ISPE CBA flagship event

MAST Showcase 2027

The Mid-Atlantic Science & Technology Showcase — exhibits, education and career development for the region's pharmaceutical and life-sciences community.

Thursday, May 6, 2027 · 10:00 AM Eastern
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M&T Bank Stadium
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern

May 6
2027 Showcase
10 AM
Expo & CareerFest open
Networking
After party · ages 21+
Venue
M&T Bank Stadium
Registration

Plan your MAST day

ExpoPass registration

Registration is planned to open January 18, 2027, with a cutoff of April 30, 2027. The registration link will be posted when available. Expo admission and the networking after party are free. Admission requirements will be confirmed with registration.

For event questions, email mast@ispe-cba.org.

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Keynote luncheon

See the agenda for the time and location. The keynote is a paid lunch featuring an industry speaker to be announced. Individual lunch tickets are $50; a reserved table of eight is $350. The speaker and purchase link will be announced. Multiple sponsorship levels include luncheon tickets.

Networking after party

See the agenda for the time and location. An open bar and hors d'oeuvres. All after-party attendees must be 21 years or older.

What to expect

Exhibits, education and connections

Expo Hall

Meet exhibitors from across the pharmaceutical and life-sciences community.

Education Sessions

Technical sessions on innovation, emerging technologies, quality, sustainability and more.

CareerFest

Visit the Career Development Area throughout the expo day.

Project Poster Hall

Share current projects, lessons learned and industry partnerships.

Keynote Luncheon

A paid lunch with an industry speaker to be announced; individual tickets and tables are planned.

Stadium Tours

Explore M&T Bank Stadium; the final tour schedule will be confirmed.

Charity Raffle

Support the event charity through exhibitor-donated prizes.

Networking After Party

Open bar and hors d’oeuvres from 4–6 PM. All attendees must be 21 or older.

Program

2027 day-of-event outline

All times are Eastern. Session titles and speakers will follow as they are confirmed.

Time to be confirmed
Vendor set-up — displays ready by 9:30 AM; see exhibitor information
7:30 – 9:30 AM
Poster set-up · Expo Hall
10:00 AM
Registration · Expo Hall
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Expo Hall · Expo Hall
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
CareerFest · Career Development Area
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Education sessions · Areas 1–4
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Paid keynote lunch · Gatehouse
Schedule to be confirmed
Stadium tours
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Networking after party · Gatehouse · ages 21+
Day before MAST

Topgolf welcome event

Wednesday, May 5, 2027

Connect with the community before the showcase. The time, location and registration details for the Topgolf event will be announced.

Mark your calendar

Key dates

Planned sponsor/exhibitor access is staged by chapter sponsorship level. See the sponsor opportunities brochure below; dates may be updated by the committee.

October 16, 2026
Call for education-session abstracts
January 4–6, 2027
Platinum chapter sponsors: sponsor/exhibitor access
January 7–8, 2027
Corporate chapter sponsors: sponsor/exhibitor access
January 11–12, 2027
Associate chapter sponsors: sponsor/exhibitor access
January 13–15, 2027
Prior-year sponsors/exhibitors: sponsor/exhibitor access
January 18, 2027
General public sponsor/exhibitor access; ExpoPass registration planned to open
January 29, 2027
Call for posters; education-session abstract deadline
April 30, 2027
Registration cutoff
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Topgolf welcome event — time and location to follow
Thursday, May 6, 2027
MAST Showcase at M&T Bank Stadium
Call for abstracts

Present an education session

Education-session submissions

See the key dates for the planned call and submission deadline. Submit a short abstract of your proposed topic, plus each proposed presenter's name, company and title. This is an opportunity to educate the pharmaceutical community on a topic you or your company can share.

Email mast@ispe-cba.org with the subject ISPE MAST 2027 Abstract Submission.

If selected

Presentations target 45 minutes with 5–10 minutes of questions and answers. Presenters must provide a personal bio, headshot and presentation ahead of the event. Sessions are in person at M&T Bank Stadium on May 6, 2027.

Topics and selection

Suggested topics include innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, emerging technologies, workplace improvements, sustainability, building operations, performance/data metrics, government compliance, and quality assurance/control.

The MAST committee and ISPE CBA Board review and grade submissions for topic relevance, innovation and educational value. Topics involving pharmaceutical end users or PDH credit may be prioritized.

Company participation

Exhibit or sponsor

Standard table · $1,500

A 2′ × 6′ table and two chairs. Keep your display within the designated space.

Premium booth · $3,250

Two tables with pipe-and-drape separators. Request table removal in advance if you do not need a table.

Purchase and selection of tables, booths and sponsorships are planned in stages listed in the key dates, with the final venue layout. See the brochure above for sponsorship details. Exhibitor profiles on the interactive floor plan can include company information, links and a logo.

Ask the MAST team →

Power and Wi-Fi

Tables have access to one standard electrical plug and standard Wi-Fi. Streaming is not recommended. Exhibitors must bring their own extension cord.

Lead retrieval · $250 per company

Payment is made directly to ExpoPass. Use the ExpoPass app to scan attendee badge QR codes. Watch for ExpoPass registration instructions by email about 10 days before the event; check your spam folder or with the person who registered your company.

Lead retrieval questions: exhibitor@expopass.com.

Load-in and shipping

Exhibitor logistics

Set-up and tear-down

The vendor set-up start time and window are being confirmed. Displays must be ready by 9:30 AM. Use the Southwest entrance for load-in; two large elevators are available. Let the MAST team know at least one week in advance if you need a loading dock.

Exhibitors are responsible for unloading, set-up and breakdown. Venue and ISPE staff cannot unload; limited on-site volunteers may be available. Do not dismantle early. Breakdown may start at 4 PM, or displays can remain until after the 4–6 PM after party.

Shipping to the stadium

Do not arrange delivery before May 4, 2027. Email kimone.kocica@relentlessevents.com, copying mast@ispe-cba.org, with the size and number of boxes, shipping method and expected delivery date. Clearly mark every box with your company name.

Address to: Kimone Kocica
Re: ISPE MAST 2027
1101 Russell Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

Confirm the final shipping label and receiving arrangements with the event team before sending supplies.

Parking and entry

Getting to M&T Bank Stadium

M&T Bank Stadium

1101 Russell Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Free parking

Main parking is in Lot D, with overflow in Lot N. The map identifies the Southwest entrance for exhibitor load-in. For directions to main parking, enter “Lot D” in your GPS.

Parking map & driving directions (PDF) →

Allow time for security

All stadium visitors must pass through security and metal detectors. Bags are screened through an X-ray machine. Allow extra time for entry.

Stadium tours

The final departure times and tour window are being confirmed. Check back for the updated schedule.

Get involved

Project posters and charity raffle

Project poster hall

See the key dates for the planned call for posters and the agenda for set-up times. Use a 24″ × 36″ foam-core board and bring your own presentation materials, including easels and tables.

Feature a current project. Include location, budget, schedule, hurdles and highlights, regulatory considerations and impacts, sustainability, contact information, equipment partners, lessons learned and other relevant details.

Poster questions: mast@ispe-cba.org.

Support the event charity

Exhibitors are invited to donate a raffle item worth $50 or more. All raffle proceeds go to the event charity. Attendees can buy tickets and place them in the bucket at your exhibit table. Winners and donor recognition are planned for the after party.

To offer an item, email dennis.cooley@a-bio.com and copy mast@ispe-cba.org. The charity will be announced.