Taking place at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre in Rho, Italy, from 6–8 October 6-8, the new zones include AI & Tech, Cold Chain & Logistics, Labelling and Contamination Control.
They will provide focused platforms for suppliers, innovators, and solution providers to engage directly with pharmaceutical and biotech decision-makers who are navigating increasing regulatory pressure, digital transformation, supply chain disruption and rising patient expectations.
The initiative reflects CPHI's broader strategy to expand pharma's innovation ecosystem by attracting industries that may not traditionally consider themselves part of the pharmaceutical value chain, but whose technologies and capabilities are critical to the sector's future.
The launch of the new zones follows growing industry demand for greater collaboration between pharma and adjacent sectors, including software, logistics, advanced manufacturing, automation, compliance technologies and smart packaging.
"Pharma is evolving rapidly, and innovation increasingly depends on collaboration beyond traditional industry boundaries," said Tara Dougal, Event Director for CPHI Milan.
"These new zones are designed to help companies from adjacent industries showcase their expertise, from AI-driven manufacturing and digital compliance to resilient logistics and next-generation labelling solutions."
As pharmaceutical manufacturers face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, increase supply chain resilience, and accelerate commercialisation, demand for specialist external partners continues to grow.
The four new zones will spotlight the industries helping pharma respond to these challenges.
AI & Tech Zone: This zone will showcase software, digital infrastructure and intelligent technologies driving smarter pharmaceutical operations and commercial performance.
Featuring providers from manufacturing optimisation, quality management, predictive maintenance, regulatory compliance, CRM platforms, real-world evidence and analytics, the zone will connect pharma manufacturers and CDMOs with technology partners who can accelerate digital transformation.
As biologics, cell and gene therapies and temperature-sensitive medicines continue to expand globally, the Cold Chain & Pharma Logistics Zone will focus on the technologies and services supporting compliant, resilient and sustainable pharmaceutical logistics.
The zone will bring together providers of temperature-controlled packaging, real-time monitoring technologies, storage solutions, transportation services, and supply chain orchestration platforms supporting modern pharmaceutical distribution.
The Labelling Zone will connect specialist suppliers with pharmaceutical packaging, manufacturing and regulatory teams seeking innovative approaches to compliance, traceability, anticounterfeiting and patient engagement.
From serialisation and track-and-trace technologies to smart packaging, e-labelling, RFID solutions and sustainable materials, the zone will highlight the growing role of labelling in improving patient safety and regulatory alignment.
Driven by stricter global standards and revised EU GMP Annex 1 regulations, the Contamination Control Zone will provide a dedicated platform for suppliers supporting sterile manufacturing, cleanroom operations and contamination risk management.
The zone will feature cleanroom specialists, monitoring system providers, containment equipment manufacturers, sterilisation technology providers, and compliance consultants helping pharmaceutical companies improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
CPHI Milan has partnered with the International Confederation of Contamination Control Societies (ICCCS) to significantly expand contamination control's presence and impact at this year's event ... and establish it as a long-term industry priority.
