Alexandria, Virginia
The PPTA Business Forum is presented to the membership by the PPTA Global Plasma Board of Directors and staff. The Business Forum is your opportunity, as a member, to become better informed and more involved in PPTA activities.
The Business Forum is one of the most valuable benefits of PPTA membership. Unlike traditional conference sessions, this exclusive forum fosters open dialogue among industry leaders, creating an environment where members can discuss shared challenges, identify opportunities for collaboration, and gain strategic insights that are not available in broader public forums.
Whether you're responsible for executive leadership, commercial strategy, government affairs, operations, regulatory policy, or business development, the Business Forum provides unparalleled access to the conversations shaping the future of the plasma industry.
Join your peers on November 4 in Alexandria, Virginia, for this exclusive member-only event. Register for the Plasma Protein Forum today to reserve your place at the Business Forum.
Please visit pptaglobal.org/forum for more information.
Interested in becoming a PPTA member? Email membership@pptaglobal.org.
MEETING PROGRAM*
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
[Members Only Business Forum] Welcome & Introduction
Joshua Penrod, Senior Vice President, Global Plasma & Technical Advocacy - PPTA
1:05 - 1:15 PM
[Members Only] Global Plasma Board Chairman's Message & EPA Report
Hema Tallman, Senior Vice President & Global Head of Commercial Plasma Portfolio - Takeda
Christian Scherr, Head BioLife Europe, BioLife European Operations - Takeda
1:15 - 1:30 PM
[Members Only] Donor Safety
Jan Hartmann, M.D., Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer - Haemonetics
1:30 - 1:50 PM
[Members Only] Global Regulatory Review
James R. Knowles, Ph.D., Vice President, Global Regulatory Policy & Scientific Affairs - PPTA
1:50 - 2:00 PM
[Members Only] Global Communications Update
Ilana Ostrin, Vice President, Global Communications - PPTA
2:00 - 2:05 PM
[Members Only] Global Plasma Board Treasurers Report
David Thomson Morad, CEO/President - Southern Blood Services, Inc.
2:05 - 2:50 PM
[Members Only] Keynote Speech: Generosity To Donors: Not Whether, But How
Speaker: Kimberly D. Krawiec, Professor of Law - University of Virginia
2:50 - 3:30 PM
[Members Only] Networking Break in Exhibit Area
3:30 - 3:50 PM
[Members Only] Evolution of IQPP
Julia Fabens, Senior Director, Global Plasma & International Affairs - PPTA
Matt Baalke, Senior Manager, Quality Standards Development - PPTA
3:50 - 4:50 PM
[Members Only] Panel: Reclaiming the Narrative on Donor Compensation
Moderator: Deborah Hibbett, Consultant
Speakers:
Chris Healey, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs - Grifols
Ally Williams Senior Public Relations Manager - MediaSource
Richard Sperry, Chief Strategy Officer - GBS CIDP Foundation International
Duccio Manetti, Chief Communication & Institutional Affairs Officer - Kedrion
4:50 - 5:00 PM
[Members Only] Announcement of the Shinji Wada Award Winner
Joshua Penrod, Senior Vice President, Global Plasma & Technical Advocacy - PPTA
5:00 PM
[Members Only] Closure of the 2026 Business Forum
Joshua Penrod, Senior Vice President, Global Plasma & Technical Advocacy - PPTA
*Subject to change