with hardware and 1 x software station
| Station | Anlage | Prozess | PAT Methode, Company, Scope |
| 1 | GPCG 30 | Rotor process with  powder layering | Glatt Vision(Glatt) à  Particle Size Distribution NIR (Bruker) à  Moisture Measurement |
| 2a | MultiLab 1 | Wurster-coating (700µm pellets) | Raman (Endress & Hauser) à Coating Thickness |
| 2b | Blender | Batch blending | NIR (Viavi) Ã Â Blending Uniformity |
| 3a | MultiLab 2 + Drum Coater | (Micro)tablet-coating | OCT (Phyllon) Ã Â Coating Thickness |
| 4 | MODCOS – S-Line – Continuous Granulation Line | continuous granulation | Mikrowave (TEWS) à  Moisture Measurement NIR (Sentronic) à  Blending Uniformity PSD (Parsum) à  Particle Size Distribution |
| 5 | Software | KAX, S-PACT, SiPAT and SciY (former Optimal) | Showcase integration of Sensor systems into Software systems. |
In total 8 PAT Sensor suppliers will showcase their sensors, Hardware. Also 4 main payers will show their software on this day including the integration of the data.