The Annual Pharma Supply Chain & Security World Summit is back in London for the 7th time, and this time with more focus on optimizing your supply chain challenges to ensure an agile, responsive, streamlined and secured supply chain.
The pharmaceutical supply chains are facing a significant challenge in the form of counterfeit drugs that are entering the supply chain from various points at different levels. Pharmaceutical companies that adopt an effective serialisation program have end-to-end visibility and traceability for all of their packaging, labelling, and distribution. This enables them to rapidly identify and quarantine counterfeit products. This helps to protect patients, consumers worldwide, brand equity, reputations and the company's revenue stream by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for serialisation of medicines in emerging markets. The rise of the digital supply chain has been accompanied by an ever-increasing number of regulations that have accelerated its development and adoption. Years ago, the pharmaceutical supply chain regulated only manufacturing and distribution. However, with a rise in economic impact of counterfeit drugs on society, there have been attempts to improve serialisation processes even further.
In spite of past obstacles, innovations like IoT, AI and ML (and Blockchain) have led us into an exciting era of digitization within our industry. Data-driven algorithms and analytics will transform the pharmaceutical supply chain, helping it become more intuitive. With AI's predictive power combined with ML capabilities to analyse data in a speedy fashion, pharma companies can use this information towards making smarter decisions that lead to greater success throughout all stages of their operations. Combining AI with other advanced technologies, such as blockchain, can create a system that is immutable and transparent. This will also allow for the security of products to be improved in the long run by shielding from counterfeit drugs or substandard medicines.
We invite you to the Pharma Supply Chain & Security World 2025 - Supply-Chain, Anti-Counterfeiting, Drug Serialization and Packaging & Labelling Conference, which will have Pharma industry experts sharing various challenges faced, new strategies, case studies and use of innovative ideas, the conference will also offer opportunities to encourage partnerships and collaborations. In this conference you’ll not only discover innovative technologies, transformation strategies and collaboration methods, but how best to implement them to optimise your supply chain processes and strategies for drug anti-counterfeiting.
Key Highlights - Creating Value Across the Supply Chain
- Streamlining your supply chain
- End to End supply chain visibility
- Designing an optimal supply chain network
- Strategies for drug anti-counterfeiting in global supply chain and improving security through an interlinked supply chain strategy
- Developing a sustainable Serialization strategy
- Integration of track & trace solutions in production and supply chain
- Smart Packaging, Labelling and Artwork
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Serialization Data and Analytics driven approach to increase supply chain agility
- Adoption of Blockchain in Pharma Supply Chain
- Intelligent Automation enabling Industry 4.0
- The need to understand and adopt new technologies like IoT, Analytics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Effective Authentication Technologies
- Best selection of tamper-evident features
- Brand Protection & Securing supply chain integrity
- Global enterprise level solutions for anti-counterfeiting
- Tackling pharmaceutical crime - initiatives at multinational, EU and national level
- IP and regulatory enforcement
- Synchrony of the Pharma Industry and professional bodies against counterfeiting
- Understanding and meeting the needs of DSCSA, EU FMD and other global regulations
- Strategies for public awareness and patient protection
- Best practices to protect your brand
- The role of the Internet in aiding the counterfeiters - How to overcome the situation?
- How Pharma Industry and professional bodies are fighting against counterfeiting
- Developing a RMP for your supply chain to protect your Brand, Product and Patient Safety
- Case study: How companies are structuring their counterfeiting efforts and departments?
