Track B - Optimizing BioPharma Manufacturing: The Intersection of Innovation and Infrastructure

As the pharmaceutical industry evolves, ensuring a resilient, efficient, and scalable biopharma manufacturing ecosystem is critical for national health security. This panel, led by APIIC, brings together experts from academia, industry, and advanced manufacturing to discuss how cutting-edge technologies, strategic public-private partnerships, and infrastructure optimization are shaping the future of drug production. With a mission to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, APIIC plays a pivotal role in uniting government agencies, research institutions, and manufacturers to accelerate novel pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions. Panelists will explore the latest advancements in continuous manufacturing, automation, and AI-driven process optimization, along with strategies to maximize the potential of underutilized facilities to expand domestic production capacity.