CPHI Milan 2026
Networking events
13 events across 3 days.
From exclusive pre-show evenings to open-floor celebrations, experience events, happy hours and more at CPHI Milan and the CPHI Sustainability Summit 2026.
CPHI Milan 2026 Networking events
Day 0 · Monday 5 October
Pre-show, exclusive & invite-only experiences before CPHI opens its doors.
Invite-Only Opening Evening
ABOUT
Start your CPHI Milan experience before the show even begins at this exclusive evening reception. Connect with industry leaders, speakers, exhibitors, and fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere featuring drinks, canapés, and live entertainment.
This invite-only event offers the perfect opportunity to build meaningful connections and set the tone for three days of innovation and collaboration at the world's leading pharma event.
Access included for Leaders and Networking Leaders pass holders
You must be registered for CPHI Milan to attend.
LOCATION
Villa Necchi Campiglio
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Leaders & Networking Leaders
- Board Members
- Award Jury & Finalists
- Speakers
PROGRAMME
17:30 Arrival — welcome drinks & networking
17:45 Opening speeches
18:00 Networking Reception — drinks, canapés & live music
19:15 Closing remarks
19:30 Event concludes
Pre-show exclusive & invite-only experience before CPHI opens its doors
ABOUT
Experience the breathtaking Duomo di Milano like never before with exclusive after-hours access reserved only for CPHI guests. Explore this architectural masterpiece alongside fellow industry leaders, then be captivated by a private organ concert inside the magnificent cathedral.
This unique networking opportunity combines culture, history, and connection in one of the world's most stunning settings, an experience you won't find anywhere else during your time in Milan.
REGISTRATION
- Paid registration required for Leaders
- Complimentary access to Networking Leaders
You must be registered for CPHI Milan to attend. It is important that you register for this experience in order to guarantee your spot.
LOCATION
Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Exhibitor (Leaders)
- Exhibitor (Standard)
- Explorer
- Leader
- Networking leaders
PROGRAMME
19:40 Welcome & meeting point at the façade doors of the Duomo
19:45 Start of security checks and guided tour begins
20:45 End of guided tour and Organ concert begins
21:00 Evening concludes
CPHI Milan 2026 Networking events
Day 1 · Tuesday 6 October
Show Day 1 — networking, celebrations & happy hours across the floor
ABOUT
Officially launch CPHI Milan 2026 with the Opening Ceremony, hosted within the Leadership Summit. A brief but powerful moment that sets the vision for the week ahead, bringing together global pharma leaders and international delegations.
LOCATION
Auditorium — next to South Entrance
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Leaders and above
- Invited international delegations
PROGRAMME
10:00 Opening remarks
10:05 Ceremony with Tara Dougal
10:15 Doors open to the show floor
ABOUT
Step away from the sessions and into our Networking Playgrounds —where networking meets fun! Challenge your colleagues to a friendly competition, unwind between meetings, or spark creative conversations over classic games. Whether you're a strategic thinker or just looking for a laugh, there's something here for everyone.
LOCATION
- Corso Italia next to the Insights Lounge
- 4A131 (Hall 4, stand A131)
- 11F127 (Hall 11, stand F127)
- 9A104 (Hall 9, stand A104)
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
Exhibiting at CPHI Milan? Take a well-deserved break in the Exhibitor Recharge Zone, a comfortable space designed exclusively for exhibitors to unwind, network with fellow exhibitors, and recharge between meetings.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere away from the busy show floor, with food and beverages available for purchase throughout the day, including morning refreshments.
LOCATION
16H49
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Access exclusive to CPHI Milan exhibitors
- Exhibitor badge scan required at entrance
Make the most of your show experience, visit the Exhibitor Recharge Zone when you need a moment to refresh and reconnect.
ABOUT
Free Gelato, enjoy two hours of complimentary gelato! Choose your flavor,take a well deserved break and treat yourself
LOCATION
6J45
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
Elevate your professional presence,get your LinkedIn-ready headshot!
Update your professional image with a complimentary headshot session at CPHI Milan. Our professional photographers will capture a polished, high-quality photo perfect for LinkedIn, company profiles, and all your professional networking needs.
Walk in, strike a pose, and walk out with a career-enhancing headshot ready to share!
LOCATION
4A68
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
This room is increasingly essential for enhancing the attendee experience, offering a, calm, and comfortable environment. Key features include soft lighting, comfortable seating, and, in some cases, aromatherapy or calming visuals to decompress from the intensive show floor.
LOCATION
LEM
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
Get ready for some fun and excitement at CPHI Milan! Join our engaging Catch the Duck activity where you can test your luck, and walk away with fantastic prizes. It's the perfect break from the exhibition floor, quick, entertaining, and rewarding. Will you be one of our lucky winners? Stop by and play. everyone's a winner at Catch the Duck!
