24th American Pharma and Biotech Project, Program and Portfolio Management Conference

PHILADELPHIA | 2025

International in-person conference filled with leading industry speakers.

What to expect

The 24th American Pharma and Biotech Project, Program and Portfolio Management Conference in Philadelphia brings together top experts to explore the pioneering strategies in pharmaceuticals. This unique event, part of our PPM World Tour, covers key topics like optimizing portfolios, using AI/ML in pharma, simplifying clinical trials and regulatory compliance, hybrid project management, and resource allocation.

 

Across two dynamic days, you’ll discover the latest trends and challenges across these areas. With insights from30+ leading professionals, you’ll gain real-world strategies and forward-thinking perspectives to drive success in both strategic and operational roles.

 

This conference is more than learning—it’s about building powerful connections. Network with industry peers, exchange ideas, and collaborate on shaping the future of pharma. Join us in Philadelphia, the vibrant hub of innovations of the East Coast, and become part of the community leading progress in the pharmaceutical world.

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Event Speakers

Katrina High

Co-founder

Artemis Factor

Melissa Perry

Program Director

Artemis Factor

Gerard Okoh

Leartning and Innovation Lead

GSK

Fabrizio Battaglia

Executive Partner

Global Partners Training

Vikas Patel

Head of Digital Strategy Services

CMK Select

Oleg Vishnevetski

Engineering PMO: Associate Director / Sr. Principal Engineer - Project Controls

Eli Lilly

Ori Schibi

Associate Partner

Global Partners Training

Tim Mikhelashvili

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

Amedea Pharma

Cris Howard

Sr. Director, Pipeline Project Management, Bacteria-Based Vaccines

GSK

Andy Guyader

Data Scientist

Patch & Sparks

Event Partners

Past Event Partners

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Testimonials

Rated 5 out of 5
We were talking about how the Why summit is where curiosity is encouraged. Where the future is bright and this is the beginning of greatness.
Rob Rowe
Account Executive, Proggio
Rated 5 out of 5
Put on by Why Summits in San Francisco, this was an awesome opportunity to speak to a pharmaceutical / biotech audience. The top reason for anyone to attend a conference is to meet new people, understand how your work lives differ & intersect, and applying what you learn from everyone’s experience & expertise. And as a speaker, I also get a great big dose of clarity on how I can improve next time.
Tim Rumbaugh
Vice President, Program Management, Edwards Lifesciences
Rated 5 out of 5
It's a fabulous discussion all around. People are really enthusiastic about sharing their project management insights and collaborating with others.
Derek Shannon
Director Statistical Project Management, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Rated 5 out of 5
High-quality speakers and attendees, a great mix between healthcare providers, life science companies, providers of digital health & AI solutions, and investors.
John Mulcahy
CEO, HealthGenuity
Rated 5 out of 5
You know there are a lots of other places that you can go to do talk about project management and portfolio management which I really love, you know a large global meetings like DIA, NF BIO, but there’s nothing like the intimacy that Why summits provides to us and being able to network with the small group of people.
Ailsa Mendez
Executive Director Biotech Portfolio Lead, PPD
Rated 5 out of 5
Thanks so much for organizing and for the super talented speakers! Fantastic event.  
Alejandro Martorell Riera
Senior Project Manager, Kite Pharma

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2-DAY CONFERENCE

Ticket | April 15-16, 2025
$ 2349
  • Access to All Conference Sessions
  • Access to Post Conference Networking
  • Conference Materials
  • Includes Coffee Breaks, Snacks and Refreshments, Seated Lunch

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