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    Conference Overview

    The 42nd Pharmacovigilance India 2026 brings together regulatory officials, pharmaceutical leaders, and drug safety experts to examine emerging trends in safety surveillance and compliance. As India’s life sciences market grows rapidly, this event focuses on modernizing systems to ensure drug safety across global healthcare channels. The agenda delivers strategic guidance for implementing technological, operational, and regulatory advancements.

    AI & Automation

    Explore how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated literature screening are transforming signal detection and drug safety workflows. Discussions center on utilizing technology to transition toward continuous risk intelligence.

    PV Outsourcing

    Address strategic operational frameworks that effectively balance efficiency, high quality, and strict regulatory compliance. Panels evaluate India’s expanding role as a global hub for specialized pharmacovigilance services.

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    Risk Management

    Reimagine risk management plans (RMPs) and risk evaluation frameworks to make sounder benefit-risk decisions. Sessions share actionable practices for maintaining safety throughout a drug’s lifecycle.

    Real-World Evidence

    Discover practical strategies for integrating Real-World Data (RWD) and Real-World Evidence (RWE) into safety monitoring systems. Experts demonstrate how observational data can enhance signal evaluation and patient outcomes.

    Regulatory Harmonization

    Examine evolving global compliance guidelines, combination product safety, and closer collaboration between industry and regulators. Speakers discuss frameworks that support innovative safety oversight.

    Audit Readiness

    Focus on vendor oversight, moving from effective CAPAs to a culture of compliance. Discussions outline predictive inspection strategies to address quality risks before formal findings occur.

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    42nd Pharmacovigilance India 2026: Shaping the Future of Drug Safety

    Welcome to Virtue Insight’s 42nd Pharmacovigilance India 2026, held on July 23, 2026, at the Radisson Hotel Hyderabad Hitec City. As India’s pharmaceutical sector expands globally, maintaining robust safety surveillance is critical. This premier event brings together industry leaders, CROs, and regulatory experts to discuss key developments transforming drug safety. Key focus areas include AI-driven signal detection, automation, real-world evidence (RWE), risk management, and regulatory compliance. Designed for interactive discussion and peer-level networking, the conference offers essential insights into modernizing pharmacovigilance practices, optimizing outsourcing strategies, and strengthening patient safety standards across the global healthcare ecosystem.

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    The 42nd Pharmacovigilance India 2026 brings together regulatory officials, pharmaceutical leaders, and safety experts to explore critical advancements in drug safety surveillance. As India's life sciences market continues to expand rapidly, the forum delivers strategic guidance for modernizing safety systems, scaling compliance, and optimizing technology. Attendees gain actionable perspectives on managing risk, elevating operational quality, and improving patient outcomes globally.

    Elite Networking

    Connect directly with senior-level decision-makers and C-suite leaders from global pharmaceutical powerhouses. Engage in discussion-driven sessions designed to build strategic, high-value industry partnerships.

    AI Integration

    Explore how intelligent automation, machine learning, and AI are reshaping drug safety workflows. Learn how human-AI collaboration transitions operations toward continuous, real-time risk intelligence.

    Regulatory Mastery

    Gain up-to-date insights on global regulatory changes, combination products, and device compliance. Discover strategies to align with international regulatory expectations and maintain continuous inspection readiness.

    Strategic Outsourcing

    Evaluate modern outsourcing models that effectively balance operational efficiency with rigorous quality standards. Understand how to leverage India's expanding capabilities as a reliable global pharmacovigilance hub.

    Data-Driven Safety

    Discover practical approaches for integrating Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Real-World Data (RWD) into core safety workflows. Learn to utilize observational data to refine risk management plans and enhance patient outcomes.

