October 1st, 2026 · Rutgers Business School
Pharma Supply Chains Reimagined with AI
Where industry leaders, technology innovators, and supply chain experts explore how AI is reshaping pharmaceutical supply chains, operational execution, and digital transformation.
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The Premier Pharma Supply Chain Event
DSCS 2026 brings together the sharpest minds in pharmaceutical supply chain to tackle growing complexity, evolving regulations, and the demand for greater agility and resilience. This summit highlights the strategies, tools, and partnerships driving transformation across the end-to-end supply chain.
Stay for the highlight of the summit, the Networking Cocktail at Rutgers Club, and connect, collaborate, and shape the future of supply chain excellence.
Industry Leaders & Experts
Hear from top executives, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of pharmaceutical supply chains.
Evren Ozkaya
Founder & CEO
Joe Agresta
Assistant Professor
Javier Estrella
VP of Customer Success
Past Summit Senior Speakers
A selection of senior leaders and expert voices from DSCS 2025 and DSCS 2024, carried into the 2026 page for stronger credibility and event continuity.
Evren Ozkaya
Founder & CEO
Kunal Gupta
CEO
Kaushik Datta
Co-Founder
Joe Agresta
Assistant Professor
Mia Van Allen
Managing Partner
Javier Estrella
VP of Customer Success
Michael Altman
Head of Global Strategic Initiatives
Stephanie Jones
Speaker
Alan Davies
Speaker
Arlene Vital
Speaker
Kristen Mattioni
Speaker
Shawn Smith
Speaker
Bharath Sundararaman
Speaker
Todd Applebaum
Speaker
Willy Fabritius
PMP
2026 Summit Agenda
A full-day program focused on AI orchestration, trusted collaboration, measurable ROI, digital factory scale-up, and organizational change in pharmaceutical supply chains.
09:00 AM - 09:15 AM EST
Welcome & Opening Speech
09:15 AM - 09:45 AM EST · Opening Keynote
The Autonomous Supply Chain: From Digital Transformation to AI Orchestration
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM EST · Executive Perspective
Building Trusted AI Between Brandowners, CMDOs and Distribution and What Customer Expectations Look Like
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM EST
Coffee Break
Connect with peers and recharge before the next session.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST · Fireside Chat
The ROI of AI in Supply Chain Operations: What’s Actually Delivering Value?
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST · Panel
Reimagining the Future of Pharma Supply Chains Through AI & Digital Innovation
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM EST
Lunch / Networking
Informal networking and peer conversations over lunch.
01:30 PM - 02:15 PM EST
Data Foundations for AI: Cybersecurity, AI Compliance & Governance
02:15 PM - 03:00 PM EST · Case Study
Scaling the Digital Factory Across Global Manufacturing Sites
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM EST
Coffee Break
A short break before the afternoon leadership sessions.
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM EST · Panel
Scaling AI Beyond Pilot Programs: Lessons Learned from Pharma Leaders
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM EST · Masterclass
Leading Organizational Change in AI-Enabled Enterprises
05:15 PM - 05:30 PM EST
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM EST
Networking Reception
Continue the conversation with pharma supply chain leaders, technology innovators, and industry peers.
Summit Venue
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