Webinar | The path to autonomous bioprocessing & lights-out biomanufacturing

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Session 1: 10 a.m. CET | 2:30 p.m. IST | 5 p.m. HKT   

Session 2: 8 a.m. PST |  11 a.m. EST | 5 p.m. CET 

 

As the industry begins to move toward autonomous bioprocessing, significant barriers remain on the path to adoption. It’s necessary to navigate strategic and organizational challenges alongside technical complexities like data infrastructure, automation integration, process analytics, digital twins, tech transfer, and regulatory readiness. 

This webinar will present a realistic, stepwise approach to autonomous biomanufacturing that can deliver business value today — while building the capabilities needed for the future. Explore how connected technologies and digital strategies can support the transition toward increasingly autonomous operations across the product lifecycle. 

Learn how common data models, process orchestration, process analytical technology, digital twins, and model-driven tech transfer can enable more connected and autonomous bioprocessing. The webinar will also cover industry standards, regulatory considerations, and collaborative approaches that can help accelerate progress toward fully connected, self-optimizing bioprocessing facilities. 

 

What You Will Learn:

  1. Understand the key building blocks of autonomous bioprocessing. 
  2. Learn a practical implementation roadmap that delivers incremental business value. 
  3. Explore how you can support scalable, compliant adoption of autonomous control strategies. 

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Meet Our Experts

Gerben Zijilstra

Sr. Bioprocess Solutions Expert

Gerben Zijlstra is an expert in process intensification, integration, and continuous biomanufacturing, with over 25 years in the industry. In the CDMO industry, he developed commercial biotherapeutics and advanced PI projects with single-use bioreactors. Later, as a consultant, he worked on continuous biomanufacturing and gene therapies. He is a Sr. Bioprocess Solutions Expert at Sartorius.

Steve Miller

Product Manager, Digital Process Solutions

Steve has more than 30 years’ experience in the life science industry working to broaden access to life-saving biopharmaceuticals by lowering costs and increasing quality. He is an active member of industry organizations like BioPhorum and NIIMBL, where he champions modular automation standards.