Global pharmaceutical leaders to converge in Basel for the 2026 Pharma Packaging & Labelling Forum

World BI is pleased to announce the Pharma Packaging & Labelling Forum (PPL) 2026, scheduled to convene at the Movenpick Hotel Basel. Under the theme "Empower Your Packaging: Trace Today, Transform Tomorrow", this executive summit serves as the premier platform for pharmaceutical, biotech, and regulatory leaders to address the next era of primary and secondary packaging excellence.

As the industry faces increasing pressure regarding patient safety and environmental impact, PPL 2026 provides a critical environment for stakeholders to streamline workflows and accelerate time-to-market. The forum focuses on the integration of smart technologies, serialization, and circular economy models within the strictly regulated life sciences landscape.

Distinguished faculty and advisory leadership

The forum is led by a prestigious advisory board and chaired by Tiffany McIntire, Principal Human Factors Engineer at Roche. The speaker faculty features an elite roster of industry practitioners, including:

• Tommy Roy Røsholt, Senior Product Owner – Artwork Management System, Novo Nordisk
• Cornelia Hain, Head of Device Development, Polpharma Biologics
• Sergio Cuevas Luján, GMS&T Principal Packaging Engineer, Teva Pharma
• Paulina Hughes, Director, Artwork and Continuous Improvement, Pharmanovia
• Alexander Martin, Capability Lead Labeling, Boehringer Ingelheim
• Dr. Remco Diab, Sr. Director Global Drug Safety, Sanofi
• Olufumisho Orebajo, Senior Manager Global Product Labeling, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
• Francis Gamero, Manager, ORSSE Labeling, AstraZeneca

Industry support and strategic partnerships

The 2026 programme is supported by an elite group of industry innovators. World BI is pleased to recognize our featured sponsors, whose technologies are at the forefront of packaging and labelling excellence:

• HYBRID SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: Empowering labels and packaging through innovative software solutions.
• Esko: Providing integrated hardware and software solutions for packaging professionals.
• Global Vision Inc.: Leading the market in automated quality control and proofreading technologies.
• Vakils Premedia Pvt. Ltd.: Delivering end-to-end premedia and packaging artwork services.
• Collamat AG: Engineering high-precision labelling systems for global manufacturing lines

A comprehensive technical agenda

The 2026 program is engineered to address the full lifecycle of pharmaceutical packaging, featuring deep-dives into:

• Digital Transformation: Integrating AI solutions and packaging automation for enhanced efficiency.
• Product Security: Advanced serialization and anti-counterfeiting measures to ensure global compliance.
• Sustainability & ESG: Aligning packaging strategies with circular economy models and carbon reduction goals.
• Patient-Centric Design: Global labelling operations and artwork management focused on safety and clarity.

The "Basel Advantage": An executive experience

Situated in Basel, the global epicenter of life sciences, the forum offers an immersive, high-value environment. Beyond the keynote sessions, attendees will benefit from curated 1:1 business meetings, speed networking, and an evening drinks reception designed to foster long-term professional partnerships. "PPL 2026 is where the industry’s most influential minds meet to reinvent the future of pharmaceutical packaging," stated the World BI organizing committee.

Registration and participation

Registration is currently open for VPs, Directors, and Global Heads of Packaging, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain. Limited VIP passes and loyalty discounts for returning World BI customers are available. To view the full agenda or to secure your delegate pass, please visit the official forum portal.