Join a candid, small-group discussion with fellow supply chain leaders to exchange practical solutions, pressure-test ideas, and tackle the challenges that don't get solved in large sessions. These off-the-record conversations are consistently one of the most anticipated moments of the event. You're in control of the experience. Choose the two roundtable topics that will have the greatest impact on your 2026 supply chain priorities and walk away with insights you can put into action.

(Choose 2, 30 minutes each).

Roundtable #1 – What Type of Thermal Protection Does Your Bulk Air Cargo Shipment Actually Need?

• Aaron Mantia, Manager of Technical Solutions, CSafe

Roundtable #2 – How AI-Powered Warehouse Vision Strengthens Supply Chain Compliance and Resilience

• Joe Mirabile, VP of Operations, Gather AI

Roundtable #3 – CAPA & Exception Management: Preparing for the Inevitable

• Trish Demko, Director, Case Management Services, Catalent Inc.
• Andrew Schaddeg, Vice President, Life Sciences Operations, AIT Worldwide Logistics Inc., Life Sciences Division

Roundtable #4 – The Last Mile is Now Part of the Patient Experience

• Hank Emerson, VP of Business Development, Veho

Roundtable #5 – Shipping Validation Programs That Approve Faster, Cost Less, and Flex With Your Pipeline

• Robert Battista, Director, Engineering Solutions, Modality Solutions
• Bill Powers, Director of Global Logistics, Summit Therapeutics

Roundtable #6 – Network Design of the Future

• Sebastian Valencia, Managing Partner, Management and Operations Consulting, Clarkston Consulting
• Aaron Chio, Associate Partner, Clarkston Consulting
• Bob Lamont, Partner, Clarkston Consulting
• Mar Gimeno, PhD, Associate Vice President, US Supply Chain Lead and Global Launches, Eli Lilly

Roundtable #7 – Maintaining Validation in Cloud-Based GxP Monitoring

• Nicole Piper, Product Manager, Testo
• Micalyn Harris, Head of US Pharma, Testo

Roundtable #8 – The Pharma Control Tower of the Future: Combining Human Expertise, AI and Real-Time Data

• Darmesh Kalan, Head of Healthcare Industry Vertical – Americas, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.
• Terrence Sell, Director, Healthcare Airfreight Product, Americas Region, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.

As the pharma supply chain undergoes rapid transformation, driven by new therapies, digital acceleration, global volatility, and evolving patient expectations, women leaders are playing a critical role in guiding their organizations through complexity while fostering resilience, collaboration, and meaningful cultural change. This panel brings together influential women executives from across pharma to discuss how they lead during moments of uncertainty, build teams capable of navigating disruption, and bring authenticity, empathy, and strategic clarity into high-stakes environments. Through candid conversation, panelists will share how they approach decision-making, capability building, conflict resolution, cross-functional alignment, and the emotional labor that often accompanies leadership roles. They will also explore how women can support one another, sponsor rising talent, and shape the culture of the next-generation supply chain organization.

• Lead through complexity by blending strategic rigor with empathy, communication, and adaptability
• Amplify female talent and voices by creating pathways, structures, and sponsorship models that support advancement
• Shape organizational culture through inclusive leadership behaviors that strengthen collaboration, agility, and trust