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From Lab to Launch:

De-Risking The Biologic Cold Chain

San Diego | June 9-10, 2026

Join Leading Industry Peers in California!

The Leading Minds Network powered by ELPRO and Cold Chain Technologies, invites you to a special collaborative learning experience in beautiful San Deigo, CA. Join leading pharmaceutical and life science, biotech, healthcare and logistics peers to network and share GxP-compliant best practices. This day-long relaxing, retreat-style setting is your opportunity to benchmark ideas, share challenges and gain valuable insights into a variety of today's pharma and life science logistics challenges.

This event is COMPLIMENTARY (no fee) to industry professionals. Pre-registration and confirmation are required. Hotel and travel costs associated with attending this event are not included. Seating is limited--reserve your spot today! 

Event Schedule

June 8

Networking Kick-Off Reception & Cocktails (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

June 9

Full Day Seminar & Networking Luncheon (8:30am to 5:00pm)

8:30-9:00

Registration & Coffee – Opening Remarks 

9:00-9:15

Cold Chain Readiness for the Era of Biologics & Advanced Therapies

9:15-10:00

From Lab to Launch: Building a Scalable Cold Chain

10:00-10:45

Ultra Cold & Cryogenic Transport: Lessons from Cell & Gene Programs

10:45-11:15

Networking Coffee Break

11:15-Noon

Navigating Complex Logistics in Radiopharmaceutical Supply Chain

10:00-12:45

Real‑Time Control Towers & Exception Management

12:45-1:45

Networking Luncheon

1:45-2:30

Roundtable Discussions: Regulators & Risk Leaders: What FDA Looks for in 2026

2:30-3:15

Direct‑to‑Patient Logistics: Opportunities & Risk Matrix 

3:15-3:45

Networking Coffee Break

3:45-4:30

Tech‑Enabled Freight Alternatives & Sustainability in Cold Chain
 

June 10

Tour of Cold Chain Technologies Hub (9:00am - Noon)
Includes light breakfast and lunch

 

Past Seminar Attendees:

Amgen, AbbVie, Biogen, Pfizer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Kite/Gilead, Lilly, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, Bluebird Bio, GSK, Bristol-Myers Squibb, PCI Pharma, Illumina, Genentech, Bayer, Merck/MSD, Roche, Lundbeck, Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim, Catalent, and more.

Expert Speakers & Panelists

Jeff Chida

Global Packaging Engineer
Eli Lilly and Company

Craig Vermeyen

Director, Packaging & Labeling
Kite Pharma

Leila Safavi

Co-Founder & CEO
Purist Technologies

Kevin Hickman

Former Director Global Logistics

Marati Therapeutics (BMS)

K. Nicole Harter

Senior Director, CTM Supply & Centralized Services
Eli Lilly and Company

Ryan Oppel

Chief Commercial Officer
Life Science Logistics

Jeff Lander

Associate CMO
Product Lead

Gabe Taslakian

 Head of Supply Chain, CMC Lead

Abdera Therapeutics 

Luis Hernandez

Associate Director/Director of Logistics
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Kunal Punjabi

Director Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
DSV Global Transport & Logistics

Venue Location & Accommodations

Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
3999 Mission Boulevard
San Diego CA 92109
(858) 488-1081
www.catamaranresort.com

The Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa is an ideal coastal setting for the Leading Minds Network seminar. Located on Mission Bay, its Polynesian-style blend of tranquility and convenience makes it the perfect setting for focused learning, collaboration, and networking.




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