By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : October 23, 2026 7:55 pm
The panel features an elite lineup of industry experts who are actively driving digital transformation across India's leading pharma, chemical, and energy enterprises
The upcoming ChemPharma R&D Summit 2026, scheduled for October 27–28, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai, is set to host a high-profile session dedicated to the transformative power of artificial intelligence and big data in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Co-organized by Indian Chemical News and the Indian Pharma Post, the specialized segment titled "AI, Data, and Discovery" will bring together top tech and innovation leaders to map out the digital future of research and development.
The agenda of the Summit is available Here. One can register on the below given Link:
https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/chempharma_r_and_d_summit_2026//register.php
The panel features an elite lineup of industry experts who are actively driving digital transformation across India's leading pharma, chemical, and energy enterprises: Rupali Aher, Director - Digital Transformation, Cipla; Anamika, GM – IS – Strategy & Innovation, HPCL; Ankit Aggarwal, Head Global IT - R&D & Biotechnology, Lupin; Rajesh Panchal, Head IT & AI, INOX Air Products; Prasanna Wadke, Head - Digital, Rallis India and Sharad Kholambe, Lead - Portfolio Management and Business Development, Sun Pharma.
The session will be steered by moderator Venkatadri Ranganathan, former Chief Innovation & Digital Officer at Tata Chemicals, ensuring a deep and structured exploration of the technological frontier.
As R&D timelines compress and the demand for sustainable solutions intensifies, the intersection of data science and laboratory research has become a critical battleground for competitive advantage. The panel will dive into several high-impact themes aimed at modernizing traditional workflows: Accelerated Molecule Design, Next-Gen Data Architecture, Smart Operations, Green Chemistry and The Growth Ecosystem.
The ChemPharma R&D Summit 2026 serves as a premier collaborative platform, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and commercial scale. Industry professionals attending the two-day event can expect actionable insights on how to transition their organizations from traditional siloed operations into data-first, AI-augmented powerhouses.