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
John Kloetzing
Global Project Manager SCM
Bayer AG
AM Insights: Driving Value Through Strategic Planning Excellence in Pharma Supply Chains
9:25 - 9:50
Ali Anwar
Associate Director - Global Supply Chain Transformation Deployment and PMO Lead
Organon
Presentation 1: Pharma Supply Chain in 2026 – Navigating a World of Disruption
- Impact of Inflation, Raw Material Scarcity, Global Instability, and Shifting Regulations
9:50 - 10:40
Coffee Break & Networking Session
10:40 - 11:05
Presentation 2: Manufacturing Resilience in the Face of Demand Fluctuations
- Flexible Manufacturing, Digital Twins, and Adaptive Capacity Planning
11:05 - 11:30
Spotlight Presentation: Tackling Quality Failures and Compliance Breaches
- Root Causes, Prevention Strategies, and Real-World Case Studies
11:30 – 11:50
Partner Slot 1: TBC
11:50 – 12:20
The Dialogue Hub: AI and Automation: The Future of E2E Pharma Supply
- Predictive Maintenance and Smart Logistics
- Autonomous Warehousing and Robotic Process Automation
- AI-Powered Decision Intelligence Across the Supply Chain
12:20 – 12:45
Presentation 3: Counterfeit Medicines: Securing the Supply Chain at the Source
- Serialization, Anti-Tamper Tech, and AI-Powered Detection
12:45 – 13:10
Presentation 4: Achieving Cost Efficiency Without Compromising Quality: Smarter Procurement & Logistics Models
- Strategic Procurement Practices
- Using Analytics and AI to Streamline Transportation Routes, Reduce Lead Times, and Minimize Excess Inventory
13:10 - 14:10
Lunch & Learn
14:10 – 14:35
Panel Discussion: AI and Machine Learning in Demand Forecasting
14:35 – 14:55
Partner Slot 2: TBC
14:55 – 15:20
Afternoon Exchange: Pharma Packaging Innovations for Global Transport
- Enhanced Cold Chain Solutions
- Smart & Connected Packaging
- Sustainable Materials & Design
15:20 – 15:45
Presentation 5: Customer Centric Supply Chain
- Leverage Real-Time Data to Personalize Logistics and Improve End-User Satisfaction
- Enhance Responsiveness and Flexibility to Meet Evolving Customer Expectations in Healthcare
15:45 - 16:25
Coffee Break & Networking Session
16:25 – 16:50
Presentation 6: Risk Mitigation Strategies in Pharmaceutical Procurement
16:50 – 17:00
Speed Networking Session
Scavenger Hunt Task: Exchange 5 Business Cards
17:00 - 17:25
Endnote Presentation: Warehousing, Cold Chain & Inventory Optimization
- Leveraging IoT for Real-Time Temperature Monitoring
- Optimizing Inventory with AI Demand Forecasting
- Expanding Cold Chain Capacity for Biologics & Cell Therapies
17:25 - 17:30
Chair Closing Remarks
End of Day 1
8:00 – 8:50
Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
8:50 – 9:00
Chair Welcome Address
9:00 – 9:25
Robert Pławiak
CDIO / CTO
Polpharma
AM Insights: The Role of AI in Bridging IT and OT for Generic Drug Manufacturing
9:25 - 9:40
Partner Slot 3: TBC
9:40 - 10:05
Presentation 7: Data-Driven Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
10:05 - 10:55
Coffee Break & Networking Session
10:55 - 11:25
The Dialogue Hub: Future-Proofing Pharma Supply Chains: Collaboration, Agility & Innovation
- How Can the Pharma Industry Move from Reactive to Proactive Supply Chain Management?
- What Partnerships or Digital Tools Have Proven Most Effective for Building Resilience
- How Can AI and Predictive Analytics Transform Visibility and Response
11:25 - 11:50
Presentation 8: Last-Mile Innovation: Reaching Remote Patients Without Compromising Safety
- Drones, Smart Lockers, and Community-Based Delivery Networks
11:50 - 12:00
Speed Networking Session
One Question, Many Insights! 🎤
12:00 - 12:25
Spotlight Presentation: Cold Chain Under Pressure: Managing Energy Costs and Temperature Excursions
12:25 - 12:50
Presentation 9: Good Distribution Practices (GDP) in a Digital-First World
- Blockchain, IoT Monitoring, and Real-Time Traceability
12:50 - 13:50
Lunch & Learn
13:50 - 14:15
Afternoon Exchange: Reverse Logistics and Sustainability in Pharma
- Developing a Comprehensive Vendor Risk Assessment Framework
14:15 - 14:40
Panel Discussion: Balancing Compliance, Sustainability, and Efficiency in Europe’s Pharma Supply Chains
- How Can Companies Ensure Strict Regulatory Compliance While Still Meeting Europe’s Aggressive Sustainability Targets Without Driving up Costs?
- What Role Can Technology (AI, Blockchain, Digital Twins) Realistically Play in Helping Pharma Supply Chains Balance Compliance, Efficiency, and Sustainability at the Same Time?
14:40 - 15:05
Deep Dive Presentation: Building Supply Chain Agility Through Predictive Analytics
- Proactive Risk Management, Using Predictive Analytics to Anticipate Supply Disruptions, Demand Fluctuations, and Inventory Risks Before They Occur
- Enhancing Responsiveness & Efficiency – Reducing Lead Times and Improving Customer Service by Aligning Predictive Insights with Agile Supply Chain Strategies
15:05 - 15:45
Coffee Break & Networking Session
15:45 - 16:10
Presentation 10: Harnessing AI for Accurate Demand Forecasting in Pharma
- Predicting Market & Patient Demand
- Reducing Waste & Stockouts
- Enhancing Agility & Compliance
16:10 - 16:35
Endnote Presentation: Regulatory Shake-Ups: Adapting to a Moving Target
- Navigating Changing FDA, EMA, and WHO Requirements
16:35 - 16:50
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.
16:50 - 16:55
Chair Closing Remarks
16:55
