"Flashmob in the cleanroom": Pharma construction experts meet centrally – and make everything easier

"Flashmob in the cleanroom": Some of the aspects that pharmaceutical construction experts will discuss at the 7th VIP 3000 symposium in Frankfurt.

"Flashmob in the cleanroom": What will be happening around the topic of cleanrooms when the pharmaceutical construction experts meet for the 7th VIP 3000 symposium?

The date is set, the common goal even more so. From September 25 to 26, experts such as planners, equipment suppliers, entrepreneurs, and suppliers from the pharmaceutical industry and neighboring disciplines will meet at Imtech in Frankfurt am Main – and they all have the same goal: to make things easier at the 7th VIP 3000 Symposium 2014. Because "Keep it simple!" is this time's focus of the pharma construction flash mob with expert lectures and exchange of experiences on new ways to surprisingly simplify demanding projects for cleanrooms and pharmaceutical construction. Those who want to participate in the industry meeting can find information and register at www.vip3000.de.

Suddenly they are there and impress with unusual actions: Flash mobs work on a very simple principle and can achieve great effects. Simplification – but with lasting impact – is also at the center when numerous experts from the fields of cleanroom and pharmaceutical construction come together for the 7th VIP 3000 Symposium 2014. Under the motto "Keep it simple!" the industry will meet on September 25 and 26 at Imtech Germany's Frankfurt branch. The goal of the event: to make the future easier, discuss trends, exchange experiences, meet experts, expand knowledge – in short: create added value for all participants.

Live practice: 1 event, 2 days, 8 speakers, many participants

"If we plan to create something impressive in the industry, we must be open to new things – together. If everyone keeps their knowledge to themselves, progress is hardly possible," says VIP 3000 President Ralf Gengenbach. That is why the association, which includes representatives from companies, services, and universities among its roughly 40 members, brings together planners, equipment suppliers, entrepreneurs, and suppliers from the pharmaceutical industry and neighboring disciplines every two years with the symposium. The practical benefit is clearly at the center. "Requirements for cleanrooms in hospitals and pharmacies" is for example the topic of Nikolaus Ferstl, Technical Director at the University of Regensburg. A look at current and future trends is provided by Prof. Dr. Enrico Grothe from Albstadt-Sigmaringen University and Markus Hammes from Hammeskrause Architects in their lectures "Factory Planning and Trends" and "Research Buildings – Today and Future Trends."

Simplification as a perspective in pharmaceutical construction – but with high standards

A creative flash mob that surprises all outsiders with simple means allows the participants of the VIP 3000 Symposium to be surprised by new perspectives. "With complex projects like pharmaceutical new builds or conversions, there can always be controversial requirements between different factors – primarily between the influencing factors of time, costs, and quality," says Ralf Gengenbach. "We counter these three main factors with three words: 'Keep it simple!'" Sounds quite simple. But is it really possible? Especially if high standards are to be met? The symposium shows new ways for this. Also with the practical lecture by Norbert Schönbrod from Carpus+Partner AG titled "Pharmaceutical Construction – Keep it simple." Christoph Bohn from Holopack Verpackungstechnik GmbH will also speak on the topic "Pharma 2020 – Keep it simple and flexible – Practical example of a new pharmaceutical manufacturing process."

And how do you do that? Simply smarter together

"We want to continue to be among the leading nations in pharmaceutical construction worldwide, and such symposia are essential for that," summarizes Ralf Gengenbach. The industry's mandatory event makes clear what moves and advances the pharmaceutical builders. The program also includes a team event and the "VIP 3000 Night," an evening get-together at the nearby Steigenberger Airport Hotel. All important information about the 7th VIP 3000 Symposium can be found at www.vip3000.de.

About VIP 3000:

The association "Interest Group Pharmaceutical Construction 3000" (VIP 3000 e.V.) was founded in 1995 in Esslingen. Its around 40 members include representatives from the pharmaceutical industry and academia as well as specialized planners, equipment suppliers, and vendors. Together, they form a "quality network" pursuing a common goal: to promote all technologies involved in planning and realizing modern pharmaceutical facilities and related disciplines, to disseminate new insights and their applications, and to support their practical implementation. This includes pharmaceutical process engineering, building services engineering, pharmaceutically compliant construction of production buildings, and technical equipment qualification. An important means is the regular exchange of experience among members, especially between suppliers and users. Additionally, there are cooperations with universities, scientific associations, and professional organizations. Company visits, symposia, professional publications such as the compendium "Expert Profile Pharma Cleanroom GxP," as well as seminars and workshops complete the offering. VIP 3000 is also a consortium at the association level with membership serving as a quality seal.