2026 Pharma Logistic
Masterclass Program
14-17 SEPTEMBER 2026
FRANKFURT & ANTWERP
Sunday, 13 September - Welcome Reception
19:00 - 22:00 / Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1
Fraport Visitors Center
Waking up the Day After: Today's Pharma Supply Chain Trends, Market Dynamics and Strategy
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Day Chairs
Ruud van der Geer
Assoc. Director Logistic Solutions
& EMEA Product Handling
Global Deliver Strategy Team
MSD
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Bierwirth
Professor for Logistics and Controlling
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
08:00 - 08:45
The Morning Coffee Connection & Registrations
08:45 - 09:00
Opening Address
Prof. Dr. Roel Gevaers, University of Antwerp
Frank Van Gelder, Pharma.Aero
09:00 - 09:30
Playing Strategic Cards in a Geopolitical Poker Game
Prof. Dr. Wouter Dewulf, University of Antwerp
09:30 - 10:00
Pharmalytics in Detail: The Data Powerhouse
Drs. Vincent Van Bockstaele, University of Antwerp
10:00 - 10:30
The Supply Chain Reset: What Can We Learn from Other Industries
Prof. Dr. Roel Gevaers, University of Antwerp
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30
Innovation Versus Access: The Pharma Market Pressure Point
Frank Van Gelder, Pharma.Aero
11:30 - 12:00
Air Cargo: CO₂, Resilience, or What Truly Matters?
Prof. Dr. Anne Lange, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
12:00 - 12:30
Navigating Turbulence: Leadership Perspectives from the Airfreight Industry
Ashwin Bhat, CEO Lufthansa Cargo AG
12:30 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 15:30
Geopolitical Disruption & Crisis Strategy WORKSHOPS
🟦The C-Suite CEO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Koen Vandenbempt, University of Antwerp
🟨The C-Suite CFO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Seçkin Özkul, University of South Florida
🟥The C-Suite COO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Anne Lange, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
🟩The C-Suite CRO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Hugo Marynissen, University of Antwerp
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30
Geopolitical Disruption & Crisis Strategy WORKSHOPS
🟩The C-Suite CEO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Koen Vandenbempt, University of Antwerp
🟦The C-Suite CFO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Seçkin Özkul, University of South Florida
🟨The C-Suite COO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Anne Lange, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
🟥The C-Suite CRO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Hugo Marynissen, University of Antwerp
17:30 - 18:00
Day 1 Wrap Up and Key Takeaways by Day Moderators
Resilient Strategies for Life Science Logistics
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Day Chairs
Gergely Szorcsik
Director, Global Logistics Sourcing and Sustainability
Zoetis
Prof. Dr. Anne Lange
Professor in Management, Logistics, Aviation
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
08:00 - 09:00
The Morning Coffee Connection
09:00 - 09:30
Can Digital Twinning in Air Cargo Help to Set Resilient Strategies?
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Bierwirth, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
09:30 - 10:00
Is Crisis Management Now Part of Your Daily Strategy?
