WHEN: 26 March 2026
WHERE: Expo 1 Conference Area (located at the back of the hall)
| Day | Time | Topic | Synopsis | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 March 2026 | 09:30 | Welcome | Welcome and Opening | Sarantis Kosmas – Strategnos |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Temperature Mapping: The Story Beyond the Process | Temperature mapping is a critical quality requirement in a GxP environment. This session goes beyond process and data to interpret insights for meaningful risk mitigation and quality outcomes. | Sarantis Kosmas – Strategnos | |
| 10:00 – 10:10 | Q&A | |||
| 10:10 – 10:40 | A Case Study on the Benefits of Using Multi-sensor Devices for Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Monitoring | Explores challenges in temperature monitoring and demonstrates how enhanced sensing and location capabilities improve reliability and data collection. | AJ Barnard – The Vaccine Bureau | |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Q&A | |||
| 10:50 – 11:20 | Break | |||
| 11:20 – 11:50 | The Next Stage of Cold Chain Packaging Development in South Africa | Focus on validated, reusable packaging solutions, GDP compliance, and real-time monitoring to reduce risk, cost, and environmental impact. | Sean Petzer – ESBD | |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Q&A | |||
| 12:00 – 12:30 | What is AI thinking? Or is it? | Explores how generative AI works, breaking down the mechanics behind the technology and its implications for organisations. | Joe van der Walt – Kohde | |
| 12:30 – 12:40 | Q&A | |||
| 12:40 – 14:00 | Lunch | |||
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Key Updates for Computer System Validation | Discusses updates in GAMP supporting efficient deployment of new technologies such as AI and Agile methodologies in pharmaceutical environments. | Micaela Costa – Strategnos | |
| 14:30 – 14:40 | Q&A | |||
| 14:40 – 15:10 | Defrost Cycle: A Necessary Evil in the Cold Chain | Explores refrigeration system design and defrost cycles, highlighting risks associated with poor configuration and how to mitigate them. | Sarantis Kosmas – Strategnos | |
| 15:10 – 15:20 | Q&A |
