PPM SUMMIT BARCELONA 2026

24–25 Feb 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 11:00 - 11:30

Keynote: DRIVING PPM TRANSFORMATION THROUGH INNOVATION: LESSONS FROM A GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES IMPLEMENTATION

Location:Gloria ATrack:BLOCK 2: AI, DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN PHARMA PORTFOLIOS

Digital transformation in project and portfolio management is not just about deploying a new platform - it’s about rethinking how decisions are made, how teams work, and how value is delivered. Drawing on realworld experience from a global life sciences PPM transformation, this session explores how a technology implementation became a catalyst for broader organisational change. It highlights the realities PMOs and project managers face when driving transformation and what it takes to turn complexity into progress.

  • What it really takes to drive PPM transformation beyond tools and technology

  • Common challenges in global life sciences implementations - from change resistance to data and governance complexity

  • How to enable transparency, consistency, and adoption across regions and functions

  • Positioning the PMO as a strategic partner in enterprise transformation

  • Practical lessons and takeaways that project and portfolio leaders can apply immediately

1 speaker

  • Assoc Dir DDIT US&I Operational Excellence Management

    Novartis

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Session location Gloria A