Agenda
Day 1: Wednesday - 12th March 2025
08:15: Registration & Refreshments
Kick off your conference experience by checking in at our registration desk. Collect your event materials and enjoy a selection of refreshments. It's the perfect time to mingle with fellow attendees and set the tone for an engaging and informative event
08:50: Welcome Address & Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Begin your conference journey with a warm welcome from our esteemed Chairperson
Strengthening the Pharma Supply Chain: Innovation, Security and Compliance
09:00
Unlock the Power of Large Language Models in supply chain management
Frank Giroux
Manager digital SCM transformation
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Building Resilient Supply Chain
Data, Innovation & Technology
09:25: A strategic adoption of new technologies in pharma supply chain
- How to strategically adopt new technologies in the pharmaceutical supply chain
- Challenges faced by the industry when adopting these new technologies
- The importance of maintaining a secure and efficient pharmaceutical supply chain
- New trends in pharmaceutical manufacturing including predictive analytics, digital twins, robotics and more
- The potential risks associated with the adoption of new technologies in the pharmaceutical supply chain
Data, Innovation & Technology
09:50: Role of packaging materials in pharma supply chain and security in pharma industries
Sergio Cuevas Lujan
Packaging Materials Engineer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Smart Packaging & Labelling
Supply Chain Security
10:15: Elevating Governance in Pharma Supply Chains: Strategies for Enhanced Risk Management and Compliance
Claire Crabtree
Senior Supplier Risk Manager
Roche
De-Risking Supply Chain Regulatory Compliance
10:40: Business Card Exchange with Morning Coffee/Tea & Discussion
Network over morning coffee or tea, exchanging business cards or using our app's QR code scanner for easy contact sharing. A prime moment for engaging discussions and new connections
11:00: Ensuring Security in Warehouses: Best Practices and Emerging Technologies
Clare Bottle
Chief Executive
UK Warehousing Association
Transportation & Logistics
Supply Chain Security
11:25: Tamper Evident Packaging: Sustainable Solutions and Innovative Configurations
Michael Cawley
Packaging Manager - Global Technical Operations
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Smart Packaging & Labelling
11:50: The need of unified management and sharing of serialisation data to maintain product safety standards
Data, Innovation & Technology
Serialization and Track & Trace
12:15: Implementing a Comprehensive and Adaptive End-to-End Serialization System in Pharma Supply Chains
- Highlighting serialization is business critical and planning early
- Serialization preparation, challenges and trade partner readiness
- IT as a major enabler in serialization
- Effective and efficient project management
Lina Marie Rasmussen
Vice President, Supply Excellence & Operations
Leo Pharma
Serialization and Track & Trace
Building Resilient Supply Chain
12:40: Luncheon & Networking - Explore, Engage with Your Peers and Connect at Our Exhibitor Booths
Enjoy a luncheon while networking with peers and exploring exhibitor booths. This is an ideal time to engage with industry leaders, delve into innovative solutions, and forge valuable connections in a collaborative atmosphere.
13:30: Panel Discussion - Executive Insights: Sustainable and Resilient Pharma Supply Chains - Building Robust Systems for Future Challenges
- Establish strong partnerships with key suppliers
- Plan for potential disruptions and have contingency plans in place
- Brace for potential disruptions by stockpiling key materials and supplies
- Invest in technology that can help automate and optimize your supply chain operations
- Implementing a comprehensive set of preventive best practices across the enterprise and all external stakeholders
- Technologies being deployed to protect consumers and the integrity of brands
- Overcoming supply chain challenges and actionable steps to increase efficiency
Miriam Haaf
Independent Supply Chain Consultant
Haaf Supply Chain Consulting
Supply Chain Security
Building Resilient Supply Chain
De-Risking Supply Chain
Stefan Ibing
Head Legal Region International Commercial
Apellis International GmbH
13:55: The Importance of Serialization: Why Moving Beyond Compliance is essential to your business strategy
- Different requirements and regulations across geographies, what challenges does manufacturers face and the steps to overcome it?
- Highlighting serialization is business critical and planning early is the key to success
- Serialization preparation, challenges and trade partner readiness
Serialization and Track & Trace
Regulatory Compliance
14:20: Designing an optimal supply chain network - Determine the right structure for your supply chain
- Holistic end-to-end supply chain assessment considering internal and external perspectives
- Adapting to changes in demand patterns, business environment
- Streamlining your supply chain
Mariam Sultani
Director, Global Supply Operations - External Manufacturing
Pfizer
Building Resilient Supply Chain
Compliance & Risk Management
14:45: Smart Packaging - The innovations that are being made in packaging for pharmaceuticals stand to improve medication adherence
Smart Packaging & Labelling
Data, Innovation & Technology
15:10: Recharge with Tea or Coffee While Networking
Refresh with a tea or coffee break, using this time to continue networking. It's a perfect opportunity to discuss ideas, share experiences, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.
