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Curious how facility designers, project managers and pharma clients collaborate to deliver future-proof facilities? Want practical insights you can apply on your next (engineering) project?

You will gain: 

• • Real-world lessons from recent pharma design- & delivery projects
  • How to navigate stakeholder alignment, CQV integration and schedule risk
  • Tips to scale from pilot to full greenfield without quality compromise 

We look forward to welcoming you at this event! 

Join us for an inspiring Communication Workshop led by Justin van der Heemst, designed specifically for professionals navigating complex discussions within the Life Sciences & Health sector.

In this hands-on session, you will learn practical techniques to:

• Ask better questions and steer conversations effectively
• Stay confidently in control of communication
• Listen actively using proven methods
• Strengthen negotiation skills
• Communicate with more clarity and impact
  
  

This workshop is perfect for early-career professionals, startup founders, commercial teams, and anyone looking to elevate their communication skills.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Leiden Bioscience Park – BioPartner 3

Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden

The event is open for both ISPE members (free of charge) and non-ISPE members (€20). Registration is required.

Ever wondered how the pharmaceutical industry is actually structured, what people really do inside it, and where it’s heading next? Join us for Why Pharma?: From smooth production to public health. An interactive introduction for the curious mind.
This event designed to give students and early-career professionals a clear, honest and interactive look inside the world of pharma.

Date: 3rd of June, 2026
Location: PLNT, Langegracht 70, 2312 NV Leiden
Time: 14:30 – 19:00
Entrance: €5 for students, recent graduates (max 5y professional experience), and ISPE members. €20 for other young professionals 

Note! Event capacity has been changed to 25 participants 

Note! Participation fee is now €5 for all ISPE members too 

During the afternoon, three expert speakers will guide you through the building blocks — and the future — of the pharmaceutical industry: Sander Thijssen, Rinke Nijland, Cees Mensch and Carmen Berends. Titles and topics will follow soon.

After the presentations, we’ll switch gears with an interactive panel discussion / pub quiz — bring your questions, opinions, and a bit of pharma curiosity.

This event is perfect for students, recent graduates, and young professionals who want to understand how pharma really works — from GMP, QC and QA, to the innovations shaping the next decade.

If you are a student, recently graduated from your institution or you are an ISPE member apply coupon STUDCOUP to get €15 discount. 

Networking drinks will follow directly after the program.

We look forward to seeing you at PLNT!