Basel, Switzerland
30th European Biopharma Project Program and Portfolio Management Conference
International in-person conference filled with leading industry speakers.
KEY INFORMATION
Radisson Blu Hotel Basel, Steinentorstrasse 25, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
October 7-9, 2025
09:00 - 17:30 Local Time
Part of the PPM World Tour
What to expect
The Pharma PPM Event You Don’t Want to Miss. Are you facing challenges with resource constraints, complex portfolios, or AI adoption? This conference is your gateway to smarter decisions, optimized strategies, and measurable impact.
Conference format
Our 3-day conference is designed to help you in various key areas, such as resource constraints, managing complex portfolios, or confidently navigating AI adoption in PPM.
In addition to our trusted formats – Keynotes, Case Studies, and Panel Discussions – we are introducing new interactive sessions to deepen learning and real-world application:
TOOLTIP WORKSHOPS
Engage in real-time problem solving and collaboration and enjoy a hands-on, engaging experience with peers and experts.
Think-Tank Discussions
Walk away with actionable strategies, toolkits, and best practices.
Fireside Chats
Deep & Focused Insights: understand the challenges that the industry leaders face and overcome, learn about their strategies and approaches.
DAY 1
Strategic Alignment & Portfolio Impact
Focus: Building strong connections between corporate strategy and portfolio priorities. Explore how to elevate PPM as a strategic partner that aligns scientific, commercial, and organizational goals to drive greater portfolio impact.
DAY 2
Cross-Functional Excellence & Execution
Focus: Delivering results through the right balance of technology and human leadership. Learn best practices and tools that empower cross-functional collaboration—where AI enhances, not replaces, human judgment, leadership, and team dynamics.
DAY 3
Resource Mastery, Capabilities & Toolkits
Focus: Resource optimization, capability building, and modern PPM methodologies. Discover how to build a resilient, scalable project culture through smarter resource management, skill development, and next-generation tools.
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.
VIEW KEY TOPICS
- 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.
VIEW KEY TOPICS
- 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
Event speakers
Mahesh Chandra
Director Portfolio Analytics, Enterprise Portfolio Insights
Novartis
Vicky Weichsler
Program Head
Immunic Therapeutics
Ruth Corcoran-Henry
Client Delivery Director
Skarbek
Jacqueline Poot
President, Strategic Consulting and Analytics Business Unit
IDEA Pharma, a Division of SAI MedPartners
Vincent Hunckler
Senior Project Manager
Planisware
Paul Heugh
Founder
Skarbek
Marc Leijten
Global Solutions Architect
Broadcom
Prof. Dr. Raphael H Cohen
Serial entrepreneur and MBA Program director
Management Boosters
Event HIGHLIGHTS
Keynotes & Case Studies
Roundtables
Workshops
Panel discussions
Networking
Post-conference networking
Key takeaways
Strategic Portfolio & Resource Management
Driving Value in Pharma PPM, Smarter Planning for Pharma PPM, Building Internal Capabilities
Data-Driven Decision Making & AI Integration
AI & Automation in Pharma PPM, AI & Advanced Analytics in PPM, Integrating Emerging Technologies in PPM
Risk & Governance in Pharma Projects
Preventing Costly Failures in Pharma Projects, Proactive Mitigation & Contingency Planning, Implementing Effective Governance Forums in Pharma
Leadership & Collaboration in PPM
Culture & Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Breaking Silos for Success, Leading High-Performing Teams
Project Management Methodologies & Best Practices
Waterfall, Agile & Hybrid Approaches, Lean & Six Sigma for Pharma Project Excellence, Managing Complexity
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PAST AND PRESENT
Our valued partners
TESTIMONIALS
Had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion today at ‘2nd Strategic Project, Program and Portfolio Management conference for Pharmaceuticals’ organised by Why Summits on the critical role of internal stakeholders in driving project success.
Grateful to have exchanged insights with industry leaders on how to build these connections and unlock potential from within. We continuously strive to implement these best practices at Neuland Laboratories Limited.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Abhishek Mittal (MBA, PMP®, IRMCert®, GRCP®)
Vice President and Head - Project Management Office (PMO), Neuland Laboratories Limited
I had the pleasure of assisting this year to the first two days of the Portfolio Summit in Basel, where +100 colleagues of +30 companies, discussed the topics of Portfolio, Projects, and CapEx in a very open and inviting environment. (Big thanks to Why Summits and especially to Liza Zhaivoronok for your help). I am very much looking forward to the 2025 Summit!
