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Tue 02

10:00h

Roundtable | Side Events

Pressure, complexity, speed and risk: the combination defining the pharma sector agenda in 2026

#FarmaTech2026, #industrialcybersecurity, #NetPharmaHub, #pharmaprocess, #regulatorycompliance

2026-06-02 10:00 2026-06-02 11:45 Europe/Madrid Pressure, complexity, speed and risk: the combination defining the pharma sector agenda in 2026

The pharmaceutical sector and the chemical industry face a dual pressure in 2026: increasing regulatory demands and technological acceleration with growing risks. The common axis is data: its integration, traceability, and security determine organizations’ ability to adapt.

Regulatory developments (Annex 22, 11, Chapter IV and NIS2) no longer require only process validation, but also demonstrating control and data integrity at every stage, driving a new governance culture.

At the same time, OT/IT threats, ransomware, and data breaches put this very asset at risk: compromising its availability invalidates regulatory compliance and threatens business continuity.

Protecting data means, at the same time, protecting the business and ensuring compliance. In this Net-Pharma Hub session, we will share experiences and solutions to address this scenario.

International Meeting Point

10:00h - 11:45h International Meeting Point Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation

10:00h

Conference | Side Events

Advanced Robotics and AI in the Chemical Industry: What Is Real Today and What Will Come Tomorrow. Industry 4.0 Forum

2026-06-02 10:00 2026-06-02 12:00 Europe/Madrid Advanced Robotics and AI in the Chemical Industry: What Is Real Today and What Will Come Tomorrow. Industry 4.0 Forum The emergence of artificial intelligence and new generations of robots, especially humanoid robotics, is pointing to future changes in industrial processes. The chemical industry, due to its operational complexity, safety requirements, and need for efficiency, becomes an especially complex environment where the pros and cons of these technologies must be evaluated while they have not yet reached sufficient maturity. This session will examine what is already a reality in plants and processes — robotics, intelligent automation, and data-driven systems — and what the next technological waves are, particularly humanoid robotics or autonomous systems. A session to understand the trends and opportunities that may — or may not — come with the application of AI in robotics. CC3. ROOM 3.13

10:00h - 12:00h CC3. ROOM 3.13 Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation

11:00h

Conference | Side Events

Design of concrete with low-carbon cements: the influence of aggregates

José Luis García Calvo Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja (IETcc-CSIC) Deputy Technical Director Speaker

Marta Palacios Arévalo Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja (IETcc-CSIC) Scientific Researcher Speaker

#aggregates, #cement, #chemicaladditives, #concrete, #decarbonisation

2026-06-02 11:00 2026-06-02 14:00 Europe/Madrid Design of concrete with low-carbon cements: the influence of aggregates

In the current context of decarbonization, concrete design cannot focus solely on cement. Aggregates, due to their nature, origin, grading and quality, play a decisive role in water demand, paste content, admixture dosage, mechanical performance and durability of concrete and, therefore, in its overall environmental footprint.

This session will address how to optimize the design of concrete with low-carbon cements by jointly considering cement, aggregates and admixtures, with a practical approach focused on material compatibility, production robustness and the final performance of concrete.

The session will bring together representatives from industry, sector associations and research centers to analyze challenges, design criteria and opportunities to move towards more sustainable and competitive solutions.

Press Area: Auditorium

11:00h - 14:00h Press Area: Auditorium Public access

12:00h

Roundtable | Side Events

Digitalization and AI in pharmaceutical industrial sites — from discussion to action

Asier Herrero Cinfa Head of Organization and Digitalization Speaker

Carlos Morrás Ruiz-Falcó Escorial Analytics / Universidad Pontificia ICAI- Comillas Managing partner / Master’s director. University professor. Moderator

Nacho Llubiá Navarro Manage Art Managing Partner Host

Pau Cuadrado Agell Boehringer Ingelheim Digital Champion & MBR Designer Speaker

Pol Salvadó Almirall Facility Plant Director Speaker

#artificialintelligence, #digitalization, #industrialefficiency, #pharmaindustry

2026-06-02 12:00 2026-06-02 13:30 Europe/Madrid Digitalization and AI in pharmaceutical industrial sites — from discussion to action

The round table led by ManageArt will highlight in which areas of pharmaceutical industrial sites digitalization and artificial intelligence projects are being applied. It will provide an overview of where there are opportunities to implement digital projects, quantifying the savings achieved, in order to identify which areas present challenges and opportunities to improve site competitiveness, both from an effectiveness and efficiency perspective.

Topics related to projects will be discussed from the standpoint of their organization and implementation. Among other aspects, the criteria used for evaluating decisions on project implementation will be analyzed. Likewise, the critical aspects in the development and implementation of these projects will be discussed, including the involvement of key roles to ensure success, as well as the most common barriers in this type of initiatives.

