LogiPharma 2026
April 14 - 16, 2026
Austria Center Vienna
Conference Day One – Tuesday 25 April 2023
7:45 am - 8:50 am
Registration and Welcome coffee
7:45 am - 8:50 am
VP’s Breakfast – Sponsored by DHL
Navigating E2E Supply Chain Transformation
8:50 am - 8:55 am
LogiPharma Welcome - Will Robinson, Program Director, LogiPharma
8:55 am - 9:00 am
Chairman’s Opening Address - David Kurk, Conference Moderator
David Kurk -
Conference Moderator,
LogiPharma
9:00 am - 9:20 am
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – Redesigning Your Supply Chain: How to boost patient and customer centricity: a case study from Roche
- Key insights from the 'Voice of the Customer' research from a SC perspective
- Decision process that confirmed the shift to a new CDMO model
- Overview of CDMO change journey, the target KPIs, and early evidence of patient + customer benefits
Ensuring Agility and Resilience
9:20 am - 10:00 am
KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION – Driving Agility and Resilience: How can you derive actionable insights from your end-to-end suppliers to maximise adaptability and secure your global supply chain networks?
Eme Luth -
ED Global Head of ERP and Corporate Functions IT,
Gilead Sciences
Frédéric Zwahlen -
SVP Global Technical Operations & Supply Chain,
Vifor Pharma
Eric Thomas -
VP Global Supply Chain,
BioMérieux
Steen Mørch -
VP Supply Chain & Manufacturing,
Novo Nordisk
Thorsten Roggenbuck -
Global LLP Product Lead,
DHL Supply Chain
- What are the best methods of developing strong relationships that maximising visibility on partners and their suppliers in turn?
- How does gaining visibility on T2 and T3 suppliers significantly help in the management of both risk and cost?
- How can expanding your network on suppliers and diversifying critical component/API/raw material sourcing be both a strength and potential source of vulnerability?
- Building business continuity planning into network design and work with partners to build contingency
Leveraging Digital Connectivity Through Partnerships
10:00 am - 10:20 am
CASE STUDY - End-to-End Product Orchestration: How can supply chain network digitalisation deliver critical visibility, data exchange, and process collaboration for your supply chain?
Shabbir Dahod -
President & CEO,
Tracelink
Frank Binder -
VP Global Head of Supply Chain Management,
Santen
- How is the evolving pharma supply chain driving new needs for end-to-end supply chain network digitalisation? Where are the opportunities?
- What are some of the core tenets in building a supply chain digitalisation strategy and roadmap that actually delivers results?
- An end-to-end digitalisation strategy is about working with network partners. Where and how do you start in enlisting your supply/trade partners as collaborators on this journey?
Sponsored by: Tracelink
10:20 am - 10:40 am
CASE STUDY – The Greater Promise of Digital Transformation: How to leverage the digital logistics landscape for better supply chain transparency and agility
Ruud van der Geer -
Global Deliver Strategy,
MSD
Richard Wood -
Global Director Technical Solutions,
CSafe
- Where are pharma companies today and what are they challenges they are facing?
- Spotlight on the MSD digital logistics landscape and tailored developments
- How can you realise the promise of personalised medicines?
- How can you improve operational efficiencies across the ecosystem and regulatory requirements?
Sponsored by: CSafe
Richard Wood
Global Director Technical SolutionsCSafe
Delivering True Sustainability
10:40 am - 11:20 am
KEYNOTE PANEL DISCSUSSION – Partnering to Drive Sustainability – How can you get a clear view of your carbon footprint and make the right step changes across your end-to-end supply chain to reduce your environmental impact?
Dan Bowers -
VP Global Logistics,
GSK
Gerhard Eller -
Director Distribution & Logistics,
Moderna
Marcel Fujike -
SVP Global Head Products & Development Air Logistics,
Kuehne+Nagel
Linda Schwär -
Vice President,
Berlinger
Rob Coyle -
SVP Healthcare Strategy,
Kuehne + Nagel
Anne-Catherine Nihoul -
Director Head of Global Covid19 Vaccine Logistics,
Pfizer
- What are the most effective means of getting a clear view of your entire supply chain's carbon footprint (including T1/2/3 partners)?
