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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
Tuesday to Thursday
Crowne Plaza, Foster City
California, USA
Three Days of Learning, Collaboration, Innovation, and Industry Transformation
THE INTELLIGENT BIOPHARMA NETWORK
Five stages of care, one shared intelligence layer.
Clinical Development
Protocol design, enrollment signals and IRT/RTSM
Manufacturing
Capacity, packaging, labeling and quality
Intelligent Planning
AI-enabled forecasting, scenario modeling and inventory optimization
Global Logistics
Cold chain, trade compliance and distribution
Patient Care
Reliable, timely access to therapies
03 Days
Learning and collaboration
AI + Digital
From pilots to enterprise value
End-to-End
Visibility across the value chain
Patient-First
Innovation that reaches patients
WHY THIS SUMMIT MATTERS
Turn Supply Chain Complexity into Collective Intelligence.
The BioPharma industry is approaching a defining moment. Breakthroughs in biotechnology, personalized medicine, cell and gene therapies, radiopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence are transforming what healthcare can achieve. Yet the systems that develop, manufacture, distribute, and deliver these therapies to patients have not advanced at the same pace.
The 19th Annual BSMA Summit is more than an educational conference. It is a three-day industry working forum designed to identify solutions, establish cross-enterprise initiatives, and advance measurable improvements.
WHAT CONSTRAINS THE INDUSTRY TODAY
- Fragmented information systems
- Disconnected business processes
- Escalating costs and excessive inventories
- Drug shortages
- Regulatory complexity
- Geopolitical uncertainty
- Insufficient end-to-end visibility
WHO TAKES PART
BioPharma executives · Clinical operations leaders · Supply chain professionals · Regulators · Technology innovators · Service providers · Academic thought leaders
THE CENTRAL QUESTION
“How can we transform BioPharma supply chains from independently optimized enterprises into an intelligent, integrated, resilient, and patient-centric healthcare delivery ecosystem?”
The overarching question the 19th Annual Summit sets out to answer.
THE THREE-DAY SUMMIT PROGRAMME
Three Days of Learning, Collaboration, and Transformation
Preliminary programme. Session titles, speakers, and scheduling are subject to refinement as the program develops.
DAY 01
Immersive Workshops
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Enterprise-wide AI and agentic AI deployment
- AI tools for supply chain transformation
- Clinical trial supply and IRT/RTSM optimization
- Integrated planning, comparator sourcing, trade compliance and cold chain
DAY 02
Plenary Sessions
Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Leadership, Strategy, Industry Transformation, and Cross-Enterprise Collaboration
- Welcome address and SCM 360° Executive Panel
- Regulatory and AI transformation keynotes
- Panels on planning, sourcing, clinical supply, product launch and transatlantic operations
- Women in Life Sciences SCM, Innovation Showcase and Networking Reception
DAY 03
Specialized Industry Sessions
Thursday, April 15, 2027
Technology Innovation, Clinical Supply Excellence, Global Logistics, and Sustainability
- Four specialized industry tracks
- Radiopharmaceuticals, AI in regulatory affairs and cold chain innovation
- Distribution center automation and decarbonization
- Supply Chain Excellence Awards and Closing Networking Reception
Explore the Preliminary Programme
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
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
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
FOUR PILLARS OF TRANSFORMATION
Where the Summit Focuses Its Work
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.
DAY 03 | SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY SESSIONS
Featured Programme Tracks
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
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2027
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.
Award categories and nomination details will be announced.
NETWORKING AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Built for Partnerships, Not Just Presentations
Throughout the Summit, executives, practitioners, regulators, innovators, and service providers come together to exchange ideas, build professional relationships, and develop shared solutions to industry-wide challenges.
Networking Reception · Day 2
Connecting the Global Life Sciences Supply Chain Community
Industry Innovation Showcase · Day 2
Emerging technologies and solutions transforming the BioPharma supply chain
Women in Life Sciences SCM · Day 2
Leadership, mentorship, opportunity, and the path to gender parity
Closing Networking Reception · Day 3
Celebrating progress and building partnerships for the future
APRIL 13–15, 2027 | 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.