CPHI Milan 2026 is a major international event for the pharmaceutical industry, bringing together professionals from across the global pharma supply chain. Taking place from 6 to 8 October 2026 at Fiera Milano in Italy, the event is expected to welcome more than 62,000 attendees and 2,900 exhibiting companies.

The event aims to facilitate business connections, knowledge exchange and collaboration across the pharmaceutical sector. It provides a platform for participants to meet existing and potential partners, identify new suppliers, explore products and technologies, and gain insights into developments shaping the industry. The programme combines a large exhibition area with networking opportunities and more than 130 content sessions featuring over 250 expert speakers.

CPHI Milan covers the full pharmaceutical supply chain, including custom manufacturing, fine and specialty chemicals, intermediates, APIs, machinery and technology, pharmaceutical packaging, biopharmaceuticals and finished dosage forms. The event is therefore aimed at a broad range of pharmaceutical professionals, from suppliers and manufacturers to innovators, service providers, SMEs, start-ups and established international companies.

For participants, CPHI Milan offers an opportunity to develop international business relationships, assess potential partnerships and sourcing opportunities, discover innovations and keep up with key industry trends. The 2026 programme also includes dedicated conference tracks addressing topics such as pharmaceutical ingredients and APIs, biopharmaceuticals and biologics, manufacturing, packaging and devices, drug delivery, and regulatory compliance and quality standards.