- How are novel methods of manufacturing helping to drive down the carbon footprint of pharmaceutical supply chains?
- What methods of reducing the environmental impact of global logistics and distribution activities can be implemented now?
- How can you invest in new technologies and develop new business models with partners to drive your sustainability agenda?
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Morning networking break
11:20 am - 12:10 pm
MASTERCLASS Room 1 - How to use scenario planning and simulation models to anticipate vulnerabilities in the supply chain, quantify the potential impact, and mitigate the effects
Loek Lemmens -
Managing Partner,
EyeOn
Bram Bongaerts -
Life Science Practice Lead,
EyeOn
11:20 am - 12:10 pm
MASTERCLASS Room 2 - Pharmaceutical Packaging 4.0: The future is sustainable, reusable and rentable
Ana Uriarte -
Global Logistics and Distribution Senior Packaging Engineer,
Biogen
Andrew Heholt -
Director Development,
Sonoco Thermosafe
11:20 am - 12:05 pm
INNOVATION ZONE
11:20 - Peli Biothermal
11:35 – EyeOn
11:50 – Hive
Group 1
Group 2
1:25 pm - 2:25 pm
Networking Lunch
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
MASTERCLASS - Room 1 How to leverage the latest technologies to deliver a new standard in -70°C shipping
Sponsored by: Envirotainer
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
MASTERCLASS - Room 2 How best in class product supply networks leverage effective CDMO network management to drive resilience and competitive advantage
Marcel Müller -
Senior Manager,
PwC
Jens Neumann -
Partner,
PwC
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
INNOVATION ZONE
13:30 – Topa Thermal
13:45 – EyeOn
14:00 – One Network
14:15 - Sofrigam
Sponsored by: One Network Enterprises
Group 3
4:15 pm - 4:55 pm
Afternoon Networking Break
4:15 pm - 5:05 pm
MASTERCLASS Room 1 – Achieving Net Zero – How to initiate realistic and lasting supply chain sustainability efforts in pharma
James Vann -
Product Development & Innovations Manager,
Tower Cold Chain
Sponsored by: Tower Cold Chain
4:15 pm - 5:05 pm
MASTERCLASS Room 2 – How to leverage digital visualisation and innovative methodologies to optimise inventory
Ray Ridyard -
VP Customer Transformation & Consulting,
DHL
4:20 pm - 5:05 pm
INNOVATION ZONE
16:20 – Terso
16:35 – MNX Logistics
16:50 – SAP
Group 4
5:35 pm - 5:40 pm
Transition time – make way to main plenary hall
Inspirational Keynote Speaker – Tham Luang Cave Rescue
5:40 pm - 6:15 pm
The Mastermind Behind the Tham Luang Cave Rescue in Thailand - What can you learn about risk management, innovation and teamwork from one of the most complex rescue missions in history?
John Volanthen -
Cave Diver & International Explorer,
Leader of the Tham Luang Cave Rescue Mission
- Learn and develop the techniques used to manage stress, and solve complex problems in high pressure situations
- How can this be applied to diverse multi-cultural groups?
- Understand that the alien world of cave diving and rescue has many similarities and much to offer to the complex world of the modern life sciences supply chain
John Volanthen
Cave Diver & International ExplorerLeader of the Tham Luang Cave Rescue Mission
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Night At The Movies Drinks Reception
Join us in the exhibition at the end of day 1 to celebrate all things cinema as we transport you to three most well-known movies in cinematic history. Dive into Sweet Treats at our Mad Hatters Tea Party table, enjoy mini burgers in our ‘Grease’ themed diner, and try your luck at our Casino Royale-themed bar. Plenty of opportunities to network and relax after a jam-packed day 1!