Achieved returns will be shared, and sector-specific aspects will be addressed, such as validation of systems related to artificial intelligence, experiences in regulatory audits, and expectations regarding GMP Annex 22.

International Meeting Point

12:00h - 13:30h International Meeting Point Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation

15:30h

Roundtable | Side Events

Resiliencia y competitividad industrial impulsadas por datos: casos de uso y hoja de ruta de madurez.

Alicia Tébar QbD PS Founder Moderator

Fernando Campos Martínez Sanofi IIoT Expert Speaker

Francisco De Tierra Laboratorios HIPRA S.A. HIPRA Robotics Senior Engineer Speaker

Pol Salvadó Almirall Facility Plant Director Speaker

2026-06-02 15:30 2026-06-02 16:30 Europe/Madrid Resiliencia y competitividad industrial impulsadas por datos: casos de uso y hoja de ruta de madurez. We will explore real implementation cases in the Pharma industry: Digital Twins, real-time process monitoring (CPV 4.0), and AI use in GMP-regulated environments, aimed at improving quality, flexibility, and sustainability. The session highlights the importance of clearly defining needs before selecting tools, co-creating with all stakeholders (creators and users) to ensure adoption and ROI. These cases will also be contrasted with plant and company digital maturity indexes, assessing current status, gaps, and preparations to become the plant of the future over the next decade. It will be an interactive space to discuss priorities, barriers, and practical implementation decisions. Industry Showcase

15:30h - 16:30h Industry Showcase Public access

Wed 03

15:00h

Conference | Side Events

The future of the chemical professional

Javier García Martínez Universidad de Alicante Director of the Molecular Nanotechnology Laboratory Speaker

Joan Sansaloni Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya Vice-Dean Speaker

Josep Maria Fernández Novell Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya Dean Moderator

2026-06-03 15:00 2026-06-03 18:30 Europe/Madrid The future of the chemical professional

Dr. Javier García Martínez, researcher and university professor, was president of IUPAC from 2022 to 2024 and will deliver the opening lecture of the COQC activities. He will discuss the chemical profession, which is undergoing a profound transformation driven by industry decarbonization, the fragmentation of supply chains, energy price volatility, tighter regulations, and the rapid adoption of automation and artificial intelligence. The chemical professional must not only generate knowledge or value, but also be capable of designing strategies, leading change, and translating science into solutions with economic, environmental, and social impact.

Next, Dr. Joan Sansaloni Valdivia will speak about entrepreneurship and industrial property. The activity will conclude with the dean of the Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya (COQC), Dr. Josep M. Fernández Novell, appointing Dr. Javier García Martínez as an Honorary Member of the COQC.

International Meeting Point

15:00h - 18:30h International Meeting Point Public access

15:30h

Conference | Side Events

Presentations of success stories on water management in industrial plants.

2026-06-03 15:30 2026-06-03 17:30 Europe/Madrid Presentations of success stories on water management in industrial plants. In this session, different real success cases will be presented on water conditioning, processing, treatment, and reuse in the industrial field, with the aim of helping industry professionals become familiar with realities that are otherwise difficult to access. Industry Showcase

15:30h - 17:30h Industry Showcase Public access

Thu 04

15:30h

Conference | Side Events

The challenges of the chemical-pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry in light of the new urban wastewater regulations

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2026-06-04 15:30 2026-06-04 18:30 Europe/Madrid The challenges of the chemical-pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry in light of the new urban wastewater regulations

The approval of Directive (EU) 2024/3019 on Urban Wastewater Treatment (UWWT) marks a turning point in European water quality policy and in the regulation of pollutants present in the urban water cycle.

The new regulation introduces more stringent requirements regarding so-called emerging contaminants, many of which are linked to sectors such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. Its transposition into the legal frameworks of Member States, scheduled before July 2027, will entail the progressive implementation of advanced treatments (tertiary and quaternary), as well as the strengthening of aspects such as energy efficiency, health surveillance, and analytical control.

This new framework poses significant technical, regulatory, and economic challenges. On the one hand, urban water cycle operators will need to adapt their infrastructure and processes; on the other, the industry faces a scenario in which the principle of extended producer responsibility gains importance, opening a debate on the distribution of costs and responsibilities.

At the same time, relevant uncertainties remain regarding the interpretation of the regulation, its practical application, and the most appropriate management models.

In this context, ADECAGUA is organizing, within the framework of Expoquimia 2026, a technical workshop aimed at providing clarity on the main elements of the new Directive, analyzing its implications for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors, addressing associated analytical, technological, and management challenges, and fostering dialogue among public administration, the scientific community, water operators, and industry.

