Speaker Presentations
The ChemPharma R&D Summit 2026 marks the inaugural edition of a dedicated platform focused on redefining the role of research, development, and innovation in shaping the future of the chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.
At a time when global markets are undergoing rapid technological, regulatory, and geopolitical shifts, R&D has emerged as a strategic differentiator— driving competitiveness, resilience, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
For India, this represents a critical opportunity to transition from process excellence and cost leadership to science-led innovation, advanced product development, and global IP creation.
The first edition of the Summit brings together senior policymakers, industry CXOs, R&D and innovation leaders, scientists, academia, investors, and technology partners to engage in high-level dialogue on building next-generation R&D capabilities.
Discussions will span advanced chemistry and materials, pharmaceutical and biopharma innovation, digital and AI-enabled R&D, translational research, laboratories, regulatory science, and collaborative innovation ecosystems.
Designed as a strategic and action-oriented forum, the ChemPharma R&D Summit 2026 aims to bridge policy intent with industry execution, while fostering cross-sector collaboration to accelerate discovery, reduce development timelines, and enhance global competitiveness.
As its inaugural edition, the ChemPharma R&D Summit 2026 sets the foundation for a long-term thought leadership platform positioning India as a global hub for next-generation innovation.
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Knowledge Sessions
Eminent Speakers
Top Executives
The chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries are undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by rapid advances in process innovation, digital R&D, green chemistry, biologics, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials.
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals are strategic industries—critical to healthcare security, manufacturing resilience, exports, and economic growth. Globally, R&D is increasingly shaping geopolitical competitiveness, supply chain realignment, and technological leadership.
For India, this transition represents both an opportunity and a necessity—to move beyond cost competitiveness and emerge as a global innovation hub.
While India has built strong capabilities in manufacturing and generics, R&D intensity, translational research, scale-up innovation, and academia–industry collaboration remain critical gaps.
For India, the next phase of growth must be driven by innovation-led value creation, not cost arbitrage alone. While the country has built strong manufacturing and generic capabilities, R&D scale, risk appetite, policy coherence, and capital allocation remain decisive challenges.
Global supply chain realignments, tightening regulatory frameworks, sustainability imperatives, and increasing patent complexity further elevate the strategic importance of R&D.
This ChemPharma R&D Summit 2026 is designed as a high-level policy and leadership platform to align government vision, regulatory frameworks, and CXO strategies toward building a globally competitive R&D ecosystem for chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
CXOs, CTOs, CSOs, and R&D Heads
Pharmaceutical & chemical manufacturers
Specialty chemicals and advanced materials companies
Policymakers and regulatory authorities
Academia, research institutions, and national labs
Start-ups, incubators, and venture capital firms
Technology providers and CROs/CRDMOs
R&D Strategy & Global Competitiveness
Process Innovation & Scale-Up Excellence
Digital, AI & Data-Driven R&D
Green Chemistry & Sustainable R&D
From Discovery to Commercialization
Advanced Therapies & New Chemical Modalities
Regulatory Science & Quality by Design
Financing Innovation & Risk Capital
Academia–Industry–Sta rt-up Collaboration
Building Global R&D Champions
Talent, Culture & Future R&D Workforce
The profile of speakers is always critical to engage qualitative and quantitative delegate participation. As such, we take utmost care to address pressing issues and design a sharp conference module that would capture attention of knowledgeable, experienced and well-informed industry experts.
The profile of speakers is always critical to engage qualitative and quantitative delegate participation. As such, we take utmost care to address pressing issues and design a sharp conference module that would capture attention of knowledgeable, experienced and well-informed industry experts.
Entry to the summit is by invite only and requires prior online registration for those wishing to attend the summit. Organizers have the right to decline or withhold nominations which do not qualify for complimentary entry passes. For guaranteed admission, paid passes can be booked @ INR 20,000 per entry for Indian delegates and USD 250 per entry for International delegates. Each delegate package shall include delegate kit, access to conference and plenary sessions, networking expo, tea/coffee, lunch & dinner. All prices are exclusive of taxes; group discounts apply
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Indian Chemical News (ICN) stands as the definitive digital hub for India's expanding
chemical, petrochemical, and allied sectors. It delivers independent news, in-depth
analyses, policy updates, leader interviews, and market insights spanning chemicals,
petrochemicals, energy, and sustainability.
As a vital resource for strategic decision-making, ICN guides industry players through a
rapidly expanding market that mirrors India's rising global prominence. Its comprehensive
coverage includes digitalization, R&D, supply chain dynamics, and niche segments like
paints, dyes, and EV batteries.
Furthermore, ICN highlights government initiatives promoting indigenous manufacturing and
publishes an annual "Chemical Industry Outlook" report featuring expert perspectives and
key trends.
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pharmaceutical industry. It reports on the latest news updates, drug discoveries,
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newest practices across the spectrum of the industry.
It houses a team of experts who will provide insights on policies that shape developments
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