DCAT Week

Member Company Announcement Forum
2026-03-23 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Member Company Announcement Forum Monday, March 23, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Doors open at 8:30 AM for coffee & networking.
Hear from the Companies Making the News!
Kicking off DCAT Week, the Member Company Announcement Forum is a much-anticipated program at which senior executives from DCAT Member Companies make major news announcements to DCAT Week’s influential attendees and the industry press.
The program features the latest developments from across the global bio/pharmaceutical business ecosystem: raw materials, chemicals, processing aids, excipients, and other inputs; drug substances (small molecules & biologics); drug products; packaging; and the related supply chain.
Hear directly from the companies making the news on the latest developments impacting the industry on:

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including post-M&A integration;
Significant and critical capital expansions of manufacturing and development capacity; and
Other key corporate strategic developments.

How Companies Are Selected to Present
Companies presenting at the Member Company Announcement Forum submit applications outlining their news announcements, which are reviewed by the DCAT Member Company Announcement Forum Oversight Committee. Companies are selected for podium time based on the news priority, criticality, and interest of their announcements to DCAT Member Companies. Only Registered DCAT Member Companies are eligible to apply to present. Applications have now closed.
Speaker Lineup. The schedule of companies presenting at the Member Company Announcement Forum will be available in late February 2026 and posted on this page on the DCAT Week website.
Pricing & Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: Complimentary
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
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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.

Distribution of Speaker Presentations
Speaker presentations will not be distributed. A Special Issue in the April 10, 2026, edition of DCAT Value Chain Insights, DCAT’s editorial online publication covering the business of bio/pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, will feature a roundup of the presentations.
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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.

New Member Company Reception
2026-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | InterContinental New York Barclay, Empire I (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
New Member Company Reception Monday, March 23, 2026 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Empire I (2nd Floor)
Newly registered DCAT Member Company representatives for the 2026 fiscal year are invited to an exclusive networking event designed to welcome and engage DCAT’s newest members. This high-value session offers a premier opportunity to build meaningful connections with the DCAT Board of Directors, representatives of the Member Advantage Committee, and fellow new Member Companies—setting the tone for a productive and successful DCAT Week.
Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards and leverage the DCAT Mobile App’s Digital Business Card feature to maximize networking opportunities and extend connections beyond the event.
Why Attend?

Establish valuable relationships with industry peers and DCAT leadership.
Accelerate your integration into the DCAT Member Community.
Gain insights on how to maximize your DCAT Member benefits from day one.

Pricing and Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: Complimentary
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
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Pharma Industry Outlook with Networking Reception
2026-03-23 15:00 - 18:00 | InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom & Empire I (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
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

Graham Lewis, Vice President, Global Pharma Strategy, IQVIA
Murray Aitken, Senior Vice President, IQVIA and Executive Director, The IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science

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.
REGISTER NOW
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.
SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to our event sponsors: Thank you to our networking reception sponsor:

DCAT Week Run & Walk
2026-03-24 05:30 - 07:30 | In Central Park: Leaves from the InterContinental New York Barclay, 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
DCAT Week Run & Walk Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM • Central Park, NYC
Departure From InterContinental New York Barclay Lobby
Start your day with an invigorating run or walk through the scenic paths of Central Park during DCAT Week! We’ve made it easy—chartered buses will transport you from the InterContinental New York Barclay to Central Park and back, ensuring you return in time for your busy day of meetings.
Event Highlights:

2 Mile Walk (Suggested Pace: 22.5 min/mile or faster)
3 Mile Run (Suggested Pace: 15 min/mile or faster)
5 Mile Run (Suggested Pace: 9 min/mile or faster)

Warm up with fellow participants and capture a memorable group photo near the iconic USS Maine National Monument.
Schedule:

5:15 AM – Check-in and receive t-shirt at DCAT Office (Barclay Salon, InterContinental New York Barclay)
5:30 AM – Board shuttles to Central Park from InterContinental New York Barclay
6:00 AM – Arrive at Columbus Circle (59th Street)
6:15 AM – Photo op and group warm-up (near USS Maine National Monument)
6:30 AM – Run/Walk begins
7:15 AM- Shuttles depart and return to the InterContinental New York Barclay

Participation is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants must sign a waiver of liability and select their course in advance.
Ready to hit the ground running? Register below — Don’t miss this energizing opportunity to kickstart your day in one of New York City’s most iconic locations.
Pricing and Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: $30
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
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SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to our event sponsor:

Manufacturing Investments, Capacity & Financial Outlook: A Pharma & CDMO View
2026-03-24 09:00 - 10:00 | InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Manufacturing Investments, Capacity & Financial Outlook: A Pharma & CDMO View
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Doors open at 8:30 AM for coffee & networking.

