AI at the Speed of Life: How Technology is Reshaping Drug Discovery and Delivery

Event ID: PP1149854

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: Salon D (JW Marriott)

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Summary

Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry—but in healthcare, its impact is uniquely personal. The pharmaceutical industry stands at an inflection point: what once took a decade or more to move from scientific hypothesis to patient treatment is being fundamentally reimagined through AI, advanced computing, and automation. Yet in an industry where lives hang in the balance, speed must be matched with rigor, and innovation with responsibility. Join leaders from pharma and technology for a conversation about deploying AI at scale to accelerate breakthroughs while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, governance, and compliance.

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