Explore the Agenda
8:00 am Check-In & Coffee
Workshop A (Implementing AI):
8:30 am Turning AI Pilots Into Procurement Powerhouses Lessons From Real Orchestration Deployments
How do you transform scattered AI pilots into a unified procurement powerhouse? What separates orchestration tools that scale from those that stall? How does your AI adoption journey compare to pharma and biotech leaders already deploying agentic AI across sourcing and contracting?
- Learn from real case studies of orchestration tools, automation software, and agentic AI implemented in sourcing and contracting
- Identify the success factors and pitfalls of scaling early AI pilots into enterprise-wide procurement programs
- Benchmark your AI adoption journey against leading pharma and biotech examples to plan your next phase of deployment
10:30 am Comfort Break
Workshop B
10:50 am Next-Gen Supplier Onboarding: A Case Study in Operational Excellence
- Deep dive into the process improvements a major pharmaceutical manufacturer is implementing to take supplier onboarding cycle times from 300+ days to under 90 days
- Learn the latest strategies to overcome onboarding bottlenecks and deliver faster supplier management at scale
- Design an action plan to take back to your team that creates a faster process without sacrificing risk, compliance or quality standards
12:50 pm Lunch & Networking Break
Workshop C (Choosing AI):
1:50 pm Building an AI-Ready Procurement Stack Choosing Between Enterprise Suites & Best-Of-Breed Tools for Lasting Impact
How do you choose the right AI stack when every vendor promises “end-to-end transformation”? Is an enterprise suite truly the safest bet, or can best-of-breed tools deliver greater flexibility without creating chaos? What does it take to build a tech ecosystem that avoids duplication, prevents sprawl, and actually delivers measurable value?
- Compare how pharma and biotech teams balance integration, flexibility, and data ownership when selecting AI and orchestration tools
- Learn how to avoid duplication and tech sprawl while maximizing interoperability across sourcing and contract systems
- Hear best practices from companies that achieved measurable value through smart technology combinations
3:50 pm End Pre-Conference Workshop Day
4:00 pm Science Exchange Drinks Reception
Drinks reception hosted by Science Exchange, a chance to unwind, continue conversations, and strengthen partnerships. This is open to all attendees at the Lantern Lounge Rooftop.