On February 18th and 19th, Barcelona hosts Making Pharma Spain 2026This event is designed to offer a current overview of the pharmaceutical industry and bring together solutions for development, manufacturing, quality control, formulation, packaging, and specialized services. The program is complemented by a technical component developed in collaboration with leading industry associations and organizations.
The event was conceived with a practical focus, designed for professionals seeking to update their knowledge, identify suppliers, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges shaping the industry's current agenda. This inaugural edition articulates this approach through a comprehensive scientific program, a specialized exhibition area, and a TechFocus space centered on agile technical solutions.
Scientific Program: a joint vision with the leading entities in the sector
The Scientific Program of Making Pharma Spain 2026 will take place over two days and has been developed in collaboration with associations, clusters, and specialized entities representing various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. The result is a balanced agenda that combines regulation, quality, biomanufacturing, intellectual property, and applied innovation.
February 18
The day will begin with a session of Net-Pharma Hub dedicated to the collaborative economy and how cooperation models between companies, institutions, and technology hubs are accelerating innovation. This will be followed by a presentation by ASEBIO Focused on the challenges of technology transfer in recombinant protein biofabrication, with a practical approach to scaling, efficiency and GMP compliance.
AEFI extension It will address the update to Part IV of the GMPs and its impact on the manufacture of advanced therapies, highlighting the role of automation and artificial intelligence in highly specialized processes. Next, Catalonia.Health He will lead a round table discussion on intellectual property management strategies, key to sustaining competitiveness and anticipating scenarios such as patent cliffs.
The day will also include a panel discussion on Beauty Cluster on the scientific and regulatory convergence between the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, especially in the formulation of dermocosmetics that combine technical rigor and credibility in the claims.
February 19
ACESABIO The second day will open with a panel focused on the strategic role of clusters in the transformation of the pharmaceutical sector, analyzing how these platforms drive collaborative projects, digitalization and new R&D&I models.
ANEFP It will present a session dedicated to the regulatory environment in Consumer Health, addressing the current challenges of the self-care sector. EXCiPACT & IPEC They will offer a technical session on the certification of excipients and its usefulness in the qualification of suppliers and in the application of GMP.
El ALBA Synchrotron The scientific block will close with a presentation on the use of synchrotron light in drug discovery and development, showcasing advanced techniques for structural analysis, efficacy evaluation, and formulation characterization.
A proposal that combines regulation, quality and innovation with a practical approach aligned with the needs of the sector.
TechFocus Program: technical solutions in an agile and specialized format
The TechFocus area will be one of the main attractions of Making Pharma Spain 2026. Over two days, more than 25 technical presentations will be given by exhibiting companies, in a dynamic format focused on applicable solutions.
The sessions will cover topics such as process optimization, GMP solutions, technologies with industrial impact, advanced materials, stable formulations, contamination control, dispersion improvement, bioavailability, particle design, and new applications for medical devices.
The content is geared towards technical professionals seeking to innovate, adapt to new regulatory requirements, and discover technologies with direct applications. All of this is presented in collaboration with leading companies in technical development and innovation.
TechFocus represents an opportunity to compare approaches, discover new proposals, and establish direct contact with the experts responsible for these developments.
Exhibition area: a complete overview of the value chain
The exhibition area brings together companies specializing in pharmaceutical ingredients, machinery and equipment, specialized services, and packaging solutions. This offering covers the key needs in development, manufacturing, quality control, and supply within the pharmaceutical industry.
Visitors will be able to compare alternatives, meet new suppliers, explore technologies and establish professional contacts in an environment designed to facilitate informed decision-making.
Free registration and information of interest
Entry to Making Pharma Spain 2026 is free and includes access to all areas of the event: exhibition area, scientific program and TechFocus sessions.
Everything is ready for your visit. Discover the full program.
Dates: 18 and February 19 2026
Location: La Farga, Barcelona
Opening hours: February 18, 9:00–18:00 | February 19, 9:00–17:30
Free registration: www.makingpharmaspain.com
Contact: makingpharmaspain@step-exhibitions.com
