WORKSHOPS & SPEAKERS

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What Drives Decisions

What truly influences buying, partnership, and sourcing decisions across an organization? In this dynamic main-stage session, leaders from key business and procurement functions will share the priorities and criteria that shape how they decide what suppliers they want to partner with.

Each 20-minute segment will spotlight a different function-Staffing, Technology, Research & Development, Professional Services – offering candid insight into what matters most, from strategic alignment and business need to innovation, capability, and execution.

Attendees will gain practical perspective on how to effectively articulate their value proposition, align with functional priorities, and build stronger, more relevant partnerships across the enterprise.

Moderator:

Wade Colclough

Speakers:

Pamela Sands

Leslie Higham

Scott Rauscher

Sahar Rizvi

Leonardo Benetti

Bree Olivari

Lisa Khan

Felicia Suggs

Federal Landscape in Motion

Federal procurement is evolving rapidly, with regulatory changes, policy shifts, and procurement reform influencing how organizations operate across the full contracting ecosystem. This session will provide a practical overview of the developments shaping today’s federal environment and what they mean for corporations, government contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

The discussion will cover the broader federal procurement landscape, including recent developments affecting FAR requirements, subcontracting expectations, policy direction across key agencies, and the practical implications for corporations and suppliers. Particular attention will be given to what these changes mean for small and diverse businesses, including readiness expectations, certifications, and how to remain competitive in a changing environment.

This session is designed to help both corporate leaders and suppliers better understand what requires attention now, what remains in motion, and how to respond strategically as the federal landscape continues to evolve.

Speaker:

Elizabeth Sullivan

AI: Now and Next

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how pharmaceutical companies operate, innovate, and compete. In this main-stage discussion, leaders from both enterprise and startup ecosystems will explore how pharma organizations are applying AI to transform research, operations, decision-making, and commercial engagement, while also bringing forward fresh perspectives on emerging AI innovation from Silicon Valley.

This session brings together two complementary perspectives: how a global pharmaceutical company is integrating AI across the enterprise to drive measurable transformation, and how the latest wave of emerging AI innovation is expanding what will soon be possible.

Attendees will gain insight into how AI is moving from experimentation to real business impact, where companies are seeing the greatest value today, and what this evolution means for partners and suppliers seeking to remain relevant in an increasingly AI-enabled industry.

Speakers:

Alicia Abella

Haik Decie