The demands on modern aseptic production are rising rapidly - with increasing project complexity, tighter timelines, and higher regulatory pressure. Discover what it means when a technology provider takes responsibility for system integration – and how this can reduce risk, interfaces, and uncertainty in complex aseptic projects.

At this years SKAN Forum, experts will provide insights into industry trends, real-world experiences, and best practices that will help you make the right decisions for your organization.

Why Attend?

  • System Integration in Practice: See how SKAN delivers integrated aseptic solutions, beyond standalone isolators.

  • Live Technology Insights: Experience a brand new facility tour and immersive VR engineering mock-ups.

  • Real Project Discussions: Explore integration, quality, and timelines in complex pharma projects.

  • Peer-Level Exchange: Connect with selected pharma and biotech decision-makers in a focused setting.

Who should Attend?

The SKAN Forum is designed for decision-makers from Pharma, Biotech, and CDMOs who lead large-scale CAPEX projects and are responsible for sterile fill & finish and primary packaging operations.

Program

Meet your experts

Jonas Greutert
Chief Executive Officer | SKAN

Jonas Greutert has extensive leadership experience in tech-driven industrial firms. Since January 2026, he leads the SKAN Group as Chief Executive Officer. Prior, he headed Product Inspection at Mettler-Toledo International. He holds a PhD in Computer Science, an engineering degree from ETH Zurich, and an MBA from Rochester.

Thomas Zinn
Chief Executive Officer | maeven

Thomas Zinn has more than 25 years experience in sterile manufacturing. Working for Roche and Novartis, Thomas has been instrumental in producing vials and syringes, mainly blockbuster biologics and biosimilars as well as building and starting-up facilities.

Thomas Zurbuchen
Professor at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Thomas is Head of ETH Zürich | Space, speaker, consultant, and board member. Formerly NASA’s longest-serving Head of Science (2016–2022) overseeing 130 missions, he was also a University of Michigan professor and founder of its Center for Entrepreneurship. Member of the International Academy of Astronautics.

Saša Sokolić
Business Development & Sales Director | Metronik

Saša Sokolić is Business Development & Sales Director at Metronik, part of the SKAN Group. With a PhD in electrical engineering and 30 years’ experience in life sciences automation, he drives innovation via IT/OT integration and smart manufacturing to modernize production processes.

Fabian Bihler
Sales Manager Europe | SKAN

Fabian Bihler has extensive experience in pharmaceutical and life sciences solutions. Working at SKAN, he has been instrumental in implementing advanced technologies, supporting customers in optimizing sterile manufacturing processes, facility efficiency, and innovative production workflows.

Richard Denk
Consultant Aseptic Processing & Containment | SKAN

Richard Denk has global expertise in aseptic processing and containment as Senior Consultant at SKAN AG, Switzerland. A recognized expert, he contributes to international industry bodies and regulatory initiatives, shaping standards for ATMP manufacturing, Annex 1, and advanced containment.

Francois Faul
Digital Solutions Manager | SKAN

Francois Faul is Digital Solutions Manager at SKAN, guiding pharma companies on XR, VR, CFD, and Digital Twin to improve aseptic process design, engineering, and validation. With a master’s in Engineering and broad business experience, he creates tailored solutions for digital transformation.

Björn Glienke
XR Lead Developer | SKAN

Björn Glienke is an expert in Mixed Reality with over a decade of software development experience. He initiated XR at SKAN and develops next-generation digital machine interactions, including the XR Mockup for ergonomic evaluation of isolators.

Kevin Kwasny
Sales & Business Development Manager | SKAN

Kevin Kwasny is an engineer with expertise in pharma process development and scale-up. With nearly ten years in emerging markets like the Middle East and India, he has worked across Process Development, Sales, and Business Development, turning customer needs into pilot and commercial production solutions.

Registration

The SKAN Forum is free of charge, with travel and accommodation at participants own expense.

Location

MC3 - Main Campus Convention Center

Hegenheimermattweg 167D, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland

Accommodation

For your visit to Basel, we recommend staying at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel – Allschwil, located just a 5-minute walk from SKAN. Reserved rooms are available for attendees to book until May 18, 2026, making it easy and convenient to stay close to the event.

You can book your room at the SKAN rate using the link below:

  • Price per night: CHF 139.00

  • Double occupancy: CHF 10.00 + local tax per night

  • Rates include: Buffet breakfast

  • Payment: Guests pay upon check-out

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