CMAC Open Days 2026

Shaping the future of sustainable medicines manufacturing with Industry 5.0.

Discover how Industry 5.0 technologies are shaping the future of medicines manufacturing, with insights into the latest trends, tools, and strategies for creating future-ready, resilient and sustainable manufacturing processes. Engage with industry and academic experts as they share insights and strategies for transforming how medicines are developed and produced.

The CMAC Open Days will return from 24-26 March 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to:

Network with top academics, industry leaders, and fellow researchers.
Discover the latest advancements in CMAC’s major research programmes including the launch of MediForge, CMAC’s new research hub.
Engage in interactive sessions, lab tours, and poster presentations.
Learn about the latest insights, emerging industry challenges, and cutting-edge technologies.

Open Days 2025 summary

In March 2025, CMAC hosted its largest Open Days event to date, attracting 316 delegates from 81 organisations, including some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

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The CMAC Open Days have been made possible thanks to the support of our funders - Made Smarter Innovation challenge, and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council at UK Research and Innovation.

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