Education Event: ASME BPE 2026: What Changed, Why It Matters & What’s Next

Event Overview
The changes to USP classifications are here. The long-standing “USP Class VI checkbox” is, for all intents and purposes, going away—but why? Why now? What takes its place? And perhaps just as importantly: who is ASME BPE to tell us what good looks like?
The biopharmaceutical industry continues to evolve rapidly, and the standards supporting the design, construction, and operation of its manufacturing systems must evolve with it. The 2026 edition of ASME BPE reflects that evolution, with important updates spanning materials, system design, components, fabrication, surface finish, instrumentation, single-use technologies, certification, biocompatibility, and more. The deck specifically identifies biocompatibility changes intended to align BPE with evolving USP requirements.

This session goes beyond a simple review of “what changed.” We’ll look at what ASME BPE actually is, why the industry relies on it, how hundreds of industry subject-matter experts turn emerging challenges and lessons learned into consensus requirements, and what is already being developed for 2028 and beyond. Whether you design, specify, manufacture, integrate, validate, or operate bioprocessing equipment, you’ll leave with a better understanding of what is changing, why it matters to your projects, and where industry practices are heading next.

What You'll Learn / Key Takeaways

• Understand what ASME BPE is, why it matters, and how it works.
• Learn what changed in the 2026 edition and what it means for you.
• See how new technologies and industry practices make their way into the Standard.
• Understand how BPE responds to major industry changes, including USP Class VI, biocompatibility, PFAS, and certification.
• Get a look at what’s coming next—and how you can get involved.

Who Should Attend
This technical session is designed for:

• Process, mechanical and project engineers seeking to understand how BPE requirements influence equipment and facility design.
• Equipment manufacturers, integrators and component suppliers looking to anticipate changing industry requirements and customer specifications.
• End users, owner representatives and operations professionals interested in applying industry best practices while reducing unnecessary project and qualification effort.
• Quality, validation and regulatory professionals exploring how evolving standards can support consistent specifications, documentation and qualification strategies.
• Engineering consultants, EPC/EPCM/EPCMIV firms, and emerging industry professionals who want to strengthen their understanding.
• Supply chain partners who are an integral part of this ecosystem.

Attendees will receive 1 PDH Credit for this event.

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Schedule of Events:

5:00 - 6:00 PM: Check-in; Networking and Light Dinner

6:00 - 7:30 PM: Presentations - ASME BPE 2026: What Changed, Why It Matters & What’s Next

7:30 - 7:45 PM: Q&A

7:45 - 8:00 PM: Networking and Departures

Presenters:

Andrew Lamore, BFC Technologies
Andrew Lamore is a biopharmaceutical industry leader with more than two decades of experience in hygienic processing, instrumentation, automation, and technical sales. He currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing at BFC Technologies and is Vice-Chair of the ASME Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) Committee. Known for combining deep technical expertise with strategic business leadership, Andrew is a passionate advocate for innovation, industry standards, and advancing best practices across the life sciences sector.

Cory Perelman, BPIV Consulting
Cory Perelman, PE is Owner and Principal Consultant of BPIV Consulting and a recognized expert in bioprocess instrumentation, valves, and automation for the life sciences industry. He serves as Chair of the ASME BPE Process Instrumentation Subcommittee and has led instrumentation and controls design for biotechnology, cell and gene therapy, single-use manufacturing, and continuous manufacturing facilities. Cory holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.

Registration will open at 5:00 pm; the presentation will begin at 6:00 pm and the program will conclude by 8:00 pm.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund or credit voucher for a future program will be given up until 7-days before program; After September 15th, no refunds or credit vouchers will be provided. Registration website will close at 5:00 pm on Monday, September 21st.

"WALK-INs" will not be accepted due to SK Pharmteco Security Guidelines.

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