Agenda

Time Session
12:30 pm – 02:00 pm Registration & Networking Lunch
02:00 pm - 02:10 pm Welcome Address from Express Pharma + Lamplighting
02:10 pm - 02:20 pm Special Address: Resilience in the pharma supply chain
Speaker: Ms Archana Jatkar, Associate Secretary General, IPA
02:20 pm - 02:30 pm Special Address:
Speaker: Mr Anil Matai, Director General, OPPI
02:30 pm - 02:40 pm Special Address:
Speaker: Dr Rajiv Chhibber, Jt. Coordinator, Govt. & Public Affairs, AIMeD
02:40 pm - 03:30 pm Panel Discussion: Decoding the dynamics of medical devices supply chain

Sub topics
-Promises kept: Importance of just in time delivery of medical devices
-Strategies to meet promised timelines for delivering medical devices
-Role of technology in balancing speed and quality
-Reducing the risk of supply chain disruptions
-Enhancing end to end traceability and visibility of medical device supply chains
-Success stories and case studies

Speakers :
Mr Krishnan V, COO, Raman & Weil (Moderator)
Mr Ganesh Sabat, CEO, SMT
Mr Raghuveer Surupa, Founder, Stemtech Medical Devices
Mr Sachin Hujare, Sr Director - Operation, Manufacturing Systems, Philips India
Mr Bhushan Rao, Associate Director-Supply Chain, Alcon
Mr Gaurav Pandit, Sr GM-Supply Chain, Thermofisher Scientific
Dr Ashish Negi, VP-Service Logistics, DHL Supply Chain India
03:30 pm - 03:50 pm Topic: Comprehending future of healthcare supply chain: Digitalisation, Technology & Sustainability
Speaker : Mr Dhruv Thakkar, VP-Business Development, India, DHL Supply Chain India
03:50 pm - 04:05 pm Topic : Supply chain traceability: A timely intervention in the digital age
Speaker : Harish Chandra Joshi, Global Head- Strategy and portfolio, Propix Technologies
04:05 pm - 04:40 pm Networking Tea Break
04:40 pm - 05:30 pm Panel Discussion: From fragile to agile: Building resilience in pharma supply chain the face of disruptions

Sub topics
-Balancing between global supply chains and localised supply chains
-Embracing digital technologies to optimise supply chain processes
-Developing robust risk management frameworks
-Incorporating sustainability practices into the supply chain
-Fostering collaboration and partnerships across the pharma ecosystem
-Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement

Speakers :
Mr Ryan Viegas, Management Consultant (Moderator)
Mr Pramod Pandit, Sr VP & Head Commercial, Ajanta Pharma
Mr Arindam Bhattacharya, VP-Supply Chain Excellence, Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Mr Kaifeel Shaikh, VP-Domestic Distribution & Global Logistics–EXIM, Indoco Remedies
Mr Avinash Kumar Talwar, VP - MRO & Pkg. Material Sourcing (Strategic & Plant) and Global Supply Chain Management; Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Mr Deepak Khurana, VP-Procurement & SCM, Suven Pharmaceuticals
Mr Anand Prasad, Associate VP - Supply Chain, JB Chemicals & Pharma
Mr Bharat Bhushan Rathi, Head-Distribution and Logistics, Mankind Pharma
05:30 pm - 06:20 pm Panel Discussion: Supply chains of tomorrow: Secure, smart, sustainable

Sub topics
-Emerging trends and technologies
-Evolving consumer expectations
-Ethical sourcing practices, eco-friendly packaging solutions
-Responsible transportation and logistics
-Opportunities for collaboration and innovation
-Approaches implementing secure, smart, and sustainable supply chain

Speakers :
Ms Viveka Roychowdhury, Editor, Express Pharma & Express Healthcare (Moderator)
Mr Pramod Pandit, Sr VP & Head Commercial, Ajanta Pharma
Ms Aruna Nayak, MD, Getinge
Mr Anil Damle, Sr President – Corporate Projects and Supply Chain, Bharat Serums and Vaccines
Mr Ashish Sabnis, VP-Strategic Buying & Compliance, USV
Mr Mihir Rachh, Sr GM - Supply Chain, Encube Ethicals
Mr Keyur Pandya, GM-Supply Chain, Thermofisher Scientific
06:20 pm - 06:30 pm Concluding remarks for the conference
07:00 pm onwards Citations Nite: Champions of Change
07:00 pm - 07:10 pm Topic : Welcome Address + Introduction to Champions of Change initiative
Speaker : Ms Viveka Roychowdhury, Editor, Express Pharma & Express Healthcare
07:10 pm - 07:20 pm Special Address:
Speaker : Mr Pavan Choudary, Chairman, MTaI
07:20 pm - 07:30 pm Special Address:
Speaker : Mr Daara Patel, Secretary General, IDMA
07:30 pm - 08:00 pm Presentation of Citations
08:00 pm - 08:15 pm Concluding Remarks
08:15 pm onwards Networking Cocktails & Dinner

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