The workshop is addressed to:

• Environmental and sustainability managers in industry

• Urban water cycle operators

• Engineering firms and technology companies

• Public administrations

• Professionals in the water sector and environmental regulation

Press Area: level -1

15:30h - 18:30h Press Area: level -1 Pre-registration for the congress

15:30h

Conference | Side Events

Institutional opening and key highlights of the session

Lluís Godé ADECAGUA Secretary Speaker

2026-06-04 15:30 2026-06-04 15:45 Europe/Madrid Institutional opening and key highlights of the session The opening session will frame the debate within the new regulatory scenario posed by the European Urban Wastewater Directive. The key factors shaping its impact on industry and the water sector will be presented, as well as the need to move towards an effective technical dialogue between public authorities, operators, and industry. Press Area: level -1

15:30h - 15:45h Press Area: level -1 Pre-registration for the congress

15:45h

Conference | Side Events

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the new Urban Wastewater Directive

Alejandra Puig MITERD Deputy Director-General for Hydrological Planning Speaker

2026-06-04 15:45 2026-06-04 16:15 Europe/Madrid Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the new Urban Wastewater Directive An essential presentation to understand what the new regulation actually requires, with a particular focus on the development of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle as one of its key pillars. It will address its implications for industrial sectors, together with the new obligations regarding emerging contaminants, the implementation timeline, and the main challenges associated with its application in Spain in the context of its transposition into national law. Press Area: level -1

15:45h - 16:15h Press Area: level -1 Pre-registration for the congress

16:00h

Roundtable | Side Events

The Future of the European Chemical Industry in a Changing and Conflictual Geostrategic Environment

Ana Isabel Elduque Colegio Oficial de Químicos de Aragón y Navarra Dean Moderator

Ángel Rueda Industrias Químicas del Ebro Sales Director Speaker

Jordi Soler Messer Ibérica Bulk Sales and Hydrogen Business Development Manager Speaker

Juan José Ortega Colegio Oficial de Químicos de Aragón y Navarra Treasurer Moderator

Luis De Miguel Nunsys-Inycom UNE Laboratory Director Speaker

Xavier de Gea ATEXPREVEN SL CEO Speaker

2026-06-04 16:00 2026-06-04 19:00 Europe/Madrid The Future of the European Chemical Industry in a Changing and Conflictual Geostrategic Environment There will be presentations on ATEX safety by Dr. Xavier deGea and on AI in chemistry by Dr. Aurea Rodríguez and others. The main activity will be a roundtable discussion addressing the most pressing issues in our chemical industry. In collaboration with GAQ, Dr. Ana Elduque, dean of COQAN, and Dr. Juanjo Ortega will participate alongside companies including Inycom by Nunsys Group, Industrias Químicas del Ebro, Messer Ibérica de Gases, and Bada Hispanoplast. Topics will include necessary transformations in the industry for the transition toward circularity and sustainability, the evolution of competitiveness in the European chemical industry, how to face growing competition from third-country markets, defense measures within the EU against unfair practices, and political and fiscal measures to support the chemical industry and SMEs, alongside education on circularity and sustainability in classrooms. CC1. ROOM 1.1

16:00h - 19:00h CC1. ROOM 1.1 Public access

16:15h

Conference | Side Events

Analytical challenges of the new regulation in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors

David Solanes Farmaindustria Vicepresident Speaker

2026-06-04 16:15 2026-06-04 16:45 Europe/Madrid Analytical challenges of the new regulation in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors The increasing regulatory requirements regarding emerging contaminants place analytical control at the centre of the debate. The session will analyze the challenges associated with their detection, quantification, and monitoring, as well as their implications in terms of regulatory compliance and process control. It will also address the need to develop new analytical methodologies capable of meeting the requirements of the new regulatory framework in the sectors involved. Press Area: level -1

16:15h - 16:45h Press Area: level -1 Pre-registration for the congress

16:45h

Conference | Side Events

Management of emerging contaminants in industrial effluents

Verónica Hernández ANEFP Sustainability Manager Speaker

2026-06-04 16:45 2026-06-04 17:15 Europe/Madrid Management of emerging contaminants in industrial effluents The management of industrial effluents becomes a critical element in the new regulatory context. The presentation will address the presence of emerging contaminants and source reduction strategies, as well as the challenges associated with discharge management and their operational implications for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Press Area: level -1

16:45h - 17:15h Press Area: level -1 Pre-registration for the congress

17:30h

Conference | Side Events

Treatment of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment systems

Maria Jou Aigües de Manresa Wastewater Treatment Manager Speaker

2026-06-04 17:30 2026-06-04 18:00 Europe/Madrid Treatment of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment systems

The implementation of the new Directive will have a direct impact on wastewater treatment systems. The need to incorporate advanced treatments will be analyzed, along with their implications in terms of investment and operation, and the challenges posed by their integration into existing infrastructure. A key perspective to understand the real scope of the upcoming changes.

