The 15th edition of the Pharma IT Summit comes to Mumbai on October 28, bringing together 120+ CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs and heads of IT from India’s pharma, biotech and life sciences companies. This Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026 Event Guide covers the date, venue, themes and speakers, and explains why LMTEQ, a ServiceNow Elite Partner, will be there as a Platinum Sponsor.
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Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026: Key Event Details
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Pharma IT Summit India 2026, 15th Edition |
| Date | October 28, 2026 |
| Timings | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Venue | JW Marriott Juhu, Mumbai |
| Organizer | Exito Media Concepts |
| Theme | Technology Decisions that Define Indian Pharma’s Next Phase |
| Who Attends | CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs and heads of IT and digital transformation |
| Industry Focus | Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Biotechnology |
Unlike a general technology event, this summit is built around the meeting point of pharma and digital transformation. Sessions look at how AI, data, cloud, Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity are changing drug discovery, manufacturing, supply chains and regulatory compliance. Full details are on the official Pharma IT Summit website.
Why Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026 Matters for Indian Pharma
India is known as the “Pharmacy of the World.” It supplies nearly 30% of the world’s generic medicines and around 60% of global vaccine demand. The industry was valued at USD 60.3 billion in FY 2025 to 2026 and is projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030, driven by digital transformation, biotechnology and innovation.
That growth puts real pressure on pharma IT leaders. Systems must stay validated, data must stay protected, and connected plants must stay secure. Every technology choice affects audit readiness, so leaders need a place to compare notes with peers who work under the same rules.
The summit gives them that place through expert-led discussions, practical use cases and peer conversations. Delegates can also meet technology providers directly to talk about ERP modernization, quality management, cybersecurity, cloud, automation and compliance.
Agenda and Key Themes
The summit runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at JW Marriott Juhu. These are the six featured discussions on the official site:
- Deploying GenAI in a GxP regulated IT environment:- Covers platform architecture, governance and the shadow AI problem. Many pharma companies have an AI pilot, but very few have an AI operating model, and AI success depends more on the foundation than on the model itself.
- ERP modernization in Indian pharma:- Looks at the GxP compliance questions that shape migration strategy. Technology can move in months, but poor data can cause problems for years, and go live is a milestone, not the finish line.
- India’s DPDP Act Phase II goes live in November 2026:- Covers why data is both one of pharma’s most valuable assets and one of its biggest liabilities, and why compliance now depends on the wider partner ecosystem.
- Securing India’s pharma manufacturing plants:- Covers OT/IT convergence, nation-state threats and plant-floor cyber risk. Operational resilience is becoming as important as operational efficiency.
- From CSV to CSA:- Looks at how Indian pharma IT teams must rethink computer system validation. CSV was about proving systems work, while CSA is about proving risks are controlled, with audit readiness built into daily operations.
- Cloud architecture for Indian pharma IT:- Covers hybrid cloud, GxP validation and DPDP compliance decisions. Moving workloads is easy, but running them securely and compliantly is harder, and these choices will shape infrastructure for the next decade.
Speakers and Keynotes
The official site lists these speakers for Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026:
- Mandar Ghatnekar, Chief Technology Officer, Biocon
- Raj Kumar Patra, Vice President and Head of IT, Research and Discovery, Syngene International
- Pranav Gadre, Vice President and Head of IT, Reliance Life Sciences
- Vaibhav Rao, Head of Commercial Excellence and Innovation for Asia, Pfizer
- Hemal Savla, Chief Information Officer, Shalina Healthcare
- Sanjay Nandavadekar, Vice President and Head of IT, Inventia Healthcare
- Mohit Agarwal, Commercial Excellence, IT Procurement and Digital Transformation, Wockhardt
- Tejomay Pandya, Head of Supply Chain Digitalization and IT Service Delivery, Advanz Pharma
- Arif Poonawala, Founder and Managing Director, Unique Solutions
- Sairam Tanniru, Founder and CEO, Lowcode Labs
LMTEQ at Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026
LMTEQ, a ServiceNow Elite Partner, is participating as a Platinum Sponsor at Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026, showcasing its expertise in AI-powered digital transformation, IT modernization, and regulatory compliance for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
Our CEO, Manavalan Karunanithi, will deliver a speaker session titled “Modernizing Pharma IT Operations with ServiceNow AI,” highlighting how intelligent automation can improve operational efficiency and compliance readiness.
Connect with the LMTEQ team at the summit to discover how ServiceNow can help build smarter, more efficient, and future-ready pharma IT operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026?
It is the 15th edition of the Pharma IT Summit, taking place on October 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at JW Marriott Juhu, Mumbai. It brings together 120+ technology leaders from pharma, biotech, and life sciences.
Who should attend Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026?
The summit is meant for CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs and heads of IT strategy, innovation, data science, and cybersecurity. Directors of IT infrastructure, information security, governance and cloud, along with senior IT architects and digital transformation heads, also attend.
What topics will the summit cover?
Featured discussions cover GenAI in GxP regulated environments, ERP modernization, India’s DPDP Act Phase II, pharma plant cybersecurity and OT/IT convergence, the shift from CSV to CSA, and hybrid cloud architecture.
How do I register for Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026?
Interested participants can register by submitting a delegate enquiry through the official Pharma IT Summit website.
How can I connect with LMTEQ at the summit?
LMTEQ is participating as a Platinum Sponsor, and our CEO, Manavalan Karunanithi, will lead a session titled “Modernizing Pharma IT Operations with ServiceNow AI.” Attendees can connect with our team at the event or schedule a meeting in advance through our contact page.
Conclusion
Pharma IT Summit Mumbai 2026 gives India’s pharma technology leaders a focused day to work through their biggest decisions on AI, ERP, cloud, compliance and plant security. LMTEQ, a ServiceNow Elite Partner, is proud to participate as a Platinum Sponsor. Join our CEO’s session and connect with our team to explore how ServiceNow can support your pharmaceutical organization’s digital transformation journey.