15^th Edition

Pharma IT Summit

Technology Decisions That Define Indian Pharma's Next Phase

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About Pharma IT Summit

India, widely recognised as the “Pharmacy of the World,” is a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing and innovation — supplying nearly 20% of the world’s generic medicines and around 60% of global vaccine demand. Valued at USD 60.3 billion in FY 2025–26, the industry is projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030, powered by digital transformation, biotechnology, and innovation. The 15th Edition of the Pharma IT Summit brings together CIOs, CDOs, CISOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, and digital transformation leaders from India’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences organisations. As technology reshapes the pharmaceutical value chain, the summit will explore Generative AI, ERP modernisation, cloud strategy, cybersecurity, OT/IT convergence, data privacy and DPDP compliance, Computer System Assurance (CSA), GxP compliance, smart manufacturing, and automation. The summit offers senior technology and business leaders actionable insights, innovative solutions, peer connections, and strategic partnerships shaping the future of pharmaceutical technology.

What Sets Us Apart?

An exclusive platform designed to connect India’s pharmaceutical technology leaders and accelerate digital transformation across the life sciences ecosystem.

Pharma-Focused Conversations

Decision-Maker-Driven - Network

Practical Innovation & Real-World Use Cases

Our Pharma Series

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Featured Discussions

Deploying GenAI in a GxP-Regulated IT Environment- Platform Architecture, Governance, and the Shadow AI Problem

AI is like a new employee with access to everything; productive when guided, dangerous when unsupervised.
Every pharma company has an AI pilot. Very few have an AI operating model.
AI success depends less on the model and more on the foundation beneath it.
AI promises productivity gains across the business, but who owns theaccountability?

ERP Modernization in Indian Pharma – The GxP Compliance Questions That Shape the Migration Strategy

Migrating to a modern ERP platform is like replacing the foundation of a building while people are still working inside it.
Cloud-first sounds attractive, but compliance often changes the equation.
Technology can be migrated in months; poor data can create problems for years.
Go-live is a milestone, not the finish line.

India’s DPDP Act Phase II Goes Live in November 2026

Compliance deadlines are like exam dates; they arrive whether you are ready or not.
Data is becoming one of pharma’s most valuable assets and one of its biggest liabilities.
Global collaboration depends on data movement. Compliance depends on accountability.
Your compliance posture increasingly depends on your ecosystem.

Securing India’s Pharma Manufacturing Plants-OT/IT Convergence, Nation-State Threats, and the Reality of Plant Floor Cyber Risk

A connected plant is like a smart factory with thousands of potential entry points.
Operational resilience is becoming as important as operational efficiency.
Pharma intellectual property is among the industry’s most strategic assets.
Cyber incidents are no longer a question of if, but when.

From CSV to CSA- How Indian Pharma IT Teams Must Rethink Computer System Validation

CSV was about proving systems work. CSA is about proving risks are controlled.
SaaS adoption is accelerating, but compliance accountability remains unchanged.
Compliance frameworks often overlap, but implementation challenges remain.
Audit readiness should be embedded into operations, not activated before inspections.

Cloud Architecture for Indian Pharma IT- Making the Hybrid Cloud, GxP Validation, and DPDP Compliance Decisions That Define Your Infrastructure for the Next Decade

Every pharma company wants cloud agility. Not every workload belongs in the cloud.
Moving workloads is easy; operating them securely and compliantly is harder.
Infrastructure decisions made today will shape business agility for the next decade.
The data centre exit strategy has become a boardroom conversation.

Inside India’s Rapidly Transforming Pharmaceutical Ecosystem

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Projected size of India's pharmaceutical industry by 2030, creating significant demand for digital transformation and smart manufacturing.

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Leading Indian pharmaceutical companies are accelerating investments in AI, cloud, automation, and data analytics to modernize operations and improve decision-making.

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India manufactures nearly 60% of the world's vaccines, making digital quality, traceability, and resilient supply chains more critical than ever.

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India supplies around one-fifth of the world's generic medicines, driving greater adoption of digital manufacturing, regulatory technology, and compliance solutions.

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AI-powered drug discovery and advanced analytics are helping reduce early-stage research timelines, accelerating innovation and improving R&D productivity.

Past Speakers

Senior pharmaceutical and life sciences leader with 35+ years' experience in board governance, public policy, regulatory engagement, business growth, market expansion, and P&L leadership

Visionary biopharma technology executive with 25+ years leading AI, data strategy, clinical innovation, digital transformation, enterprise platforms, governance, and growth.

Driving a globally competitive life sciences ecosystem through innovation, talent development, policy leadership, industry collaboration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Digital transformation leader, product builder, and servant leader with expertise in global capability centers, large-scale teams, innovation, and leadership.

Enterprise IT and Smart Workplace leader driving digital transformation, technology modernization, workplace innovation, operational excellence, and business value creation.

IT leader with 20+ years driving digital transformation, cloud, data, and AI initiatives, delivering innovation, operational excellence, and business outcomes.

Digital health strategist and technology leader driving clinical trial digitization, patient-centric innovation, connected technologies, data analytics, and transformative change.

Medical affairs leader with expertise in evidence generation, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, risk-benefit analysis, value assessment, and stakeholder management.

IT and digital transformation leader with 30+ years driving operational excellence, enterprise systems, compliance, innovation, and global team leadership.

