Live Humidity & cGMP Seminars

The Vaisala seminars are free to attend. Participants are not required to attend both days. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided free  of charge. ​

You can register for either day or  both days. You are not required to attend both. 

Day 1
Humidity 201
What you need to know about humidity
Day 1 is about humidity measurement and covers comprehensive understanding about the parameter, humidity, and measurement principles.  The class is taught by Vaisala engineers who bring real-world knowledge, experience and examples to the classroom.  The content is a mixture of practical exercises and interactive lectures.

By attending this seminar, you will learn about:
  • Humidity Theory, Terms and Definitions
  • Practical Psychrometry
  • Humidity Sensor Technology
  • Temperature Sensor Technology
  • Best Practices in Humidity Measurement
  • Humidity Instrument Calibration

Agenda
9:00 - 9:30 Registration
9:30 - 9:45 Welcome & Introduction
9:45 - 10:30 Humidity Theory
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:00 Practical Psychrometry
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (provided on site
1:00 - 1:45 Best Practices in Humidity Measurement
1:45 - 2:45 Calibration of Humidity Instruments
2:45 - 3:00 Summary, Questions, Evaluations

Day 2
cGMP 201
Regulations, Monitoring & Inspections
Day 2 covers three basic areas of concern related to the Life Science industries; regulations, monitoring and inspections. It is intended to provide guidance around these areas particularly related to measurement and monitoring of critical environments. The objective is to provide good information and takeaways that you can use immediately in your day-to-day work activities,improving your monitoring processes and systems.

We have a special guest speaker for cGMP 201 - Dr. Harvey M. Arbit. Dr. Arbit entered the pharmaceutical industry immediately following graduate school and has spent over 30 years specializing in regulatory affairs, clinical research, quality control, and product development.

By the end of the seminar, you should be able to:

  • Know what guidelines and regulations apply and where to find more information
  • Apply monitoring and mapping strategies
  • Prepare for an FDA inspection
  • Prepare a proper response to the FDA Form 483

Agenda
9:00 - 9:30 Registration
9:30 - 9:45 Welcome & Introduction
9:45 - 10:45 Regulations, Regulations and Guidelines
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:00 Strategies for Mapping, Monitoring and Documentation
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (provided on site
1:00 - 2:00 Inspections, Response & Improvement
2:00 - 2:30 Summary, Questions, Evaluations

Where? When?:
St. Louis, MO - May 4-5
Raleigh, NC - May 25-26
Fairfield, NJ - June 22-23
San Jose, CA - Sept 14-15
Chicago, IL -  Oct 5-6
Toronto, ON  - Nov 2-3

Who should attend?
Quality, Compliance, Regulatory managers desiring a better understanding of the regulatory framework, monitoring & mapping strategies, and FDA inspections.
Engineers, technicians, managers and anyone with an interest in further understanding of humidity and humidity measurement principles.
Vaisala instrument owners desiring a more comprehensive understanding of the Vaisala humidity measurement technology including sensor performance, calibration, operation and application.
 
The seminar content is designed with the Life Science industry professional in mind.

Registrations are on a first come, first served basis. There is no charge for the seminar. However due to a class size limit, we ask that you commit to attend if you reserve a seat. For further inquiries, please call us:
1-888-824-7252 x1029

St. Louis, MO Seminar:
Dates: Wednesday May 4th - Humidity 201
Thursday May 5th - cGMP 201
Time:  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place:  Sheraton Plaza
900 Westport Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63146

Registration has closed

Raleigh, NC Seminar
Dates: Wednesday May 25 - Humidity 201
Thursday May 26th - cGMP 201
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place: Wyndham Raleigh-Durham
4620 S. Miami Blvd
Durham, NC 27703
Registration has closed

Fairfield, NJ Seminar

Dates: Wednesday June 22nd - Humidity 201
Thursday June 23rd - cGMP201

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place: Crowne Plaza Fairfield
690 Route 46 East
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Registration has closed

San Jose, CA Seminar
Date: Wednesday September 14th - Humidity 201
Thursday September 15th - cGMP 201

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place: Sheraton San Jose
1801 Barber Lane
Milpitas, CA 95035
Registration has closed

Chicago, IL Seminar
Dates: Wednesday October 5th - Humidity 201
Thursday October 6th - cGMP 201

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place: Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village
1000 Busse Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Registration has closed 

Toronto, ON Seminar
Dates: Wednesday November 2nd - Humidity 201
Thursday November 3rd - cGMP 201
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place: Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre
5515 Eglinton Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M9C 5K5

Registration has closed

You can register for either day or  both days. You are not required to attend both. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Seminars in EMEA

 

Germany, Hannover 09.11.2011 France, Lilles 17.11.2011

 

 Participants' Comments

 

“The seminar was the most professionally presented, organized and run event that I have attended in a long time. My co-worker and I were thoroughly impressed. The information and handouts were beyond expectation and full of information.  The food and snacks were excellent, only to be topped off by winning the handheld meter that was desperately needed by our non-profit hospital. Thank you Vaisala for a great educational experience and fun event!”

 - Ken Pellegrino

Clinical Engineering Supervisor, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary