Hyderabad

3rd Global Drug Safety & PV Outsourcing Summit 2026

The world's greatest minds in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, emerging technologies and innovation strategy coming together to discuss the future of AI in PV, as part of our Pharmacovigilance World Tour

KEY INFORMATION

Hyderabad

September 29-30, 2026

09:00 - 17:30 Local Time

Part of the Pharmacovigilance World Tour

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80+

participants

20+

speakers

days

10+

hours of networking

15+

roundtable discussions

What to expect

Welcome to the 3rd Global Drug Safety & PV Outsourcing Summit 2026, a culminating conference of our World tour of Pharmacovigilance in Hyderabad! After our last annual event we are thrilled to gather our vibrant community of safety professionals to explore the future of pharmacovigilance.

Our event features inspiring keynotes, practical case studies, and engaging panel discussions, offering insights from passionate industry experts. Join our numerous networking opportunities to build crucial business relationships and keep up to date with industry developments.

Let’s come together in Hyderabad to advance our mission of delivering safer, faster, and more sustainable medicines to patients.

PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING

We specialize in providing peer-2-peer level networking experience for pharma & biotech professionals.

TOP-MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE

Bringing together the industry leaders in the field to share strategic perspectives and insights that are shaping the industry.

IN-DEPTH & INTERACTIVE

In contrast to loud, large-scale exhibitions, our events are setup to be discussion-driven for our participants to have meaningful conversations in a relaxed networking environment.

Target audience

VPs, Global Heads and Senior Directors of:

Drug safety & Pharmacovigilance executives 
Heads of global safety programs 
Benefit-Risk assessment management 
Medical affairs management 
RWE specialists
Patient safety management 
Compliance specialists 
Post-market researchers 
PV auditors 
Regulatory affairs directors 
Compliance specialists 
Pharma IT management 
Safety consultants

EVENT speakers

Sarvesh Singh

Director & CEO

Telangana Lifesciences

Dr Vivek Gupta

Associate Director - R&D Procurement & Vendor Management

Organon

Dharmendra Kumar

Head Ethics, Risk & Compliance, Global Health & Corporate Functions

Novartis

Souvik Chatterjee

Associate Director, R&D Quality Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb

Joydeep Sengupta

Global Pharmacovigilance - Site Head

SUN Pharma

Sanket Mahajan

Safety Scientist, Pharmacovigilance

Shionogi Europe

Neha Kapoor

Global Pharmacovigilance Lead

Opella

Shakuntala Gupta

Global Director

Sandoz

Event HIGHLIGHTS

Visionary Keynotes

In-Depth Panels

Strategic Roundtables

Case Studies

Workshops

Networking

Key takeaways

Drug safety & Pharmacovigilance executives 

Heads of global safety programs 

Benefit-Risk assessment management 

Medical affairs management 

RWE specialists

Patient safety management 

Compliance specialists 

Post-market researchers 

PV auditors 

Regulatory affairs directors 

Compliance specialists 

Pharma IT management 

Safety consultants 

Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.

Check out our event overview and agenda and discover 3rd Global Drug Safety & PV Outsourcing Summit 2026

PAST AND PRESENT

Our valued partners

TESTIMONIALS

I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to moderate such an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion on “addressing challenges in signal detection and risk management” and “addressing inconsistencies in data reporting and leveraging technology solutions, how technology can help ? at WHY SUMMITS, GLOBAL DRUG SAFETY SUMMIT, MUMBAI

Rated 5 out of 5

Dr. Deepak S.

MD, Director, Pharmacovigilance- Medical Scientific Unit, Teva Pharmaceuticals

Enjoyed it lot. Thanks Why Summits.

Rated 5 out of 5

Dr. Shubhadeep D Sinha

Senior Vice President CD&MA

I had the privilege of sharing the stage with industry experts at the recent Global Drug Safety & PV Outsourcing Summit, organized by Why Summits on the topic of ‘Challenges in Signal and Risk Management’. The event featured in-depth discussions on a range of topics, including end-to-end pharmacovigilance activities, advances in signal detection, affiliate management, evolving regulations, and more, all offering valuable insights.

Rated 5 out of 5

Dr. Santosh Hulawale

Senior Manager- SERM & PvOI (India), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

Last week, Attended “Global Drug Safety and PV Outsourcing Summit 2024, Mumbai” as a Speaker and addressed on topic “Advances in Signal Detection & Risk Management”. It was a mesmerizing experience ! Thank you Why Summits and Lubos Kusy for inviting !

Rated 5 out of 5

Dinesh Wagh

Manager, Safety Submissions (Clinical Trials), Precision For Medicine

Just wrapped up an incredible experience at the Global Drug safety & PV Outsourcing Summit and AI tools (22 to 23-Oct-2024 in Mumbai). A huge thank you to the organizers #whysummit for their exceptional hospitality and for creating such a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. The insights shared and the connections made were invaluable. From innovative solutions to thought-provoking discussions on the future of outsourcing, this event truly exceeded my expectations.

Rated 5 out of 5

Ismail Ahmed

Deputy Manager, Viatris

I had the privilege of attending the Global Drug Safety and PV Outsourcing Summit on 22-23 October 2024 in Mumbai. It was an incredibly insightful event, packed with valuable discussions and forward-thinking ideas. While many topics were discussed, I found the following particularly important: Cost Center vs. Cost-Effective, Patient-Centric PV, Biosimilars and PV, Leveraging AI and LLM

Rated 5 out of 5

Sunil Thakur

Sr. Manager - Medical Affairs and QPPV, Exeltis India

“Always Be curious”

Why is this event right for you?

If you’re navigating the rapidly evolving intersection of pharmacovigilance and AI, this conference offers the clarity, expertise, and connections you need. Whether you’re exploring how to scale AI across safety operations, aligning with global regulations, or upskilling your team for a digital future—this event delivers real-world insights from those leading the change.

Event partners

GOLD SPONSOR

Alwis: At Alwis Group, we’re pioneering AI-driven solutions for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Our innovative tools are transforming pharmacovigilance, enhancing drug safety monitoring, and streamlining regulatory compliance. Our suite of products includes:

ReTrans Enterprise: AI-powered literature surveillance
ReTrans Extension: Browser plugin for real-time safety data analysis
ScoMed: Intelligent medical literature scoring * ZiNex: Advanced medical document processing
ZiQuel: AI-driven quality complaint management
ZiTrack: Smart inbound receipt management

We’re committed to improving patient safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology. Our solutions reduce costs, minimize errors, and accelerate processes, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on what matters most – patient care.

BRONZE SPONSOR

Vizen Life Sciences is a global pharmacovigilance and life sciences service provider established in 2021. The company specializes in delivering end-to-end pharmacovigilance, risk management, and regulatory intelligence services to pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations. With a team of experienced professionals, Vizen ensures compliance with global regulatory standards while enhancing patient safety. Their flexible, cost-effective, and quality-driven solutions support clinical trials and post-marketing activities across multiple regions worldwide.

Event registration

$ 599

Access to all conference sessions
Access to all networking activities during the conference
Conference materials
Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
Networking lunch

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