2025.12.17
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Inquiries about the 2026 EMPA Annual Meeting & Expo
Ⅰ. About EMPA & the Operating Organization
Q1. What is the Emerging Markets Pharma Alliance (EMPA)?
EMPA is a global alliance comprised mainly of pharmaceutical manufacturers with annual revenue of KRW 150 billion or less. Under the core theme, “Sharing and Collaboration for the Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry,” the alliance promotes practical cooperation among emerging-market pharmaceutical companies through B2B networking, CMO, GMP, and rotational workforce training programs.
Q2. What is the Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, the organization operating EMPA?
The Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation is a non-profit foundation established through the integration of the GMP Academy, which has operated pharmaceutical technology seminars since 2004, and the GMP Association, which administers GMP professional certification programs. Its primary mission is global GMP networking in the pharmaceutical sector, and it is an organization approved by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).
Ⅱ. Membership Scope & Eligibility
Q3. Who does “Emerging Markets Pharma” refer to in EMPA?
It does not refer only to pharmaceutical companies in developing countries. It includes all mid-sized pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide with annual revenue of KRW 150 billion or less, excluding multinational corporations and large enterprises.
Q4. What are the eligibility requirements for EMPA membership?
Any pharmaceutical company with a manufacturing license and annual revenue of KRW 150 billion or less will be automatically registered as a member upon submitting the participation application form on the official website.
Q5. Is there a membership fee or annual dues?
No. EMPA is an open platform with no membership fee or annual dues.
Ⅲ. Overview of the Annual Meeting
Q6. What is EMPA’s “Annual Meeting”?
This is an annual general meeting where participating pharmaceutical companies share information on products, dosage forms, contract manufacturing (CMO), clinical activities, and regulatory/registration topics, with the primary purpose of business networking.
Q7. What are the event dates and venue?
Pharma & Bio Expo: March 31 (Tue) – April 3 (Fri), 2026, at KINTEX Exhibition Hall. EMPA Annual Meeting: April 1 (Wed) – April 2 (Thu), 2026, at the KINTEX seminar rooms and the Gloucester Hotel.
Q8. How many participants will attend in total?
Participation is limited to 80 companies (40 domestic and 40 overseas), and the total number of participants is restricted to approximately 100 people.
Ⅳ. Participation Conditions & Limits
Q9. Is there a limit on the number of participants per company?
Up to two participants are allowed per company, and one hotel room is provided per company. If two participants attend, they may share one room or request an additional room for a fee (USD 100).
Q10. Are there any eligibility requirements for individual participants?
As this event is intended for business meetings, there is an evaluation period of up to seven days after application submission. Key executives such as CEOs, plant managers, and R&D directors will be prioritized for approval.
Ⅴ. Benefits & Costs
Q11. What benefits are provided to participating member companies?
Overseas companies: 2 nights / 3 days hotel accommodation, breakfast, official dinner banquet, Annual Meeting sessions, seminars, and Expo access. Domestic companies: 1 night / 2 days hotel accommodation, breakfast, official dinner banquet, Annual Meeting sessions, seminars, and Expo access. All benefits are provided free of charge.
Q12. Are airfare or transportation expenses covered?
No. Airfare and transportation expenses are not covered.
Q13. Can domestic companies participate without hotel accommodation?
Yes. Participation is available regardless of whether hotel accommodation is used.
Ⅵ. Program & Operations
Q14. How will B2B / Member-to-Member (M2M) meetings be conducted?
After registration is completed, each manufacturer’s shareable information (products, dosage forms, CMO capabilities, etc.) will be coded and shared only with participating companies. Meetings will be facilitated through assigned seating and pre-categorization.
Q15. Will there be opportunities for company presentations or promotion?
Yes. A major part of the Annual Meeting program is dedicated to company presentations and the sharing/promotion of products, dosage forms, and CMO collaboration opportunities.
Q16. What languages will be used during the event?
The event will be conducted in Korean and English. For third languages, participants are encouraged to use translation applications; therefore, bringing a laptop or tablet is recommended.
Ⅶ. Mandatory Attendance & Other Notes
Q17. Is attendance at both the Annual Meeting and Expo mandatory?
The complimentary benefits are provided on the premise of attending the Annual Meeting. Attendance is mandatory on April 1 (Wed) 14:00–21:00 and April 2 (Thu) 10:00–12:00. Attendance will be monitored during the meeting. If a participant is absent without valid reason, costs may be charged and additional measures may apply.
Q18. Will an invitation letter be provided for visa processing?
Upon request from an overseas company, an invitation letter will be issued under the name of the Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation after the application evaluation is completed.
