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2026 EMPA Annual Meeting & Expo
Driving the pharmaceutical industry
with change and innovation
with change and innovation
EMPA is an organization established with the goal of strengthening business cooperation among pharmaceutical companies in emerging markets by sharing information on C(D)MO, new drugs, technical personnel, regulatory affairs, import/export, and facilities in each country.
In 2026, EMPA will host its Annual General Meeting and the International Packaging & Pharmaceutical Industry Exhibition concurrently, and we invite executives from pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities around the world to attend.
In 2026, EMPA will host its Annual General Meeting and the International Packaging & Pharmaceutical Industry Exhibition concurrently, and we invite executives from pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities around the world to attend.
Pharma 4.0 AI Leadership Summit
Strategies and Innovations for the Future of Pharmacy
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Session 01AI in Drug Discovery: From Global Market Trends to Full-Lifecycle StrategiesSpeaker: Dr. Jun-hee Pyo
Director, AI Institute for Drug Discovery- Adjunct Professor, Seoul National University(SNU)
- Former Data Scientist, Roche
- Former Researcher, Tufts University School of Medicine
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Ulsan
- MPH, Harvard University
- B.S. in Pharmacy, Seoul National University
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Session 02From Discovery AI to Pharma 4.0: How Discovery AI Scales Beyond PilotsSpeaker: Dr. Sang Ok Song
CEO, Standigm Inc.- Senior Staff Researcher, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology(SAIT)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Cornell University(Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering)
- Senior Researcher, Automation and Systems Research Institute(ASRI), SNU
- Ph.D. in Chemical & Biological Engineering, Seoul National University
- M.S./B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University
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Session 03Optimizing Pharma Production: From Intelligent MES to Automated LogisticsSpeaker: Jaewon Park
Executive Director, LG CNS- Head of Pharma & Biotech Business, LG CNS
- Smart Factory & DX Expert(22+ years of experience)
- Specialist in Process Innovation & Digital Transformation
- M.S./B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University
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Session 04Introduction to the Pharma AI Production Complex ProjectSpeaker: Man-soo Jeon
Chairman, Pharma Tech Foundation- Chairman, Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation(Non-Profit)
- CEO, LORDS Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.
- President, Korea GMP Academy
- President, GMP Association(NGO)
Detail Contents of the Annual Meeting
Detailed Agenda for EMPA Annual Meeting & Expo
| 2026 EMPA Annual Meeting & Expo | ||||
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| Date | Hour | Contents | Location | |
| 03/31 (Tue) | 10:00-17:00 |
ICPI WEEK 2026: Self-guided exhibition tour A four-day pharma exhibition held at KINTEX Exhibition Halls 1 and 2. (COPHEX, K-PHARM & BIO, K-LAB, K-PACK, K-CHEM) - Members must pre-register to receive free admission (4 days). - From Incheon Airport to KINTEX, take a taxi or subway. (EMPA Office emergency number: 010-6507-3900) |
KINTEX 1 | Exhibit Hall |
| 17:00-21:00 |
Hotel Check-in (Foreigner) Includes 2-night accommodation for overseas members (2 per room). - Selected EMPA members enjoy hotel, breakfast, and dinner benefits. - The hotel and exhibition hall are about a 10-minute walk away. |
SONO Calm GOYANG | Front Desk | |
| 04/01 (Wed) | 08:00-09:30 |
Hotel Breakfast (Foreigner) Breakfast for two members is included in the hotel restaurant. |
