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Senior pharma IT leaders — CIOs, CDOs, CISOs, Heads of AI/ML, VPs and Directors of IT, Data & Analytics, and Digital Transformation. We maintain a minimum 60% end-user ratio, which means the majority of the room holds buying authority, not selling intent. If your day job involves running or transforming technology inside a pharma organisation, this room is built for you.

Yes. Every registration is reviewed before confirmation — we check designation, company, and pharma relevance. You'll hear back within 2 business days. If your application isn't a fit for this edition, we'll tell you why and keep you on the list for future GPACTS events. Additionally, you will get your refund within 15 business days. The CXO Table is a separate, nomination-only tier — see Pricing & Passes for details.

Yes — and it's worth it. Groups of 3 or more from the same organisation receive a 15% discount across all passes. Note: all delegates are still subject to the invitation review — the group discount doesn't bypass the curation process.

Vendor delegates are accepted but strictly capped. We enforce a minimum 70% pharma end-user ratio — when that ceiling is reached, vendor registrations go to a waitlist. If you're a vendor who wants guaranteed access and a speaking platform, sponsorship is a more reliable route and gives you significantly more than a delegate pass. See the sponsors page →

The Executive Pass covers full-day access to all keynotes, panels, practitioner talks, and the fireside chat. It includes networking breakfast, lunch, and the evening cocktail reception, plus a Pharma Now Elite membership, the post-event GPACTS Mumbai Insights Report, and access to session recordings. Pricing: ₹8,999 + GST. (Early bird pricing has now closed.)

The CXO Table is a complimentary, nomination-only tier for CIO, CDO, and CISO-level leaders at India's top-20 pharma organisations. It includes everything in the Executive Pass, plus access to the closed Chatham House roundtable (not open to general delegates), an invitation to the post-event speaker dinner, and membership in the GPACTS Advisory Circle — a peer group that shapes future Congress themes and speakers. To nominate yourself or a peer, email events@pharmanow.app with your designation and company.

Early bird pricing has now closed. Standard pricing of ₹8,999 + GST applies for all new registrations. Register before 15 May to ensure your place — capacity is limited to 130 delegates.

Yes — 18% GST applies to all pass prices. A GST-compliant invoice is issued automatically after payment. If your organisation requires a purchase order process before payment, contact events@pharmanow.app in advance so we can accommodate.

Three things make this different. First, the speakers: CIOs and CDOs from India's largest pharma companies keynote — not analysts, not vendor case studies repackaged as practitioner talks. Second, the format: there is no exhibition floor in the main hall. Sponsors are on the agenda, not in a booth at the edge of the room. Third, the roundtables: the CXO session is Chatham House — closed, off the record, and limited to 30 senior practitioners. That's not standard at pharma IT events. It's the part delegates tell us they come back for.

Keynotes, panels, and practitioner talks are recorded and distributed to all registered delegates within two weeks of the event. The CXO roundtable operates under strict Chatham House rules — it is never recorded, never summarised on the record, and never shared beyond what participants choose to share themselves.

Yes. The GPACTS Mumbai Insights Report is a structured post-event document capturing the day's key themes, data points, and discussion outputs — without attributing individual comments from the roundtable. It's distributed to all delegates, all speakers, and the full Pharma Now subscriber base of 95,000+ within three weeks of the event. Title and Platinum sponsors are credited in the report.

The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Goregaon East, Mumbai — 400 063. Approximately 35 minutes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) with no toll crossings. On-site parking for 40+ vehicles. See the full venue page → for floor plan, room setup, and driving times from major pharma HQs.

Yes. We've negotiated a special delegate room rate at the Westin Mumbai Garden City — the event venue itself. On registration confirmation, you'll receive a booking code in your welcome email. Rooms at this rate are limited, so book early if you're travelling from outside Mumbai.

Business formal for the main sessions and roundtables. Business casual for the evening cocktail reception on the terrace. If in doubt, err formal — this is a CXO-level gathering.

Start by reviewing the sponsors page → for a full breakdown of Title, Platinum, Gold, and Silver packages. When you're ready, hit “Apply for Sponsorship” or email events@pharmanow.app directly. We'll schedule a 20-minute call to confirm slot availability, align on your activation goals, and walk you through the onboarding pack. Contract and payment can be completed within 48 hours of that call.

Speaking slots are not sold independently — they are part of Title and Platinum sponsorship packages. The format is editorially curated: your speaker presents as a practitioner and subject matter expert, not as a product representative. No slide decks full of product screenshots. No overt sales messaging. Delegates can tell the difference, and so can we — which is what makes the slot worth having.

Title and Platinum sponsors receive the full opt-in delegate contact list after the event — name, designation, company, and contact details, collected with explicit consent at registration. Gold and Silver sponsors receive leads captured directly at their activation space during the event. All lead data complies with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2023.

Sponsorship closes 10 days before the event — 25 May 2026 is the hard deadline for onboarding, collateral production, and pre-event newsletter features. If you're evaluating, don't wait: 1 Title slot, 2 Platinum slots, and 3 Gold slots are available. Once a tier is full, it's closed — no exceptions, no waitlist at the Title level.

Yes. We offer category exclusivity at Title and Platinum tiers — only one sponsor per technology category (e.g., one cloud platform, one data platform, one RPA vendor). This protects your investment and ensures delegates associate your brand with your category, not a competitor's. Category exclusivity is confirmed on a first-come basis at the time of contract signing.

Yes. Series sponsorship gives your brand presence across all four GPACTS 2026 events — Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and the December Flagship. Series packages are available at the Title and Platinum levels and are priced separately from individual event sponsorship. If you're building a sustained pharma IT market position in India, this is the most efficient way to do it. Email events@pharmanow.app to receive the series sponsorship brief.

Full refund for cancellations received by 15 May 2026. 50% refund for cancellations between 16–18 May 2026. No refund for cancellations after 18 May — however, delegate substitution is permitted at any time up to the morning of the event. To cancel or substitute, email events@pharmanow.app with your registration details.

The event is photographed, and keynotes, panels, and practitioner sessions are filmed for post-event distribution. By completing registration, you acknowledge that your likeness may appear in event photography and coverage published by GPACTS, Pharma Now, and Yellow Hive. The CXO roundtable is never photographed or filmed — this is an unconditional commitment, not a guideline.