Partnering for Innovation in Manufacturing & Supply

Be a Thought Leader at DCAT Week!

The Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) and the DCAT Education Committee invite DCAT Member Companies to apply to present at a special program at DCAT Week, Partnering for Innovation in Manufacturing & Supply.

Innovation is essential for achieving operational excellence and delivering value. The program will feature case studies on how bio/pharma companies and their partners ( i.e., CDMOs/CMOs, suppliers of raw materials/inputs, technology services providers, or other companies) have collaborated to resolve challenges that arise in development, manufacturing, and the supply chain.

The 90-minute program will consist of three co-presentations (20 minutes each) followed by audience Q&A. It is a way to share fresh insights, best practices, and lessons learned to a well-informed business audience of senior to mid-level executives. 

Presentations must be a co-presentation of a bio/pharmaceutical company and partner company. Partner companies include: CDMOs/CMOs, suppliers of raw materials or other inputs, technology services providers, or other companies, including other bio/pharma companies.

Suggested topics include:

• New technologies in drug-substance and drug-product manufacturing or packaging;
• Cost optimization and improved production economics;
• Collaborative project management;
• Increasing supply-chain performance, resiliency, or visibility;
• Upgraded inventory management;
• Collaborative demand and supply planning/forecasting;
• Sustainability improvements: technology, manufacturing & metrics;
• Digitalization to better performance, including regulatory compliance;
• Other innovation in manufacturing & supply.

Who Can Apply/Present?

• Registered DCAT Member Companies

• Must be a co-presentation of a bio/pharmaceutical company and partner company. Partner companies include: CDMOs/CMOs, suppliers of raw materials or other inputs, technology services providers, or other companies, including other bio/pharma companies

• Focus must be on innovation in manufacturing or supply

• One of the co-presenters must be from a Registered DCAT Member Company

• Presenters should be from senior management or operations.

Application & Selection Process

• Merit-based application process 

• The best and brightest will be chosen. Promotional & marketing—based content will not be considered. The substance of your presentation will be your best representation. 

• A task force of industry colleagues selected from DCAT volunteer committees and leadership will evaluate all applications and select three case studies providing the most useful, valuable, and innovative insight of utility and interest to DCAT Member Companies.

Where & When the Program Will Take Place
The 90-minute program will be held during DCAT Week on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (8:00-9:30 AM) at the InterContinental Barclay, Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor). The program is complimentary and exclusive to DCAT Member Companies.

 Questions? Contact DCAT’s Editorial Director at pvanarnum@dcat.org or 1-856-388-2964