BSMA — 19th Annual Summit
April 13–15, 2027 · Foster City, California
Building the Next-Generation BioPharma Supply Chain
From Process Improvement to Artificial Intelligence
Achieving Visibility, Resilience, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence
Edition
19th Annual Summit
Dates
April 13–15, 2027
Venue
Crowne Plaza, Foster City, California, USA
Format
Three Days of Learning, Collaboration, Innovation, and Industry Transformation
01 — The Moment
The BioPharma industry is approaching a defining moment. Scientific innovation is accelerating at an extraordinary pace. Yet the systems that develop, manufacture, distribute, and deliver therapies to patients have not advanced at the same pace.
What constrains the industry
Fragmented information systems, disconnected business processes, escalating costs, excessive inventories, drug shortages, regulatory complexities, geopolitical uncertainty, and insufficient end-to-end visibility.
What the Summit does
More than an educational conference: a three-day industry working forum bringing together BioPharma executives, clinical operations leaders, supply chain professionals, regulators, technology innovators, service providers, and academic thought leaders to identify solutions, establish cross-enterprise initiatives, and advance measurable improvements.
Intelligent ✦ Integrated ✦ Resilient ✦ Patient-Centric ✦ Intelligent ✦ Integrated ✦ Resilient ✦ Patient-Centric ✦
02 — The Question
How can we transform BioPharma supply chains from independently optimized enterprises into an intelligent, integrated, resilient, and patient-centric healthcare delivery ecosystem?
03 — The Programme
Three Days of Learning, Collaboration, Innovation, and Industry Transformation.
Preliminary programme. Session titles, speakers, and scheduling are subject to refinement as the program develops.
Day 01
Tuesday
April 13, 2027
Immersive Workshops
Morning 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Afternoon 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Enterprise AI and agentic AI · AI tools for supply chain · Clinical trial supply · IRT/RTSM · Integrated planning · Comparator sourcing · Trade compliance · Cold chain
Day 02
Wednesday
April 14, 2027
Plenary Sessions
Leadership, Strategy, Industry Transformation, and Cross-Enterprise Collaboration
Welcome address · SCM 360° Executive Panel · Regulatory and AI keynotes · Industry panels · Women in Life Sciences SCM · Innovation Showcase · Networking Reception
Day 03
Thursday
April 15, 2027
Specialized Industry Sessions
Technology Innovation, Clinical Supply Excellence, Global Logistics, and Sustainability
Four tracks · Radiopharmaceuticals · AI in regulatory affairs · Cold chain innovation · Distribution centers · Decarbonization · Excellence Awards · Closing Reception
Full preliminary agenda
Day 1 - Immersive Workshops, full list
Tuesday, April 13, 2027 · Morning: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Launching Enterprise-Wide AI and Agentic AI: From Workforce Readiness to Real-World Deployment
- AI Tools for Supply Chain Transformation: From Predictive Intelligence to Autonomous Decision-Making
- Clinical Trial Supply Chain Excellence: A Practitioner’s Boot Camp
- Unlocking the Full Potential of IRT/RTSM: Improving Patient Service, Reducing Inventory, and Accelerating Decisions
- Integrated Planning for BioPharma: Connecting Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Patient Demand
- Comparator Sourcing Excellence: Managing Global Complexity, Cost, Risk, and Waste
- Building a Global Trade Compliance Program: Navigating Tariffs, Customs, Export Controls, and Regulatory Requirements
- Cold Chain Excellence: From Clinical Protocol Design to Packaging, Transportation, and Last-Mile Delivery
Day 2 - Plenary Sessions, full list
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 · Leadership, Strategy, Industry Transformation, and Cross-Enterprise Collaboration
- Welcome Address: The Renaissance of Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence: A Call to Transform the BioPharma Supply Chain — Devendra Mishra, Executive Director & Co-Founder, BSMA
- SCM 360° Executive Panel: Leading BioPharma Supply Chains Through Unprecedented Disruption: Intelligence, Resilience, Security, and Agility
- Regulatory Keynote: FDA and Industry Partnership: Advancing Product Quality, Supply Reliability, and Drug Availability
- AI Transformation Keynote: From AI Experimentation to Enterprise Transformation: A Blueprint for Intelligent Life Sciences Supply Chains
- Panel – End-to-End Integrated Planning: From Clinical Development to Patient Care: Connecting People, Processes, Data, and Technology
- Panel – Strategic Sourcing: Transforming Strategic Sourcing: Reducing Cost, Waste, and Risk While Strengthening Resilience and Sustainability
- Supply Chain Optimization: Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization in an Era of Tariffs, Geopolitical Risk, and Supply Uncertainty
- Panel – Clinical Supply Orchestration: Breaking Down the Barriers Between Clinical Operations and Clinical Supply: Reducing Waste and Accelerating Drug Development
- Panel – Commercial Product Launch: From Clinical Success to Commercial Availability: Orchestrating a Flawless New Product Launch
