Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Join STERIS Life Sciences for a two-day educational event on cleaning validation and process optimization. You will learn science-based strategies for overcoming cleaning challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology while networking with industry peers.

We will provide an overview of EU GMP Annex 1 and how it affects cleaning validation. We will also explore manual cleaning, cleaning process safety considerations, automated parts washing and more. Finally, our presenters will review case studies for stainless-steel maintenance and sustainable cleaning.

If you would like to streamline cleaning processes and maximize production uptime at your facility, this educational event is for you.

Cost: €105


Register for the Advanced Concepts Event

Registration closes 31 May 2024.


Snacks will be provided on 5 June and a dinner will follow the presentations. Lunch will be provided on 6 June. Breakfast is included with your hotel booking.

All presentations will be delivered in English.


Meet the STERIS Presenters


Paul Lopolito, Technical Services Director

Paul Lopolito | Director, Technical Services

With over two decades of industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory research settings, Paul provides global technical support for process cleaning, cleaning validation, and contamination control, which includes field support, site audits, training presentations and educational seminars. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.

Paul has expertise in managing cross-functional projects related to process cleaning and critical environment operation with direct experience in the biopharmaceutical and biomedical device industries. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has published several articles and book chapters related to cleaning validation and contamination control. He is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA).


Cecilia Pierobon, Technical Service Manager

Cecilia Pierobon | Technical Service Manager

Cecilia has over four years of experience in the qualification of pharmaceutical equipment for production and laboratory environments, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory compliance. Cecilia holds a master’s degree in engineering management.

At STERIS Life Sciences, Cecilia provides global technical support to Customers on cleaning validation, the development of cleaning cycles and cleaning chemistry applications. She also conducts technical presentations at industry events and develops technical literature.

Cecilia is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA).