GCSG 2026 Asia Pacific Conference: Program

This class, geared towards people new to the world of clinical trial supplies, focuses on drug development and what goes into planning for and delivering a study drug for a clinical trial. Topics include: reasons behind Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), phases of new drug development and approval, randomizing and blinding clinical trial materials, quality assurance and documentation, protocol interpretation, patient compliance, labeling, standard operating procedures (SOPs), stability, Good Distribution Practices (GDPs), returned drug accountability, and changing regulations in the European Union (EU) and rest of world (ROW). Attendees will hear a massive amount of information in a fun and interactive atmosphere.

Join our Clinical Supply Inspection Readiness Bootcamp, an intensive, full-day workshop designed to prepare you for regulatory success. Through interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and hands-on activities, you’ll gain practical insights into inspection strategies, risk mitigation, and vendor collaboration. Perfect for professionals looking to enhance their readiness and confidence in navigating regulatory inspections.

If you are speaking or facilitating a workshop, please join us for a short orientation session and tour of the workshop rooms.

Kick off the Asia Pacific Conference on the right foot! This orientation session will provide essential information and tips to help you make the most of your conference experience.

GCSG is new to the Asia Pacific region! Join us for light refreshments and libations while you network with other clinical supply professionals and enjoy a jazz band.

Navigating clinical supply release processes across global regions can be complex and time-sensitive. This workshop will provide a comparative view of QP declarations in the EU, release requirements in North America, and evolving practices in APAC. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of region-specific regulatory expectations, documentation inputs, and timelines — and how to build global strategies that reduce delays and ensure compliance across markets.

This workshop will take a practical look at managing supply constraints in clinical trials, with a focused lens on comparator sourcing. Through real-world scenarios, participants will explore how to proactively assess risk, plan for sourcing challenges, and implement strategies such as safety stock management and inventory optimization. The session will highlight key tools, techniques, and decision-making processes that enable teams to navigate complex supply environments and ensure continuity in trial execution.

This workshop focuses on the importance of early engagement and information gathering between the sponsor, CRO and clinical supplies stakeholders to strengthen study designs and optimize clinical supplies execution.

As emerging biotechs continue to drive innovation in drug development, navigating the complexities of global clinical trials has become increasingly critical—and challenging. This workshop will explore key strategies for successful trial expansion beyond domestic markets, with a focus on effective outsourcing models, vendor selection, and building strategic partnerships. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to manage global logistics, ensure compliance, and scale clinical supply operations to meet the unique demands of biotech-driven trials.

Choosing the right CRO partner is one of the most critical decisions a sponsor can make — and asking the right questions upfront can make or break your trial. This session will help you identify the must-have CRO capabilities based on the unique operational needs of your study, manage your budget effectively to avoid overspending, and streamline study startup to minimize costly delays.

China continues to evolve as a critical player in global clinical research. This workshop will provide an up-to-date overview of regulatory changes, trial execution strategies, and key opportunities for sponsors operating in or entering the Chinese market. Learn how to navigate the latest policies, optimize trial setup, and leverage China’s growing innovation ecosystem to enhance your global development strategy.

In today’s fast-paced clinical development landscape, clinical supply teams must deliver with speed, precision, and agility. This workshop is designed for clinical supply professionals aiming to optimize forecasting, reduce drug waste, and support aggressive study timelines — while maintaining control through real-time performance tracking.

IRT plays a pivotal role in clinical trial execution — but its success starts long before first patient in. This workshop focuses on how thoughtful IRT programming and cross-functional collaboration can streamline setup, improve trial flexibility, and ensure robust real-time oversight.

This interactive workshop will explore innovative packaging and labeling strategies designed to improve patient adherence, support effective blinding, and address drug-specific requirements in clinical trials. Through case studies and group discussions, participants will examine how smart technologies and tailored solutions can streamline clinical supply processes, reduce risk, and enhance trial integrity.

This workshop explores how to manage temperature excursions while balancing the demands of quality, speed, and real-world complexity. Topics include handling excursions for take-home medications, approaches to adjudicating events without temperature data, and practical strategies to ensure compliance without compromising trial timelines.

Navigating clinical supply release processes across global regions can be complex and time-sensitive. This workshop will provide a comparative view of QP declarations in the EU, release requirements in North America, and evolving practices in APAC. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of region-specific regulatory expectations, documentation inputs, and timelines — and how to build global strategies that reduce delays and ensure compliance across markets.

This workshop will focus on defining good project management for clinical supplies and the tools and techniques to ensure projects stay on time and on budget while collaborating with all key and diverse stakeholders.