ABOUT
Recharge at the Insights Lounge for a midday mix of great conversations, DJ beats, and complimentary snacks. A relaxed, high-energy break to connect with peers between sessions — where insights flow as freely as the drinks.
LOCATION
Corso Italia (CI5)
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
PROGRAMME
19:30 Welcome & meeting point at the Duomo façade
19:45 Guided tour begins
20:45 Organ concert
21:00 Evening concludes
ABOUT
As Day 1 of CPHI Milan winds down, join Canadian delegates, invited guests, and conference attendees for an informal and lively evening – an opportunity to connect with influential business leaders, expand your network, spark conversations that could lead to your next big partnership, and discover what Canada has to offer as a trusted partner for innovation, investment, and growth across the life sciences sector.
LOCATION
Hall 7, stand H81 (7H81) (Global Pharma Outlook)
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
Supported by Pharmapack Asia
ABOUT
Wind down the first day of CPHI in the Pharmapack Theater, transformed into a lively networking hub. Drinks, snacks, and the kind of spontaneous connections that only happen when the pressure of the show floor is off.
LOCATION
Hall 11, stand A49 (11A49) (Packaging & Device Innovation)
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
Great opportunity to decompress after a long day. Music, drinks, snacks and peers dancing back to back.
LOCATION
Corso Italia - between Hall 7 and Hall 10
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
HIGHLIGHTS
- First 1,500 drinks complimentary
- Food trucks
- Live music
- Dancing
ABOUT
Get your personalised AI-generated tattoo!
Experience the cutting edge of AI at CPHI Milan's AI Tattoo Station. Transform your ideas into unique, custom temporary tattoo designs in real-time, giving you a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home from the show.
LOCATION
8F63
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
Stop by, get creative, and leave your mark at CPHI Milan!
ABOUT
Enjoy an exciting afternoon of connections while raising a glass to the trailblazers of pharma! The CPHI Celebration Awards & Networking Happy Hour is where the industry's biggest achievements of the year get the spotlight they deserve.
Join us for this relaxed yet prestigious event and toast innovation, connect with peers and celebrate success in a vibrant setting.
LOCATION
Hall 2 (stand 2A132)
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
- Sponsors, judges & award finalists invited
CPHI Milan 2026 Networking events
Day 2 · Wednesday 7 October
Show Day 2 — start strong in the morning, finish in style in the evening
ABOUT
Fuel your morning with ideas at PharmaFuel — the high-energy breakfast where the most innovative minds in pharma, AI, and emerging tech come together. Meet tomorrow's disruptors, hear from breakthrough start-ups, and kick off Day 2 with the connections that spark the next big partnership. Gourmet breakfast, premium coffee, and DJ beats included.
- Industry speakers
- Start-up showcases
- AI & Tech innovators
- Gourmet breakfast
LOCATION
Start-up Market, Hall 8
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Start Ups
ABOUT
Connect. Collaborate. Create Change.
Join sustainability professionals and industry leaders shaping the future of pharma's environmental responsibility. This dynamic networking session brings together diverse voices to discuss current challenges, share innovative solutions, and build meaningful connections around sustainability.
LOCATION
Sustainability Centre, Stand 16F60
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Real conversations about sustainability in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Insights into the CPHI Sustainability Collective and industry-wide initiatives
- Connections with professionals driving environmental change
- Practical strategies you can take back to your organisation
Whether you're leading sustainability efforts or just beginning your journey, this is your opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate with peers committed to making a difference.
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
An intimate evening dedicated to Italy's finest wines and your finest connections. Guided by an expert sommelier, this exclusive tasting experience for Leaders and Platinum Networking Leaders is the perfect way to close out CPHI Milan in style — with great wine, great conversation, and the right people.
LOCATION
Red lounge
WHO CAN ATTEND
- By invitation - Leaders & Networking Platinum Leaders
PROGRAMME
18:00 Sommelier introduction
18:00–20:00 Guided wine tasting & networking
ABOUT
Step away from the sessions and into our Networking Playgrounds —where networking meets fun! Challenge your colleagues to a friendly competition, unwind between meetings, or spark creative conversations over classic games. Whether you're a strategic thinker or just looking for a laugh, there's something here for everyone.
LOCATION
- Corso Italia next to the Insights Lounge
- 4A131 (Hall 4, stand A131)
- 11F127 (Hall 11, stand F127)
- 9A104 (Hall 9, stand A104)
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
This room is increasingly essential for enhancing the attendee experience, offering a, calm, and comfortable environment. Key features include soft lighting, comfortable seating, and, in some cases, aromatherapy or calming visuals to decompress from the intensive show floor.
