HPCLC
Sprıng 2026

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March 16–18, 2026

San Juan, PR

Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino

200 Convention Boulevard
San Juan, PR 00907

CONFERENCE THEME:
The Importance of LATAM in the Pharma Supply Chain: Innovative Solutions and Breakthrough Ideas

Agenda

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3:30pm – 7:00pm
Laguna 1-2

HPCLC Board Meeting (Closed)

Monday, March 16, 2026

8:00am – 9:00am Laguna 1-2	HPCLC Board Breakfast (Closed)
9:30am – 3:00pm Laguna 1-2	HPCLC Diamond Sponsor Meetings (open to Diamond sponsors only)
3:00pm – 7:00pm TBD	HPCLC Registration
3:15pm – 4:20pm Bahia 1-2	Diamond Rapid Fire Networking (open to Diamond sponsors only)
4:30pm – 5:45pm Bahia 1-2	Platinum Rapid Fire Networking (open to Platinum sponsors only)
6:00pm – 7:00pm Bella Vista Terrace	Welcome Reception (The Welcome Reception is open to all registered HPCLC attendees)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

7:30am – 5:00pm San Juan Foyer	HPCLC Registration
7:30am – 8:30am San Juan 6-8	Networking Breakfast
8:00am – 5:00pm San Juan 6-8	Step into a quiet call space and stay connected with the General Session via live feed. Livestream room for Educational Programming
8:30am – 9:00am San Juan 1-5	Conference Opening Session
9:00am – 10:00am San Juan 1-5	Session 1 Opening Keynote: Welcome to the Future of Puerto Rico Keynote – TBC
10:00am – 10:30am San Juan Foyer	Refresh Lounge Networking Break
10:30am – 11:30am San Juan 1-5	Session 2 LATAM: Infrastructure Updates (Panel Discussion on Various Developments across LATAM) Hon. Sebastián Negrón Reichard, Department of Economic Development and Commerce Jorge Hernandez, Aerostar Holdings Demostenes Perez, IPL, Panama/Panama Canal Alex Schad, Schad Logistics, Dominican Republic
11:30am – 11:45am San Juan Foyer	Refresh Lounge Networking Break
11:45am – 12:30pm San Juan 1-5	Session 3 The Regulatory Update: Spotlight on the SCOTUS decision overturning IEEPA tariffs and the potential for refunds, and other hot topics impacting the supply chain. Karyn Booth, Thompson Hine
12:30pm – 1:45pm San Juan 6-8	Networking Lunch
1:45pm – 2:30pm San Juan 1-5	Session 4 Executive Keynote: Leading Supply Chain Transformation in LATAM and Beyond Carlos Garcia, Amgen
2:15pm – 2:45pm San Juan Foyer	Refresh Lounge Networking Break
3:0pm – 3:45pm San Juan 1-5	Session 5 Innovative Solutions in LATAM: Stories from the Frontline (Panel Discussion on Various Innovative Initiatives with Proven Results in LATAM) Laura Sourwine, BMS Renan Torres, Merck
3:45pm – 4:15pm San Juan Foyer	Refresh Lounge Networking Break
4:15pm – 5:00pm San Juan 1-5	Session 6 Navigating GDP: Innovative Strategies for Managing Temperature Excursions in LATAM Anca Niebergall, Astellas
5:30pm – 9:00pm Co-Hosted by: Prime Air Corp C-Safe & United	Social Networking Event (Offsite) Medalla Arena This is the place to be when it comes to celebrating Puerto Rico’s sports legendary heritage, past, present, and future! Grab a drink, bring some colleagues, and join the Boricua celebration! Eat & Drink and have a good time at these two-level 12,500sqft venue with Karaoke, Pool table, Ping Pong tables and others.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

7:30am – 11:00am San Juan Foyer	HPCLC Registration
7:30am – 8:30am San Juan 6-8	Networking Breakfast
8:00am – 11:00am San Juan 6-8	Step into a quiet call space and stay connected with the General Session via live feed. Livestream room for Educational Programming
8:30am – 9:30am San Juan 1-5	Session 7 Service Provider Council — Business Continuity, Island Infrastructure & Operational Resilience Moderator: Tom Vincent, Prime Air Corp. Speakers: Eduardo Pagan, TOTE Maritime Nelman Nevarez, Aerostar Holdings Basil Khalil, FEDEX Cesar Castillo, Cesar Castillo, Inc.
9:30am – 9:45am San Juan Foyer	Refresh Lounge Networking Break
9:45am – 10:45am San Juan Foyer	Session 8 Service Provider Council: Logistics and Manufacturing Continuity, from the Shipper Perspective Moderator: Jennifer Briggs, Cathay Pacific Cargo Speakers: Carlos Morales, Eli Lilly Jose Luis Morales, Boston Scientific David Olan, Johnson & Johnson Danny Rodriguez, Amgen
10:45am – 11:00am San Juan 1-5	Conference Review and Closing