World Pharma AI · London Edition

World Pharma AI · London
2027.

World Pharma AI London.

The premier conference series for life-science leaders, R&D directors, and AI scientists examining how machine intelligence is compressing discovery timelines, reshaping clinical trials, and unlocking precision medicine at population scale.

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150+

Delegates

25+

Speakers

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Day

Date

28 April 2027

Venue

Central London

Series

World Pharma AI

Running order

The day at a glance.

All times are London time.

08:30 – 09:40

Registration & Networking Breakfast

09:40 – 10:05

Opening Keynote

10:05 – 10:45

Panel Discussion

From Target to Candidate: Scaling AI-Driven Drug Discovery

  • Where is AI shortening hit-to-lead and candidate selection, and what has reached the clinic?
  • How are UK data assets, including UK Biobank and Genomics England, changing target identification?
  • How do pharma companies and AI-native biotechs structure partnerships, manage IP and judge success?

10:45 – 11:25

Panel Discussion

Smarter Clinical Trials: AI in Design, Recruitment and Execution

  • Protocol optimisation, digital twins and synthetic control arms: what evidence will regulators accept?
  • Finding patients faster through NHS data, DigiTrials and real-world evidence.
  • AI-generated protocols, consent forms and study reports: where must human review and sign-off remain?

11:25 – 11:40

Morning Networking Break

11:40 – 12:20

Panel Discussion

Building the AI Operating Model and Workforce

  • Why do so many generative AI pilots stall, and what have successful programmes done differently?
  • Central AI teams or teams embedded across the business: how should governance, funding and accountability work?
  • Building AI fluency across R&D, clinical, regulatory and commercial functions.

12:20 – 12:40

Spotlight Presentation

12:40 – 13:10

Fireside Chat

From AI Hype to Enterprise Value — What Is Actually Working in Pharma?

13:10 – 14:10

Networking Lunch

14:10 – 14:50

Panel Discussion

AI in Commercial & Medical Affairs: From Copilots to Autonomous Engagement

  • How is AI changing HCP engagement and field force productivity?
  • Where can agentic AI support MSLs, medical information and customer engagement?
  • What constitutes measurable commercial return?
  • How should AI-generated content be governed under the ABPI Code and PMCPA requirements?

14:50 – 15:10

Spotlight Presentation

15:10 – 15:25

Afternoon Break

15:25 – 16:05

Panel Discussion

Can Pharma Scale AI Without Exposing Its Most Valuable Data?

  • How can companies make R&D, clinical and commercial data useful for AI while protecting patient information and intellectual property?
  • Who can access data when AI tools connect pharma companies, CROs, NHS organisations and technology partners?
  • What security and data governance checks are needed before an AI pilot reaches enterprise scale?
  • How does the risk change when an AI agent can retrieve information and take action across systems?

16:05 – 16:45

Panel Discussion

Agentic AI Across Regulatory, Safety and Medical Writing

  • Where are agents being deployed in submissions, medical review and pharmacovigilance, and what results can companies demonstrate?
  • Which actions can be automated, and where must a person review, approve and remain accountable?
  • How can companies validate, monitor and control agents in a GxP environment?
  • How are teams applying the FDA and EMA’s January 2026 guiding principles of good AI practice?

16:45 – 17:00

Closing Keynote

17:00 – 18:00

Drinks Reception

Who you'll hear from

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The leaders who have contributed to the World Pharma AI events across our global editions.

Location

Central London

Central London, London, United Kingdom
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Date
28 April 2027
Venue
Central London, London, United Kingdom
Who attends
150+ delegates · 25+ speakers
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