9 November 2027 · San Diego, CA, USA

Pharma Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation Programme

One focused day of insight and connection — panel discussions, exchanges, spotlight presentations and partner slots.

One-Day Agenda

Sessions Partner Slots Breaks & Admin
Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
Welcome Remarks From World BI
Chair Welcome Address
AM Insights

Pharma Supply Chains 2027 – Global Trends, Risks and Market Outlook

  • Examining global pharma supply-chain trends, market shifts, and evolving demand patterns
  • Addressing geopolitical risks, shortages, disruptions, and cost pressures shaping 2027
Presentation 1

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Managing Suppliers, Costs and Availability

  • Strengthening supplier sourcing, qualification, diversification, and strategic partnerships
  • Controlling procurement costs while ensuring reliable supply and product availability
Partner Slot 1

TBC

Coffee Break & Networking Session
Presentation 2

Forecasting the Unforecastable: How Should Pharma Plan for Demand Volatility?

  • Managing launches, shortages, seasonal demand, market changes, biosimilars and unpredictable patient demand
  • Moving from static forecasts and spreadsheets toward continuous planning, scenario modelling and AI-assisted forecasting
Partner Slot 2

TBC

Panel Discussion

Can Pharma & Biotech Build Supply Chains That Are Truly Resilient?

  • Balancing resilience, inventory costs, supplier diversification, and operational efficiency
  • Preparing for shortages, geopolitical disruptions, capacity constraints, and transportation risks
  • Building agile supply networks through regionalization, digital visibility, and contingency planning
Partner Slot 3

TBC

Presentation 3

Supplier Risk Management & Qualification: Building a Reliable Supply Base

  • Identifying supplier risks through robust qualification, audits, performance monitoring, and risk assessments
  • Building a resilient supplier base through diversification, contingency planning, and strategic partnerships
Presentation 4

Inventory Optimization: Balancing Service Levels, Working Capital and Supply Security

  • Optimizing inventory levels to maintain service levels while reducing excess stock and working capital
  • Strengthening supply security through safety-stock strategies, demand forecasting, and scenario planning
Lunch & Learn
Spotlight Presentation

From Supplier to Patient: Building True End-to-End Visibility

  • Connecting suppliers, manufacturers, logistics and distributors
  • Control towers, track-and-trace and real-time data
Afternoon exchange

DSCSA, Serialization & End-to-End Pharmaceutical Traceability: What Comes Next?

  • Advancing DSCSA compliance through serialization, data interoperability, and trading-partner connectivity
  • Enhancing end-to-end traceability to strengthen product security, recall readiness, and supply-chain visibility
Coffee Break & Networking Session
Presentation 5

San Diego–Tijuana & Cross-Border Life Sciences Supply Chains: Opportunities, Risks & the Road Ahead

  • Exploring nearshoring opportunities and integrated pharma manufacturing across the San Diego–Tijuana region
  • Addressing customs, regulatory, transportation, security, and cross-border supply risks
Partner Slot 4

TBC

Panel Discussion

The Pharma Supply Chain of 2030: What Will Change, What Will Stay & What Must Start Now?

  • How AI, automation, and digitalization will reshape pharma supply-chain operations
  • Balancing resilience, regionalization, sustainability, cost, and patient-centric supply models
  • Preparing today for future disruptions, advanced therapies, and evolving regulatory requirements
Chair Closing Remarks
End of the conference
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