The MES & Process Minds 2016 event, held in Berlin from September 29 to 30, focused on critical topics such as continued process verification, annual product quality reviews, and integrating process analytical technology in manufacturing execution systems. Key discussions also included the impact of the industrial internet of things, personalized medicine, and data integrity challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. The event aimed to facilitate networking among global players in the MES sector and featured contributions from notable industry figures.