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CPHI Milan 2026 Conference Sessions On Demand

Powering Pandemic Preparedness - Voluntary Licensing & Generic Collaborations

Day 2 Global Pharma Outlook Stage

07/10/2026 12:25 - 12:55pm

Contributors

Pushpa Vijayaraghavan : Director - Sathguru Management Consultants

Charles Gore : Executive Director - Medicines Patent Pool

Markus Hasselblatt : Global Portfolio Leader - F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd

In an era where global health security demands rapid and equitable access to life-saving medicines, voluntary licensing and generic collaborations have emerged as critical mechanisms for pandemic preparedness. This panel brings together leading voices from the pharmaceutical industry, patent pooling initiatives, and strategic healthcare consulting to explore how innovative licensing models can accelerate the development, production, and distribution of essential medicines during health emergencies.