November 19-20, 2026
10th Annual
American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit
Encore Boston - Boston, MA
Featured Speakers


Becca Ford
VP, Aseptic Production & Project Management Office
Novo Nordisk

Christopher Grail
SVP and Head of Global Engineering and Maintenance Excellence
Bayer

Andy Ramelmeier, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer
Adverum Biotechnologies, A Wholly-owned subsidary of Eli Lilly and Company

Karin Ann Payne
VP, Quality
Johnson & Johnson

Thomas Holmes
Chief Technology Officer
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals

Roshy Pakdaman
VP, Global Product Development
AstraZeneca
About the American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit
The Generis American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit is a premier executive-level pharma manufacturing and pharma outsourcing conference, bringing together senior leaders from pharmaceutical manufacturers and leading solution providers.
Now in its 10th year, this exclusive pharma event unites 200+ senior leaders, 50+ speakers, and 60+ solution providers for two days of strategic insight and high-value networking. Discussions focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing and outsourcing strategy, capacity management, operational excellence, quality assurance and quality control, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end supply chain and logistics.
If you are looking for a pharma manufacturing conference designed for practical takeaways, peer benchmarking, and solution exploration, this is where decision-makers align on what’s working now and what’s next across the evolving pharma landscape.
Key Themes
- Leveraging AI and Digital Twins for Smarter, Data-Driven Production
- Building Agile and Resilient Pharma Manufacturing Networks
- Tech Transfer Excellence: Accelerating from Development to Commercialization
- Enabling Modular and Flexible Facility Design for Future-Ready Capacity
- Scaling Up Complex Modalities: Challenges and Strategies
- Enhancing Fill & Finish Operations for Speed, Precision, and Scalability
- Driving Cost Efficiency without Compromising Compliance or Quality
- Embedding Sustainability into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations
- Integrating Smart Sensors and IoT to Improve Process Control
- Harnessing Advanced Analytics and Predictive Maintenance to Minimize Downtime and Optimize Equipment Performance
- Optimizing CDMO Collaboration for Innovation, Speed, and Compliance
- Navigating Risk and Reliability in Global Outsourced Supply Models
- Evaluating CDMO Technical Capabilities and Cultural Alignment
- Managing Oversight and Accountability in Complex CMO Networks
- Partnering for Success: Building Long-Term Strategic Relationships
- Contract Packaging Innovation to Meet Customization Demands
- Improving Visibility and Data Sharing Across External Partners
- Balancing In-House vs. Outsourced Manufacturing for Strategic Value
- Best Practices for External Audit Readiness and Inspection Preparedness
- Structuring Agreements to Support Flexibility and Regulatory Readiness
- Strengthening Supplier and Vendor Management for Resilience and Quality
- Building End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility and Control
- Mitigating Risk: Lessons from Disruption and Futureproofing Supply Networks
- Leveraging Predictive Analytics and AI to Improve Planning and Demand Forecasting
- Enhancing Serialization, Track & Trace, and Compliance in Global Markets
- Streamlining Distribution Models to Improve Patient Access
- Addressing Drug Shortages Through Strategic Sourcing and Inventory Planning
- Managing Cold Chain Logistics to Ensure Product Integrity
- Designing Agile Supply Chains to Support Personalized Therapies
- Aligning Procurement Strategy with ESG and Supplier Diversity Goals
- Elevating Quality Control & Assurance to Meet Evolving Global Regulations
- Ensuring cGMP Compliance for Excellence in Pharmaceutical Production
- Building a Digital-First Quality Culture: From Legacy Systems to Modernization
- Managing Quality Across Complex, Multi-Partner Ecosystems
- Embedding Compliance into Tech Transfer and Scale-Up Initiatives
- Leveraging AI & Automation in QA/QC to Boost Efficiency and Accuracy
- Strengthening Data Integrity and Audit Preparedness
- Designing Quality Risk Management Programs for Modern Operations
- Integrating External Quality Systems Across CDMOs and CMOs
- Enabling Real-Time Release Testing and Continuous Manufacturing Readiness
The American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit Experience
- 250+ Senior-Level Executives
- 500+ Business Meetings Executed Onsite
- Hear Thought Provoking Case Studies
- Learn Key Implementable Ideas & Solutions
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