Pharma Industry Outlook with Networking Reception
Monday, March 23, 2026 • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Doors open at 2:30 PM for coffee & networking.
Post-Program Attendee Networking Reception, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Empire I, across from the Grand Ballroom).
The Bio/Pharma Industry: Where Is It Heading?
Evolving tariff/trade policy, US drug pricing reforms, and a changing global landscape are contributing to an uncertain environment for the bio/pharmaceutical industry. What have been the implications thus far, and what will be the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry in 2026 and beyond?
Gain in-depth perspectives of the impact on R&D and commercialization strategies and the latest market data and trends analysis on the current and projected performance of the global bio/pharma industry. This program will provide the business intelligence crucial for your company’s decision-making on:
- Overall industry growth;
- Regional and national growth for the major developed and emerging markets;
- Growth prospects for innovator and generic drugs/biosimilars; and
- Leading therapeutic sectors and modalities.
PLUS, Post-Program Attendee Networking Reception
Following the program, all registered attendees are invited to a complimentary networking reception—a great opportunity to share thoughts on the presentations and network!
- Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: InterContinental New York Barclay, Empire I (across from the Grand Ballroom where the program is being held)
Speakers
Price & Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: $389
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
Who Should Attend?
- Bio/pharmaceutical companies, including individuals with functional responsibility in sourcing, procurement, supply management and external manufacturing.
- CDMOs/CMOs and suppliers (raw materials and other inputs), including individuals engaged in business development, sales, marketing and operational functions in support of bio/pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
- Other companies engaged in the bio/pharmaceutical business ecosystem.
The DCAT organization is pleased to offer timely and topical education sessions during DCAT Week. Compared to similar programs found in the industry’s marketplace, DCAT’s program fees are deeply discounted for employees of DCAT Member Companies.
Distribution of Speaker Presentations
Speaker presentations are distributed after the program only with the permission and at the sole discretion of each speaker. If a speaker authorizes distribution, DCAT will provide the presentation exclusively to program registrants via a DCAT e-communication during the week following DCAT Week (the week of March 30, 2026).
Attending DCAT Week Programs
All materials provided to registrants—including slides, reports, and presented content—are for individual reference only. Registrants may not copy, photograph, reproduce, or redistribute these materials and are solely responsible for any claims arising from violations of copyright or other intellectual property rights.



