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Curated for Pharma decision makers

Join an exclusive gathering of pharmaceutical industry visionaries, C-suite executives, and decision-makers at the CPHI Frankfurt Leadership Summit. This premier event creates a unique platform for collaborative problem-solving, strategic insights, and transformative discussions that will shape the future of healthcare delivery.

NEW! Where pharma's future takes shape

We bring together the brightest minds in pharma to tackle our industry's most pressing challenges head-on. This is where visionary leaders like you come together to share insights, forge solutions, and chart the course for healthcare's evolution.

Join fellow decision-makers who understand that the future of pharma isn't just about individual success – it's about collaborative progress. Together, we'll explore challenges, uncover opportunities, and build the partnerships that will define tomorrow's healthcare landscape.

The Leadership Summit

Key themes

The Leadership Summit serves as a platform for industry leaders to discuss these themes, share insights, and explore innovative solutions that will drive the pharmaceutical industry forward in 2025 and beyond.

Globalisation

Supply chain evolution

Regulation & Policy

Market insights

Leadership Summit

Featuring a stellar lineup, this premier event brings together the decision makers to highlight key issues shaping the pharmaceutical landscape and set the theme for the entire event.

Agenda - 28 October 2025

10:30 - 10:40

Welcome remarks

10:40 - 11:10

Keynote: Global Authority on Macro Trends in Pharma

11:10: - 11:50

Pharma's Global Economic Outlook: Balancing Regional Challenges with International Opportunities

Christian Seufert - Head of Advanced Synthesis, Lonza Group Ltd
Christoph Buerki - Global Head of Procurement & CDMO, Novartis
Greg Behar - Chief Executive Officer, Recipharm
Markus Sieger - Chief Executive Officer, Polpharma Group Holding BV
Ronald T.Piervincenzi - Chief Executive Officer, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

11:50 - 12:00

Closing Address

Speakers & Panelists

This high-impact event will feature a stellar lineup of thought leaders addressing critical industry challenges and future opportunities

Christian Suefert

Head of Advanced Synthesis

Lonza Group Ltd

Christoph Buerki

Global Head - Procurement & CDMO

Novartis

Greg Behar

CEO

Recipharm

Markus Sieger

CEO

Polpharma Group Holding BV

Ronald T. Piervincenzi

CEO

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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Show open days and hours

28 October: 10:00 - 18:30*

29 October: 10:00 - 18:30*

30 October: 10:00 - 16:00*

*Please note that access times vary by pass type:

• Exhibitors: from 8:00 AM
• Leaders (Leader, Platinum Leader, Networking Leader): from 8:30 AM
• Explorer Pass holders: from 9:00 AM
• Standard Pass holders: from 10:00 AM.*

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About CPHI

CPHI creates connections and inspires partnerships across the global pharma community. We champion innovation at the heart of pharma at our in-person and online events, granting you access to endless opportunities. Our powerful digital solutions help you to stay connected with your industry at every step in your journey.

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