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Join Us at IFPAC® 2026 & Attend Continua's Presentations

February 24, 2026

March 1-4, 2026 | Bethesda, MD

Learn About the Latest Developments in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

IFPAC 2026 will feature key presentations from the Continua Process Systems team. IFPAC is the preeminent forum for insightful discussions about the latest trends and applications in the fields of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Continuous Manufacturing, Process Control, and Data Analytics. Meet our experts at the following sessions:

From Data to Diagnostics: Using Knowledge Graphs and LLMS for Process Intelligence

Tuesday 3/3 | 2:20PM-2:45PM | Forest Glen Conference Room
This session explores how combining knowledge graphs with large language models (LLMs) enables a new approach to process intelligence. By creating a structured semantic layer that connects assets, process variables, alarms, maintenance history, and domain expertise, organizations can move from raw data to explainable diagnostics. Real-world examples illustrate how this hybrid architecture supports faster troubleshooting, improved contextual understanding, and more informed operational decisions.

Bradley Stutzman, Senior Control Systems Engineer, Continua | Presenter & Co-Author
Paul Brodbeck, Chief Technologist, Continua | Co-Author
Anthony DeBiase, Director, Digital PD & Clinical Manufacturing, Continua | Co-Author

Intensified Upstream Bioprocess Automation Control Strategies

Tuesday 3/3 | 4:50PM-5:15PM | Brookside A
This presentation discusses advanced automation strategies for glucose feeding and perfusion rate management in high-density perfusion cell culture systems using Raman spectroscopy and capacitance probe technology. Real-time spectral and biomass data enable automated control via PID loops that maintain optimal nutrient levels and cell densities while preventing process excursions. The session also highlights PAT data infrastructure, fault-tolerant control architecture, and practical steps toward reliable, autonomous “lights-out” bioreactor manufacturing.

Anthony DeBiase, Director, Digital PD & Clinical Manufacturing, Continua | Presenter & Author

AI-Driven Digital Infrastructure for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Knowledge Graphs, Semantic Integration, and Intelligent Automation

Wednesday 3/4 | 9:30AM-9:55AM | Grand Ballroom H
This session highlights how semantic data architecture built on FAIR principles can transform pharmaceutical manufacturing. Using knowledge graphs, standardized ontologies, and unified namespace integration, the framework connects equipment, PAT, DCS, and MES systems into a centralized digital pipeline. Applications include automated data workflows, AI-powered regulatory documentation, deviation management, stability prediction, and real-time process optimization.

Anthony DeBiase, Director, Digital PD & Clinical Manufacturing, Continua | Presenter & Co-Author
Paul Brodbeck, Chief Technologist, Continua | Co-Author

Join Us at IFPAC® 2026 & Attend Continua's Presentations

Learn About the Latest Developments in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

From Data to Diagnostics: Using Knowledge Graphs and LLMS for Process Intelligence

Intensified Upstream Bioprocess Automation Control Strategies

AI-Driven Digital Infrastructure for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Knowledge Graphs, Semantic Integration, and Intelligent Automation

Join us at the event to exchange ideas and learn about the latest trends in advanced manufacturing.

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