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title: "Symposium AEFI 2026"
description: "Join QbD Group at the 43rd AEFI Symposium in Barcelona — a special edition celebrating the association's 50th anniversary, bringing together pharmaceutical professionals around lectures, roundtables and workshops."
url: https://qbdgroup.com/en/events/symposium-aefi-2026
type: "Event"
language: en
published: 2026-04-16
category: "Quality Assurance"
publisher: "QbD Group"
citation: "QbD Group, \"Symposium AEFI 2026\", https://qbdgroup.com/en/events/symposium-aefi-2026"
---
# Symposium AEFI 2026
> Join QbD Group at the 43rd AEFI Symposium in Barcelona — a special edition celebrating the association's 50th anniversary, bringing together pharmaceutical professionals around lectures, roundtables and workshops.

The 43rd AEFI Symposium will take place on May 21, 2026 in Barcelona, in a special edition commemorating the association's 50th anniversary. The event will bring together professionals from the pharmaceutical industry around six thematic blocks featuring lectures, roundtables and workshops designed to drive knowledge and scientific advancement.

## QbD Group, your life sciences partner across the entire product lifecycle

QbD Group is sponsoring a scientific workshop on Contamination Control Strategy (CCS): how to demonstrate control status in sterile manufacturing under the EU GMP Annex 1. You'll learn what auditors are expecting, how to build a solid and compliant CCS, and the importance of QA, QC and RA for a strong CCS that complies with Annex 1.

- **CCS for Sterile Manufacturing** – Learn how to demonstrate control status under EU GMP Annex 1, build a robust Contamination Control Strategy, and understand the role of QA, QC and RA in achieving compliance.

## Connect with our team of experts

Stop by and connect with our experts! Whether it's GMP compliance, contamination control strategies, or quality systems, we're here to help you navigate the fast-changing pharmaceutical landscape. Visit us at the symposium or reach out today to see how we can support your organisation.

![Rodrigo Mondelo](https://jrtdedcfhvzaomneervp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/events/experts/rodrigo-mondelo.png)

#### Rodrigo Mondelo

Senior Consultant at QbD Group

**_Talk slot_**: _Wednesday 21/05 | 13:20–14:20_

**_Title_**: _CCS: How to Demonstrate Control Status in Sterile Manufacturing Under the EU GMP Annex 1_

## Book a meeting with our life sciences consultants

In addition to our speaker, QbD Group's business development experts will also be attending the event. If you're exploring quality assurance support, EU GMP compliance, or want to discover how we can support your product journey — don't hesitate to book a meeting.

Meet us at Symposium AEFI 2026 or reach out today to schedule a conversation!

![Laia Cruz](https://jrtdedcfhvzaomneervp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/service-images/events/aefi-2026/laia-cruz.png)

#### Laia Cruz

Sales Director Spain

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![José de Colsa](https://jrtdedcfhvzaomneervp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/service-images/events/aefi-2026/jose-de-colsa.png)

#### José de Colsa

Account Director Spain

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![Laura Martín](https://jrtdedcfhvzaomneervp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/service-images/events/aefi-2026/laura-martin.png)

#### Laura Martín

PV & RA Account Manager

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![Álvaro Castaño](https://jrtdedcfhvzaomneervp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/service-images/events/aefi-2026/alvaro-castano.png)

#### Álvaro Castaño

Account Manager

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