November 19-20, 2026
10th Annual
American Pharma Manufacturing
& Outsourcing Summit
Boston, MA - Encore Boston Harbor, A Wynn Resort
PAST SPEAKERS
Sven Hauptmann, Ph.D.
SVP, Global Drug Product Manufacturing
Roche
Valerie Brown
SVP, Quality
Gilead Sciences
Daniel VonDielingen
SVP, Global Parenteral Network Expansion
Eli Lilly
Koustuv Chatterjee
SVP and Head, External Manufacturing and Supply
Sanofi
Kathleen Munster
Chief Quality Officer
Biogen
Patrick Hinojosa
SVP, Pharma Supply Chain Management
Bayer
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
At the American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit, our delegates are C-Suite Executives, VPs, Directors, and other leaders at mid to large-sized pharmaceuticals companies. We have strong delegate representation in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, quality, and technology. To view our full delegate list, please visit posummit.com/delegates
Each year, the sponsor line-up at the American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit is composed of top solution providers who specialize in contact manufacturing, cGMP, CDMO, supplier management, CMC, API manufacturing, aseptic processing, fill & finish, vendor management, quality control & assurance, contract packaging, tech transfer, analytic testing, QMS, and more. Check out our sponsor line-up at posummit.com/sponsors
We look forward to welcoming about 200 pharmaceutical leaders at this year’s summit.
Approximately 60 sponsors will be present at this summit, providing our delegates with the opportunity to evaluate new solutions and emerging technologies.
At the American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit, there are countless networking opportunities during our drink receptions, breakfast sessions, lunch & learn roundtables, dedicated networking breaks for pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings, and more. For pre-arranged meetings, we curate 1-2-1s between top solution providers and industry executives based on their key investment areas.
TO LEARN MORE, VISIT OUR FAQ PAGE.
Testimonials
Very good, well-curated pre-arranged meetings and a well-targeted audience of attendees.