Announcing IVT's Computer System Validation Conference

Business Wire, July 28, 2008

ISELIN, N.J. -- The Institute of Validation Technology, a division of Advanstar Communications, has announced its Computer System Validation conference. Computer System Validation (www.computervalidationevent.com) will take place at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, CA, October 14-16, 2008. It will feature interactive workshops and exercises from Alcon Inc., Boehringer-Ingelheim, Computer System Validation, Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc., EduQuest Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Genomic Health Inc., Lonza Biologics Inc., Novatek International, Processo Partners Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, and Wyeth Consumer Healthcare.

The conference will also feature a 1-1/2 day interactive pre-conference workshop - Understanding, Developing, and Implementing Best Practices for a Compliant Computer System Validation Program - general sessions and eight other interactive exercises:

* Risk-Based Approaches for Computer System Validation: Which One Do I Choose?

* A Risk-Based Approach to Writing Winning Test Scripts

* Defining Requirements: Reducing the Pain and Increasing Your Return

* Handling Deviations and Deficiencies During Validation

* Best Practices for Executing and Documenting Testing - How to Save Time, Reduce Rework, and Still Meet Regulatory Expectations

* Auditing a Computer System Validation Program in a Risk-Based Environment

* Leveraging Vendor Qualifications to Reduce Validation Costs

* "But I Thought We Were Done!" Practical Change Control in a Regulated Environment

A benchmarking session on the second day of the conference will allow participants to share industry best practices and gain valuable validation knowledge and tools to optimize the entire process and excel in their job. A take-home tool kit provides guidelines for best practices.

For more information on this conference or to register, please visit www.computervalidationevent.com, or contact Advanstar's Customer Service Department at 888-736-8547 (U.S. only) or 781-939-2588. For sponsorship/sales opportunities, please contact Acey Allen, Business Development Manager, Phone: 781-939-2472, Fax: 781-939-2671, aallen@advanstar.com.

About the Institute of Validation Technology

The Institute of Validation Technology (www.ivthome.com) is dedicated to expanding the global knowledge base for validation and compliance professionals in FDA-regulated industries. Through educational publications, timely conferences, and other informational products, The Institute of Validation Technology (IVT) stands alone in its quest to continually advance validation technology and practice, as well as help assure compliance with FDA regulations.