2026 Event Agenda
Review the agenda below to learn what you can expect in 2026!
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
| 8:30-9:15 | Breakfast Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific
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| 9:15-9:20 | Opening remarks (Frank Chrzanowski, Moderator) |
| 9:20-10:00 | What Sponsors Need from CDMOs Now (Ben Locwin, Reliant Life Sciences) |
| 10:00-11:20 | Mid-morning break in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Cilicant
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| 11:20-12:00 | 25 Years of Pharma Outsourcing: From CMOs to Strategic Partners (Gil Roth, PBOA) |
| 12:00-1:30 | Luncheon in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Sharp |
| 1:30-2:00 | The Biomanufacturing Capacity Crunch (Eric Langer, BioPlan Associates) |
| 2:00-2:30 | From Formulation Development to Manufacturing Readiness: Working with CDMOs on Complex Products (Romit Jani, Solaris Pharma) |
| 2:30-3:00 | Check Before You Choose: Making CDMO References Calls (Michael Spangler, Spangler Consulting) |
| 3:00-3:45 | Ice Cream Break in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Ropack |
| 3:45-4:00 | Grand Prize Drawing Sponsored by August Bioservices
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| 4:00-5:15 | Networking and Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Praxis |
- Friday, September 25, 2026
| 7:30-8:30 | Breakfast Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific
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| 8:30-9:00 | Demand Cometh Before the Fall (Dave Windley, Jefferies) |
| 9:00-9:30 | FDA Inspection Trends and Top Citations: A Focus on Facilities and Engineering (Patrick Day, Lachman Consultants) |
| 9:30-10:00 | Before FDA Pushback: Using Regulatory Intelligence to De-Risk CMC Submissions (Piyush Modi, Amneal Pharmaceuticals) |
| 10:00-10:15 | Mid-morning break |
| 10:15-10:45 | From Approval to Availability: Strengthening the Regulatory Supply Chain (Dhaval Desai, Zydus Pharmaceuticals) |
| 10:45-11:30 | R&D/CMC Outsourcing Panel: Managing Risk Across External Programs Panelists:
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| 11:30-11:45 | Closing remarks / Prize Giveaway |