Manufacturing Capacity: Are Geographic Shifts in the Making?
The wave of announced pharmaceutical manufacturing investments in the United States has garnered the headlines, but are geographic capacity shifts really in the making? If so, what are the implications for bio/pharmaceutical companies and CDMOs and the industry at large?
Industry experts will answer those all-important questions by providing:

An overview of US-based manufacturing investments: level of investment, capacity additions, and type of manufacturing; and
Trend analysis of current investment and comparative to historical levels.

Plus: a CDMO financial outlook on the current performance and outlook for the pharmaceutical outsourcing sector: key deal-making, valuations, fundamentals and the important trends and developments impacting sector performance, including tariff/trade policy and other macro issues.
Speakers

Sean P. McKee, Partner, PharmaBioSource
Daniel Cohen, Managing Director and Global Head of Pharma Outsourcing Investment Banking, Morgan Stanley

Price & Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: $59
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
REGISTER NOW
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.
SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to our event sponsors:

Future-Proofing the Pharma Customer–Supplier Relationship
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Future-Proofing the Pharma Customer–Supplier Relationship
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Doors open at 10:45 AM for coffee & networking.

How Can Pharma Companies & Suppliers Collaborate To Respond To What May Lie Ahead?
In an ever-changing global landscape, how are bio/pharmaceutical companies and their suppliers responding and positioning themselves to adapt to what may lie ahead?
Gain first-hand experience from an executive panel, who will share lessons learned, best practices, and innovative ways on how they are collaborating to adapt to the challenges of increased product and supply-chain complexity, macro issues, such as tariff/trade policy, and other issues impacting supply planning and supply assurance. Gain practical insight on how to enhance supply-chain visibility and resilience, apply joint risk management, and achieve continuous improvement in the pharma customer–supplier relationship.
Panelists

Xavier De Ceuninck, Category Management Lead, PGS Global Procurement, Source to Pay, Pfizer
Emad Abdelsadek, Vice President, Sales, EMEA, BD Biopharma Systems
Troy Mathews, Executive Director, Direct Materials Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management & Site Operations, Global Procurement – Global Product Development & Supply, Bristol Myers Squibb
Sara Henneman, Vice President and General Manager, Cell Culture and Cell Therapy, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Panel Moderator: Vishal Bhandari, Partner, Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice, Americas, Kearney

Price & Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: $59
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
REGISTER NOW
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
There are no speaker presentations for this program. It is a panel discussion only.
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.
SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to our event sponsor:

AI & Digitalization: The State of the State in Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Management
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:30 | InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
AI & Digitalization: The State of the State in Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Management Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Doors open at 12:45 PM for coffee & networking.

Is AI & Digitalization Changing How Pharma Customers & Suppliers Do Business?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and other forms of digitalization hold great potential in transforming business functions, but where does it now stand in sourcing, procurement, and supply management? Gain a practical and candid assessment from bio/pharma company senior executives and leading industry experts of where AI stands now and the path AI and other forms of digital transformation are taking and their feasibility for adoption.
A panel of senior executives from bio/pharma companies will discuss:

How AI is now being used in their companies and its potential, including addressing the challenges and opportunities in implementation;
How AI or other forms of digitalization is or potentially can be applied in supplier selection and evaluation, improving supply-chain visibility, and other key activities in the pharma customer–supplier interface; and
Perspectives from bio/pharma companies on their expectations of their suppliers on how AI and other forms of digitalization can be applied to further supplier performance.

Panelists

Christina da Cunha, Head of CMO Operations and Business Transformation, External Manufacturing & Supply, Sanofi
Bala Sreenivasan, Senior Vice President, Global Supply and Value Chain Management, Merck & Co. Inc.

Panel Moderator: Janel Firestein, Partner and Life Sciences Practice Leader, Clarkston Consulting

Plus, an assessment of where AI stands in supply-chain management overall and specific to the bio/pharmaceutical industry, including an outline of the specific functions in which AI is being used and timeline for adoption. A useful analysis to distinguish the hype versus reality of AI and to evaluate whether your company is in line with how AI is evolving in supply-chain management.
Speaker

Corwin Hee, Senior Director Analyst, Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice, Gartner

Price & Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: $59
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
REGISTER NOW
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
This program consists of a panel discussion and one speaker presentation. 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.

