Join us for the first Training seminar in Saudi Arabia

BFS IOA is delighted to invite BFS operators to our very first training seminar in Saudi Arabia, taking place April 21–23, 2026. The program will include a tour of the BFS plant at Pharmaceutical Solutions Industry (PSI), which specializes in injectable manufacturing.

All presentations will be held by experts from BFS operating companies. The seminar is relevant for BFS Users/Industry and Regulatory Agencies and is based on PTC Document (Poins of Consider) released May 2024. 

As an open meeting, non-members operating BFS are welcome to attend, with up to two delegates per company joining free of charge.

FEATURED TOPICS:

Day 1

  • Introduction, Background, and Basics of BFS Technology including resins and container examples, including Q&A (PTC Part: 1, 3, 12 and 13) 
  • Regulatory Aspects of BFS Production including new EU GMP Annex 1 (BFS Section) and Environmental Monitoring, including Q&A (PTC Part: 2, 9 and 15) 
  • Layout Installations, Qualification and Validation and Sterile Filtration of BFS Installations including CIP and SIP, including Q&A (PTC Part: 8; 9 and 10)
  • Overall BFS Design Considerations and Keys to start a new BFS line, including Q&A (PTC Part: 4 and 7) 
  • Leak Testing, Visual Inspection, physical in process controls 
  • Secondary packaging of BFS containers, including Q&A (PTC Part: 5) 
  • Autoclaving of BFS products including validation, including Q&A (PTC Part: 6) 
  • Panel Discussion/Closing of Day 1

Day 2

  • BFS Machine Maintenance, including Q&A (PTC Part: 11)
  • Validation of aseptic fill process/Media fills, including Q&A (PTC Part: 8)
  • Filling of heat sensitive Products/Biologicals with BFS equipment, including Q&A
  • Defect Library (all) including Q&A
  • Workshop: CPP and conclusion

PROGRAM

April 21 - Welcome and get-together reception at hotel (TBC)

April 22 - Half-day seminar at hotel including plant tour at PSI followed by dinner

April 23 - Full-day seminar and workshop 

CONFERENCE COST AND FEES

Conference is free of charge for BFS IOA members of 2026.
Conference is free of charge for non-members operating BFS – max 2 persons per company allowed.

Conference fees for extra persons from non-members operating BFS machines:
- Meeting including social evening event - USD 100,-/pax


Feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues! 

We look forward to meet you in Saudi Arabia!