15:30: Harnessing Blockchain for Global Enterprise Integration: A Cross-Functional Approach to MVP and Pilot Implementation
Michel Ruegg
Process Steward, Digital Supply Chain
MSD
Data, Innovation & Technology
Supply Chain Security
Jakub Urbanek
Agile Delivery Manager | Connected Channels
MSD
15:55: Topic TBC
Anderson Bernal
Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Director
Takeda
Building Resilient Supply Chain
Data, Innovation & Technology
16:20: Topic TBC
Anna Wehage
European Affairs & Supply Chain
Pharma Deutschland
Data, Innovation & Technology
16:45: Flexible Manufacturing Partnerships have been a key to the success of pharma
Partnerships are more important than ever with new regulations and competing priorities that need to be met in order to keep up today's pace.
Partnerships and Collaboration
De-Risking Supply Chain
17:10: Interactive Roundtable Discussion
All attendees will have a great opportunity to discuss a selection of the most interesting topics addressed during the conference in small groups with their peers. Every table will nominate a head of the table, who will summarize the topic discussed, present the main puzzles and questions posed.
17:30: Chairperson’s Closing Remark
17:40: Networking Drinks Session - Unwind with Evening Drinks and Engaging Conversations
Wrap up the day with evening drinks and lively conversations. A relaxed setting to network, share insights from the day, and enjoy the company of fellow attendees.
Day 2: Thursday - 13th March 2025
08:15: Registration & Refreshments
Start the second day of the conference by checking in and grabbing a morning refreshment. It’s a great opportunity to re-engage with peers, discuss the previous day’s insights, and prepare for another day of learning and networking.
08:50: Welcome Address & Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Start the second day with insightful remarks from our Chairperson
Connecting End-to-End Pharma Supply Chains: Leveraging Technology, Data, and Logistics
09:00: Is the QR Code the Death of the GS1 Data
Matrix Code? - 2024 Edition
Stefan Artlich
Director and Global Process Owner 'Track&Trace'
Bayer
Regulatory Compliance
Data, Innovation & Technology
09:25: Prevention Initiative in a Hotspot Country
Hugues Isel
Global Quality Manager - Crisis Management
Roche
Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Safety
Supply Chain Security
09:50: Leveraging the power of Track-And-Trace technology could help in achieving packaging line quality
10:15: Practical tips for negotiating and managing cross-border supply chain contracts
Stefan Ibing
Head Legal Region International Commercial
Apellis International GmbH
Compliance & Contracts
Partnerships and Collaboration
10:40: Business Card Exchange with Morning Coffee/Tea & Discussion
Network over morning coffee or tea, exchanging business cards or using our app's QR code scanner for easy contact sharing. A prime moment for engaging discussions and new connections.
11:00: AI combined with predictive analytics will enable a more intuitive approach to pharmaceutical management which is data driven.
Data, Innovation & Technology
Online Security
Supply Chain Security
11:25: Optimizing Pharma Supply Chains with Advanced Analytics and Process Automation, supported by AI-Enabled Solutions
Miriam Haaf
Independent Supply Chain Consultant
Haaf Supply Chain Consulting
Data, Innovation & Technology
Building Resilient Supply Chain
11:50: How AI-enabled automation is streamlining the process of packaging and supply chain
Data, Innovation & Technology
12:15: Evolving the MOD's Supply Chain Cyber Security Approach
Phil Blunden
Cyber Industry Engagement and Communication Lead
UK Ministry of Defence
Online Security
Partnerships and Collaboration
12:40: Luncheon & Networking - Explore, Engage with Your Peers and Connect at Our Exhibitor Booths
Enjoy a luncheon while networking with peers and exploring exhibitor booths. This is an ideal time to engage with industry leaders, delve into innovative solutions, and forge valuable connections in a collaborative atmosphere.
13:30: Panel discussion: Anti-counterfeiting and supply chain security - A scalable and future-proof system to battle counterfeiting.
- How will the future technologies be used in the supply chain: IoT, Analytics, Blockchain, AI and others?
- Product identification and traceability solutions which can adapt to market changes and comply with serialization regulations in different countries
- Building an interconnectivity across the supply chain
- Planning and executing a sustainable strategy for the cost-effective implementation and driving ROI
Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Safety
Building Resilient Supply Chain
Data, Innovation & Technology
De-Risking Supply Chain
13:55: The Complexities and Challenges Associated with Distributing Pharmaceutical Products Across International Borders
Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Security
14:20: Topic TBC
Christophe Suizdak
Global Supply Chain Director
Cytiva
14:45: Advancement in IP enforcement in Europe and what’s next?
