IT/OT Convergence and Cyber Resilience in the Pharma Industry
Dear Leaders from the Pharmaceuticals Industry,
Welcome to VMware & Intel present VAMRR Pharma Tech Forum, with its inaugural edition dedicated to exploring the critical themes of IT/OT Convergence and Cyber Resilience.
Join us on Wednesday, 26th July 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Online, as we delve into the transformative potential of merging Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the pharma sector, and discover how this convergence can drive innovation, efficiency, and enhanced decision-making processes.
Gain valuable insights from industry experts, thought leaders, and technology pioneers as they share their experiences and best practices for implementing successful IT/OT integration strategies.
Also explore the increasingly urgent topic of Cyber Resilience in the pharmaceutical realm, addressing the evolving challenges posed by cyber threats and the essential measures required to safeguard sensitive data, intellectual property, and patient safety.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and chart the course towards a secure and technologically advanced future for the pharmaceutical industry.
This will be the 109th event by VAMRR Technologies in the past 6+ years with over 1000+ Industry Leaders & Innovators and 7500 Practitioners, from 5000 organizations from all over India having participated at VAMRR conferences, round tables and expos.
Please find below the agenda, as well as the delegate registration form.
We look forward to welcoming you!
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Pankaj Agarwal
Global Head & VP, Operational Excellence
Lupin ltd.
M Prabhakar Rao
AVP IT & IS
nATCO pharma ltd.
Anand Tapikar
Director, Cybersecurity
GE Healthcare
Ravisankar Manavalan
GM & Global Lead, Operations Excellence,
Automation & Digitalization
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
George Tai
Regional Sales Director Asia Pacific,
Health Life Science IoT
iNTEL
Siddhartha Mishra
Industry Solutions & Strategy Leadership
Healthcare -APJ
VMWARE
Jens Koegler
Healthcare Industry Director,
EMEA
VMWARE
Kokil Vira
Director, Solution Engineering,
India
VMWARE
AGENDA
3:00 p.m.
WELCOME
Introduction & Context Setting
Anand Gurnani | Founder, VAMRR Technologies
3:10 p.m.
SUPER PANEL
Driving Efficiency and Innovation: Successfully Navigating IT/OT Convergence in Pharma Manufacturing
Panelists
Pankaj Agarwal | IGlobal Head & VP, Operational Excellence Lupin Ltd.
Ravisankar Manavalan | GM & Global Lead, Operations Excellence, Automation & Digitalization, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Moderated by Siddhartha Mishra | Industry Solutions & Strategy Leadership Healthcare -APJ, VMWare
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry involves highly complex and regulated processes. The increasing convergence of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operations Technology) in the Pharma sector is enabling new paradigms by bringing together the strengths of both domains to create a more connected, agile, and intelligent manufacturing ecosystem.
In this panel discussion we speak to Pharma Manufacturing leaders and experts, who share their invaluable insights on successfully Navigating the convergence of IT/OT in Pharma Manufacturing; which requires a resilient framework, best practices and nuanced approach in order to drive the desired efficiency and innovation goals.
TOPICS INCLUDE
Connectivity and Data Integration
Digital Transformation:
Cybersecurity
Operational Visibility and Analytics
Regulatory Compliance
3:50 p.m.
Keynote
The Pharma Trajectory: VMware's Role, Impact, and Real-world Successes
Siddhartha Mishra| Industry Solutions & Strategy Leadership Healthcare -APJ, VMWare
4:05 p.m.
SUPER PANEL
Cyber Resilience in Pharma R&D: Strategies and Best Practices for Mitigating Risks
Panelists
M Prabhakar Rao | AVP IT & IS , Natco Pharma Ltd.
Anand Tapikar | I Director, Cybersecurity, GE Healthcare
George Tai | I Regional Sales Director Asia Pacific, Health Life Science IoT, Intel
Moderated by Jens Koegler | Healthcare Industry Director, EMEA, VMware
Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in pharmaceutical Research and Development (R&D) due to the sensitive and valuable nature of the data involved in the process. As pharma organizations rely on advanced technologies and interconnected systems to streamline R&D activities, there is a greater vulnerability to cyber threats and attacks. Protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data is essential to ensure the success of R&D efforts and safeguard the intellectual property and sensitive information of the company.
In this panel discussion, we speak to Pharma R&D leaders and experts who share their invaluable insights on Cyber Resilience in Pharma R&D, including strategies and Best Practices for Mitigating Risks.
TOPICS INCLUDE
Data protection
Safeguarding Intellectual property (IP)
Protection against cyber threats
Safeguarding clinical trial data
Collaboration and information sharing
4:40 p.m.
PRESENTATION
Rethink Security with Zero Trust & Protection from Ransomware
Kokil Vira | Director, Solution Engineering, India, VMWare
5:00 PM
CONCLUSION
Summarization & Vote of Thanks
REGISTER
Please find the registration form below. Please fill it to confirm your participation.
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