DCAT Member Company Networking Reception
2026-03-24 16:30 - 18:30 | InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom/Empire (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
DCAT Member Company Networking Reception Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom/Empire (2nd Floor)
The Ultimate Networking Event at DCAT Week 2026!
The DCAT Member Company Networking Reception is a signature DCAT Week event that brings attendees together for a relaxed and engaging evening with colleagues and clients. Hundreds of representatives from DCAT Member Companies step away from their busy meeting schedules to participate in this significant networking opportunity.
Join the DCAT Member Company Networking Reception—the premier gathering for meaningful connections during DCAT Week. This event offers the opportunity to:

Connect with colleagues and clients in an informal, professional setting
Engage with hundreds of representatives from across the DCAT Member Community
Grow your network and build valuable new industry relationships
Take a purposeful pause from a packed agenda to cultivate lasting connections.

Pricing & Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: Complimentary
Please register to attend.
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
REGISTER NOW

DCAT Women's Networking Breakfast
2026-03-25 06:45 - 09:00 | InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
DCAT Women’s Networking Breakfast Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 6:45 AM – 9:00 AM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Networking & Breakfast: 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM • Keynote: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Join us for the Women’s Networking Breakfast at DCAT Week, bringing together industry professionals from across the global DCAT Member Community to network, learn, and empower one another in a supportive and inspiring environment.
The 2026 Breakfast, a slightly modified event, features Evy Poumpouras, a dynamic leader whose extraordinary background offers unparalleled insight into reading people, influencing situations, and modeling authentic confidence.
In her compelling presentation, Reading Other People and How Others Read You, Evy will share real-world lessons from her extraordinary 12-year career as a U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, where success depended on her ability to interpret subtle human signals and decipher motivations under pressure. She’ll translate these elite skills into actionable strategies for everyday professional interactions—negotiations, client meetings, presentations, leadership moments, and peer collaboration.

What you’ll take away:

Decoding Body Language — interpret the underlying truth beyond words.
Verbal & Nonverbal Communication — strengthen clarity, persuasion, and authenticity.
Commanding Respect — cultivate professional presence and leadership energy.

Attendees will receive a copy of Poumpouras’ book, “Becoming Bullet Proof: Life Lessons From A Secret Service Agent.”
Whether you’re leading teams, negotiating partnerships, building client relationships, or advancing your own career, this session provides actionable tools that create stronger, more effective interactions.
Join us for one of DCAT Week’s most anticipated events, bringing together leaders and rising talent from across the global bio/pharmaceutical industry for connection, inspiration, and powerful professional insights.
Connect with peers, gain fresh perspectives, and start your day with a program designed to empower and elevate.

Pricing and Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: $159
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
REGISTER NOW
Attending DCAT Week Programs
ll 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.
SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to our event sponsors: Thank you to our book sponsor: Thank you to our prize sponsors:

Creating Value Beyond Product and Price in the Pharma Customer–Supplier Relationship
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor), 111 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Creating Value Beyond Product and Price in the Pharma Customer–Supplier Relationship Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM • InterContinental New York Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor)

Value Creation: Are Pharma Customers & Suppliers on the Same Page?
In a highly competitive environment, providing value beyond core deliverables of product and price is crucial for CDMOs and materials suppliers to maintain and gain an edge with their bio/pharma customers, but do bio/pharma companies and their suppliers agree on what constitutes value-added enhancements? Although bio/pharma companies look for innovation from CDMOs and materials suppliers, are they providing what bio/pharma companies are seeking? And more importantly, who, how, and when are value-added enhancements factored into the price and cost structure of a given project?
Gain valuable insights from an executive panel providing a “buy-and-sell-side view” on:

What Constitutes Value Creation? Are there particular services or situations for which value-added enhancements are more likely to be offered than for other services? Is there a trend to offer value-adding services more frequently? Less frequently?
Who Incurs the Cost of Value Creation? In what situations or for what types of enhancements are bio/pharma customers most likely to be willing to share the costs for value-adding enhancements? When are they least likely to be willing to share the costs?
How is Value Creation Measured? When value-adding enhancements are proposed during the sourcing/procurement process, how formally are they evaluated? Is there a formal cost/benefit analysis done or is the evaluation more subjective?