Physician-entrepreneur with expertise in digital health, sales, marketing, product innovation, P&L leadership, startups, and data-driven growth

Cybersecurity and industrial technology leader with 20+ years driving sales, partnerships, OT security, and digital transformation across global markets.

Commercial leader with 20+ years at Iron Mountain, driving customer-centric growth, strong teams, transformation, and purpose-led leadership.

Commercial leader at Iron Mountain with 20+ years’ experience building teams, driving customer-centric growth, and purpose-led transformation.

Anil Matai

Director General Organisation of Pharmaceutical
Producers of India (OPPI)

Senior pharmaceutical and life sciences leader with 35+ years' experience in board governance, public policy, regulatory engagement, business growth, market expansion, and P&L leadership

Shah Nawaz

Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Digital Technology & Engineering
Regeneron

Visionary biopharma technology executive with 25+ years leading AI, data strategy, clinical innovation, digital transformation, enterprise platforms, governance, and growth.

Sarvesh Singh

APAC Regional Head & Board Member
PHUSE

Driving a globally competitive life sciences ecosystem through innovation, talent development, policy leadership, industry collaboration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Rajiv Onat

Head of India Centre & Senior Director - Regeneron Data Platforms Digital Technology and Engineering
Regeneron India Pvt Ltd

Digital transformation leader, product builder, and servant leader with expertise in global capability centers, large-scale teams, innovation, and leadership.

Ketan Karkhanis

Head of Information Technology
Hikal Ltd

Enterprise IT and Smart Workplace leader driving digital transformation, technology modernization, workplace innovation, operational excellence, and business value creation.

Manikandan Sankaranarayanan

Head of Custom Apps and New Technologies
Merck Group

IT leader with 20+ years driving digital transformation, cloud, data, and AI initiatives, delivering innovation, operational excellence, and business outcomes.

Rithesh P

Director - Digital Innovation (Product & Processes)
Novartis

Digital health strategist and technology leader driving clinical trial digitization, patient-centric innovation, connected technologies, data analytics, and transformative change.

Vaibhav Salvi

Director and Head – Clinical Study Unit, India and South-East Asia, R&D – Clinical Sciences and Operations
Sanofi

Medical affairs leader with expertise in evidence generation, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, risk-benefit analysis, value assessment, and stakeholder management.

Madhav Zaveri

Senior Director – IT
Cipla

IT and digital transformation leader with 30+ years driving operational excellence, enterprise systems, compliance, innovation, and global team leadership.

Nandagopal Gopinathan

Head - Digital Health Innovation
Dr Reddy's Laboratories

Physician-entrepreneur with expertise in digital health, sales, marketing, product innovation, P&L leadership, startups, and data-driven growth

Shally Verma

Business Development Leader
Rockwell Automation

Cybersecurity and industrial technology leader with 20+ years driving sales, partnerships, OT security, and digital transformation across global markets.

Sandeep Redkar

Consulting Leader
Rockwell Automation

Cybersecurity and industrial technology leader with 20+ years driving sales, partnerships, OT security, and digital transformation across global markets.

Yazmeen Azad

Regional Manager - West Enterprise Account
Iron Mountain

Praveena Gundiah

Commercial Director
Iron Mountain

Commercial leader with 20+ years at Iron Mountain, driving customer-centric growth, strong teams, transformation, and purpose-led leadership.

Amit Agrawal

Chief Business Officer
Web Werks - Iron Mountain Data Center

Commercial leader at Iron Mountain with 20+ years’ experience building teams, driving customer-centric growth, and purpose-led transformation.

Why Attend?

The Pharma IT Summit brings together technology leaders, pharmaceutical executives, and solution providers to explore the technologies transforming the life sciences industry. Through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and peer collaboration, the summit delivers practical insights into AI, cloud, cybersecurity, digital manufacturing, ERP modernization, data, and regulatory compliance.

Learn & Grow

Expand your knowledge through expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and interactive conversations focused on solving real-world pharmaceutical technology and digital transformation challenges.

Explore the Latest Innovations in Enterprise Technology

Gain valuable insights from leading pharmaceutical technology experts as they share proven use cases, implementation experiences, and best practices across AI, cloud, Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, digital manufacturing, data analytics, and regulatory compliance.

Collaborative Partnership

Connect with industry peers to exchange experiences, discuss common challenges, and build meaningful collaborations that support innovation and digital transformation across the pharmaceutical ecosystem.

Connect with Trusted Technology Partners

Meet one-on-one with leading technology providers offering tailored solutions for ERP modernization, quality management, cybersecurity, cloud, automation, manufacturing, and compliance to help achieve your strategic business objectives.

Maximized ROI

The Pharma IT Summit is a focused, high-value business platform designed for IT decision makers seeking actionable insights, strategic partnerships, and technologies that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Industry Focus

Pharmaceutical

Life-sciences

Biotechnology

Who Should Attend?

Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Head of IT Strategy
Head of Technology Innovation
Head of Data Science
Head of Cybersecurity

Director of IT Infrastructure
Director of Software Development
Director of Data Analytics
Director of Information Security
Director of IT Governance
Director of Cloud Computing
Senior IT Architect
Head of Digital Transformation

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Testimonials

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I would rate the event a 9 or 10 out of 10. It was well put together and we received fantastic feedback and had high-quality conversations with delegates. It has been one of the best events we have participated in, with a good return on investment and leads generated. The audience was perfect and their interactions and participation in the event were excellent. The panel discussion was also very informative and useful for my presentation.