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
I had the pleasure of attending Why Summit's 18th American Pharma & Biotech PPM conference. I left with fresh ideas, tools, and new friends in my network to collaborate with and further grow. I encourage all of you to take time out of your day to day and invest in you.
Brittany Hall
Director, PM Community of Practice, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rated 5 out of 5
At last week's Why Summits Biotech and Pharma PPM meeting, I met with PMs from a variety of different companies to learn more about how they plan drug discovery projects and some of the challenges they face. Here are some of the key takeaways.
Mark Fortner
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aspen Biosciences
Rated 5 out of 5
Event like this provides great opportunities to network, to meet our peers and to get new ways of working and also to gain new ideas from the network and from other companies. How they manage the current challenges they have.
Lars Jasper
CAPEX contacting manager, Bayer AG
Rated 5 out of 5
I really enjoy this conference so far because as a senior project manager it’s been really helpful to see the ideas and exchange them with the other people in the industry.
David Rose
Senior Project Manager, CAI
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
Rated 5 out of 5
I think the important bit that I like to have is meeting lots of new people, but having that difference of opinion and seeing some of the debates that are going on around different points of view. Because I think it's really easy when you're in your own company to only see that culture, not see areas of opportunities.
Jeremy Cooper
MD and Performance Coach, Balanced Life

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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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