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STRENGTHEN OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE TO TRANSFORM YOUR PHARMA MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN

Welcome to the Pharma Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit, where industrial innovation, technical compliance, and logistics excellence converge. Here’s what’s in store: 

  • Deploy cutting-edge automation and smart manufacturing tools to enhance production yield and streamline site operations. 
  • Break down silos between manufacturing and distribution to deliver a seamless, responsive end-to-end supply chain. 
  • Use predictive analytics to anticipate market disruptions and tailor inventory strategies that ensure product availability. 
  • Implement intelligent systems to maintain rigorous GMP/GDP compliance and data integrity across all channels. 
  • Protect the global value chain with robust security and serialization measures designed for today’s evolving risks. 
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

1

Build an agile supply chain that delivers ROI and supply integrity

  • Gain the tools to optimize end-to-end operations, ensuring a reliable flow of medicines to patients. 
  • Master demand forecasting to reduce waste, lower costs, and strengthen your commercial position. 
  • Leverage data-driven logistics to boost resilience and uncover new avenues for growth. 

2

Maximize marketing engagement through collaboration

  • Uncover innovative strategies and tech to transform your company’s approach to engagement, boost productivity, and streamline processes.
  • Connect with top marketing, sales, commercial, CX and patient engagement
  • Engage in interactive sessions, fireside chats, and case studies designed to solve marketing challenges.

3

Grow your network by engaging with pharma influencers

  • Delve into success stories from inspiring leaders at Novo Nordisk, Roche Canada, AstraZeneca, and more!
  • Forge connections via our interactive event app, designed to streamline networking and meetings.
  • Can’t attend in person? Our versatile event platform keeps you connected virtually, so you never miss a beat!

 

NETWORK WITH THE TOP PHARMA LEADERS

SEE WHO ATTENDS

25 YEARS OF CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

For 25 years, Strategy Institute has been at the forefront of event production and content creation. Our Pharma Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit delivers innovative insights, valuable networking, and professional development opportunities! 

  • Harness insights from Canada’s influential network of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain leaders. 
  • Engage with innovators and early adopters of cutting-edge manufacturing and logistics solutions within the Canadian landscape. 
  • Immerse yourself in an interactive event that supercharges your operational resilience and digital transformation. 
  • Amplify your expertise, craft a dynamic action plan, and forge impactful connections with the decision-makers shaping the future of Canadian Pharma. 
SAVE MY SPOT

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in the crowd? Not at the Pharma Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit! 

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded peers. Our onsite experience and innovative event platform allow you to network in small working groups, peer-led breakouts, roundtables, and much more! 

Arrive solo but leave as part of the Pharma community. 

CONNECT WITH US

DISCOVER TORONTO!

No matter what floats your boat – sports, arts and culture, shopping, food and drinks or simply people watching – Toronto won’t let you (or your spouse) down!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Entertainment & Night Life

Enjoy the bustling entertainment district featuring Broadway musicals and plays, or go to the internationally acclaimed Roy Thomson Hall to catch one of the 350 concerts that take place there each year.

Attractions

From the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium near the lake to Casa Loma in the Annex, Toronto has a variety of famous attractions. Get a Toronto CityPass to save money, avoid ticket lines and take in the local sights.

Restaurants

Toronto has a vibrant food scene offering a diverse selection of tasty flavours. From hole-in-the-wall joints to luxurious tasting menus, Toronto is a food lover’s dream city.

Sports

Home to the Blue Jays, Raptors, Argonauts and Maple Leafs, there is something for every sports fan in Toronto. Watch a game at the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena or at one of the many sports bars across the city.

Arts & Culture

With 29 museums in Toronto and 21 top art galleries, you can spend days enjoying the arts scene. Start your visit at the ROM or the AGO and finish up at the Ontario Science Centre or the Hockey Hall of Fame.

THE VENUE

Old Mill Toronto Hotel

Old Mill Toronto is a heritage building which was founded in 1914 as a Tea Garden for those in the community to gather as a safe haven to discuss WWI.

Now over 100 years later, Old Mill Toronto holds a 200-seat fine dining Restaurant, Tea Garden, Wedding Chapel and 16 Functions Rooms with over 20,000 square feet of space to host the most miraculous events.

DISCOVER BLOOR WEST!

Located in one of Toronto’s most exclusive and historic neighbourhoods, Old Mill Toronto Hotel is nestled in nature between Bloor West Village and The Kingsway, an Etobicoke area known for its tranquil and mature parks and trails, golf courses, unique shops, and dining options.

TO RESERVE

Strategy Institute does not have a room block with the venue hotel. Please contact the hotel directly for rates.

Old Mill Toronto Hotel
9 Old Mill Rd
Etobicoke, ON
M8X 1G5
Reservations: 416-232-3703

IMPORTANT: Strategy Institute is not affiliated with, nor do we contract any third-party room booking service. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservations.

YOUR PHARMA MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT TEAM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.


Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at customercare@strategyinstitute.com


Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at customercare@strategyinstitute.com at your earliest convenience.


I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at customercare@strategyinstitute.com so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.


When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.



What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck (and load it if you have a new version with you) and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.


When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager, and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.


What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.


Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!


Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.



What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.


What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.


Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at customercare@strategyinstitute.com


My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.


I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.



When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at customercare@strategyinstitute.com so they can connect you to the event manager.


When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.


I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.


EVENT


Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.


Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at customercare@strategyinstitute.com


Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at customercare@strategyinstitute.com at your earliest convenience.


I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at customercare@strategyinstitute.com so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.


When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.


SPEAKERS


What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck (and load it if you have a new version with you) and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.


When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager, and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.


What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.


Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!


Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.


PAYMENT


What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.


What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.


Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at customercare@strategyinstitute.com


My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.


I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.


SPONSORS


When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at customercare@strategyinstitute.com so they can connect you to the event manager.


When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.


I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.