HPCLC
Sprıng 2025

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March 17-19, 2025

The Notary Hotel
Philadelphia, PA

CONFERENCE THEME
“2025 and Beyond: Mega-Trends Shaping Pharma Logistics”

HPCLC Diamond Circle Sponsor logo
DB SCHENKER LIFE+ - HPCLC sponsor
DSV - HPCLC sponsor
FRONTIER - HPCLC sponsor
KUEHNE + NAGEL - HPCLC sponsor
PRIME - HPCLC sponsor
SKY CELL - HPCLC sponsor
TUCKER COMPANY WORLDWIDE - HPCLC sponsor

Sunday, March 16, 2025

5:00pm – 7:00pm
Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor
HPCLC Board Meeting (Closed)

Monday, March 17, 2025

8:00am – 9:00am
Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor
HPCLC Board Breakfast (Closed)
9:30am – 3:00pm
Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor
HPCLC Diamond Sponsor Meetings
(open to Diamond sponsor only)
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Juniper Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
Diamond Speed Dating
(open to Diamond sponsor only)
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Juniper Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
Platinum Speed Dating
(open to Platinum sponsor only)
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor
HPCLC Registration
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor
Welcome Reception

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

7:30am – 5:00pm
Juniper Ballroom Foyer,
Mezzanine Level
HPCLC Registration
7:30am – 8:30am
Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor
Networking Breakfast
8:30am – 9:00am
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Conference Opening Session

  • Chris Grassi, HPCLC Presdient
  • Terry Esper, HPCLC Educational Advisor
  • Randy Bradley, HPCLC Educational Advisor
9:00am – 9:45am
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Session 1:
Real People, Real Results: A Patient Experience Testimonial

9:45am – 10:00am
Juniper Ballroom Foyer,
Mezzanine Level
Refresh Lounge Networking Break
10:00am – 11:00am
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Session 2:
Spotlight on Europe: Sustainability, Global Trade, and Other Key Trends

  • Aditi Gupta, Pfizer
  • Manu Jacobs, United Airlines
  • Achim Martinka, DSV
  • Saba Takidar, Maersk
11:00am – 11:30am
Juniper Ballroom Foyer,
Mezzanine Level
Refresh Lounge Networking Break
11:30am – 12:15pm
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Session 3:
How AI Is Shaping Supply Chain Operations at Pfizer

  • Barbara Garcia, Pfizer
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor

Networking Lunch

1:15pm – 2:30pm
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Session 4:
Insights and Impacts of Changes in Transportation, Tariffs, and Global Trade in the Trump Administration

  • Karyn Booth, Thompson Hine
  • Daniel Ucjzo, Thompson Hine
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Juniper Ballroom Foyer,
Mezzanine Level

Refresh Lounge Networking Break

3:00pm – 3:45pm
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Session 5:
Cell Therapy and the Future Pharma Supply Chain

  • Rookie Gleich, Bristol Myers Squibb
3:45pm – 4:15pm
Juniper Ballroom Foyer,
Mezzanine Level

Refresh Lounge Networking Break

4:15pm – 5:00pm
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Session 6: Theft, Fraud, and Supply Chain Safety

  • Leigh Baker, Tucker Company Worldwide
  • Cassandra Gaines, Carrier Assure
  • Chris Grassi, Merck
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Transportation from Notary Hotel

Social Networking Event

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

7:30am – 11:00am
Juniper Ballroom Foyer,
Mezzanine Level
HPCLC Registration
7:30am – 8:30am
Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor
Networking Breakfast
8:30am – 9:30am
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Session 7:
An Economic Outlook on Global Trade Impacts
(Presented by the Service Provider Council)

  • Dr. Nancy Fox, St. Joseph’s University
9:30am – 9:45am
Juniper Ballroom Foyer,
Mezzanine Level
Refresh Lounge Networking Break
9:45am – 10:45am
Juniper Ballroom,
Mezzanine Level

Session 8:
Global Ocean Shipping: Trends and Issues
(Presented by the Service Provider Council)

  • Siva Narayanan, Syensgo
  • Bill Rooney, Kuehne + Nagel
  • Dr. Molly Hughes, HPCLC Educational Advisor (Moderator)
10:45am – 11:00am
Juniper Ballroom, Mezzanine Level

Conference Review and Closing

  • Randy Bradley, HPCLC Educational Advisor
  • Terry Esper, HPCLC Educational Advisor
  • Chris Grassi, HPCLC President

 

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AMAZON AIR CARGO - HPCLC sponsor
CEVA - HPCLC sponsor
DHL - HPCLC sponsor
EMIRATES SKY CARGO - HPCLC sponsor
ENVIROTAINER - HPCLC sponsor
EXPEDITORS - HPCLC sponsor
MARKEN - HPCLC sponsor
TRANSPORTATION INSIGHT - HPCLC sponsor

HPCLC Spring 2025
Hotel Information

The Notary Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection
21 N. Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107, US

The Notary Group rate for HPCLC Spring 2025 conference will close on Friday, February 28, 2025. Reservations after that time will need to be made directly with the hotel and based upon availability and current room rate. Please book today!

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
HPCLC Gold Circle Sponsor logo
AIT WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS - HPCLC sponsor
BOYLE / SKELTON - HPCLC sponsor
Q PRODUCTS & SERVICES - HPCLC sponsor
UNITED CARGO - HPCLC sponsor
YUSEN LOGISTICS - HPCLC sponsor