Growth Direct® Days 2026 @ Merck: Connect, Learn & Advance Your QC Strategy

Join many of the world's leading pharma companies for presentations, guest speakers, and shared insights at this exclusive two-day event hosted by Merck and Rapid Micro Biosystems.

Reserve your seat today for our event taking place at the Merck Innovation Center in Darmstadt, Germany, on October 13 & 14, 2026. This is your ideal opportunity to network with other quality control professionals and get practical, real-world answers to your questions about the Growth Direct® System.

Agenda topics include:

• Customer-led implementation stories from Top Pharma Companies and CDMOs

• A global perspective on companies transitioning from manual microbial QC methods to Growth Direct and the benefits they have realized

• Discussions on AI-enabled microbiology, data integrity, validation strategies, and evolving regulatory expectations

• Insights into Rapid Sterility feasibility testing, isolator applications, and environmental monitoring innovations

• Interactive workshops covering:

  • Data integrity and validation

  • LIMS integration and paperless laboratory workflows

  • Best practices from current Growth Direct® users

• Panel discussions with industry leaders and extensive networking opportunities with peers from across the industry

• Hands-on Product Demonstrations

A final agenda with speaker information will be sent prior to event.

Accommodations:

Discounted hotel rates are available at the Moxy Darmstadt. To make a reservation, please go to: Book your group rate for Rapid Micro Biosystems

If you would like to extend your stay at the discounted rate, please book the two nights using the link above and then send an email to: groups@moxydarmstadt.com requesting your extension.