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Carlos Cabrera
Head of Finance and Resources - Portfolio Creation and Technology, Bayer
It was a real pleasure being part of this great event.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Blerim Shkodra
Sr Director Capital Procurement & Category Leader, Lonza
Thanks for the opportunity to share lessons learned at the conference. Also, very well planned and managed event with great speakers and highly relevant network.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Peter C. Luke
Project Corporate Vice President - API Expansion, Novo Nordisk
Very good and engaging discussion! Thanks Why Summits for being part of the panel.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Christophe De Vleeschouwer
Director, Pipeline Project Management, GSK Vaccines
It was a very transparent discussion on Agile, waterfall and hybrid methodologies. I have fully enjoyed participanting in this panel!
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Mugunthan Maheswaran
Sr Project Manager, Technology, Digital & Operational Excellence, Roche
“Always Be curious”
Why is this event right for you?
If you’re facing resource constraints, complex portfolios, or navigating AI adoption in pharma and biotech project management, this conference is built for you.
Join top industry leaders to gain exclusive insights, master next-gen PPM strategies, and tackle real-world challenges through hands-on workshops. Whether you’re looking to optimize decision-making, expand your network, or future-proof your approach, this is your opportunity to drive smarter strategies and real impact.
Event partners
GOLD SPONSOR
Broadcom’s ValueOps, an end-to-end value stream management solution, drives digital transformation by enhancing visibility, alignment, and efficiency. Its platform, including Clarity, Rally, ConnectALL, & Insights, enables leaders to plan, fund, manage, track & optimize efforts, aligning strategy, investments, people, and work. Clarity, a premier Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) solution, unifies finance & operations with real-time visibility & consistent governance for all investment types.
GOLD SPONSOR
Planview has one mission: to build the future of connected work, from ideas to impact. Planview helps organizations accelerate the achievement of what matters most, supporting our customers from need to speed, from passion to progress, and from overhead to optimization. Our connected platform of solutions underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 4,500 customers globally, including 59 of the Fortune 100. Planview empowers enterprises to improve time-to-market and predictability, increase efficiency to unlock capacity, and ensure their most strategic initiatives deliver the desired business outcomes.
GOLD SPONSOR
Planisware is a leading business-to-business (“B2B”) provider of AI powered Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) platforms serving the rapidly growing Project Economy. Planisware’s mission is to provide solutions that help organizations transform how they strategize, plan and deliver their projects, project portfolios, programs and products. With circa 800 employees across 18 offices, Planisware operates at significant scale serving around 600 organizational clients in a wide range of verticals and functions across more than 30 countries worldwide. Planisware’s clients include large international companies, medium-sized businesses and public sector entities.
SILVER SPONSOR
The difference between good companies and great companies is their ability to execute strategic initiatives and to deliver their strategy. The pace of change for our clients has never been greater and Skarbek helps them to stay ahead of the game. We have a track record in value creation and we specialise in assisting organisations to adapt and grow through highly effective strategy implementation. Working with businesses each step of the way, we bring a unique combination of remarkable people with original perspectives and deep sector experience along with the tools and techniques to get the job done. High performance teamwork, clarity of purpose and control characterise our approach as we bring real confidence to the tackling of business-critical projects.
SILVER SPONSOR
Platflow is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based and on-premise software solutions (PLM, PPM, G2M) designed to empower enterprises in Life Science industries, including Pharma, Crop Science, Cosmetics, Biotech, Medical Devices, and CRO/CMO. By streamlining your product development processes, Platflow helps enhance product quality while accelerating innovation and reducing time-to-market. With its intuitive interface and easy-to-use features, Platflow requires minimal training, allowing teams to focus on their core competencies.
SILVER SPONSOR
Who? Pharma’s experts in path-to-market strategy, positioning and applied innovation.
What? IDEA Pharma is a Path-To-Market Strategy practice. Applied Design Thinking in early phase.
Where? Offices in UK & New York City, working with clients globally.
Why? Choosing a path to market successfully is a discipline, and like any discipline, it is best performed by specialists. Pharma works with IDEA to develop options for the ‘best’ path to market: clinically and commercially. IDEA supported the strategic direction and positioning for 8 out of the top 15 pharma product launches between 2015-2020. No other company comes close.
IDEA has been lucky enough to work with some of the best product teams in the industry, and we will only engage if we believe in the client team. It’s a philosophy that has ensured we love what we do, and that we can make the kind of difference that matters.
Panel Sponsor
Captario is a software company catering to the pharmaceutical industry. Captario develops SUM® – Strategic Uncertainty Management, a cloud-based modeling & simulation software further empowered by AI and Machine Learning. It enables project and portfolio teams to base strategic decisions on a rich understanding of practically all possible futures.
Event registration
2 DAY CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION
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2099
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Access to All Conference Sessions
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Access to Post Conferences Networking
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Conference Materials
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Includes Coffee Breaks, Snacks and Refreshments, Seated Lunch
3 DAY CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION
€
2999
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Access to All Conference Sessions
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Access to Post Conferences Networking
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Conference Materials
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Includes Coffee Breaks, Snacks and Refreshments, Seated Lunch
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