- Panel – Transatlantic BioPharma Operations: Navigating the European Market: Regulatory, Trade, and Supply Chain Strategies for U.S. BioPharma Companies
- Panel – Women in Life Sciences Supply Chain Management: Advancing Women in Life Sciences SCM: Leadership, Mentorship, Opportunity, and the Path to Gender Parity
- Industry Innovation Showcase: Emerging Technologies and Solutions Transforming the BioPharma Supply Chain
- Networking Reception: Connecting the Global Life Sciences Supply Chain Community
Day 3 - Specialized Industry Sessions, full list
Thursday, April 15, 2027 · Technology Innovation, Clinical Supply Excellence, Global Logistics, and Sustainability
Track 1: Clinical Supply Innovation and Advanced Therapies
- The Next Generation of IRT/RTSM: Integrating Clinical Intelligence with Supply Chain Decisions
- Radiopharmaceutical Supply Chains: Meeting the Challenges of Time-Critical Manufacturing, Distribution, and Patient Delivery
- From Procurement Challenge to Strategic Advantage: Transforming Global Comparator Sourcing
- AI in Regulatory Affairs and Documentation: Accelerating Compliance, Improving Data Integrity, and Reducing Administrative Burden
- Managing Global BioPharma Trade: Navigating Regulatory Complexity, Tariffs, and Cross-Border Supply Risks
Track 2: Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
- Building the Intelligent BioPharma Supply Chain: From Fragmented Systems to Connected, Predictive, and Adaptive Networks
- Preparing the Enterprise for AI: Leadership, Governance, Talent, and Organizational Transformation
- AI in Action: Real-World Applications Delivering Measurable Supply Chain Value
- Beyond Proof of Concept: Lessons from Successful Digital Supply Chain Transformations
Track 3: Transportation, Logistics, and Global Distribution
- The Intelligent Global Healthcare Logistics Network: Building Visibility, Connectivity, and Resilience
- The Future of Trucking: Capacity, Automation, Sustainability, and the Changing Economics of Freight Transportation
- Reinventing BioPharma Transportation: Improving Visibility, Reliability, Security, and Cost Efficiency
- Beyond Conventional Frozen Shipping: Emerging Technologies, Hidden Risks, and the Future of Temperature-Controlled Logistics
- The Next Generation of BioPharma Distribution Centers: Automation, Robotics, AI, and Intelligent Warehouse Operations
Track 4: Sustainability and Supply Chain Excellence
- Decarbonizing the BioPharma Value Chain: Reducing Environmental Impact Without Compromising Patient Care
- BSMA Supply Chain Excellence Awards
- Closing Networking Reception: Celebrating Progress and Building Partnerships for the Future
04 — Four Pillars
Four pillars of transformation.
01
AI and Digital Transformation
Connected data, predictive intelligence, and enterprise-wide AI adoption.
02
Clinical Supply Excellence
More effective clinical supply planning, less waste, and better coordination.
03
Global Logistics and Resilience
Visibility, reliability, regulatory compliance, and resilient global distribution.
04
Sustainability and Supply Chain Excellence
Lower environmental impact, operational efficiency, and measurable industry improvement.
05 — Specialized Tracks
Thursday, April 15. Four tracks, one integrated agenda.
Track 01
Clinical Supply Innovation and Advanced Therapies
- IRT/RTSM innovation
- Radiopharmaceutical supply chains
- Comparator sourcing
- AI in regulatory affairs and documentation
- International trade compliance
Track 02
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
- Building the intelligent BioPharma supply chain
- AI strategy and workforce readiness
- AI technology showcase
- Digitalization case studies
Track 03
Transportation, Logistics, and Global Distribution
- Global logistics and transportation keynotes
- Reinventing BioPharma transportation
- Cold chain innovation
- Next-generation distribution centers
Track 04
Sustainability and Supply Chain Excellence
- Decarbonizing the BioPharma value chain
- BSMA Supply Chain Excellence Awards
- Closing networking reception
06 — BSMA Supply Chain Excellence Awards
Recognizing Innovation, Leadership, Collaboration, and Measurable Industry Impact.
Celebrating organizational initiatives that demonstrate exceptional contributions to advancing supply chain management and improving healthcare delivery. Presented Thursday, April 15, 2027.
Award categories and nomination details will be announced.
07 — Community
Built for partnerships, knowledge exchange, and shared solutions.
Wednesday · Day 2
Networking Reception
Connecting the Global Life Sciences Supply Chain Community
Wednesday · Day 2
Industry Innovation Showcase
Emerging Technologies and Solutions Transforming the BioPharma Supply Chain
Wednesday · Day 2
Women in Life Sciences SCM
Leadership, Mentorship, Opportunity, and the Path to Gender Parity
Thursday · Day 3
Closing Networking Reception
Celebrating Progress and Building Partnerships for the Future
April 13–15, 2027 · Crowne Plaza, Foster City, California, USA
Help Shape the Future of the BioPharma Supply Chain.
Join industry leaders and innovators working to build a more intelligent, integrated, resilient, and sustainable healthcare supply chain.