LOCATION
LEM
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
Exhibiting at CPHI Milan? Take a well-deserved break in the Exhibitor Recharge Zone, a comfortable space designed exclusively for exhibitors to unwind, network with fellow exhibitors, and recharge between meetings.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere away from the busy show floor, with food and beverages available for purchase throughout the day, including morning refreshments.
LOCATION
16H49
WHO CAN ATTEND
Access exclusive to CPHI Milan exhibitorsExhibitor badge scan required at entrance
Make the most of your show experience, visit the Exhibitor Recharge Zone when you need a moment to refresh and reconnect.
ABOUT
Get your personalised AI-generated tattoo!
Experience the cutting edge of AI at CPHI Milan's AI Tattoo Station. Transform your ideas into unique, custom temporary tattoo designs in real-time, giving you a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home from the show.
LOCATION
8F63
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
Stop by, get creative, and leave your mark at CPHI Milan!
ABOUT
Elevate your professional presence, get your LinkedIn-ready headshot!
Update your professional image with a complimentary headshot session at CPHI Milan. Our professional photographers will capture a polished, high-quality photo perfect for LinkedIn, company profiles, and all your professional networking needs.
Walk in, strike a pose, and walk out with a career-enhancing headshot ready to share!
LOCATION
4A68
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
Get ready for some fun and excitement at CPHI Milan! Join our engaging Catch the Duck activity where you can test your luck, and walk away with fantastic prizes.
It's the perfect break from the exhibition floor, quick, entertaining, and rewarding. Will you be one of our lucky winners? Stop by and play. Everyone's a winner at Catch the Duck!
ABOUT
Free Gelato, enjoy two hours of complimentary gelato! Choose your flavor,take a well deserved break and treat yourself
LOCATION
6J45
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
Great opportunity to decompress after a long day. Music, drinks, snacks and peers dancing back to back
LOCATION
Corso Italia - between Hall 7 and Hall 10
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
HIGHLIGHTS
- First 1,500 drinks complimentary
- Food trucks
- Live music
- Dancing
ABOUT
Recharge at the Insights Lounge for a midday mix of great conversations, DJ beats, and complimentary snacks. A relaxed, high-energy break to connect with peers between sessions — where insights flow as freely as the drinks.
LOCATION
Corso Italia (CI5)
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
This unique offering invites you to discover regional food and beverages from across Italy as you explore participating exhibitor stands transformed into culinary destinations. More information and participating exhibitors can be found in the Event Planner app.
WINE TOUR STOPS
- BioDuro Stand 6N11
- Adare Pharma Solutions Stand 6F18
- Alcami Packaging Hub Stand 6H73
- IDT Biologika Stand 12M30
- Enzene Stand 12C57
- Evotec Biotechnologies Stand 10F45
- Bend Bioscience Stand 6H26
- Codis Stand 6N4
- Quotient Sciences Stand 6K73
- Rentschler Biopharma Stand 12F62
- Serán BioScience Stand 10K40
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
CPHI Milan 2026 Networking events
Day 3 · Thursday 8 October
ABOUT
This room is increasingly essential for enhancing the attendee experience, offering a, calm, and comfortable environment. Key features include soft lighting, comfortable seating, and, in some cases, aromatherapy or calming visuals to decompress from the intensive show floor.
LOCATION
LEM
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
Exhibiting at CPHI Milan? Take a well-deserved break in the Exhibitor Recharge Zone, a comfortable space designed exclusively for exhibitors to unwind, network with fellow exhibitors, and recharge between meetings.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere away from the busy show floor, with food and beverages available for purchase throughout the day, including morning refreshments.
LOCATION
16H49
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Access exclusive to CPHI Milan exhibitors
- Exhibitor badge scan required at entrance
Make the most of your show experience, visit the Exhibitor Recharge Zone when you need a moment to refresh and reconnect.
ABOUT
Elevate your professional presence,get your LinkedIn-ready headshot!
Update your professional image with a complimentary headshot session at CPHI Milan. Our professional photographers will capture a polished, high-quality photo perfect for LinkedIn, company profiles, and all your professional networking needs.
Walk in, strike a pose, and walk out with a career-enhancing headshot ready to share!
LOCATION
4A68
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees
ABOUT
Get your personalised AI-generated tattoo!
Experience the cutting edge of AI at CPHI Milan's AI Tattoo Station. Transform your ideas into unique, custom temporary tattoo designs in real-time, giving you a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home from the show.
LOCATION
8F63
WHO CAN ATTEND
- Open to all attendees