Event Schedule
8:00 – 8:40
Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
8:40 – 8:50
Welcome Remarks From World BI
8:50 – 9:00
Chair Welcome Address
9:00 - 9:25
AM Insights: Strategic Sourcing in Pharma: From Cost-Cutting to Value Creation
- Evolving from Traditional Procurement to Value-Driven Partnerships and Risk Mitigation
9:25 - 9:50
Harry Green
Global Manufacturing Operations Senior Leader, Supply Chain and Enterprise Lean Transformation
NOVAVAX
Presentation 1: Modernizing a Supply Chain
9:50 - 10:15
Presentation 2: Quality Control, Assurance & Regulatory Alignment
- Ensuring GMP & GDP Compliance
- Advanced Analytics for Real-Time Quality Monitoring
- Navigating Evolving Regulatory Requirements
10:15 - 11:05
Coffee Break & Networking Session
11:05 - 11:30
Spotlight Presentation: AI in Procurement & Supplier Management
- Smart Procurement: Using AI to Assess Supplier Risks and Reliability
- AI-Powered Contract and Compliance Monitoring
- Leveraging Machine Learning for Supplier Performance Benchmarking
11:30 - 11:50
Partner Slot 1: TBC
11:50 – 12:15
Wajahat Azim
Senior Director, Integrated Business Planning
BD
Presentation 3: Integrated Business Planning: A Nuanced Approach for Effectiveness
12:15 – 12:40
Umar Hayat Ph.D.
VP, CMC and Supply Chain
UNION therapeutics A/S
Presentation 4: The Role of CMC in Accelerating Time-to-Market for New Therapies
12:40 – 13:00
Partner Slot 2: TBC
13:00 – 13:25
Alfredo Vidal
Director Risk Management - Commercial Supply Chain
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Presentation 5: Risk Management in Commercial Supply Chains: Strategies for Resilience and Continuity
- Identifying and Mitigating Major Risks (Economic, Geopolitical, Operational)
- Building Resilient Supply Chains Through Collaboration and Agility
13:25 - 14:25
Lunch & Learn
14:25 – 14:50
Stephen Framil
Corporate Global Head of Accessibility
Merck & Co., Inc.
Presentation 6: Why Digital Accessibility is Critical to the Pharma Supply Chain
14:50 – 15:20
Panel Discussion: 3PL Contract Models: Balancing Cost, Quality, and Flexibility
15:20 – 16:10
Coffee Break & Networking Session
16:10 – 16:35
Presentation 7: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Tablets: How U.S. Tax Policies Reshaped Pharma Supply Chains
- Shifting Tariffs and Trade Tensions Have Accelerated Regionalization of Pharma Manufacturing
- U.S. Tax Reforms Incentivized Reshoring and Supply Chain Restructuring for Cost Efficiency
- Companies are Re-Evaluating Global Sourcing Strategies to Reduce Geopolitical Exposure
16:35 - 16:45
Candid Connections! The Flash Of Insights
An engaging photography activity designed to foster authentic interactions among attendees while capturing spontaneous moments to post on their Linkedin accounts and tag World BI.
16:45 - 17:10
Spotlight Presentation: Digital Twins & AI in Cold Chain Optimization
- How Predictive Modeling and Digital Twin Technology Improve Temperature Control, Route Planning, and Risk Prevention
17:10 - 17:35
Deep Dive Presentation: Integrating Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Distribution for Seamless Operations
- Synchronizing Production Schedules with Warehouse Capacity to Reduce Bottlenecks
- Utilizing Real-Time Data for Seamless Coordination Across Manufacturing, Storage, and Distribution
- Enhancing Efficiency Through Automation and AI-Driven Supply Chain Visibility
17:35 - 17:40
Chair Closing Remarks
17:40
End of Day 1
8:00 – 8:50
Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
8:50 – 9:00
Chair Welcome Address
9:00 – 9:20
Herb Anthony
Senior Director, Quality Assurance
Kolon TissueGene, Inc.
AM Insights: Understanding the Role of QA in Supply Chain Operations
9:20 - 9:40
Presentation 8: Data-Driven Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
9:40 - 10:00
Justin Bourret
Clinical Demand and Supply Leader
Genentech
Presentation 9: The Impact of Demand Forecasting on Pharma Supply Chain Costs
- How Better Forecasting Reduces Waste and Improves Efficiency
10:00 - 10:50
Coffee Break & Networking Session
10:50 - 11:40
Presentation 10: IoT & Real-Time Monitoring Technologies
- Advancements in Smart Sensors, Data Loggers, and Blockchain-Based Traceability Systems
11:40 - 12:00
Spotlight Presentation: Securing the Supply Chain: DSCSA as a Driver for Collaboration and Innovation
- Aligning Stakeholders to Build Supply Chain Visibility Under DSCSA
- Using Digital Tools and Interoperability to Drive Traceability and Security
- Transforming Compliance into Innovation and Long-Term Resilience
12:00 - 12:20
Partner Slot 3: TBC
12:20 - 13:20
Networking Lunch
13:20 - 13:50
Juliana Berman
Portfolio Strategy and Solution Delivery Director
Pfizer
The Dialogue Hub: Regulatory Compliance and Data Integrity in the E2E Supply Chain
- Data Integrity and GxP Compliance in Digital Systems
- Managing Cross-Border Regulatory Complexity
13:50 - 14:15
Afternoon Exchange: Last-Mile Delivery and Direct-to-Patient (DtP) Models
- Role of Logistics Tech in Patient-Centric Supply Chains
- Regulatory and Quality Challenges in Home Delivery of Medications
14:15 - 14:40
Presentation 11: Serialization and Track & Trace Data, Innovation & Technology
14:40 - 15:05
Presentation 12: How AI and Human Collaboration Shape the Future of Pharma Supply Chains
- Harnessing AI Insights Alongside Human Expertise to Improve Decision-Making and Resilience
- Empowering Supply Chain Teams with Smarter Tools to Ensure Medicines Reach Patients on Time
- Building a Future Where Technology Supports Collaboration, Transparency, and Patient Trust
15:05 - 15:15
Candid Connections! The Flash Of Insights
An engaging photography activity designed to foster authentic interactions among attendees while capturing spontaneous moments to post on their Linkedin accounts and tag World BI.
15:15
