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Fri 12
12:00h
Roundtable | Side Events Pharma Process

Digitalization and AI in pharmaceutical industrial sites — from discussion to action

Pol Salvadó
Pol Salvadó Almirall Facility Plant Director Speaker
Nacho Llubiá Navarro
Nacho Llubiá Navarro ManageArt Managing Partner Host
Carlos Morrás Ruiz-Falcó
Carlos Morrás Ruiz-Falcó Escorial Analytics / Universidad Pontificia ICAI- Comillas Managing partner / Master’s director. University professor. Moderator
Pau Cuadrado Agell
Pau Cuadrado Agell Boehringer Ingelheim Digital Champion & MBR Designer Speaker
Asier Herrero
Asier Herrero Cinfa Head of Organization and Digitalization Speaker

#artificialintelligence, #digitalization, #industrialefficiency, #pharmaindustry

2026-06-02 12:00 2026-06-02 13:30 Europe/Madrid Digitalization and AI in pharmaceutical industrial sites — from discussion to action

The round table led by ManageArt will highlight in which areas of pharmaceutical industrial sites digitalization and artificial intelligence projects are being applied. It will provide an overview of where there are opportunities to implement digital projects, quantifying the savings achieved, in order to identify which areas present challenges and opportunities to improve site competitiveness, both from an effectiveness and efficiency perspective.

Topics related to projects will be discussed from the standpoint of their organization and implementation. Among other aspects, the criteria used for evaluating decisions on project implementation will be analyzed. Likewise, the critical aspects in the development and implementation of these projects will be discussed, including the involvement of key roles to ensure success, as well as the most common barriers in this type of initiatives.

Achieved returns will be shared, and sector-specific aspects will be addressed, such as validation of systems related to artificial intelligence, experiences in regulatory audits, and expectations regarding GMP Annex 22.

International Meeting Point
Tue 2
12:00h - 13:30h International Meeting Point Public access
10:00h
Roundtable | Side Events Pharma Process

Pressure, complexity, speed and risk: the combination defining the pharma sector agenda in 2026

Isaac Serra Alamgro
Isaac Serra Alamgro Qualipharma CSV Leader Speaker
Andrés Morales Fernández
Andrés Morales Fernández KPMG Associate Partner Speaker
Toni Haro García
Toni Haro García AG Solution Team Leader OT Security (Europe South) Speaker

#FarmaTech2026, #industrialcybersecurity, #NetPharmaHub, #pharmaprocess, #regulatorycompliance

2026-06-02 10:00 2026-06-02 11:45 Europe/Madrid Pressure, complexity, speed and risk: the combination defining the pharma sector agenda in 2026
The pharmaceutical sector and the chemical industry face a dual pressure in 2026: increasing regulatory demands and technological acceleration with growing risks. The common axis is data: its integration, traceability, and security determine organizations’ ability to adapt.
Regulatory developments (Annex 22, 11, Chapter IV and NIS2) no longer require only process validation, but also demonstrating control and data integrity at every stage, driving a new governance culture.
At the same time, OT/IT threats, ransomware, and data breaches put this very asset at risk: compromising its availability invalidates regulatory compliance and threatens business continuity.
Protecting data means, at the same time, protecting the business and ensuring compliance. In this Net-Pharma Hub session, we will share experiences and solutions to address this scenario.
International Meeting Point
Tue 2
10:00h - 11:45h International Meeting Point Public access
15:30h
Roundtable | Side Events Pharma Process

Resiliencia y competitividad industrial impulsadas por datos: casos de uso y hoja de ruta de madurez.

Alicia Tébar
Alicia Tébar QbD PS Founder Moderator
Pol Salvadó
Pol Salvadó Almirall Facility Plant Director Speaker
Francisco De Tierra
Francisco De Tierra Laboratorios HIPRA S.A. HIPRA Robotics Senior Engineer Speaker
Fernando Campos Martínez
Fernando Campos Martínez Sanofi IIoT Expert Speaker

2026-06-02 15:30 2026-06-02 16:30 Europe/Madrid Resiliencia y competitividad industrial impulsadas por datos: casos de uso y hoja de ruta de madurez. We will explore real implementation cases in the Pharma industry: Digital Twins, real-time process monitoring (CPV 4.0), and AI use in GMP-regulated environments, aimed at improving quality, flexibility, and sustainability. The session highlights the importance of clearly defining needs before selecting tools, co-creating with all stakeholders (creators and users) to ensure adoption and ROI. These cases will also be contrasted with plant and company digital maturity indexes, assessing current status, gaps, and preparations to become the plant of the future over the next decade. It will be an interactive space to discuss priorities, barriers, and practical implementation decisions. Industry Showcase
Tue 2
15:30h - 16:30h Industry Showcase Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation
10:00h
Conference | Side Events AI and digital transformation Other

Industry 4.0 Forum – Advanced Robotics and AI in the Chemical Industry: What Is Real Today and What Will Come Tomorrow

