
DCAT Summit at Lugano:
Expedition Pharma: Innovation from a Patient-First Perspective
Wednesday, June 4 – Thursday, June 5, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Badge pickup will begin Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Congress Centre, Lugano, Switzerland
Program Overview
This unique conference and networking event underscores the belief that true innovation starts with understanding and prioritizing patient needs. Expedition Pharma: Innovation from a Patient-First Perspective aims to inspire meaningful advancements that leverage cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient care and outcomes with patient-centric solutions.
Explore the industry’s most significant challenges today—from global drug shortages and supply chain disruptions to drug pricing and access, sustainability imperatives, the influence of AI, shifting investment paradigms, and advancing technologies—all from the lens of patient impact and outcomes.
Focusing on innovation, inspiration, and transformation, this conference and networking event is an essential opportunity for C-suite executives, industry thought leaders and decision-makers to connect, collaborate, and exchange groundbreaking strategies that align business goals with patient-centric values.
Who Should Attend?
- Professionals in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and supply chain management are focused on advancing innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and patient-centric solutions.
- Leaders and specialists in biologics, advanced therapies, digital health, and formulation sciences who are driving next-generation technologies and strategies for improving drug delivery, access, and global health outcomes.
- Executives and policymakers who navigate regulatory changes, global market access, pricing pressures, and supply chain disruptions, who seek to create greater patient value in an increasingly complex and evolving healthcare landscape.
Why Attend?
- Gain strategic insights into the latest innovations in drug development, biologics, advanced therapies, manufacturing sustainability, and patient-centered healthcare delivery.
- Hear directly from global thought leaders and industry pioneers during keynote presentations and expert panels addressing regulatory, technological, and geopolitical shifts impacting the bio/pharmaceutical sector.
- Expand your network with senior executives, decision-makers, and innovators during exclusive receptions, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions designed to foster real connections and future opportunities.
Price & Registration
DCAT Member & Industry Professional Registration:
775 CHF + VAT
Non-Industry Professional Registration:
1’195 CHF + VAT
Registration includes:
- Access to all Sessions
- Access to all Networking Sessions
- Afternoon Luncheon (Wednesday)
- Networking Cocktail Reception (Wednesday evening)
- Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Luncheon (Thursday)
- Dinner Reception (Thursday evening)
Thank you to our sponsors