As emerging biotechs continue to drive innovation in drug development, navigating the complexities of global clinical trials has become increasingly critical—and challenging. This workshop will explore key strategies for successful trial expansion beyond domestic markets, with a focus on effective outsourcing models, vendor selection, and building strategic partnerships. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to manage global logistics, ensure compliance, and scale clinical supply operations to meet the unique demands of biotech-driven trials.

Choosing the right CRO partner is one of the most critical decisions a sponsor can make — and asking the right questions upfront can make or break your trial. This session will help you identify the must-have CRO capabilities based on the unique operational needs of your study, manage your budget effectively to avoid overspending, and streamline study startup to minimize costly delays.

This workshop is designed to share stories that people will remember. Cognitive research shows that our negativity bias allows us to remember bad things longer. Cell and gene horror stories will be shared from both the speakers as well as the attendees.

Explore the exhibitor area to learn more about what the leading players in the industry have to offer

Buzzwords or real-life impact? Explore some of the most recent innovations that are already transforming clinical trial supply chains or are on the rise. This plenary session will highlight how these technologies improve demand forecasting, optimize inventory management, and enhance risk mitigation—helping teams run smarter, faster, and more agile trials.

This workshop will take a practical look at managing supply constraints in clinical trials, with a focused lens on comparator sourcing. Through real-world scenarios, participants will explore how to proactively assess risk, plan for sourcing challenges, and implement strategies such as safety stock management and inventory optimization. The session will highlight key tools, techniques, and decision-making processes that enable teams to navigate complex supply environments and ensure continuity in trial execution.

This workshop focuses on the importance of early engagement and information gathering between the sponsor, CRO and clinical supplies stakeholders to strengthen study designs and optimize clinical supplies execution.

As clinical trials increasingly move closer to the patient, enabling effective homecare solutions is becoming a critical part of patient-centric strategies. This workshop will explore practical approaches to support home-based care, including innovative packaging for at-home administration, device integration to enhance compliance, and remote monitoring technologies. We’ll also discuss how to equip and engage clinical sites to support these models effectively. Join us to learn how pharma sponsors can balance innovation with operational feasibility to improve patient experience and trial outcomes.

This workshop is designed to share stories that people will remember. Cognitive research shows that our negativity bias allows us to remember bad things longer. Cell and gene horror stories will be shared from both the speakers as well as the attendees.

Navigating clinical supply release processes across global regions can be complex and time-sensitive. This workshop will provide a comparative view of QP declarations in the EU, release requirements in North America, and evolving practices in APAC. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of region-specific regulatory expectations, documentation inputs, and timelines — and how to build global strategies that reduce delays and ensure compliance across markets.

In today’s fast-paced clinical development landscape, clinical supply teams must deliver with speed, precision, and agility. This workshop is designed for clinical supply professionals aiming to optimize forecasting, reduce drug waste, and support aggressive study timelines — while maintaining control through real-time performance tracking.

IRT plays a pivotal role in clinical trial execution — but its success starts long before first patient in. This workshop focuses on how thoughtful IRT programming and cross-functional collaboration can streamline setup, improve trial flexibility, and ensure robust real-time oversight.

This workshop will focus on defining good project management for clinical supplies and the tools and techniques to ensure projects stay on time and on budget while collaborating with all key and diverse stakeholders.

Join our Clinical Supply Inspection Readiness Bootcamp, an intensive, full-day workshop designed to prepare you for regulatory success. Through interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and hands-on activities, you’ll gain practical insights into inspection strategies, risk mitigation, and vendor collaboration. Perfect for professionals looking to enhance their readiness and confidence in navigating regulatory inspections.

As clinical trials increasingly move closer to the patient, enabling effective homecare solutions is becoming a critical part of patient-centric strategies. This workshop will explore practical approaches to support home-based care, including innovative packaging for at-home administration, device integration to enhance compliance, and remote monitoring technologies. We’ll also discuss how to equip and engage clinical sites to support these models effectively. Join us to learn how pharma sponsors can balance innovation with operational feasibility to improve patient experience and trial outcomes.

This interactive workshop will explore innovative packaging and labeling strategies designed to improve patient adherence, support effective blinding, and address drug-specific requirements in clinical trials. Through case studies and group discussions, participants will examine how smart technologies and tailored solutions can streamline clinical supply processes, reduce risk, and enhance trial integrity.

This workshop explores how to manage temperature excursions while balancing the demands of quality, speed, and real-world complexity. Topics include handling excursions for take-home medications, approaches to adjudicating events without temperature data, and practical strategies to ensure compliance without compromising trial timelines.