UNFORTUNATELY THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
🎉 Celebrating 50 Years of the Qualified Person (QP) 🎉 📍 Margaret Powell House, Milton Keynes 18th September Join us for a landmark event hosted by the PQG
2025 marks half a century since the introduction of the Qualified Person — a role that has shaped the integrity and safety of pharmaceutical products across the UK and beyond. To honour this legacy, the Pharmaceutical Quality Group (PQG) invites you to a special event where we’ll reflect, celebrate, and look ahead.
👥 Hear from QPs past and present 🔍 Discover how the role has evolved over five decades 🚀 Explore what the future holds for QPs in a rapidly changing industry 🤝 Network with professionals who’ve defined and redefined quality assurance
Whether you’re a seasoned QP, an aspiring one, or simply passionate about pharmaceutical quality — this is your moment to connect, learn, and celebrate.
👉 Spaces are limited — secure your spot now and be part of history in the making.
Agenda
| 08:30 – 09:00 | There will be plenty of opportunities for networking with other attendees and training and recruitment providers have been invited to exhibit and stimulate discussions. |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome and introductions |
| QP years 1975 – 2025 | |
| 09:15 – 12:15 | Hear from QPs across the decades including Pete Gough (NSF), Neil Wayman (PQG), Damian Larrington (PQG and PQP Group), Stephan Croft (PQP Group) and Liz Allanson (EPIC). |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch and networking |
| 13:15 – 16:15 | Hear from Alex Hall (QP Quandary) on the changes she has seen with QPs and training over the years. Hear from JPB on QP numbers and the way the study guide has changed over the years as well as the future of the QP. |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Q and A and networking |
The cost of the meeting includes a hot lunch (with vegetarian options) and tea/coffee at breaks. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the meeting for your CPD records.
If after booking you find you are no longer able to attend, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. You may send a colleague or contact in your place, but please let us know so we can confirm details with them.
🎉 Celebrate 50 Years of the QP! 🎉
Hosted by the PQG – Join Us for a Special Dinner Event – additional booking required
To contact the meeting organiser: e-mail admin@pqg.org