# PI Forum

- Dates: 20 November 2026
- Location: Puritan Conference Center, Manchester, United States
- Organiser: Sartorius
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

PI Forum India 2026 is a two-day event that brings together senior-level executives and industry leaders to share their experiences and perspectives on biomanufacturing. The event features presentations, panel discussions, demonstrations, and workshops focused on advancements in process intensification technologies and sustainable biomanufacturing strategies.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.sartorius.com/en/company/exhibition-conferences/local-events/pi-forum-india)

## Topics

- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Dr. Rhonda Duffy, Chief Operations Officer, Biocon Ltd
- Hemanth Kaligotla, Director of External Innovation, Lonza Biopharma
- Dr. Shilpa Gadgil, Enzene Biosciences Ltd
- Kandarp N. Raval, Associate Vice President Manufacturing, Kashiv Biosciences LLC
- Karthik Jayapal, Director, Biologics Process Development
- Sanjeev Gupta, Advanced Biotech Lab, IPCA Laboratories
- Ankur Bhatnagar, Biocon Biologics Limited
- Abijar Bhori, Associate Vice President (AVP), Enzene Biosciences Ltd. Pune
- Dr. Rahul Sharad Bhambure, National Chemical Laboratory
- Dr. Eunice Leong, Senior Scientist, A\*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute
- Dr. Ling Wu, ChemT Biotechnology
- Vijay Sudalaimuthu, Biocon Biologics Limited
- Yatindra Tirunagari, Associate Vice President, CDMO Biologics, BE BIOSOL Pvt Ltd
- Kumaran S. V, Fuctional Leader (Upstream), Biocon Biologics Limited
- Arvind Kukrety, Deputy Drug Controller, CDSCO, HQ, New Delhi
- Arpit Jain, Vice president - Bio Bulk Manufacturing, Intas Pharmaceutical- Biopharma Division
- Esmond Lee Yan Zhao, Senior Scientist, Bioprocessing, Technology Institute, A\*Star Singapore

## Where to stay

- **Graduate by Hilton Richmond**: 1.5 km from the venue, 301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, 23220
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ricgrgu-graduate-richmond/)
  - Phone: +1-804-644-9871
- **Quirk Hotel Richmond**: 1.6 km from the venue, 201 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23220
  - [Hotel website](http://www.quirkhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1 804 340 6040
- **Linden Row Inn**: 2.0 km from the venue, 100 East Franklin Street, Richmond, 23219
  - [Hotel website](https://www.lindenrowinn.com/)
  - Phone: +1 804-783-7000
- **Richmond Motel**: motel, 2.0 km from the venue, 2600 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, 23220

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/pi-forum/