- New EU initiatives to counter growing IPR infringement and counterfeits
- Reducing Intellectual Property Crime through Effective Partnerships
- Intellectual property rights (IPR) laid down by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- Brexit: English Intellectual Property law implications
James Walsh
Astellas
Regulatory Compliance
15:10: Recharge with Tea or Coffee While Networking
Refresh with a tea or coffee break, using this time to continue networking. It's a perfect opportunity to discuss ideas, share experiences, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.
15:30: Benefits beyond the EU Falsified Medicines Directive - The hospital setting
Grant Courtney
Founder and CEO
Smarter and Safer Products
Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Safety
Compliance & Risk Management
15:55: Efficiencies and Weaknesses of the European medicines verification system
Damjan Bonac
Office for Legal Affairs / Legal Affairs Division
Public agency of the Republic of Slovenia for medicines and medical devices
Regulatory Compliance
16:20: TAPA EMEA Resilience @ Risk Minimising cargo losses and optimising the resilience of supply chains
Harry Hughes
Managing Director
FET Logistics Ltd
Transportation & Logistics
Serialization and Track & Trace
16:45: Tracking the magnitude of the counterfeit problem: A global perspective
- The common Anti-counterfeiting strategies in EU, US and the rest of the world to handle the counterfeit medicines
- Identification of countries severely affected by the counterfeit medicines
- The challenges of combating counterfeit medicines in most affected countries
- The loopholes in various legislations encouraging gray market to thrive
Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Safety
De-Risking Supply Chain
17:10: Chairperson’s Closing Remarks & End of Conference
End the conference with the Chairperson's closing remarks, summarizing key insights and leaving attendees with final thoughts to inspire ongoing engagement and action.
Speakers
Grant Courtney
Founder and CEO
Smarter and Safer Products
Christophe Suizdak
Global Supply Chain Director
Cytiva
Lina Marie Rasmussen
Vice President, Supply Excellence & Operations
Leo Pharma
Miriam Haaf
Independent Supply Chain Consultant
Haaf Supply Chain Consulting
Frank Giroux
Manager digital SCM transformation
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Mariam Sultani
Director, Global Supply Operations - External Manufacturing
Pfizer
Claire Crabtree
Senior Supplier Risk Manager
Roche
Clare Bottle
Chief Executive
UK Warehousing Association
Stefan Ibing
Head Legal Region International Commercial
Apellis International GmbH
Hugues Isel
Global Quality Manager - Crisis Management
Roche
Phil Blunden
Cyber Industry Engagement and Communication Lead
UK Ministry of Defence
Anderson Bernal
Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Director
Takeda
Jakub Urbanek
Agile Delivery Manager | Connected Channels
MSD
Stefan Artlich
Director and Global Process Owner 'Track&Trace'
Bayer
Sergio Cuevas Lujan
Packaging Materials Engineer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Damjan Bonac
Office for Legal Affairs / Legal Affairs Division
Public agency of the Republic of Slovenia for medicines and medical devices
James Walsh
Astellas
Harry Hughes
Managing Director
FET Logistics Ltd
Michael Cawley
Packaging Manager - Global Technical Operations
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Anna Wehage
European Affairs & Supply Chain
Pharma Deutschland
Michel Ruegg
Process Steward, Digital Supply Chain
MSD
Elena Veklenko
SC Serialization Lead
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Who Should Attend
Attendees include GMs, VPs, Directors, Heads and Managers of:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors
- Supply Chain management companies
- Serialization, Track and Trace solution providers
- Packaging & labelling
- Authentication technology suppliers
- Operations/Portfolio management
- Production process
- Quality/Compliance Management
- Manufacturing Automation
- Digital Innovation (Block Chain, AI, ML)
- Data Analytics
- Contract manufacturing organisation (CMO)
- Contract packaging organisation (CPO)
- Brand protection, enforcement, security, integrity and management companies
- Healthcare research organizations
- Pharmaceutical industry professional associations
- Anti-counterfeiting organizations
- IT service providers
- Cloud & Big Data
- Intellectual Property, investigators and Trademark council
- Drug regulatory agencies and customs
- Pharmacists
- Cold Chain
- Transportation/Logistics
Location
ADDRESS
London
United Kingdom
Venue to be announced shortly.
