October 15-17, 2024 | JB Duke Hotel in Durham, NC
Join  Us
We want you at Blue Mountain Summit 2024, our annual conference and RAM user training event. Taking place at the prestigious JB Duke Hotel, this year’s Summit promises to be our most comprehensive and dynamic event yet, designed to foster innovation and collaboration among industry professionals. You will be able to engage in interactive workshops, participate in insightful round-table discussions, and expand your network with peers and experts. Our lineup includes presentations from leading voices in GMP Digital Maturity, Data Integrity, and Industry 4.0, along with exclusive previews of upcoming product releases and RAM Training sessions.
 
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your skills, gain valuable knowledge, and drive your organization forward. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of our industry.
Agenda
The 2024 Summit includes access to a variety of dynamic main-stage sessions, training sessions, and networking opportunities with industry peers and experts.

Whether you're a long time customer, new to the Blue Mountain family, a valued partner, or a member of the life sciences manufacturing community - immerse yourself in a world of knowledge and inspiration, where the brightest minds converge to discuss the latest innovations and explore the ever-evolving trends, best practices, and innovations shaping the life science industry.
 
Download the PDF version of the agenda here
Tuesday, October 15
Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meet Your Blue Mountain Team
Registration begins @ 8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Facility Tour: Azzur Clean Rooms
Transportation begins boarding in lobby @ 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Training: User Access and Security Administration
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Training: Intro to Query Administration
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Training: Empowering Insights with Advanced Query Tools
Break: 3:15 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Training: Optimizing Front-End Administration
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Training: Solutions to Common Challenges
6:00 - 9:30 p.m
Summit Tee-Off @ TopGolf
Transportation begins boarding in lobby @ 6:00 p.m
Wednesday, October 16
Breakfast: 6:30 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Welcome to Summit 2024
8:15 - 8:40 a.m.
Evolving Through Innovation, People & Our Core Principles
8:40 - 9:10 a.m.
The Big Reveal | How Blue Mountain R&D is Shaping the Future of RAM
9:10 - 9:50 a.m.
The RAM Roadmap | What's Now, Next, & Later
Break: 9:50 - 10:10 a.m.
10:10 - 11:15 a.m.
A Personal Story: Innovating to Fight Childhood Cancer
Tom Whitehead - Co-Founder, Emily Whitehead Foundation
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Smart Factory Success: Why Data for Reliability is the Critical Enabler
Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions: 1:30 - 4:15 p.m.
 
Track 1:
 
Enterprise Technology and Engineering
 
Track 2:
 
Make RAM Work Better For You
Track 3:
 
Other Ways Blue Mountain Can Help
Track 4:
 
Compliance and Validation
1:30 -
2:15 p.m
Bringing All Your Sites Under One Technology Roof
Personalizing Your Configuration
Data Migrator Overview
GMP Training: Computerized Systems
Break: 2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 -
3:15 p.m.
Leveraging Blue Mountain's Partners
Transitioning From R3 to R4
RAM Mobile Overview
Validation Best Practices
Break: 3:15 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 -
4:15 p.m.
Elevating ROI
Optimizing Your Current RAM Instance
eLearning and the Knowledge Center
AI Risks Review: Where to Start
Break 4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
4:30 -
5:30 p.m.
Happy Hour
Thursday, October 17
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Elevating Your Customer Experience
9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Integration Partnership Strategy
Break: 10:00 - 10:15 a.m
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Focus Group 1:
Facilities Engineers
Focus Group 2:
Calibration and Maintenance Technicians
Focus Group 3:
Quality Management
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Summit Send-off
Lunch and Departure: 12:00 p.m
Hotel
JB Duke Hotel
230 Science Dr
Durham, NC 27708
Blue Mountain Summit will be held at the JB Duke Hotel in Durham, NC on Oct 15 – 17, 2024.
 
We have made arrangements with the JB Duke hotel for a special conference rate of $239 per night plus tax. This rate includes complimentary WiFi. Rooms are limited, so book yours now!
 
Use the link below to book your room!
Travel
While attending the Blue Mountain Summit 2024 at the JB Duke Hotel, take some time to explore the vibrant and historic area of Durham, NC. Nestled in the heart of Duke University’s campus, the JB Duke Hotel offers a prime location for experiencing the best of what Durham has to offer. Click the button below to explore some must see attractions and activites.
Experiences
Facility Tour
(sponsored by Azzur Group)
A state-of-the-art facility in Morrisville, NC, Azzur Group offers a facility and services to accelerate critical therapies. With 24 clean rooms on demand, Azzur Group is offering a "backstage" tour of their 75,000 sq ft facility. The tour and bus transportation are included with your Summit registration! Space is limited, sign-up for the tour is offered in the registration process.
 
 
Tuesday, 10/15, 8am-12 p.m. ET
Summit Tee-off at TopGolf
We're kicking off the conference with some food, fun, and friendly competition! Join us for dinner, drinks, networking, and golf games at the unparalleled TopGolf-Durham!  Buses will be available to take you to and from the venue.  Don't golf? Don't worry! This event is for beginners, pros, and spectators - it's all up to you!
 
 
Tuesday, 10/15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. ET
Happy Hour
(sponsored by Verista)
We heard your feedback - and we're pleased to offer this casual networking reception to kick off your Wednesday evening! Relax with appetizers and drinks as you connect with colleagues before heading out to the beautiful Research Triangle Park area, dining with teams, or exploring on your own!
 
 
Wednesday, 10/16, 4:00-5:00 p.m. ET
Meet Our 2024 Summit Sponsors!
Want to be a Sponsor?
Check out the Sponsorship Prospectus down below and reach out to our team at partners@coolblue.com for more information!