    Meet Our Expert Speakers

    Pratik Shah

    Bharat Serums and Vaccines

    Prasad Deshmukh

    Cipla

    Rahul Somani

    Alkem Laboratories

    Rajendra Kumar Kasi

    Glenmark

    Jamal Baig

    MSD

    Anju Agarwal

    Advanz Pharma

    Sourabh Fulmali

    anofi

    Rohini Pandey

    Abbot

    Souvik Chatterjee

    Bristol-Myers Squib

    Raghunandan Singh

    Advanz Pharma

    Kishore Darisi

    GSK

    HANUMANTHA RAO KAREDLA

    Amgen

    GIRIJAA KADAM

    Sanofi

    ANUJA JAWALE

    Kenvue

    INDER SACHDEVA

    Syneos Health

    VIVEK GUPTA

    Organon

    REHAN NETARWALA

    Clinevo Technologies

    ASHISH BHANDARKAR

    Clinevo Technologies

    JOSE ALBERTO AYALA ORTIZ

    PVpharm (Spain)

    PRANAV SIKKA

    Novartis

    KABIL KALATHINGAL

    Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

    GOPAL MURALIDHARAN

    Pivot Path

    GURPREET SINGH

    Pivot Path

    DEVANG PATEL

    Zydus Group

    Krishna Asvalayan

    PwC India

    Bhavishya Saluja

    Ultragenic

    SHUBHAM MITTAL

    Nextrove

    VIJAY KRISHNAN

    Opella

    ASHISH DWIVEDI

    Synapmed

    Sriram Varma

    TECHSOL

    PADMA BALAKRISHNAN

    Knowledgeworks Innovative Linguistic Solutions

    SAILAJA SAYANA

    Sandoz

    SHWETHA SUBRAMANYA

    Novartis

    SHRADDHA BHANGE

    Sandoz

    OUR EVENT SCHEDULE

    08:30 – Coffee and Registration – An opportunity to meet, greet & network with your conference colleagues.

    09:00 – Welcome address and Opening Remarks

    REHAN NETARWALA

    Clinevo Technologies

    09:05 – Special Address by the Guest of Honour

    • Understanding the True Intent of ICH E6(R3)
    • Identifying Current Implementation Gaps
    • Commonly Overlooked Elements in R3
    • Practical Barriers Across Sponsors, CROs, and Sites
    • Actionable Strategies to Bridge the Gap

    SARVESH SINGH

    Telangana Lifesciences

    GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM / COMBINATION PRODUCTS

    09:20 – Keynote Address – The evolving Global Ecosystem and world of Combination Products

    Explore the definitions and global regulatory trends currently shaping the combination products ecosystem. Highlighting the universal challenges
    impacting industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, while sharing best practices for navigating future innovations and ecosystem shifts. Emphasize
    the role India (People, Process and Technology) plays in the evolution

    KHAUDEJA BANO

    Roche – Genentech (USA)

    09:50 – Keynote- Intelligent Drug Safety: How AI is Redesigning Pharmacovigilance

    Explore the definitions and global regulatory trends currently shaping the combination products ecosystem. Highlighting the universal challenges
    impacting industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, while sharing best practices for navigating future innovations and ecosystem shifts. Emphasize
    the role India (People, Process and Technology) plays in the evolution

    SIVA KUMAR BUDDHA

    Amgen

    TRANSFORMING PV OUTSOURCING

    10:10 - Keynote Panel Discussion – Future of Pharmacovigilance Outsourcing: Balancing efficiency, quality, and compliance. India as a global Hub for Pharmacovigilance Outsourcing

    Moderator

    SIVA KUMAR BUDDHA

    Amgen

    Panellists

    PRASAD DESHMUKH

    Cipla

    RAJESH RAJENDRAN

    Pfizer

    JOSE ALBERTO AYALA ORTIZ

    PVpharm (Spain)

    SAILAJA SAYANA

    Sandoz

    SHUBHAM MITTAL

    Nextrove

    10:50 – MORNING COFFEE/TEA & NETWORKING

    RMP – INNOVATION, INSIGHTS, IMPACT

    11:20 – Discussion With Experts – Reimagining Risk Management in PV. Strengthening Benefit–Risk Frameworks for Safer Medicines & new approaches in drug safety & risk management

