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
Nigel Cryer
Managing Director & Senior Consultant
Bluciela-Lifesciences
Chair Welcome Address
9:00 - 9:25
Ali Anwar
Associate Director - Global Supply Chain Transformation Deployment and PMO Lead
Organon
AM Insights: Pharma Supply Chain in 2026 – Navigating a World of Disruption
- Impact of Inflation, Raw Material Scarcity, Global Instability, and Shifting Regulations
9:25 - 9:50
Bjoern Wendel
Head of Investment Projects Sourcing - Central Europe
Merck KGaA
Presentation 1: 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
9:50 - 10:40
Coffee Break & Networking Session
10:40 – 11:05
Presentation 2: Strategic Sourcing in Times of Global Supply Uncertainty
- Balancing Cost and Quality Amid API Shortages and Supplier Instability
11:05 – 11:25
Dr. Fábio A. S. Leite
Subject Matter Expert
Testo Saveris Global
Partner Slot 1: Monitoring GxP Today: Focus on the Most Important Challenges
11:25 – 11:50
Shayoni Dutta
Data Science Manager
Gsk
Spotlight Presentation: 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
11:50 – 12:20
Moderator:
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
Panellists:-
Helge Friedrich Tippmann
Head of Supply Chain Excellence and Transformation, Advanced Synthesis
Lonza
Aleksandra Sikora
Process Excellence Expert
12:20 – 12:45
Partner slot 2: TBC
12:45 – 13:10
Peter Daniel Erdei, MBA
Head of Global Procurement, (Transportation, Customs, Packaging, Inbound to Manufacturing)
Sanofi
Presentation 3: 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
Cedric Gysel
Co-founder and Chief Changemaker
Be Circular - Platform for Circular Economy Solutions
Presentation 4: Sustainable Design and Circular Solutions for the Pharmaceutical Industry
14:35 – 14:55
Bertrand Bourgogne
Head of Global Business Development (Bio)Pharma
ARVATO
Partner Slot 3: Flexibilize Your European Inventory and Secure Market Supplies → Implementation of Postponement Strategies Embedded in Your Order-2-Cash Supply Chain
14:55 – 15:20
Michel Rüegg
Associate Director, Process Steward, Digital Supply Chain Value Team
MSD
Afternoon Exchange: Digital SC Delivery - Leveraging Blockchain Technology to Advance Anti-Counterfeiting and Serialization Efforts with Enhanced Capabilities
15:20 – 15:40
Sebastian Steinmueller
Global Head of Pharma Product
Maersk logistics & Services International A/S
Partner Slot 4: Transforming Ocean Freight into the Preferred Mode for (Bio)Pharma Logistics
- Shifting (Bio)Pharma Shipments from Air to Ocean to Improve Costs, Carbon Footprint and Temperature Integrity
- Managing Longer Transit Times Through Integrated, End-to-End Logistics and Asset Control
- Reducing Temperature Excursions and Power-Off Risks Across Multi-Leg Journeys
- Improving Schedule Reliability and Visibility through a Single, Trusted Logistics Partner
15:40 - 16:20
Coffee Break & Networking Session
16:20 – 16:45
FOURTOUNAS Athanasios
Assistant Professor & Senior Trainer of Human Asset SA
University of York, Europe Campus
Presentation 5: Crafting Future-Proof Supply Chain Projects: The Power of Lessons Learned Through Risk Management
16:45 - 17:05
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
17:05 - 17:10
Nigel Cryer
Managing Director & Senior Consultant
Bluciela-Lifesciences
Chair Closing Remarks
17:10
End of Day 1
8:00 – 8:50
Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
8:50 – 9:00
Nigel Cryer
Managing Director & Senior Consultant
Bluciela-Lifesciences
Chair Welcome Address
9:00 – 9:25
Kwee Lan Tan
Head of Team Regional Regulatory Lead
Boehringer Ingelheim
AM Insights: Bridging Regulatory and Operational Excellence in Pharma Logistics
9:25 - 9:40
Partner Slot 5: Innovating Cold Chain Services: Delivering Excellence in Temperature-Sensitive Logistics
9:40 - 10:05
Alexander (Sandy) McCulloch
Sr. Manager, Global Supplier Relationship Management
Formerly Biogen
Presentation 6: The Benefits of Strategic Supplier Engagement
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?
Moderator:-
Nigel Cryer
Managing Director & Senior Consultant
Bluciela-Lifesciences
Panellist:-
KAREN ROMERO- PASCAL
Demand & Supply Senior Manager
Bristol Myers Squibb
11:25 - 11:50
Kamil Mizgier
Senior Risk Manager and Head of Risk Management Office
University of Zurich
Presentation 7: Managing Ultra Risk in Global Supply Chains
11:50 - 12:00
Speed Networking Session
One Question, Many Insights! 🎤
12:00 - 12:25
Luis Eduardo Wilbert
Global Supply Network Strategy & Planning Orchestrator
Bristol Myers Squibb
Spotlight Presentation: Robust and Resilient Supply Chain
12:25 - 12:40
Partner Slot 6: Rapid-Deployment Cold Storage Solutions for Clinical Trials and Pharma Distribution
12:40 - 13:05
Presentation 8: Data-Driven Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
13:05 - 14:05
Lunch & Learn
14:05 - 14:30
Aleksandra Sikora
Process Excellence Expert
Afternoon Exchange: How AI Can Support the Supply Chain Processes and Decision Taking
14:30 - 14:55
Deep Dive Presentation: Good Distribution Practices (GDP) in a Digital-First World
- Blockchain, IoT Monitoring, and Real-Time Traceability
14:55 - 15:50
Coffee Break & Networking Session
15:50 - 16:15
John Kloetzing
Global Project Manager SCM
Bayer AG
Presentation 9: Driving Value through Strategic Planning Excellence in Pharma Supply Chains
16:15 - 16:45
Moderator:
Irina Kats
Snr Manager, Global Portfolio Strategy & Projects Management, SelfCare
Kenvue
Panel Discussion: Portfolio Management to Drive Strategy and Operational Excellence
Panellists:
Severin Gloor
Senior Manager Global Segment Project Management
Kenvue
Nigel Cryer
Managing Director & Senior Consultant
Bluciela-Lifesciences
KAREN ROMERO- PASCAL
Demand & Supply Senior Manager
Bristol Myers Squibb
16:45 - 16:55
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.
16:55 - 17:00
Nigel Cryer
Managing Director & Senior Consultant
Bluciela-Lifesciences
Chair Closing Remarks
17:00
