Information on specific CPHI editions

CPHI Milan 2026

It will be the next major European edition of CPHI, positioned as a key event for exhibitors looking to strengthen their market presence, build new strategic partnerships, and connect with technical and commercial decision-makers across the pharmaceutical industry.

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CPHI Frankfurt 2025

It was the European edition with the strongest international reach in recent years, standing out for its high concentration of global buyers, CDMOs, and pharmaceutical companies, and for its strong focus on business meetings and real opportunity generation for exhibitors.

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What is CPHI?

CPHI is one of the world’s most recognized B2B event brands for the pharmaceutical industry, focused on connecting buyers and suppliers across the entire supply chain—from ingredients and development and manufacturing services to process technology, packaging, and digital solutions. Its value proposition combines in-person regional events with year-round connectivity and content.

Under the CPHI umbrella, flagship shows (in Europe, the Americas, and Asia) coexist with regionally focused editions, along with digital tools for networking, scheduling, floor plans, and matchmaking through its event ecosystem (event app / event planner).

CPHI positions itself as a meeting point “at the heart of pharma,” bringing together the professionals who make medicines possible: suppliers, pharma companies, CDMOs, technologists, engineering firms, packaging specialists, regulatory and quality experts, logistics providers, and increasingly, digital solutions aimed at accelerating go-to-market and improving efficiency and compliance.

CPHI’s strength lies in two key factors. First, the scale and diversity of both supply and demand, enabling companies to compare suppliers, enter new markets, and strengthen existing relationships. Second, its end-to-end approach: CPHI goes beyond “ingredients” to cover the full ecosystem, with show zones that typically include outsourcing, bio, machinery and processing, and formulation and packaging, depending on the edition.

Who organizes CPHI?

CPHI is part of Informa Markets (Informa PLC), which operates as a B2B event organizer and connection platform for specialized markets. This matters because it sets clear standards in terms of event professionalism, exhibitor services, and a well-defined strategy that integrates in-person and digital experiences.

Where CPHI “lives”: flagship events and key regions

CPHI operates as a global network. Rather than thinking of it as a single trade show, it’s best to view it as a regional portfolio, helping you decide which event best fits your objectives (international lead generation, entry into a specific market, technical partners, etc.). On the “Global events” section of its website, you can see the full event map.

Brand / Event	Geographic reach	City / Country	Event type	Main sector	Official link
CPHI Global / Europe	Europe / International	Rotating	Annual in-person trade show	Full pharmaceutical value chain	Official website
CPHI Americas	North & Latin America	Rotating	Annual in-person trade show	Pharmaceutical industry & networking	Official website
CPHI China	China	Multiple cities	Annual in-person trade show	Ingredients, bio, and pharma machinery	Official website
CPHI India	India / South Asia	Rotating	Annual in-person trade show	Ingredients, outsourcing, and processing	Official website
CPHI Japan	Japan	Rotating	Annual in-person trade show	Pharmaceutical supply chain	Official website
CPHI South East Asia	Southeast Asia (ASEAN)	Rotating	Annual in-person trade show	Regional pharma ecosystem	Official website
CPHI Korea	South Korea	Rotating	Annual in-person trade show	Pharma and biopharma	Official website
CPHI Online / Digital	Global	Online	Always-on digital platform	Content, sourcing, and networking	Official website
Events by CPHI (Event App)	Global	Online	Planning tool	Agenda, meetings, and floor plan	Official website

If your goal is international expansion and building a global pipeline, it usually makes sense to prioritize the “global” editions. If you’re targeting entry into a specific country—with its own regulations, purchasing dynamics, and local partners—it’s often more efficient to attend the regional edition, where the ratio of truly valuable meetings per day tends to be higher.

Which sectors and solutions typically carry the most weight at CPHI?

While the exact mix varies by region, CPHI typically structures the market into major blocks (zones or verticals). In practical terms, this is what you will usually find:

Pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients

The foundation of the event: APIs, excipients, specialties, and related solutions focused on quality, compliance, and supply continuity.

Outsourcing and services (CDMO / CMO / CRO)

Development, scale-up, manufacturing, analytics, validation, and third-party packaging. Highly geared toward one-to-one meetings and deal-making.

Biopharma and bioprocessing

A fast-growing presence across multiple editions, covering capabilities, technologies, and partners for biologics.

Machinery, process technology, and equipment

Industrial and engineering solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing and process control.

Formulation, packaging, and drug delivery

Materials, packaging, serialization, devices, and services that support taking products to market.

Digital, data, and year-round engagement

The always-on connectivity layer—company and product discovery, content, and networking tools—that reinforces the in-person experience.

Exhibitor and Attendee Profile: Who You’ll Meet

CPHI is designed to bring together decision-makers and technical teams across the entire pharma value chain. Depending on the market, you’ll typically meet:

Procurement and sourcing teams (ingredients, materials, and services).
Quality, regulatory, and compliance professionals.
Formulation development and technology transfer teams.
Industrial operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Innovation, business development, and partnership teams.
Specialized suppliers (from ingredients to machinery and digital solutions).

The practical takeaway: if your offering is built on trust—quality, traceability, audits, supply assurance—CPHI is an environment where the in-person format strongly helps accelerate that “yes, let’s have a serious conversation.”

Practical Tips to Get the Most Out of CPHI

Make your value proposition “audit-ready”

In pharma, the typical friction isn’t price—it’s risk. Reduce uncertainty by clearly communicating:

Scope of capabilities (what you do / what you don’t).
Certifications and quality systems (without overwhelming).
Typical lead times and flexibility.
Change management and traceability approach.

This is what turns a 15-minute meeting into a serious business conversation.

Don’t try to sell everything—sell 2–3 stories

CPHI is not the place to walk through your entire catalog. Choose two or three key messages and repeat them consistently.

Design your follow-up before you travel

Define templates and rules:

What goes out after 2 days, 7 days, and 21 days.
Who schedules the next meeting.
How information is logged so nothing gets lost.

Sustainability: make it real and visible

CPHI actively promotes sustainability as part of its mission. Bringing a booth designed around reusability

Is CPHI only about ingredients (APIs/excipients), or does it also cover services and technology?

It’s a broad ecosystem: beyond ingredients, CPHI typically includes outsourcing (CDMOs/CROs), bioprocessing, machinery and equipment, and formulation and packaging, depending on the edition.

Which CPHI edition should I attend if I want to enter the Asian market?

It depends on the target country. CPHI runs regional editions in Japan, India, China, Southeast Asia, and Korea, each with its own profile and local network. Start with the official portfolio and prioritize the events where your buyers are.

What booth size do I need for it to make sense?

There is no universal minimum. In pharma, a small but well-designed booth (clear message + proof points + meeting area) can perform better than a large one with no clear storyline. The key is your objective and your meeting agenda.

That said, it’s also true that the larger the booth, the greater the potential for visual impact.

What booth size do I need, and what costs should I plan for?

It depends on your objectives, target audience, and budget. Costs vary based on booth size, location on the show floor, additional services, build-up, and related expenses. Request a detailed quote from the organizer and prepare a clear cost plan.