May 15, 2026 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra

THEME: Powering Pharma Supply Chain: From Strategy to Execution
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Pharma Supply Chain Summit

About Us

The Pharma Supply Chain Summit focuses on the critical challenge of delivering life-saving products with maximum safety, security, and efficiency. This inaugural event is dedicated to building resilient supply networks that withstand disruptions, protect product integrity, and ensure regulatory compliance in a complex global environment. Discussions will cover the full chain — from API logistics and cold chain storage to last-mile delivery and serialization for track-and-trace.

The summit aims to set a new benchmark in pharmaceutical logistics by bringing together manufacturers, logistics providers, regulators, and technology experts. Key themes include risk mitigation, data-driven end-to-end visibility, and future-ready technologies that safeguard public health while optimizing costs and ensuring reliable delivery to patients.

Why you shouldn’t miss this

Pharma Supply Chain Summit 2026 is the must-attend conference for industry leaders and professionals looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape—empowering you to build resilient, agile, and compliant supply chains through innovation, digitalization, and strategic collaboration.

Leadership Insights

Leadership Insights

Gain perspectives from CEOs and industry leaders who are redefining pharmaceutical supply chains through innovation, resilience, and digital transformation.

Problem-Solving Sessions

Problem-Solving Sessions

Participate in interactive discussions focused on real-world challenges across pharma manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.

Growth & Resilience Strategies

Growth & Resilience Strategies

Explore proven approaches to scale pharma supply chains efficiently while ensuring compliance, quality, and cost optimization.

Startup & Innovation Showcase

Startup Showcase

Engage with emerging startups delivering breakthrough solutions in pharma logistics, cold chain management, traceability, and supply chain technology.

Tech, Data & AI Demos

Tech & AI Demos

Experience live demonstrations of AI, analytics, automation, and digital tools enabling smarter forecasting, inventory management, and end-to-end visibility.

Policy & Regulatory Insights

Policy & Regulation Talks

Understand evolving global and regional regulations and their impact on pharmaceutical supply chain operations and compliance.

Digital Supply Chain Trends

Digital Commerce Trends

Stay updated on Pharma 4.0, digital traceability, serialization, and global best practices shaping the future of pharma supply chains.

B2B Networking Opportunities

B2B Opportunities

Connect with manufacturers, distributors, solution providers, and investors to form strategic partnerships and accelerate growth.

Roadmap to the Future

Roadmap to the Future

Leave with actionable insights and strategic direction to build agile, secure, and future-ready pharmaceutical supply chains.

Speakers

Sai Mungara

Sai Mungara

Global Head of Supply Chain

Purshotam Dobhal

Purshotam Dobhal

India Lead -  IM Warehousing & Distribution

Vishal Jaiman

Vishal Jaiman

Sr. Director & Sector Head (Healthcare)

Manish Bhutani

Manish Bhutani

India Lead - Life Sciences and Healthcare

Machindra Pawar

Machindra Pawar

Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Hitesh Kukdeja

Hitesh Kukdeja

Sr. GM - Global Projects Procurement, SC

Tejas Mehta

Tejas Mehta

AVP, Head – Logistics and MSS

Manoj Nolkha

Manoj Nolkha

India Deliver Head (Pharma)

Revanth Ragam

Revanth Ragam

Associate Director SCM

Nikhil Mehra

Nikhil Mehra

Vice President - Women's Health BU

Ratnakar Satapathy

Ratnakar Satapathy

Team Leader

Sheshagiri Koppal

Sheshagiri Koppal

DGM - Direct Procurement

Dr. Girish Bassavaraju

Dr. Girish Bassavaraju

Country Head - Global Business Operations

Chandrashekhar Jana

Chandrashekhar Jana

Head Planning and Distribution

Saikat Ghosh

Saikat Ghosh

Partner - Life Science and Pharma Practice

Hanoz Tarapore

Hanoz Tarapore

Country Supply Chain Head – ASEAN, KR, ANZ

Sanjay Batra

Sanjay Batra

Director

Vineet Kumar

Vineet Kumar

Sr. Manager – SCM Warehouse & Logistics

Neeraj Lal

Neeraj Lal

Regional Director

Neeraj Sharma

Neeraj Sharma

Founder

Manfred Merthan

Manfred Merthan

CEO

Sreenivas Rao Nandigam

Sreenivas Rao Nandigam

Global Head of Supply Chain

Ratish Mukhoti

Ratish Mukhoti

Head Regional SCM - EMEU & API (Integrated Planning)

Khyati Desai

Khyati Desai

Sr. Manager Global Trade Compliance

Neha Singh

Neha Singh

Sr. Director India and Middle East

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Pharma Supply Chain Summit 2026