Francesc Cortés
Francesc Cortés LEITAT Technological Center Senior robotics researcher Speaker
Victoria Salguero
Victoria Salguero PAL Robotics Product Marketing Speaker
Albert Romagosa
Albert Romagosa Dow Global Improvement Leader Speaker
Raúl Suárez
Raúl Suárez Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Research Supervisor Speaker
Sebastià Elias
Sebastià Elias ACCIÓ Analysis and Detection of Technological Opportunities Speaker
Carles Soler
Carles Soler Think UPC / GT Robòtica / GT IA Business Development Moderator

#Engineering, #ExpoquimiaEIC, #forumI40, #industry40

2026-06-02 10:00 2026-06-02 12:00 Europe/Madrid Industry 4.0 Forum – Advanced Robotics and AI in the Chemical Industry: What Is Real Today and What Will Come Tomorrow The emergence of artificial intelligence and new generations of robots, especially humanoid robotics, is pointing to future changes in industrial processes. The chemical industry, due to its operational complexity, safety requirements, and need for efficiency, becomes an especially complex environment where the pros and cons of these technologies must be evaluated while they have not yet reached sufficient maturity. This session will examine what is already a reality in plants and processes — robotics, intelligent automation, and data-driven systems — and what the next technological waves are, particularly humanoid robotics or autonomous systems. A session to understand the trends and opportunities that may — or may not — come with the application of AI in robotics.

CC3. ROOM 3.14
Tue 2
10:00h - 12:00h CC3. ROOM 3.14 Pre-registration for the congress
11:00h
Conference | Side Events Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Materials and ingredients for the production process

Design of concrete with low-carbon cements: the influence of aggregates

José Luis García Calvo
José Luis García Calvo Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja (IETcc-CSIC) Deputy Technical Director Speaker
César Bartolomé
César Bartolomé IECA Technology Director Speaker
Sonia Fernández
Sonia Fernández ANDECE Vicepresident Speaker
Ignasi Jarauta
Ignasi Jarauta ANFAH Manager Speaker
Rosa Carretón
Rosa Carretón Federación de Áridos Technical Director Speaker

#aggregates, #cement, #chemicaladditives, #concrete, #decarbonisation

2026-06-02 11:00 2026-06-02 14:00 Europe/Madrid Design of concrete with low-carbon cements: the influence of aggregates
In the current context of decarbonization, concrete design cannot focus solely on cement. Aggregates, due to their nature, origin, grading and quality, play a decisive role in water demand, paste content, admixture dosage, mechanical performance and durability of concrete and, therefore, in its overall environmental footprint.
This session will address how to optimize the design of concrete with low-carbon cements by jointly considering cement, aggregates and admixtures, with a practical approach focused on material compatibility, production robustness and the final performance of concrete.
The session will bring together representatives from industry, sector associations and research centers to analyze challenges, design criteria and opportunities to move towards more sustainable and competitive solutions.
Press Area: Auditorium
Tue 2
11:00h - 14:00h Press Area: Auditorium Public access
09:30h
Conference | Side Events Other

BEQUINOR: Seminar on Industrial Safety in Chemical and Energy Storage

2026-06-02 09:30 2026-06-02 14:30 Europe/Madrid BEQUINOR: Seminar on Industrial Safety in Chemical and Energy Storage

Registration and Accreditation
09:30 – 10:00 h


Institutional Opening
10:00 – 10:10 h

Xavier Roca Ramon, Director General of Industry, Department of Business and Labour, Government of Catalonia


BEQUINOR’s Role in Industrial Safety
10:10 – 10:15 h

Rosa Sánchez Torres, Director of BEQUINOR


Block I – Safety in Chemical Storage Facilities
10:15 – 11:30 h


Preview of the New RAPQ Guide
10:15 – 10:30 h

Speaker: Braulio de Lucas Ranera, Head of Department, General Subdirectorate for Quality and Industrial Safety, Ministry of Industry and Tourism


Amendment of the RAPQ to Align with the New RSCIEI Regulation
10:30 – 11:30 h

Speaker: Marceliano Herrero Sinovas, Head of Industry, Trade and Economy Service of Valladolid. Regional Government of Castile and León


Coffee Break and Networking
11:30 – 12:00 h


Block II – Safety in Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
12:00 – 13:00 h


Risks and Fire Protection for BESS Energy Storage Systems
12:00 – 12:40 h

Speaker: Luis Sánchez Fuentes, Special Hazards Managing Director, Engineered Fire Piping


BEQUINOR Guide: Safety Measures for BESS Systems
12:40 – 13:00 h

Speaker: Carolina García Bailo, General Manager, DENIOS


Block III – Safety in Hydrogen Storage Facilities
13:00 – 14:00 h


BEQUINOR’s Hydrogen Storage Safety Guide
13:00 – 13:20 h

Speaker: Rosario Trimiño García, Engineering Division, INERCO


Risk Analysis Tools Applied to Hydrogen Storage Facilities
13:20 – 13:40 h

Speaker: Victoria Iglesias Muñoz, Senior Energy Transition Specialist, DEKRA Advisory & Training


Practical Application of the Guide: Real Examples in Industrial Storage Facilities
13:40 – 14:00 h

Speaker: Carlos Pinet Blanco, Compressed Gases Operations Engineer, Nippon Sanso España


Round Table and Open Discussion
14:00 – 14:30 h

Session for questions and discussion on all topics covered, with participation from public administration representatives and industry experts.