Dining room | |
| 10:00-13:00 |
Self-guided exhibition tour 2026 ICPI WEEK, COPHEX, K-PHARM & BIO, K-LAB... Members must pre-register to receive free admission. |
KINTEX 1 | Exhibit Hall | |
| 13:30-14:00 |
Opening Ceremony, Attendees & Agenda 1. Opening Remarks: President of EMPA / Pharma Tech Foundation, KYUNGYON EXHIBITION CORP. 2. About EMPA: Purpose, Organization, Operations, Direction. 3. Introduction of attending guests & Schedule briefing. |
Seminar Room | ||
| 14:00-15:00 |
[Session 01] AI in Drug Discovery Topic: From Global Market Trends to Full-Lifecycle Strategies Speaker: Dr. Jun-hee Pyo (Director, AI Institute for Drug Discovery) - Market Outlook for AI Drug Discovery - AI Technologies for the Drug Development Lifecycle - Global and Domestic Case Studies and Strategies |
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| 15:00-16:00 |
[Session 02] From Discovery AI to Pharma 4.0 Topic: How Discovery AI Scales Beyond Pilots Speaker: Dr. Sang Ok Song (CEO, Standigm Inc.) - 2026 Snapshot: What’s New in AI for Biopharma R&D - Where Discovery AI Delivers: Repeatable Use Cases & Limits - Scaling Discovery AI in the Pharma 4.0 Era |
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| 16:00-17:00 |
Networking & Tour Self-guided exhibition tour or Members Networking. (Topics: C(D)MO, GMP, Trade, Manufacturing Facilities) |
Exhibit Hall | ||
| 18:00-20:30 |
2026 Annual Meeting & Banquet *Hotel Check-in (Local Members) - Networking Dinner: A dinner meeting for members to dine and network. - Guest Introduction & Event Schedule Briefing. Overview: Pharma AI Production Complex Project. |
SONO Calm GOYANG | Function Room | |
| 04/02 (Thu) | 07:30-09:00 |
Hotel Breakfast & Check-out Breakfast included. After checking out, proceed to the exhibition hall. |
SONO Calm GOYANG | Dining / Front |
| 10:00-14:00 |
Sponsor Booth Consultations at the Exhibition Hall - KOREA PACK & ICPI WEEK 2026: Sponsor Booth Consultations. - Introduction to manufacturing support projects & GMP training. |
KINTEX 1 | Exhibit Hall | |
| 14:00-15:00 |
[Session 03] Optimizing Pharma Production Topic: From Intelligent MES to Automated Logistics Speaker: Jaewon Park (Executive Director, LG CNS) - Enhancing Efficiency/Compliance through Pharma-Specific MES - Automating Quality Assessment with AI and Data - Optimizing Logistics through Robotics |
Seminar Room | ||
| 15:00-16:00 |
[Session 04] Pharma AI Production Complex Project Topic: Project Introduction & Future Roadmap Speaker: Man-soo Jeon (Chairman, Pharma Tech Foundation) - Strategic Necessity: Why AI-Integrated Infrastructure? - Core Architecture: R&D and Smart Production Hub - Economic Feasibility and Roadmap Closing Remarks |
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| 16:00-17:00 | Self-guided exhibition tour | Exhibit Hall | ||
| 04/03 (Fri) | 10:00-17:00 |
ICPI WEEK 2026: Self-guided exhibition tour 2026 ICPI WEEK, COPHEX, K-PHARM & BIO... (EMPA Office emergency number: 010-6507-3900) |
KINTEX 1 | Exhibit Hall |
Venue & Registration
Venue Info
EXPO: KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center)
Annual Meeting: KINTEX & SONO Calm GOYANG
* From Incheon Airport to KINTEX, take a taxi or subway.
* About a 10-minute walk between the hall and the hotel.
Annual Meeting: KINTEX & SONO Calm GOYANG
* From Incheon Airport to KINTEX, take a taxi or subway.
* About a 10-minute walk between the hall and the hotel.
Registration
Eligibility: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Benefits: Complimentary for the first 95 registrants.
Includes: Annual Meeting, Exhibition, Hotel (2 nights for overseas), Banquet.
Go to Registration (empa12.org)
Benefits: Complimentary for the first 95 registrants.
Includes: Annual Meeting, Exhibition, Hotel (2 nights for overseas), Banquet.
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