- November 24, 2026 | 10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
- MAIN HALL (3rd floor)
Is the Current Pharma Model Sustainable?
“This house believes the current pharma model is not sustainable and needs to change – time for a revolution?”
The world of pharma is changing rapidly. AI is changing how we do things. Regulations may lag behind. Drugs are increasingly being developed and/or manufactured in China. Startups struggle to get funding. Energy uses up, recyclable packaging is of necessity, and transport costs may all impact how we do things.
In this debate, you’ll hear from both sides of the argument, whether the industry needs a revolution. The speakers will highlight the economic pressures on health systems, sociodemographic change, antimicrobial resistance, misinformation; the need to change is too important to wait – is it better to do something than nothing?
They will also address how fast can we change the current model? Do we need to change it? Is slow and steady change what’s needed for a sustainable future?
