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
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
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:-
Nigel Cryer
Managing Director & Senior Consultant
Bluciela-Lifesciences
Val Petursson
Senior Director Global Head of Logistics
Teva Pharmaceuticals
12:20 – 12:45
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
Peter Daniel Erdei
Global Procurement Head of Transportation, Cold Chain Packaging and Inbound Logistics
Sanofi
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
Aleksandra Sikora
Process Excellence Expert
Zoetis
Presentation 5: How AI can Support the Supply Chain Processes and Decision Taking
14:35 – 14:55
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
Val Petursson
Senior Director Global Head of Logistics
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Presentation 6: GSC Pharma Logistics, “Non Strategic Logistics and the True Cost Pitfalls
15:45 - 16:25
Coffee Break & Networking Session
16:25 – 17:00
FOURTOUNAS Athanasios
Assistant Professor & Senior Trainer of Human Asset SA
University of York, Europe Campus
Presentation 7: Crafting Future-Proof Supply Chain Projects: The Power of Lessons Learned Through Risk Management
17:00 - 17:25
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
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
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
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
Kwee Lan Tan
Head of Team Regional Regulatory Lead
Boehringer Ingelheim
Presentation 9: Bridging Regulatory and Operational Excellence in Pharma Logistics
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
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
Cedric Gysel
Co-founder and Chief Changemaker
Be Circular - Platform for Circular Economy Solutions
Afternoon Exchange: Sustainable Design and Circular Solutions for the Pharmaceutical Industry
14:15 - 14:40
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
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
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
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
