Quality Leaders and
Professionals Connect 2026
Where Quality leaders meet, share and shape what comes next. An industry focused day of meaningful conversations and practical insights for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, CRO and CDMO Quality professionals.
Regulatory expectations are evolving. Organizations are becoming more complex. Quality teams are being asked to do more while maintaining stronger control, consistency, and compliance.
Quality Leaders and Professionals Connect 2026 brings together senior Quality professionals from pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, medical devices, contract research organizations, and contract development and manufacturing organizations for an industry focused day of meaningful conversations and practical insights.
This is a forum for Quality professionals to share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas that can be applied in the real world.
Conference Agenda
Opening Remarks
Welcome to the Quality community; objectives of the forum; importance of connecting Quality leaders and professionals for knowledge and experience sharing.
The Changing Landscape of Quality in Life Sciences
How the Quality function is evolving; changing industry dynamics; increasing regulatory expectations; inspection readiness; data integrity; digital transformation; emerging technologies; and the changing role of Quality professionals.
What Are Regulators Looking for Today?
Evolving regulatory expectations; inspection trends; common areas of concern; data integrity; CAPA effectiveness; risk-based Quality management; computerized systems; documentation and traceability; and preparing for future inspections.
Why Quality Can No Longer Be Confined to a Department
Moving from QA ownership to organization-wide Quality culture; leadership responsibility; engaging business functions; building accountability; balancing compliance with business priorities; and making Quality a shared organizational responsibility.
Inside the Quality Organization – Real-World Experience Sharing
Senior Quality professionals share real experiences, challenges and lessons learned. Possible topics include regulatory inspections, CAPA transformation, Quality culture, multi-site Quality management, deviations, Quality risk management and lessons from Quality failures.
Why eQMS Is No Longer Optional
The evolution from paper and manual Quality processes to digital Quality management. Data integrity, traceability, electronic records, audit trails, controlled workflows, inspection readiness, multi-site operations and reducing dependency on spreadsheets, email and fragmented systems.
Lunch & Networking
Quality networking lunch.
Quality 2030 – The Future Quality Professional
How the Quality profession will evolve over the next 5–10 years. Future skills, leadership, technology, AI, data analytics, regulatory expectations, automation, Quality culture and the changing relationship between Quality and business.
Connected Quality – Choosing the Right eQMS for Your Organization
What should organizations consider when selecting and implementing an eQMS? Compliance, validation, scalability, configurability, user experience, integrations, data migration, multi-site deployment, analytics, implementation approach and total cost of ownership.
Tea Break & Networking
Informal networking and interaction.
Quality 4.0: The Next Generation of Quality Management
Moving beyond traditional QMS toward connected, data-driven and intelligent Quality. Quality analytics, automation, real-time visibility, predictive Quality, connected systems and the evolution of Quality operations.
AI & Quality: Opportunity, Risk & Reality
Practical applications of AI in Quality; AI-assisted investigations, document review, CAPA, trend analysis and risk identification; AI governance; validation; human oversight; data integrity; and emerging regulatory considerations.
The Future of Quality Starts Today
Key takeaways from the day's discussions; insights from the Quality community; key areas Quality leaders should focus on going forward; closing reflections.
Voices Shaping Quality
Mr. Girraj Sharan Tripathi
Sr General Manager
Sun Pharma.
Mr. Hitesh Parmar
Associate Vice President – Head, Corporate Quality Assurance
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Mr. Nithin Shivakumar Choudhary
Head of Quality - Biologics (Unit G)
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories - Biologics (Unit G).
Mr. Israel Jegan
SQA Head Quality
Cipla Limited.
Dr. Nirav Parekh
Head Site Quality
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Dr. Ravi Kanta
Head Global External Supply Quality and Compliance
Indoco Remedies Limited.
Mr. Chandrashekhar Palkar
Assistant General Manager
Neuland Loboratories Limited.
Dr. Sanjay Kushwaha
DGM QA
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Dr. Rapolu Kishore
Assistant General Manager
Ajanta Pharma Limited.
Mr. Pankaj Gupta
Quality Assurance Head
Kodo LifeScience Private Limited
Dr. Manoranjan Kumar
Senior Vice President and Head - Corporate Quality Assurance
Hetero Drugs Limited.
What You Can Expect
An environment designed for interaction, discussion, and knowledge sharing among senior Quality professionals.
Real Industry Experiences
Hear directly from experienced Quality professionals about challenges, approaches, and lessons learned.
Focused Discussions
Participate in conversations around specific Quality challenges rather than broad industry presentations.
Peer Connections
Meet Quality professionals from across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO, and CDMO sectors.
Practical Insights
Take away ideas and approaches that can be considered within your own organization.
Meaningful Conversations
An environment designed for interaction, discussion, and knowledge sharing.
Certificate for Attendees
A certificate to recognize your participation in Quality Leaders & Professionals Connect 2026.
For Quality Professionals
The Mumbai edition brings together experienced Quality leaders and professionals to discuss the issues that matter most to today's Quality function. Expect conversations around:
Quality Transformation
How Quality organizations are evolving and creating greater value for the business.
Regulatory Expectations
Understanding changing expectations and preparing organizations for increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Quality Operations
Practical approaches to managing deviations, CAPA, change control, investigations, audits, and other critical Quality processes.
Quality Culture
Building a culture where Quality is part of everyday decision making across the organization.
Digital Quality Management
How organizations are moving from manual processes to more connected and structured Quality operations.
Quality Professionals and Decision Makers
Participant Eligibility
- Experienced professionals working in Quality functions within the related industries.
- Professionals with hands-on experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Compliance, Validation.
- Mid-level and senior professionals involved in Quality operations, decision-making, or process improvement.
- Individuals interested in emerging Quality practices, digital transformation, regulatory expectations, and the future of Quality management.
Note: This conference is intended for experienced Quality professionals and industry practitioners. Entry is strictly by invitation only.
The Value of an Industry Forum
Meet professionals who are managing Quality systems, regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and digital transformation across some of the most regulated industries. Share experiences. Exchange ideas. Build professional connections.
Radisson Blu
Mumbai International Airport
27th November 2026
A full day dedicated to Quality leadership, professional learning, industry conversations, and networking.
Reserve Your Seat
Seats are limited to maintain a focused and meaningful experience for participating Quality professionals.
Register Your Interest