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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
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John Kloetzing

Global Project Manager SCM

Bayer AG

AM Insights: Driving Value Through Strategic Planning Excellence in Pharma Supply Chains

9:25 - 9:50
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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
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Bjoern Wendel

Head of Investment Projects Sourcing - Central Europe

Merck KGaA

Presentation 2: CAPEX SOURCING IN TIMES OF VUCA

  • How to Master Critical Project Situations in a Fast-Moving World
  • Sharing Best Practice Approaches to Ensure a Stable Project Progress
  • Strategies & Tactics for Resilience from Project Kick-of Until Completion
11:05 - 11:30

Spotlight Presentation: 3PL in Emerging Markets: Overcoming Regulatory and Infrastructure Challenges

11:30 – 11:50
Testo Saveris Global

Partner Slot 1: TBC

11:50 – 12:20
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Panellist:

Nigel Cryer

Managing Director & Senior Consultant

Bluciela-Lifesciences

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
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Shayoni Dutta

Data Science Manager

Gsk

Presentation 3: Knowledge Graphs and Semantic Similarity for Traceability in Large Supply Chains

  • Unified Supply Chain Knowledge Graph: RDF Graph for Complete Supply-Chain Traceability
  • Semantic Similarity: Auto-Links Related Events and Materials to Reduce Data Silos
  • Delay Prediction & ETA: Detects Bottlenecks and Predicts Dynamic ETAs using GNNs
  • Graph Analytics Insights: Finds Dependencies and Root Causes for Proactive Action
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
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Aleksandra Sikora

Process Excellence Expert

Zoetis

Presentation 5: How AI can Support the Supply Chain Processes and Decision Taking

14:35 – 14:55
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Bertrand Bourgogne

Head of Global Business Development (Bio)Pharma

ARVATO

Partner Slot 2: Flexibilize Your European Inventory and Secure Market Supplies → Implementation of Postponement Strategies Embedded in Your Order-2-Cash Supply Chain

14:55 – 15:20

Afternoon Exchange: Packaging vs. Storage Compliance — Where Most Pharma Shipments Fail

15:20 – 15:45

Presentation 6: 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 7: Risk Mitigation Strategies in Pharmaceutical Procurement

16:50 – 17:00

Speed Networking Session

Scavenger Hunt Task: Exchange 5 Business Cards
17:00 - 17:25
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Rafael Landucci

Global Logistics and Distribution Manager

Viatris

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

17:30

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
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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
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Kamil Mizgier

Senior Risk Manager and Head of Risk Management Office

University of Zurich

Presentation 8: Managing Ultra Risk in Global Supply Chains

10:05 - 10:55

Coffee Break & Networking Session

10:55 - 11:25
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Moderator:

Nigel Cryer

Managing Director & Senior Consultant

Bluciela-Lifesciences

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 9: Rapid-Deployment Cold Storage Solutions for Clinical Trials and Pharma Distribution

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
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Luis Eduardo Wilbert

Global Supply Network Strategy & Planning Orchestrator

Bristol Myers Squibb

Presentation 10: Robust and Resilient Supply Chain

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
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Panellist:

Nigel Cryer

Managing Director & Senior Consultant

Bluciela-Lifesciences

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
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Michel Rüegg

Associate Director, Process Steward, Digital Supply Chain Value Team

MSD

Deep Dive Presentation: Harnessing Blockchain - How to Drive New Capabilities in Anti-Counterfeiting and Serialization Initiatives

15:05 - 15:45

Coffee Break & Networking Session

15:45 - 16:10

Presentation 11: MS&T’s Role in Strengthening Product Robustness Across the Supply Chain

  • How MS&T Ensures Process Capability, Reduces Variability, and Supports Stable Manufacturing Networks
16:10 - 16:40

Panel Discussion: Portfolio Management to Drive Strategy and Operational Excellence

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Moderator:

Irina Kats

Snr Manager, Global Portfolio Strategy & Projects Management, SelfCare

Kenvue
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Panellist:

Severin Gloor

Senior Manager Global Segment Project Management

Kenvue
16:40 - 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

End of Conference