Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026
This summit brings together CIOs, CDOs, CISOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, and digital transformation
leaders from India’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences organisations to
shape the future of Pharmaceutical Technology.
Mumbai, India- Exito Media Concepts is set to host the 15th Edition Pharma IT Summit on 28
October 2026 at JW Marriott Juhu, Mumbai. The summit will bring together over 120 senior
technology and business leaders from India’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life
sciences organisations under the theme “Technology Decisions that Define Indian Pharma’s Next
Phase,” creating a strategic platform for industry leaders to explore the technologies redefining
the future of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
India is widely recognised as the “Pharmacy of the World,” supplying nearly 20% of the world’s
generic medicines and approximately 60% of global vaccine demand. India’s pharmaceutical
industry is valued at USD 60.3 billion in FY 2025 – 26 and is projected to reach USD 130 billion
by 2030, driven by digital transformation, biotechnology, innovation, and smart manufacturing.
As pharmaceutical organisations adopt AI, cloud, ERP modernisation, automation, analytics, and
smart manufacturing, technology is becoming essential to resilience, compliance, quality, and
growth.
At the same time, organisations must address cybersecurity risks across manufacturing
environments, data privacy obligations, GxP requirements, and the growing complexity of global
pharmaceutical operations.
India’s Pharma Industry is entering a defining era where technology must go hand in hand with
resilience, trust, and regulatory excellence. The Pharma IT Summit 2026 will address these
priorities through expert-led discussions, practical use cases, peer-to-peer conversations, and
strategic networking. The summit will explore how pharmaceutical and life sciences
organisations can adopt emerging technologies while maintaining data integrity, product quality,
regulatory readiness, and business continuity.
Event Overview
The 15th Edition Pharma IT Summit is an event designed exclusively to connect India’s
pharmaceutical technology leaders and accelerate digital transformation across the life sciences
ecosystem. The summit will bring together senior decision-makers from pharmaceutical
companies, biotechnology organisations, manufacturing organisations, digital health companies,
technology providers, and related life sciences institutions.
The programme will focus on practical innovation and real-world transformation journeys across
AI, ERP Modernisation, cloud, cybersecurity, digital manufacturing, regulatory technology, data
governance, and automation. It will also provide opportunities for attendees to exchange
experiences, evaluate emerging solutions, and build strategic partnerships.
Date: 28 October 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM IST
Venue: JW Marriott Juhu
Format: By-invitation-only, in-person
Attendance: 120+ CIOs, CDOs, CISOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, and digital transformation leaders
Website: https://pharmaitsummit.com/
Confirmed Speakers
The summit will feature an exceptional lineup of industry leaders driving digital transformation
across India’s pharmaceutical ecosystem, including:
- Mandar Ghatnekar, Chief Technology Officer, Biocon
- Raj Kumar Patra, Vice President, Head of IT – Research and Discovery, Syngene
International
- Pranav Gadre, Vice President – Head Information Technology, Reliance Life Sciences
Pvt. Ltd.
- Mohit Agarwal, Commercial Excellence and IT Procurement / Digital Transformation,
Wockhardt Ltd.
5. Bijender Mishra, Global CISO & Senior GM, IT, Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
- Arif Poonawala, Founder & Managing Director – Unique Solutions
7. Sairam Tanniru, Founder and CEO – Lowcode Labs
Strategic Agenda: Key Discussion Themes
The summit agenda addresses the most pressing technology priorities shaping India’s
Pharma landscape:
1.The Indian Pharma Technology Agenda for 2027-Five Decisions That Every CIO, CTO,
and IT Leader Must Get Right
2.Deploying GenAI in a GxP-Regulated IT Environment- Platform Architecture,
Governance, and the Shadow AI Problem
3.ERP Modernization in Indian Pharma – The GxP Compliance Questions That Shape the
Migration Strategy
4.India’s DPDP Act Phase II Goes Live in November 2026
5.Securing India’s Pharma Manufacturing Plants-OT/IT Convergence, Nation-State
Threats, and the Reality of Plant Floor Cyber Risk
6.From CSV to CSA- How Indian Pharma IT Teams Must Rethink Computer System
Validation
7.Cloud Architecture for Indian Pharma IT- Making the Hybrid Cloud, GxP Validation, and
DPDP Compliance Decisions That Define Your Infrastructure for the Next Decade
About Exito Media Concepts
Exito – meaning “success”- is a globally recognised B2B events and media organisation with
over 16 years of expertise. Delivering more than 240 conferences annually across technology,
digital transformation, cybersecurity, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and emerging
enterprise sectors, Exito creates platforms that foster strategic collaboration, accelerate
innovation adoption, and drive measurable business outcomes. The Pharma IT Summit is part of
Exito’s flagship global event series hosted across multiple international markets.
For more details, visit: https://pharmaitsummit.com/
Media Contact
Ankita Ghosh
Media & PR Executive, Exito Media Concepts Pvt. Ltd.
Email: ankita.g@exito-e.com
Phone: +91 9910943411
Website: https://www.exito-e.com/
