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improve a quality system with fewer audits, and managing distribution channels throughout the raw material supply chain. A roundtable discus- sion on novel excipients follows the afternoon poster sessions. Wednesday's offerings include a keynote from an FDA spokesperson on FDASIA, GDUFA, and their impli- cations regarding excipients. Presenta - tion topics include solid dosage forms for pediatric formulations, taste-mask- ing technologies, and the use of colors and flavors in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. A cocktail recep- tion with live music follows each day's educational events. T&C Exhibitors The following companies and or - ganizations are among those exhibit- ing at ExcipientFest April 29-30 in Raleigh, NC. Advertisers in this issue are listed in boldface. For a complete, a preview IPEC's ExcipientFest rallies in Raleigh The 2014 ExcipientFest conference and trade show convenes at the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC, April 29-30. Presented by the International Pharmaceutical Exci pient Council (IPEC), the event focuses on excipient technologies, quality, supply chain issues, new drug applica tions, and regulations. Pre-event full-day workshops—including an introduction to tablet formulation, process develop- ment, and excipient selection—are planned for Monday, April 28. Presentations Tuesday begins with a keynote address from North Carolina Governor Patrick McCrory. Morning educational sessions include, "Op - timizing Performance of Bi-layer Tablets with Lactose & MCC" and "Excipient Regulations in India." Afternoon presentations examine the economic impact of QbD, how to ExcipientFest updated list, visit www.excipient fest.com. Company Booth B BASF 35 BioSpectra 5 Budenheim 19 C Chemical Solutions 37 Clariant 25 Colorcon 23 D DFE Pharma 42 E EMD Millipore 20 Emerson Resources 27 Eurofins 28 F FMC 32 k-Excipientfest_38-39_Jasper Art5.0 #11 3/5/14 1:08 PM Page 38