Press Area: level -1

17:30h - 18:00h Press Area: level -1 Pre-registration for the congress

18:00h

Roundtable | Side Events

Round table and debate

Alejandra Puig MITERD Deputy Director-General for Hydrological Planning Speaker

David Solanes Farmaindustria Vicepresident Speaker

Lluís Godé ADECAGUA Secretary Moderator

Maria Jou Aigües de Manresa Wastewater Treatment Manager Speaker

Verónica Hernández ANEFP Sustainability Manager Speaker

2026-06-04 18:00 2026-06-04 18:30 Europe/Madrid Round table and debate The final block will bring together all stakeholders involved to address the major issues raised by the new regulation. It will discuss the feasibility of the established requirements, the distribution of responsibilities between industry, operators, and public authorities, the economic impact of advanced treatments, and possible avenues for cross-sector collaboration. A space aimed at providing clarity in one of the key debates that will shape the sector’s evolution in the coming years. Press Area: level -1

18:00h - 18:30h Press Area: level -1 Pre-registration for the congress

Fri 05

09:45h

Congress | Side Events

1st Congress of Hazardous Chemical Storage Operators: The most critical logistics chain

2026-06-05 09:45 2026-06-05 12:00 Europe/Madrid 1st Congress of Hazardous Chemical Storage Operators: The most critical logistics chain

The session will provide a practical analysis of the responsibilities and risks associated with the management of chemical products throughout the entire supply chain, from manufacturers, shippers, and commercial agents to logistics operators and warehouse operators, including industrial facilities and port assets. It will address how each stakeholder influences overall safety and the prevention of incidents involving hazardous substances.

Experts from fire brigades, security forces, civil protection, and the insurance sector will present requirements related to emergency preparedness, inspections, and operational coordination, as well as lessons learned from real interventions. It will also address the responsibility of warehouse owners in protecting buildings, facilities, machinery, and people, along with the economic and insurance impact arising from accidents.

The session will offer a cross-cutting perspective aimed at strengthening overall safety, regulatory compliance, and the resilience of organizations involved in the chemical supply chain.

CC1. ROOM 1.1

09:45h - 12:00h CC1. ROOM 1.1 Public access

10:00h

Roundtable | Side Events

Young Chemists: What Future Options Do We Have?

Araceli de Aquino Samper Societat Catalana de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Madrid Postdoctoral researcher Moderator

Àurea Rodríguez López EURECAT Corporate Director Speaker

Joaquim Maria Rius Bartra MEREFSA Quality and QHSE Director Speaker

Josep Maria Fernández Novell Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya Dean Moderator

Nora Ventosa i Rull ICMAB-CSIC, Nanomol Technologies SL Associate research professor, co-founder Speaker

Raimon Terricabres Polo Lenard BCN SL R&D Technician Moderator

2026-06-05 10:00 2026-06-05 12:00 Europe/Madrid Young Chemists: What Future Options Do We Have? The main activity will be a roundtable discussion addressing topics of interest for young university chemistry students. This roundtable, with participation from experts in the academic field — Dr. Laia Pellejà (CERCA director), applied research, Dr. Aurea Rodríguez (Eurecat), and industry — will be organized jointly by the student sections of COQC and SCQ under the direction of Dr. Raimon Terricabres Polo. Before and after the roundtable, COQC awards will be presented, including the fourth edition of “Which Molecule Am I?” organized by the Rovira i Virgili University of Tarragona, and the “Marie Sklodowska-Curie” award to recognize senior and junior chemists, with the collaboration of Banc de Sabadell. The “Chemistry Kit” with experiments for secondary school labs will also be presented. CC1. ROOM 1.4

10:00h - 12:00h CC1. ROOM 1.4 Public access

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Side Events

Pressure, complexity, speed and risk: the combination defining the pharma sector agenda in 2026

Advanced Robotics and AI in the Chemical Industry: What Is Real Today and What Will Come Tomorrow. Industry 4.0 Forum

Design of concrete with low-carbon cements: the influence of aggregates

Digitalization and AI in pharmaceutical industrial sites — from discussion to action

Resiliencia y competitividad industrial impulsadas por datos: casos de uso y hoja de ruta de madurez.

The future of the chemical professional

Presentations of success stories on water management in industrial plants.

The challenges of the chemical-pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry in light of the new urban wastewater regulations

Institutional opening and key highlights of the session

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the new Urban Wastewater Directive

The Future of the European Chemical Industry in a Changing and Conflictual Geostrategic Environment

Analytical challenges of the new regulation in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors

Management of emerging contaminants in industrial effluents

Treatment of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment systems

Round table and debate

1st Congress of Hazardous Chemical Storage Operators: The most critical logistics chain

Young Chemists: What Future Options Do We Have?

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