Plus, get the highlights of the key findings from a DCAT Research & Benchmarking study, Creating Value Beyond Product and Price in the Pharma Customer–Supplier Relationship, to be released in March 2026. The report is available exclusively and free of charge to DCAT Member Companies. Click here for further information.
Price & Registration
DCAT Member Company Price: Complimentary
DCAT Week 2026 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.
REGISTER NOW
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.

Distribution of Speaker Presentations
This program consists of a panel discussion only, but DCAT Member Companies can receive free of charge, the written study, Creating Value Beyond Product and Price in the Pharma Customer–Supplier Relationship, to be available in March 2026 and available for download at the DCAT website. This report will be followed by four informational briefings throughout 2026 to provide further insights on this very important topic. Click here for further information.
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.

Pre-Dinner Networking Reception
2026-03-26 17:45 - 18:45 | New York Hilton Midtown, Trianon Ballroom, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Pre-Dinner Networking Reception Thursday, March 26, 2026 • 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM • New York Hilton Midtown, Trianon Ballroom
The DCAT organization is pleased to host a complimentary Pre-Dinner Reception for all Annual Dinner guests starting at 5:45 PM, in the Trianon Ballroom in the New York Hilton Midtown. The Pre-Dinner Reception is an excellent way to network and enjoy drinks with other attendees before heading into the Grand Ballroom for dinner.

Pricing and Registration

Complimentary to DCAT Annual Dinner attendees, Annual Dinner Badge required. Find out more about the DCAT Annual Dinner here.

98th DCAT Annual Dinner
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:30 | New York Hilton Midtown, Grand Ballroom, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, United States
98th DCAT Annual Dinner Thursday, March 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM • New York Hilton Midtown, Grand Ballroom
98th Annual Dinner Speaker
We are delighted to announce that acclaimed actor, producer, screenwriter and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds will be the guest speaker for the 98th DCAT Annual Dinner.
Click here to learn more about our speaker.
A Tradition Since 1926
The first Annual Dinner of the DCAT organization was held in April of 1926 when members determined that an event, such as an annual dinner, would aid them in meeting and getting to know other members of their industry. Nearly a century later, the DCAT organization still hosts this very special black-tie dinner every March in New York City.
Annual Dinner Badge Information
An Annual Dinner Badge is required to attend the DCAT Annual Dinner. The Designated Annual Dinner Table Contact for the company hosting your table will have your Annual Dinner Badge, unless he or she has contacted the DCAT office to make other arrangements. For more information on the 98th DCAT Annual Dinner click here.

Pricing and Registration

DCAT Annual Dinner name badge required. Learn more information about the DCAT Annual Dinner here.

Post-Dinner Hospitality Networking Events
2026-03-26 21:30 - 2026-03-27 23:30 | New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Post-Dinner Hospitality Networking Events Thursday, March 26, 2026 • 9:30 – 11:30 PM • New York Hilton Midtown, 2nd Floor
Post-Dinner Hospitality events are hosted by DCAT Member Companies immediately following the Annual Dinner. These events, located on the 2nd floor of the New York Hilton, give guests the opportunity to network and unwind in a variety of atmospheres.
Annual Dinner Guests: Annual Dinner guests are invited to attend the Post-Dinner Hospitality events immediately following the dinner. All guests wear their Annual Dinner badges to gain entry to the 2nd floor receptions.
Members not attending the Annual Dinner: DCAT Week attendees are invited to attend the post-dinner receptions. However, the area where Post-Dinner Hospitality events are located will not be accessible until after the dinner has concluded (approx. 9:30 PM). To be admitted, please wear your DCAT Member Name Badge issued during DCAT Week or request another at the 2nd floor badging station. Member Companies participating in DCAT Week should bring identification and a business card to be issued a name badge on-site.
Non-Members who are not dinner guests must wear a DCAT event Badge by requesting one at the 2nd-floor Badge Station at the Hilton Hotel. A business card must be presented to obtain a badge indicating your affiliation with a pharma company or supplier who would attend DCAT Week.
Name badge pick-up will be available on the 2nd floor of the Hilton Hotel near the escalators beginning at 9:15 PM; however, access to the Post-Dinner Hospitality suites will not be permitted until the conclusion of the Annual Dinner (approx. 9:30 PM). As this event is being held at a public hotel, your consideration of our security measures is greatly appreciated.

Pricing and Registration

Complimentary to DCAT Member Companies and Industry professionals. DCAT Member Badge or DCAT Annual Dinner Badge required for entry. Find out more about the DCAT Annual Dinner here.
