Karen Walker, Chief Technology Officer at Kyverna Therapeutics, shares insights into the groundbreaking potential of CAR T-cell therapy to transform the treatment of autoimmune diseases. In this fireside chat, she explores emerging science, early clinical progress, and what this next frontier could mean for long-term disease remission and patient outcomes.
Continue readingChris Crowell, VP and Global Head of Manufacturing at Kite, a Gilead Company, shares strategies for advancing manufacturing and innovation to drive productivity and reduce cost of goods. He explores how process improvements, modern technologies, and flexible, future-ready capabilities are reshaping biomanufacturing—illustrated through real-world examples of measurable impact.
Continue readingBirk Vanderweeën, Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing & Supply at Legend Biotech, shares key lessons from launching commercial manufacturing for CARVYKTI™. He highlights the challenges that shaped critical decisions along the way and the insights now guiding the next phase of CAR-T production, scaling, and delivery.
Continue readingModerator Michael Thien, former SVP & Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences, R&D at Takeda, leads a discussion with Pat Yang, Chairman of Taiwan BioManufacturing Corp, and Ran Zheng, CEO of Landmark Bio, on fostering innovation in today’s rapidly shifting healthcare landscape. The panel explores innovative approaches to developing therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases, integrating digital tools and automation into biomanufacturing, and driving cross-functional innovation amid evolving regulatory and supply chain pressures.
Continue readingLisa Grenier, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Just Born Quality Confections, shares how to build and optimize a high-performing network of co-manufacturers that supports scalable, customized production. She explores how strategic partnerships, streamlined workflows, and a flexible co-manufacturing ecosystem can accelerate innovation, strengthen quality and cost efficiency, and help brands adapt quickly to evolving market demands.
Continue readingGiovanni Pacini, Global VP of Industrial Excellence at Danone, shares how Danone is driving a large-scale operations transformation to boost agility, innovation, and long-term performance. He explores how to align operations with shifting business priorities, build resilience at scale, and deliver measurable impact through a disciplined approach to change and industrial excellence.
Continue readingModerator Peter Begg, Chief Food Safety & Quality Officer at Lyons Magnus, leads a conversation with senior FSQ leaders from Monogram Foods, Maker’s Pride, and Hy-Vee on the evolving future of food safety leadership. Together, they explore the qualities that will define the next generation of FSQ executives and how leaders can expand their influence to drive stronger, enterprise-wide food safety outcomes.
Continue readingRachel Teoh, VP & Head of Global Food Safety and Regulatory at Beyond Meat, shares how risk-based controls can proactively strengthen food safety across fast-moving operations. She explores how deliberate design, data-driven oversight, and targeted interventions help teams anticipate issues earlier, reduce variability, and build a more resilient, prevention-focused food safety system.
Continue readingKevin Davies, Chief Revenue Officer at Provision, shares how real-time risk scoring is transforming food safety by turning everyday FSQA records into actionable insights. He demonstrates how intuitive digital tools, structured data, and automation help organizations move from reactive audits to proactive, business-specific decision-making—highlighted by real-world results, including dramatic reductions in customer complaints.
Continue readingCatherine Cosby, Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at Kroger, explores how emerging technologies are reshaping traceability and what FSMA 204 means for the future of food safety and quality assurance. She unpacks the regulation’s key provisions, its impact on global supply chains and partnerships, and how enhanced transparency can strengthen consumer trust in an increasingly safety-focused marketplace.
Continue readingJulie McGill, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy & Insights at Trustwell; Takashi Nakamura, VP of Corporate R&D and Food Safety at Del Monte Fresh Produce; and Hiba Kakish, Director of Global Food Safety & Quality Assurance at Little Caesars, share a clear, practical overview of FSMA 204 requirements. They outline the essential building blocks for a strong traceability foundation—from key data practices and accuracy management to regulatory alignment and end-to-end supply chain visibility.
Continue readingPaul Bradley, Senior Director of Product Marketing at TraceGains, shares how food and beverage brands can drive real ROI from AI by cutting through the hype and focusing on practical, applied value. He outlines where the industry truly stands in AI adoption, how to set measurable goals, manage risks like data security and hallucinations, and evaluate the right partnerships to future-proof your AI investment.
Continue readingMichalle Adkins, Director of Life Sciences Strategy at Emerson, shares how digital-first workflows, automation, and AI are transforming tech transfer from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage. She explores how connected platforms streamline recipe translation, optimize scheduling, and accelerate pipeline throughput by combining intelligent technology with human expertise.
Continue readingPascal Bécotte, Managing Director at Russell Reynolds, and Marie-Noëlle Gagnon, Chief Talent Officer at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, share how Cirque’s creative heritage inspires leadership through ambiguity and change. They explore how open communication, trust, and a strong sense of purpose empower teams to stay resilient and adaptable in high-pressure environments.
Continue readingAdam Pfeiffer, Senior Vice President at Project Farma; Angela Goodenough, Executive Director of CMC, Analytical Development & Quality Control and Interim Head of Clinical Supply Chain at AnaptysBio; Jeff Davis, VP of Clinical Manufacturing at Gilead; and George Skillin, VP of Client Engagement at Project Farma, share how to build adaptive technical operations that can keep pace with the future of biomanufacturing. They explore how to strengthen internal and external partnerships, maximize innovation and efficiency, and balance quality with speed to market in an increasingly dynamic environment.
Continue readingRainer Haemmerle, Executive Director of Manufacturing at Boehringer Ingelheim Biopharmaceuticals GmbH, shares how strategic partnerships fuel agility and excellence in biomanufacturing. He explores how collaborative models accelerate new capabilities, strengthen responsiveness from development to commercial scale, and help biopharma companies navigate evolving market and regulatory pressures.
Continue readingTushar Bhalla, CTO of CloudPaths; Christa Leong, VP of SAP and IT PMO at Array Technologies; and Dhaval Desai, Senior Director and Group Engineering Lead at Microsoft, share how SAP IBP, the SAP Business Network, and AI come together to drive bottom-line transformation. They explore how integrated planning, real-time collaboration, and intelligent automation unlock visibility, improve forecast accuracy, break down silos, and elevate value chain performance end to end.
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