THEME: Powering Pharma Supply Chain: From Strategy to Execution
May 15, 2026 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Time Sessions
09:00 AM Onwards
Registration
Networking opportunity for delegates to meet and set the stage for the day.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Inaugural Ceremony
  • Welcome & Lamp Lighting
  • Felicitations
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Keynote Address
Why Pharma Supply Chains Are Now a Business-Critical Function
Pharma supply chains have evolved from operational backbones into strategic business drivers. This keynote explains how supply chain reliability directly influences regulatory confidence, market access, customer trust, and financial outcomes, and why leadership ownership is essential to convert strategy into consistent execution.
  • Evolution of supply chains from support to strategic function
  • Link between supply chain reliability and regulatory outcomes
  • Impact on market access, service levels, and customer confidence
  • Commercial cost of disruptions, delays, and deviations
  • Supply chain decisions as business decisions
  • Leadership accountability for execution excellence
Keynote Speaker:
  • Sreenivas Rao - Global Head of Supply Chain - SUN Pharma
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Panel Discussion I
Traditional Pharma Supply Chains: Strengths, Gaps, and Opportunities
Traditional supply chain models continue to power the pharma industry. Attention here is on how these models operate in practice, where they deliver consistent value, and where gaps emerge—especially when strategic intent fails to translate into predictable execution at scale.
  • Current pharma supply chain operating models
  • Alignment and coordination challenges between planning, forecasting, procurement and execution
  • How sourcing and vendor decisions influence supply continuity and execution outcomes
  • Visibility gaps affecting control and responsiveness
  • Managing scale and operational complexity
  • Practical opportunities to strengthen execution
Panelist:
  • Purshotam Dobha - India Lead - IM Warehousing & Distribution - Johnson & Johnson
  • Vishal Jaiman - Sr. Director & Sector Head (Healthcare) - DP World
  • Hitesh Kukdeja - Sr. GM - Global Projects Procurement, SC - Piramal Pharma
  • Revanth Ragam - Associate Director – SCM - Aragen Life Sciences
  • Sheshagiri Koppal - DGM - Direct Procurement - Olon India
  • Chandrashekhar Jana - Head Planning and Distribution - Universal NutriScience
  • Sanjay Batra - Director - Assa Abloy India
Moderator:
  • Chintan Ghiya - Head Customer Care & Operations - Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion II
Cold Chain in Pharma: Making Risk-Based Decisions That Hold at Execution Level
Cold chain is critical for certain product categories but not a universal requirement. Focus here is on how cold chain strategies perform in real execution environments, highlighting decision errors, accountability gaps, and practices that either protect or compromise product integrity.
  • Products that genuinely require cold chain
  • Procurement and investment decisions in cold chain infrastructure
  • Controlled ambient versus refrigerated distribution decisions
  • Common execution failures in pharma cold chains
  • Managing temperature excursions on the ground
  • Partner accountability across transport and distribution
  • Balancing risk, cost, and compliance during execution
Panelist:
  • Manish Bhutani - India Lead - Life Sciences and Healthcare - DHL Express
  • Manoj Nolkha - India Deliver Head (Pharma) - Johnson & Johnson
  • Ratnakar Satapathy - Team Leader - Ferring Pharmaceuticals
  • Hanoz Tarapore - Country Supply Chain Head – ASEAN, KR, ANZ - QuidelOrtho
  • Manfred Merthan - CEO - Efaflex
  • Vineet Kumar - Sr. Manager – SCM Warehouse & Logistics - Elanco
Moderator:
  • Tejas Mehta - AVP, Head – Logistics and MSS - Reliance Life Sciences
3:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion III
Digitalization, Automation & AI in Pharma Supply Chains: Turning Strategy into Consistent Execution
Digitalization, automation, and AI are increasingly shaping pharma supply chains—but their real value lies in enabling consistent execution. This session will focus on practical applications that improve visibility, coordination, and decision-making, while avoiding complexity that can hinder operations.
  • Digitalization as an execution enabler, not a buzzword
  • Where automation and AI improve control, speed, and reliability
  • End-to-end visibility across procurement, warehousing, and distribution
  • Predictive monitoring and alerts for proactive decision-making
  • Reducing errors and improving coordination through intelligent systems
  • Managing exceptions effectively while avoiding over-automation
  • Improving partner alignment through shared visibility and data
Panelist:
  • Ratish Mukhoti - Head Regional SCM - EMEU & API (Integrated Planning) - Cipla
  • Neeraj Lal - Regional Director - Medicover Hospitals
  • Nikhil Mehra - Vice President - Women’s Health BU - Universal NutriScience
  • Machindra Pawar - Sr. Manager Supply Chain - SUN Pharma
  • Saikat Ghosh - Partner - Life Science and Pharma Practice - EY-Parthenon
  • Neeraj Sharma - Founder - Anzo Controls
Moderator:
  • Dr. Girish Basavaraju - Country Head - Global Business Operations - Cosette Pharmaceuticals
4:00 PM – 4:05 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking

Who Should Attend

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Industry Leaders

Senior leaders, plant heads, and decision-makers across pharmaceutical manufacturing will gain strategic insights into strengthening supply chain resilience, quality compliance, and operational excellence.

Startups, SMEs & Emerging Innovators

Pharma-focused startups and small to mid-sized enterprises will learn how to build agile, scalable supply chains while leveraging digital tools, partnerships, and best practices.

Operations, Quality & Supply Chain Professionals

Manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams will benefit from real-world case studies and expert-led sessions on efficiency improvement, risk mitigation, and end-to-end visibility.

Investors & Policymakers

Investors and government stakeholders will gain a deeper understanding of evolving pharma supply chain models, regulatory frameworks, and growth opportunities within the sector.

Service Providers & Ecosystem Enablers

Consultants, logistics partners, solution integrators, and allied service providers will explore collaboration opportunities within the pharmaceutical supply chain ecosystem.

Technology & Digital Solution Providers

Professionals working in AI, data analytics, traceability, cold chain, and digital supply chain platforms will gain insights into industry needs and future-ready pharma solutions.