The 8th Annual Pharma Manufacturing and Automation Convention (PM and AC) 2026 addresses the ongoing operational challenges in the pharmaceutical industry by shifting the focus from mere technology adoption to strategic business decision-making. Centered on the theme "Beyond Automation: Building Faster, Smarter & More Adaptive Pharma Enterprises," this two-day convention explores leadership, thinking, and enterprise-wide collaboration necessary for sustainable manufacturing excellence.

Co-located with the Pharma Manufacturing & Automation Excellence Awards (PM&AE Awards) 2026 at Hotel Novotel Hyderabad Airport, the event combines visionary keynotes, practical case studies, interactive workshops, panel discussions, solution showcases, and the immersive PM&AC Boardroom War Room simulation to bridge the gap between technology investments and real business value.

Why to attend:

Address critical industry challenges including production delays, tech transfer gaps, disconnected functions, rising operational costs, and workforce shortages.

Explore a fresh perspective on pharmaceutical manufacturing focused on making better business decisions that create sustainable excellence.

Participate in the PM&AC Boardroom War Room, an immersive simulation evaluating real-world investment scenarios in AI, predictive maintenance, digital batch records, and automation.

Gain actionable insights from a programme shaped by senior leaders in manufacturing, quality, and operational excellence designed for immediate implementation.

Network, benchmark, and collaborate with peers across the pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem.

Celebrate outstanding innovation, leadership, and excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing at the co-located PM&AE Awards 2026.

Who should attend:

Manufacturing leaders

Quality professionals

Operational excellence leaders

Technology experts and solution providers

Business decision-makers, CEOs, CFOs, and plant leadership