Paid event.

More information and registration are available through the following link.

CC3. ROOM 3.12
Tue 2
09:30h - 14:30h CC3. ROOM 3.12 Pre-registration for the congress
16:40h
Roundtable | Side Events Laboratory and equipment Markets-Competitiveness

The Laboratory of the Future: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities

Alejandro Vallejo
Alejandro Vallejo Técnicas de Laboratorio Magazine Manager Moderator
Jordi Oliver-Rodés
Jordi Oliver-Rodés Asociación Española de Laboratorios Independientes-AELI President Speaker
Irene Garcia Cano
Irene Garcia Cano Facultad de Química Universidad de Barcelona-UB Vice Dean for Research Speaker
Alexandr Shafir
Alexandr Shafir Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña-IQAC-CSIC Research Group Coordinator Speaker
Sandra Pifarré
Sandra Pifarré Federación Empresarial Catalana del Sector Químico - FEDEQUIM (Panreac Química) Representant Speaker
Xavier Ruiz Peña
Xavier Ruiz Peña Conformity Assessment APPLUS Global Managing Director Speaker

#AI, #chemistry, #future, #laboratory, #sustainability

2026-06-02 16:40 2026-06-02 17:40 Europe/Madrid The Laboratory of the Future: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities The roundtable will examine the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of the laboratory sector in Europe and globally, bringing together representatives from analytical, industrial, certification, and research laboratories, along with academic experts and professionals from the chemical sector. The discussion will address the impact of digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence on laboratory models, the evolution of professional profiles, and the new skills required. It will also explore sustainability, the circular economy, European competitiveness in relation to the U.S. and Asia, and the sector’s technological needs, such as data integration, traceability, and flexible automation. Finally, growth opportunities linked to biotechnology, healthcare, new materials, energy transition, and advanced data analysis will be explored, highlighting the role of laboratories as drivers of innovation and sustainable development. Industry Showcase
Tue 2
16:40h - 17:40h Industry Showcase Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation
15:30h
Conference | Side Events Other

Advancing towards Maintenance 4.0 in the Chemical Industry

Manuel Járrega Domínguez
Manuel Járrega Domínguez Schneider Electric Advanced Process Control EMEA Business Leader Moderator
Juan Luis Rodríguez Cuevas
Juan Luis Rodríguez Cuevas Intero Integrity Services Spain, S.L Industrial Services Technician Speaker
José Javier Leandro Gómez
José Javier Leandro Gómez Intero Integrity Services Spain, S.L. Country Manager Spain & Portugal Speaker
Gerard Fernández Curell
Gerard Fernández Curell Engidi, S.L General Manager Speaker
Amelia Pastor Mas
Amelia Pastor Mas Takasago International Chemicals (Europe), S.A. Assistant to the Engineering and Maintenance Department Speaker
Alba Crespo Gallego
Alba Crespo Gallego Minsait Business Consulting Industry 4.0 Specialist Consultant Speaker
Francisco Hernández López
Francisco Hernández López Minsait Business Consulting Industry Partner Speaker
Iván Cid Gallego
Iván Cid Gallego AIRFAL INTERNATIONAL Head of Innovation Speaker

#maintenance4.0

2026-06-02 15:30 2026-06-02 18:15 Europe/Madrid Advancing towards Maintenance 4.0 in the Chemical Industry Technology is rapidly evolving towards Industry 4.0. This is already impacting new possible applications to move forward with the Maintenance 4.0 revolution. This session will present topics ranging from new processes in chemical plants to the connected worker, autonomous maintenance supervision, and OEE improvements in chemical plants. In short, a session to better understand how we can evolve our chemical plants towards Maintenance 4.0.

3:30 p.m. Welcome and presentation of the technical session
3:45 p.m. Optimisation of the shutdown process of a chemical reactor: removal of residual benzene through hot-stripping and subsequent accelerated cooling
4:15 p.m. From PPE to data: the connected worker in ATEX environments
4:45 p.m. OEE improvement techniques in a chemical synthesis plant
5:15 p.m. Autonomous supervision of industrial facilities. Strategy and success stories
5:45 p.m. ntelligence applied to ATEX lighting in the Chemical Industry for predictive maintenance, safety, and energy savings

6:15 p.m. Half-day summary

6:20 p.m. Farewell coffee

Press Area: Auditorium
Tue 2
15:30h - 18:15h Press Area: Auditorium Public access

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