Exchange real experience
Learn from projects, challenges and decisions that shaped successful outcomes.
Learn from real projects.
Turning experience into more predictable projects
Date4 September 2026
VenueFana Estate · Goriška Brda
Why xChange
Practical insights. Meaningful connections.
A focused industry gathering built around honest lessons, complementary perspectives and practical ideas.
Connect perspectives
Bring investment, operations, technology and engineering into one conversation.
Connect different perspectives.
Take ideas forward
Leave with practical approaches that support better decisions on future projects.
Take practical ideas forward.
Meet the Speakers
Industry leaders. Real-world experience.
Erwin Mallekoote
Co-Owner & Director · Quaestor International BV
International executive with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, operational excellence and pharmaceutical transformation.
Primož Tomšič
Investment Project Manager, NOCC Project Engineering · Novartis
Leads complex pharmaceutical investment projects from planning through commissioning and validation.
Tomaž Kerčmar
Investment Project Manager, NOCC Project Engineering · Novartis
Supports manufacturing technology and capital projects across global pharmaceutical sites.
Franz-Josef Maier
Shareholder & Business Development Manager for Software Solutions · ZETA
As Shareholder at ZETA and Business Development Manager for Software Solutions, Franz-Josef helps pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies optimize projects through digital engineering solutions.
Dr. Dalibor Jajčevič
Managing Director · SES-Tec GmbH
Expert in CFD simulation and process optimization, helping companies improve production efficiency and optimize the performance of process equipment.
Blaž Pavšič
Co-Owner & CTO · Rotoinox
As CTO of Rotoinox, Blaž leads the company's technical strategy, supports complex engineering projects and helps customers solve demanding process challenges.
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Programme
One day. Shared knowledge.
Friday
4 September 2026
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Arrival and informal networking
Opening Remarks
Welcome address · Rotoinox
Making Large Biopharmaceutical CAPEX Projects Predictable
Investor Perspective Erwin Mallekoote · Quaestor International BV
From Design to Operational Reality
End User Perspective Primož Tomšič & Tomaž Kerčmar · Novartis
Predictability Through Production Simulation
Digital Engineering Perspective Franz-Josef Maier · ZETA
Bridging the Gap from Design to Successful Operation
Technology Partner Perspective Blaž Pavšič · Rotoinox
Coffee Break & Networking
Conversation and networking
Engineering Better Processes Through Simulation
Process Optimization Dr. Dalibor Jajčevič · SES-Tec GmbH
xChange Conversation
Closing discussion with all speakers
Transfer & Lunch
Organised transfer and lunch
Following the conference, invited guests will continue the day at the opening celebration of the new Rotoinox headquarters in Nova Gorica.
Venue
Fana Estate
Vipolže · Goriška Brda · Slovenia
Set in the heart of Goriška Brda, one of Slovenia's most renowned wine regions, Fana Estate provides an inspiring setting for industry professionals to exchange ideas, share experience and build lasting connections.
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4 September 2026
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