Biopharma Water Sustainability Panel at BTEC
Water. Biopharma. Sustainability. Let’s talk about it.
You’re invited to join us for a session surrounding the topic of water sustainability in the biopharma industry. NC State’s BTEC and global technology provider Alfa Laval host a panel of four industry experts from across the entire biopharma water value chain for short presentations and a panel discussion on this important topic.
Important Note: This event will be held both on site at BTEC, as well as virtually. Space is limited on site so we ask you to request an on-site ticket and you will be informed if available.
Title: Tap Dancing. A discussion on improving biopharma’s water sustainability
Date: Friday, November 6th 2026
Time : 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: BTEC - Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center
Address: 850 Oval Drive, Room 135, Raleigh, NC 27606
Event details: This insightful discussion around water sustainability in biopharma will have four guests who focus on important steps in the water lifecycle: initial plant design, facility operations / sustainability; design of wastewater systems for biopharma, and how wastewater utilities collaborate to manage the impact of the biopharma industry. After a short introduction from BTEC and Alfa Laval, the event will feature short 10-15 minute presentations from each of the panelists.
Presenters / Panelists:
Sheldon Young – Optimization and Sustainability - Alfa Laval (Moderator)
Darla Rivera – Fujifilm Raleigh - Sr Engineer EHS
Arun Shankar Kumarapally – Sr CQV Program Manager / SE Regional Lead – Hyde Engineering
Kendra Parrish – PE, MPA, CFM | Executive Director - Town of Holly Springs Utilities & Infrastructure Department
Heather Walters – Director, Sustainable Design and Delivery - CRB