Q19. What if a multinational company or large enterprise applies?
They may apply; however, if approved, they will participate as non-members and a participation fee of USD 1,200 will apply.
Q20. Can GMP manufacturers of medical devices, cosmetics, or health functional foods apply?
They may apply; however, in the evaluation process they will be reviewed with lower priority than pharmaceutical GMP manufacturers.
Ⅷ. Application Process
Q21. What does “first-come, first-served” mean?
It means that applications will close once the total participant limit (approximately 100 people) is exceeded.
Q22. How long does it take from application submission to approval?
Approval decisions will be made within seven days after submission of the application form.
2025.03.26
[On-site Seminar] COPHEX 2025: The 20th International Pharmaceutical, Bio, and Cosmetics Technology Exhibition
안녕하세요. GMP협회/(재)제약기술재단입니다.
COPHEX 2025 제20회 국제제약·바이오·화장품기술전이 아래와 같이 진행될 예정이며,
(재)제약기술재단도 현장 세미나 및 참가업체로 참여하게 되었음을 안내드립니다.
1. 일 자
2025. 4. 22(화) – 25(금)
2. 장 소
KINTEX (킨텍스)
3. 현장세미나신청경로
STEP 1. www.cophex.com 접속
STEP 2. 메뉴에서 [세미나&컨퍼런스] 클릭
STEP 3. [2025] 선택 > [주최/주관 제약기술재단] 확인
STEP 4. [신청] 버튼 클릭
4. 기타 유의사항 및 문의
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2025.01.02
[2025 Continuing Education] - Announcement of Implementation of Continuing Education for Regular Members of Technical Qualification Certificates
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Greetings. This is the Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation / GMP Association.
This is an announcement regarding the Refresher Training schedule for regular members who hold GMP Technology or Validation Technology certifications.
Certified members are required to attend training once a year to maintain their certification benefits.
Eligible Participants: All certification holders from 2010 to 2024
Recognition Period: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Please select and apply for one of the following education options at your discretion.
1. Regular Seminar Refresher Training Schedule
※ A 20% discount is provided for Regular Seminars.
1.1 Schedule
Date
Hours
Topic
Cost (KRW)
Feb 18–19, 2025
8hr
Document Management & Data Integrity Operation
198,000 → 158,400
Apr 11, 2025
4hr
Quality Risk Management Practice
99,000 → 79,200
May 29, 2025
4hr
Pharmaceutical Facility Standards & Application
99,000 → 79,200
Aug 20, 2025
4hr
Pharmaceutical Plant QA Operation Practice
99,000 → 79,200
Sep 30, 2025
4hr
Env. Monitoring Location Selection RA & CCS
99,000 → 79,200
Dec 12, 2025
4hr
GMP Inspection Practice
99,000 → 79,200
1.2 How to Apply
Log in to Website → [GMP Education] → [Apply for Regular Seminar] → Select the relevant [Refresher Training Course].
In the participant information section of the application, please mark your name with 'G' or 'V'.
Ex) Hong Gildong/G (GMP Technology holder ⇒ G, Validation Technology holder ⇒ V)
1.3 Payment Method
Bank Transfer: Shinhan Bank / 100-033-734158 / Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation
* Please deposit under "Company Name-Attendee Name"
Website Payment: Credit card or real-time account transfer available.
1.4 Proof of Payment
Tax invoice, cash receipt, card payment receipt, transaction statement, etc.
Tax invoices will be issued in bulk on the training date after deposit confirmation. (Please contact the secretariat if you need it issued in advance.)
2. E-Learning Basic Course Refresher Training Guide
2.1 Course List
Category
Period
Course Name
Cost (KRW)
Validation 2
90 days
CSV Course (Package)
20,790
90 days
Process Validation (Package)
14,850
60 days
Analytical Method Validation (Package)
14,850
90 days
Qualification (Package)
14,850
Quality Manual
90 days
QS_Quality System (Package)
23,760
60 days
6 Systems of Quality Manual (Package)
8,250
60 days
Lab Control System (Package)
14,850
GMP Course
60 days
Facilities & Utilities (KFDA Standards) (Package)
11,000
90 days
Understanding Pharmaceutical Process (Package)
26,370
2.2 How to Apply
[Log in to Website] → [GMP Education] → [E-Learning Basic Course] → Select your desired course.
2.3 Note
After completing the E-Learning Basic Course, please leave a message via "1:1 Inquiry" on the website or send an email with your completion details. We will process it as recognized refresher training after verification.
(Period: Within Jan 2025 ~ Dec 2025)
Thank you.
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