23-26 November 2026

Pharma Connect Congress

Ideas shaping the future of pharma

Explore the programme across CPHI & PMEC India. Connect with the people moving the industry forward.

Congress programme

Agenda

CPHI India

PMEC India

CPHI IndiaDay 1: 23 November 2026

23 November 202608:00–10:00

Registration & networking

23 November 202612:45–13:45

Lunch & networking break

23 November 202615:45–16:00

Tea break

23 November 202617:15

End of conference day 1

CPHI IndiaDay 2: 24 November 2026

24 November 202608:00–10:00

Registration & networking

24 November 202613:00–14:00

Lunch & networking break

24 November 202616:30

Networking break & end of conference

PMEC IndiaDay 1: 24 November 2026

24 November 202608:00–10:00

Registration & networking

24 November 202613:00–14:00

Lunch & networking break

24 November 202615:45–16:00

Tea break

24 November 202617:00

End of conference day 1

PMEC IndiaDay 2: 25 November 2026

25 November 202608:00–10:00

Registration & networking

25 November 202613:00–14:00

Lunch & networking break

25 November 202616:15

Networking break & end of conference

Pharma Connect Congress

Agenda

23 November 202610:00–10:15CPHI IndiaWelcome address & inauguration

23 November 202610:15–10:35CPHI IndiaKeynote address: Innovate in India for Inclusivity (i3): positioning India as a global leader in equitable healthcare

23 November 202610:35–11:15CPHI IndiaLeadership panel: Positioning India as the API capital of the world: focus on self-sufficiency & reduced imports

23 November 202611:15–11:45CPHI IndiaNavigating Trump’s 2025 tariffs: challenges and opportunities for Indian pharma in the U.S. market

23 November 202611:45–12:15CPHI IndiaAI & data: revolutionising drug innovation from discovery to formulation

23 November 202612:15–12:45CPHI IndiaCertification of suitability (CEP) procedure: latest developments in the centralised quality assessment process of pharmaceutical substances for the European and global markets

23 November 202613:45–14:45CPHI IndiaPanel discussion: India’s pharma innovation in transition: advancing formulations and partnerships for global demand & future therapies

23 November 202614:45–15:15CPHI IndiaInnovations in drug delivery solutions for sustainability

23 November 202615:15–15:45CPHI IndiaDriving sustainability in Indian pharma—from compliance to competitiveness

23 November 202616:00–16:30CPHI IndiaFireside chat: Capital markets & M&A outlook—India rising

23 November 202616:30–17:15CPHI IndiaPanel discussion: The rise of India’s CDMOs: scaling, innovating & partnering for the future

24 November 202610:00–10:15CPHI IndiaOpening remarks by Informa Markets

24 November 202610:15–11:00CPHI IndiaLeadership panel: State of Indian biopharma—competing globally with innovation & scale

24 November 202611:00–11:30CPHI IndiaBioinformatics, AI & molecular modelling: India’s growing biotech engine

24 November 202611:30–12:00CPHI IndiaOff-patent semaglutide in 2026—a USD 30B opportunity for India

24 November 202612:30–13:00CPHI IndiaEnsuring India’s long-term competitiveness in excipients

24 November 202614:00–14:45CPHI IndiaThe CGT panel: the evolving landscape of cell and gene therapy: opportunities and challenges in India and globally

24 November 202614:45–15:15CPHI IndiaUse of PFAS in drug products and packaging: key challenges & potential impact of PFAS restrictions

24 November 202615:15–15:45CPHI IndiaBeyond traditional markets: India’s strategic edge in emerging global trends and critical medicines

24 November 202615:45–16:30CPHI IndiaStart-up panel: Navigating growth: lessons from India’s pharma start-up ecosystem

24 November 202610:00–10:15PMEC IndiaWelcome address & inauguration

24 November 202610:15–10:35PMEC IndiaKeynote address: Strengthening India’s pharma manufacturing through harmonised regulatory frameworks

24 November 202610:35–11:15PMEC IndiaLeadership panel: India—a global pharma hub championing self-reliance and export resilience

24 November 202611:15–11:45PMEC IndiaStrengthening regulatory framework to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing in India

24 November 202611:45–12:15PMEC IndiaSterile manufacturing—best practices to stay audit-ready & compliant

24 November 202612:15–13:00PMEC IndiaPanel discussion: Pharma 4.0: AI & digital for efficient pharma manufacturing & sustainable supply chain

24 November 202614:00–14:30PMEC IndiaGlobal regulations driving sustainability in pharma

24 November 202614:30–15:15PMEC IndiaPanel discussion: Green manufacturing to align production with global net-zero goals and stringent international regulations

24 November 202615:15–15:45PMEC IndiaAddressing Scope 3 emissions to ensure uninterrupted access: India’s supply-chain advantage

24 November 202616:00–16:30PMEC IndiaFireside chat: Driving scalability & enhancing market access with external manufacturing partnerships

24 November 202616:30–17:00PMEC IndiaMitigating risk with supplier diversification to enhance agility & production reliability

25 November 202610:00–10:15PMEC IndiaOpening remarks by Informa Markets

25 November 202610:15–11:00PMEC IndiaLeadership panel: India’s strategic plan to emerge as a global biopharma hub

25 November 202611:00–11:30PMEC IndiaRewiring biopharma with single-use systems & automation

25 November 202611:30–12:00PMEC IndiaFireside chat: GMP manufacturing & quality control in CGT therapy products

25 November 202612:30–13:00PMEC IndiaAdvancing peptide manufacturing with sustainable processes & scalable technologies

25 November 202614:00–14:30PMEC IndiaPre-filled syringes & auto-injectors for patient-centric, smart & sustainable drug delivery

25 November 202614:30–15:00PMEC IndiaDigital product information & labelling to reshape access and trust in medicines

25 November 202615:00–15:45PMEC IndiaPanel discussion: Eco-friendly pharma packaging—strategies for biodegradability & waste reduction

25 November 202615:45–16:15PMEC IndiaCold-chain packaging: meeting compliance and sustainability demands in pharma