2026 MAST | Mid Atlantic Science + Tech Showcase
May 7th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Welcome to the ISPE CBA Mid-Atlantic Science and Tech Showcase! Here is where you can register to attend our event for FREE, view full-day schedule, as well as get information about the location, parking, and hotel information.
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Description
MAST is a full day of programming, free to attend, registration highly encouraged.
90+ Life Science Industry Exhibitors (exhibitors’ registration NOW OPEN!)
Keynote Lunch
Expanded Education Sessions
Expanded Career Development Area
Resume Writing Workshop
Interview Skills
Emerging Leaders / Women in Pharma Panel
Job Fair
Career Coaching
Professional Head Shots
Posters Display highlighting the new projects, products and initiatives of our members.
Fantastic Exhibitor Raffles & Expo Gamification with Prizes!
Music & Mingle After Party with Band / Networking
The ISPE Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter is kicking off MAST 2026 with a Topgolf Welcome Mixer—and you’re invited!
Join us on May 6 in Baltimore, MD for an evening of networking, friendly competition, and connection with fellow life sciences professionals.
Here is the link for that, https://lp.
Thursday, 7th
6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Vendor Set-Up
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Poster Set-Up
10:00 AM
Registration
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Expo Hall
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Career Development Area
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Smart Technology and Digital Solutions for ATMP Manufacturing – Steve Ng
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Women in Pharma: Strategy and Planning Tools – Discussion & Q&A – Miriam Massaad, Tara Crnkovich, Brena Williams, Stacy Simon, Moderated by Jaymie White and Danielle Gabrish
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
The Engineering of Uncertainty: Validating Probabilistic AI in a GxP World – Kayla Britt
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
*DA Quality Management Maturity (QMM), a pharma initiative under the control of FDA CDER – Sarah Akers and William Hauck
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Stadium Tours – 11, 1, 2, & 3
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Education Sessions
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Keynote Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Rewiring the Quality Mindset: A Hands-On Digital Validation Working Session – Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo and Steve Ferrell
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Career Development: AI Skills Workshop – Rob Stoop
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
-Real-Time Process Insight and Operational Reliability
-Reducing Late-Stage Surprises and Accelerating Readiness in Biotech and Pharma Buildouts Through Early CQV Engagement
-Beyond Conjugation
-Managing CDMO-Sponsor Relationships: Strategies for Successful Tech Transfer
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Operational Readiness as a Competitive Advantage in Compressed Pharma Timelines – Joe Micsko
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Operationalizing Innovation: Ensuring Emerging Technologies Improve Performance Without Compromising Compliance – Aiswariya Chidambaram
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Career Development: Lightning Talks – Bob Castellucci
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Cleanroom Construction Considerations for EU GMP Annex 1 Compliance – Andrew Collentro
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Fireside Leadership Chat: Advancing Innovation & Sustainability in Life Sciences – Dafni Bika, Ph.D, Moderated by Ida Namur, CEP, ENV SP
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking After Party
FAQ
What is MAST?
Our Mid-Atlantic Science and Tech Showcase. It is our largest most attended event of the year.
Do I need to register?
While not required for entry, all exhibitors and attendees are high encouraged to register for the event. It will make the check in more efficient and grant entry faster.
Who should attend MAST?
Anyone interested in or actively part of the science, tech and bio pharma industry. Everyone from students to professionals are invited to network with a variety of companies and industries.
Where should I park?
Parking is FREE is “LOT D” by the Southwest Entrance of the stadium. Overflow parking is available in “LOT N” across the street.
What is there to do?
From our Career Development area, education sessions, networking in our Expo Hall, as well as M&T Bank Stadium tours, we have something for everyone!
Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row
1803 Porter Street Baltimore,
Maryland, USA, 21230
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