Prof. Dr. Hugo Marynissen, University of Antwerp
10:00 - 10:30
Is Intermodality the Solution to Buffer Supply Chain Disruptions
Laetitia Chery, JAS
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:30
Geopolitical Disruption & Crisis Strategy WORKSHOPS
🟥The C-Suite CEO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Koen Vandenbempt, University of Antwerp
🟩The C-Suite CFO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Seçkin Özkul, University of South Florida
🟦The C-Suite COO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Anne Lange, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
🟨The C-Suite CRO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Hugo Marynissen, University of Antwerp
12:30 - 14:00
Industry Speed Dating & Networking Lunch
Book your slot with the industry partner
14:00 - 14:30
Pharma Seafreight Resilience: Unveiling Network Dynamics
Gaetan van Exem, AP Moller -Maersk
14:30 - 15:00
Pharma Cargo at Global Connection Hubs: Volume or Vision
Joachim Von Winning, Frankfurt Airport
15:00 - 15:30
Resilient Pharma Supply Chains from an Air Cargo Perspective
Carolin Gerstenmaier, Lufthansa Cargo AG
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30
Geopolitical Disruption & Crisis Strategy WORKSHOPS
🟨The C-Suite CEO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Koen Vandenbempt, University of Antwerp
🟥The C-Suite CFO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Seçkin Özkul, University of South Florida
🟩The C-Suite COO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Anne Lange, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
🟦The C-Suite CRO Geopolitics
Prof. Dr. Hugo Marynissen, University of Antwerp
17:30 - 18:00
Day 2 Wrap Up and Key Takeaways by Day Moderators
19:00 – 21:00
Charter Flight FRA – BRU
Calibrating Your Innovation Compass: The Pharma Supply Chain GPS
Antwerp University / City Campus - Faculty Business Economics
Day Chair
Elena Mishina
Supply Chain Lead
Amgen
Fabrice Panza
Global Head of Pharma Solutions
Etihad Cargo
08:00 - 09:00
The Morning Coffee Connection
09:00 - 10:00
Opinion Debate: The AI Bubble Paper Syndrome vs. the Dragon King in Pharma Supply Chain and Logistics
▪️Gayathiri Anpalakan, Amazon Web Services
▪️Prof. Dr. Wim Vanhaverbeke, University of Antwerp
▪️Elena Pessot, Assoc. Prof. University of Siena
▪️Ruud van der Geer, MSD
10:00 - 10:30
The Procurement Strategy: Does Price Matters in Challenging Times
Wim Bontinck, Solvint Group
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30
The Challenge of Scaling Business in a Fast-Moving and Volatile World
Prof. Dr. Robin De Cock, Antwerp Management School
11:30 - 12:00
Is the Freight Forwarder’s AI Desk in Pharma Logistics a Real Colleague?
Kenneth Kallstrom, DSV
12:00 - 12:30
Clinical Trials 2.0: Volatility versus Technology of Supply Chains
Camillo Rossi, Eli Lilly
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch and Set-up
Immersive Business Game AEROEXCHAIN
4 parallel tracks / 8 moderators / 3 tech support
14:00 - 17:30
Immersive Business Game AEROEXCHAIN
Prof. Dr. Wouter Dewulf, Prof. Dr. Roel Gevaers,
Frank Van Gelder, Gergely Szorcsik, Prof. Dr. Anne Lange
Drs Vincent van Bockstaele, Ruud van der Geer, Sophie Buyse, Albert Jorissen
🟦 Track 1
🟥 Track 2
🟨 Track 3
🟩 Track 4
17:30 - 18:00
Day 3 Wrap Up and Key Takeaways by Day Moderators
The Life Science Innovation Ecosystem
Antwerp University / Campus Drie Eiken Edegem - Medical Faculty & INDUSTRY VISITS
Day Chairs
Victoria Willmore
Director, External Supply Services
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Frank Van Gelder
Healthcare Supply Chain Strategy & Innovation Expert, Secretary General
Pharma.Aero
08:00 - 09:00
The Morning Coffee Connection
09:00 - 09:30
Chronic Healthcare of the Future: Alzheimer & ALS Research Testimonial
09:30 - 10:00
Vaccine Stability and Applicability: Inject it or Sniff it?
Prof. Dr. Pierre van Damme, University of Antwerp
10:00 - 10:30
Medical Devices of the Future: Value of Medical Tech Next Gen
Prof. Dr. Peter Delputte, University of Antwerp
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30
Life Science Ground Handling 2.0: Adapting Physical Handling to White Glove Requirements
Syed Haris Raza, Dnata
11:30 - 12:00
How Can Airports Comply with the New Healthcare Innovations
Isabelle Francois, Brussels Airport
12:00 - 12:15
PLMC Wrap & Key Takeaways
Prof. Dr. Wouter Dewulf & Frank Van Gelder
12:15 - 13:00
Express Lunch (45 min.)
13:00 - 17:00 INDUSTRY VISITS