BSMA | 19th Annual Summit 2027
Building the Next-Generation BioPharma Supply Chain
From Process Improvement to Artificial Intelligence
Achieving Visibility, Resilience, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence.
April 13–15, 2027 · Crowne Plaza, Foster City, California, USA
Scroll to follow a medicine from molecule to patient
From molecule to patient
One medicine. Six handoffs. One connected journey.
Every therapy travels through a chain of independently optimized enterprises. Scroll to fly through it, and see why the Summit is working to connect it end to end.
01 / Discovery and clinical development
Where it begins
Breakthroughs in biotechnology, personalized medicine, cell and gene therapies, and radiopharmaceuticals start here. Clinical trial supply, IRT/RTSM and comparator sourcing determine whether investigational medicines reach the patients for whom they were intended.
02 / Manufacturing and packaging
From clinical success to commercial availability
Capacity, manufacturing readiness, packaging, labeling and launch forecasting must align to ensure successful commercialization and uninterrupted patient access.
03 / Intelligent planning and AI
The intelligence layer
AI, digital twins and integrated planning connect procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and patient demand. Watch the core link every stage of the chain.
04 / Cold chain
Protecting every degree
Qualified packaging, real-time monitoring, excursion management and product stability protect temperature-sensitive therapies throughout their journey.
05 / Global logistics and trade
Moving across borders
Tariffs, customs, export controls, multimodal transportation and intelligent distribution centers keep products moving through global networks.
06 / The patient
The reason for all of it
Every link exists for one outcome: reliable, uninterrupted patient access to medicines.
The central question
From fragmented silos to one intelligent ecosystem.
Today
Independently optimized enterprises: fragmented systems, disconnected processes, limited end-to-end visibility.
Tomorrow
An intelligent, integrated, resilient, and patient-centric healthcare delivery ecosystem.
“How can we transform BioPharma supply chains from independently optimized enterprises into an intelligent, integrated, resilient, and patient-centric healthcare delivery ecosystem?”
The three-day 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.
01
Tuesday, April 13
Immersive Workshops
- Enterprise-wide AI and agentic AI
- AI tools for supply chain transformation
- Clinical trial supply and IRT/RTSM
- Integrated planning, comparator sourcing, trade compliance, cold chain
- 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
02
Wednesday, April 14
Plenary Sessions
- Welcome address and SCM 360° Executive Panel
- Regulatory and AI transformation keynotes
- Panels on planning, sourcing, clinical supply, launch and transatlantic operations
- Women in Life Sciences SCM, Innovation Showcase, Networking Reception
03
Thursday, April 15
Specialized Industry Sessions
- Four specialized industry tracks
- Radiopharmaceuticals and AI in regulatory affairs
- Cold chain innovation and distribution centers
- Excellence Awards and Closing Reception
Day 1 - Immersive Workshops
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
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
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
Day 3 | Specialized industry sessions
Four tracks. Four pillars of transformation.
Track 01 · Clinical supply excellence
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 · AI and digital
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
- Building the intelligent BioPharma supply chain
- AI strategy and workforce readiness
- AI technology showcase
- Digitalization case studies
Track 03 · Global logistics and resilience
Transportation, Logistics, and Global Distribution
- Global logistics and transportation keynotes
- Reinventing BioPharma transportation
- Cold chain innovation
- Next-generation distribution centers
Track 04 · Sustainability
Sustainability and Supply Chain Excellence
- Decarbonizing the BioPharma value chain
- BSMA Supply Chain Excellence Awards
- Closing networking reception
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. Thursday, April 15, 2027. Award categories and nomination details will be announced.
Networking and collaboration
Connecting the Global Life Sciences Supply Chain Community
- Networking Reception · Wednesday
- Industry Innovation Showcase · Wednesday
- Women in Life Sciences SCM · Wednesday
- Closing Networking Reception · Thursday
April 13–15, 2027 | Crowne Plaza, Foster City, California
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.
Registration details will be announced.