Mövenpick Hotel Basel, Switzerland

5th Pharma & Biotech Project Delivery & CapEx Summit

Innovations in CAPEX Project Delivery in Pharma and Biotech
KEY INFORMATION
December 1-3, 2026
07:30 - 18:30 Local Time

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conference sessions
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interactive breakout sessions

What to expect

Meet CapEx professionals in Life Sciences from leading organizations worldwide and immerse yourself in this two-day exchange and learning experience. Gain insight into how the post-covid industry is embracing uncertainty using the Agile Methodology in CapEx—achieving Digital Maturity and Quality in the Change Culture by acquiring and upgrading infrastructure and technology to create and expand new facilities for R&D and manufacturing.

Conference format

DAY 1

STRATEGY INTO DELIVERY

Capital Investment, Portfolio Governance & Modern Delivery Models

  • Turning investment strategies into executable capital programmes
  • Strengthening portfolio decisions and governance frameworks
  • Improving delivery models for complex pharma expansions
  • Building capabilities for future capital programme success

DAY 2

EXECUTION WITH CERTAINTY
Procurement, Construction & Operational Readiness
 
  • Enhancing delivery performance across project lifecycles
  • Managing procurement, supply chain and construction challenges
  • Accelerating execution while reducing delivery risk
  • Integrating CQV, startup and operational readiness

DAY 3

BUILDING THE FUTURE DELIVERY ORGANISATION
Digital Transformation, Leadership & Long-Term Capability
 
  • Applying AI and connected environments to project delivery
  • Creating data-driven and future-ready delivery models
  • Advancing sustainable and flexible manufacturing facilities
  • Developing leadership capabilities for the next generation of CapEx programmes

Track 1

Medical Device Project & Portfolio Management
Unlock the pursuit of excellence in project management with insights from industry leaders. Learn about strategic planning, stakeholder relationships mastery, agile methodologies, and effective data management in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape across all domains, including R&D, clinical development, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and business development.
  • Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
  • Supply Chain Disruptions
  • Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
  • Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
  • Agile PPM for Medical Devices
  • Optimizing Resource Allocation
  • Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
  • Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs

Track 2

Medical Device SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
World’s greatest minds in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, data analysis, reporting, government policy, and innovative technology united under the Why Summits will delve into cybersecurity, regulatory challenges, patient safety and human factors engineering. You can expect networking with like-minded professionals and learn the latest trends, challenges, and game-changing ideas.
  • Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
  • Supply Chain Disruptions
  • Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
  • Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
  • Agile PPM for Medical Devices
  • Optimizing Resource Allocation
  • Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
  • Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs

Past Event speakers

Thomas Haltermann

Head of Global Capex Chapter
Roche Diagnostics

Mario Guenther

Head of Peer Review and Value Engineering
Boehringer Ingelheim

Majid El Azhar

Global Category Lead, R&D Capital and Asset Management / PSS
CSL

Ingrid Mueller

VP Portfolio Strategy & Execution
CureVac

Elena Onopriyenko

Global Head of CAPEX Project Management
Boehringer Ingelheim

David Grennan

Head of Capex Business Services
Roche

Dirk Raubald

Senior Director Maintenance, Facilities and Utilities
CSL Behring

Dean Lawrie

Engineering Excellence Director
Servier

Event HIGHLIGHTS

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Keynotes & Case Studies
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Networking
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Post-conference networking

Key takeaways

Strategic Capital Investment Decisions
Understand how leading pharma and biotech organisations evaluate investments, prioritise portfolios and align capital strategies with long-term business goals.
Delivering Complex CapEx Programmes with Confidence
Gain practical approaches for improving execution, governance and predictability across highly regulated pharmaceutical projects.
Managing Risk Across the Project Lifecycle
Learn how organisations identify, mitigate and manage delivery risks across engineering, procurement, construction and startup phases.
Digital Transformation of Capital Delivery
Explore how AI, automation, IoT, digital twins and advanced analytics are improving project visibility, control and decision-making.
Future-Ready Facility Development
Discover approaches to designing flexible, sustainable and next-generation manufacturing facilities that support evolving therapies.
Building Resilient CapEx Supply Chains
Understand strategies for strengthening procurement, supplier collaboration and delivery resilience in a changing global environment.

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

Join the 5th Pharma & Biotech Project Delivery & CapEx Summit Europe 2026 in Basel and connect with the leaders shaping the future of pharmaceutical capital delivery. Gain the perspectives, strategies and industry connections needed to strengthen project execution, improve delivery certainty and build the next generation of pharma facilities.

See What the Industry Says about us

TESTIMONIALS

We were proud to be Sponsors for the 31st European Life Sciences Project & Portfolio Management Conference in London. Two really energising days of learning and connection. Huge thanks to Why Summits for such a well-run event. The presentations, panels and workshops sparked great conversations around portfolio strategy, governance, risk and innovation across the sector. Most of all, it was fantastic to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new Life Sciences leaders who share the same passion for PPM.
Rated 5 out of 5
Merryn Horneman
Life Sciences Delivery Partner
MiGSO-PCUBED
Wrapped up the Why Summit Conference on Project Management, Portfolio Management, and CAPEX in Las Vegas today. Great conference and interactions with all of the attendees! Thank you all for connecting and interacting. Fantastic group of folks that I met there!
Rated 5 out of 5
Thomas Seener
Executive Director, The One Project Source, LLC
An outstanding few days of industry relevant PPM topics, from the energetic and thoughtful speakers and panels to networking new relationships to insights into where the industry is going with AI! Huge chops to Why Summits? for putting on an engaging and professional event!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mike Fitzpatrick
Vice President of Business Development & Operations , Umoja Biopharma 
Fascinating conference with seasoned and insightful industry leaders sharing perspectives into a wide range of topics across program and portfolio management. It was the perfect size – around 120 people – big enough to attract diverse and talented people, but small enough for everyone to engage in meaningful networking. We ended each day with roundtable discussions - small table discussions with the speakers and each other, which allowed us to both learn from each other and get to know our peers. Overall, a great experience and I look forward to returning. 
Rated 5 out of 5
Rebecca Rudicell, PhD. 
Translational Program Management (Oncology), Takeda
This conference was exceptional, featuring a diverse group of attendees, all of whom are experts in their fields. The event attracted a strong cross-section of the industry, encompassing both large and small companies. The networking opportunities were invaluable, allowing me to connect with a wide range of professionals and expand my network significantly. I wholeheartedly recommend this conference and plan to attend more events next year. It truly exceeded my expectations, with outstanding attendance and presentations throughout all three days. This conference has established itself as the premier event in the resource planning space, showcasing our commitment to excellence in the industry.
Rated 5 out of 5
Phil Wolf
SVP, On Demand Products, PDWare
It was an honor to be part of such a prestigious event and to contribute to discussions. Thanks Why Summits for the opportunity to engage with such a knowledgeable audience and networking with industry leaders !!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dhawal Upadhyay, PMP®, HBS
General Manager - Global Program Management, Intas Pharmaceuticals

“Always Be curious

Who should attend?

PHARMA & BIOTECH – Heads of Project Management, Portfolio Strategy, R&D Operations, Clinical Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Capital Projects.

CROS & SERVICE PROVIDERS – Clinical, operational, and data management leaders partnering with pharma on critical programs.

DIGITAL, AI & PPM TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS – Offering solutions for forecasting, dashboards, decision intelligence, and digital transformation.

CONSULTANCIES & ADVISORS – Supporting governance, change management, and large-scale project execution.

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2 DAY CONFERENCE

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

3 DAY CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION
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  • 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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