    Moderator

    ANUJA JAWALE

    Kenvue

    Panellists

    KABIL KALATHINGAL

    Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

    ASHISH BHANDARKAR​

    Vice President – Product Development​

    DEVANG PATEL

    Zydus Group

    GURPREET SINGH

    Pivot Path

    12:00 – Beyond Detection: How AI and Real-World Evidence Are Redefining Pharmacovigilance Signal Management & its use cases

    ASHISH BHANDARKAR

    Vice President – Product Development

    12:20 – Automated Literature Screening and Extraction

    Speaker TBC
    Clinevo Technologies

    BHAVISHYA SALUJA

    Ultragenic

    12:40 – Networking luncheon

    GCC IN PHARMA / DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

    13:40 – Discussion With Experts – Driving AI, automation, & the future of PV. GCCs in the Digital Age: How GCCs are powering the next generation of drug safety? From back office to innovation hub

    Moderator

    ASHISH DWIVEDI

    Synapmed

    Panellists

    KIRAN KANDULA

    Astrazeneca

    NUPUR SONI

    Amgen

    VIKRAM K

    Bristol Myers Squibb

    SHWETHA SUBRAMANYA

    Novartis

    SIGNAL DETECTION

    14:20 – The Foundation for Effective AI Use in Signal Detection

    GOPAL MURALIDHARAN

    Pivot Path

    SIGNAL

    14:40 – Change Management and Stakeholder Alignment: Keys to Pharmacovigilance Business Transformation

    Pharmacovigilance transformation extends beyond technology adoption and requires effective change management. Aligning internal and external stakeholders through shared objectives, communication and governance which minimizes resistance and supports seamless implementation of new processes and digital innovations. This session explores practical strategies for stakeholder alignment that enable compliant, patient-centric, and sustainable business transformation in PV.

    INDER SACHDEVA

    Syneos Health

    15:00 – Afternoon Coffee/Tea & Networking

    GROWING ROLE OF RWE / RWD

    15:30 – Discussion With Experts – Role of RWE in Modern Pharmacovigilance. RWD in Drug Safety: Opportunities, Challenges. Harnessing them to strengthen PV and patient safety

    Moderator

    SHRADDHA BHANGE

    Sandoz

    Panellists

    HANUMANTHA RAO KAREDLA

    Amgen

    GIRIJAA KADAM

    Sanofi

    KRISHNA ASVALAYAN

    PwC India

    PRANAV SIKKA

    Novartis

    HARMONIZING PV REGULATIONS

    16:10 – Discussion With Experts – Regulatory Evolution in Pharmacovigilance: Driving Compliance, Collaboration, & Innovation. Collaboration between Industry & Regulators to achieve safer drugs for patients’ safety.

    Moderator

    VIJAY KRISHNAN

    Opella

    Panellists

    RAJENDRA KASI

    Glenmark

    NITU SINHA

    Mankind Pharma

    SRIRAM VARMA

    TECHSOL

    PADMA BALAKRISHNAN

    Knowledgeworks Innovative Linguistic Solutions

    AUDITS / INSPECTION

    16:50 – Fire Side Chat - From CAPAs to Culture: Rethinking What Makes a Vendor Truly Reliable

    • CAPA effectiveness matters more than CAPA closure.
    • Quality culture is a stronger predictor of compliance than audit scores alone.
    • ⁠Predictive oversight can identify vendor risks before they become inspection findings.

    Speakers

    ROHINI PANDEY

    Abbott

    VIVEK GUPTA

    Organon

    17:10 – Closing remarks and end of conference

    Our Partners

    We sincerely thank the following organizations and individuals for generously contributing their time, financial support, ideas, and dedication toward the successful conduct of the 42nd pharmacovigilance india 2026

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    Event Venue

    Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City
    Hyderabad
    India
    040 6769 6769

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    Accommodation

    We have secured special room rates for our conference participants who wish to stay at the conference venue hotel “Radisson” during the conference dates.

    Once you confirm your participation, our operations team will share the room reservation details along with the booking deadline and the special rates we’ve arranged.

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    Plot No – 07 – 2nd Floor
    Ekambaram Industrial Estate
    Alapakkam, Porur Chennai,
    India – 600 116

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