About the Summit
The 11th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit (GPQS) 2026 brings together over 400 senior leaders and 50+ global experts across government, regulators, industry, and academia for two days of focused dialogue and collaboration. Spanning 11 curated sessions, the agenda explores the future of pharmaceutical operations through the lenses of talent transformation, technology adoption, AI-led quality systems, and global regulatory alignment. This edition also marks the launch of the IPA Awards, recognising outstanding academic contributions that advance pharmaceutical quality in India. The Summit culminates in a high-level CEO panel outlining a shared vision for the next decade of pharma excellence.
3000+
Participants
200+
Speakers
60+
Regulators
10+
Government Officials
What to Expect
- Insights from global regulators and Indian authorities including US FDA, EDQM, MHRA, and CDSCO
- Deep dives into AI- and digital-enabled quality systems and future-ready pharma operations
- Cross-industry perspectives on quality, technology, and operational maturity
- Leadership conversations on talent development and quality culture in Indian pharma
- High-impact CEO and CXO panels shaping the long-term vision for the industry
- Recognition of excellence through GPQS Awards and Hackathon showcases
Speakers
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Dilip Shanghvi
Executive Chairman, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Phani Mitra B
Global CIO & CDO, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Gautam Khanna
CEO, P.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, India
Amitava Saha
CEO PAGE Foundation
IPA National Academic Awards on Pharmaceutical Quality
The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), under the Global Pharma Quality Summit (GPQS), is launching a prestigious national awards programme to recognise academic contributions that have strengthened pharmaceutical quality in India.
To be introduced at the 11th GPQS, the IPA Awards celebrate excellence in research, innovation, and applied learning that impact manufacturing, quality systems, and patient safety—while fostering meaningful academia–industry collaboration.
By honouring quality-driven academic excellence, the IPA Awards reinforce GPQS’s commitment to future-ready talent and India’s global leadership in pharmaceutical quality.
Nominations open from 23 January 2026. Click here to know more.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Quality in Academia
Best Project Award
AI in Manufacturing & Quality
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