Report Overview:

The Lloyd Institute of Management & Technology, successfully organized its Fifth Annual International Conference on 15 November 2025 on the theme "Embracing AI in Pharma." The prestigious event was held in collaboration with the IBM Business Analytics Lab and Indian Pharmaceutical Association-Delhi State Branch to explore, promote, and integrating innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical education, research, and industry.

Inauguration:

The programme commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and a graceful welcome dance "Saraswati Vandana" performed by the students of Lloyd Institute of Management & Technology setting an atmosphere of dignity and enthusiasm.

The conference was inaugurated in the presence of esteemed panel of dignitaries including:

• D. P. Singh, Education Advisor to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of U.P., Chancellor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences & Former Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC)
• Ajay Sachan, Deputy Drugs Controller, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India
• Ramesh Kumar Goyal, Former Vice-Chancellor, DPSRU.
• Roop K. Khar, Professor Emeritus and Advisor, Anangpuria School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faridabad; Former Dean, Jamia Hamdard
• Vipul Gupta, Vice President & Head-Corporate Affairs & Policy, Cipla Limited

Awards and Recognitions:

• Exemplary Pharmacy Professional Award: It was awarded to Prof. Vandana B. Patravale, Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology (Deemed University), Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Lifetime Achievement Award: It was awarded to Prof. Arun Nanda, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
• Best Faculty Award: Shri S. L. Nasa's Annual Award: It was awarded to Prof. (Dr.) Chitra Gupta and Prof. (Dr.) Radha Goel, Lloyd Institute of Management & Technology

Conference Highlights

This year's conference witnessed registration from over 1200 participants representing 14 states and more than 100 universities, including Jamia Hamdard, DPSRU, Jamia Millia Islamia, NIPER, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, LNCT University, Galgotias University, and several others. More than 500 research papers and posters were presented in the day-long event held from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

• Key Sessions:

Plenary Sessions:

• Plenary Session -1:

• Plenary Sessions-2: "Algorithmic Alchemy: Turning Data into Dosage Forms where Human Intuition Meets Machine Precision"

• Plenary Sessions-3: "Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare"

• Plenary Sessions-4: "Shaping the future of Global Pharma Regulations with AI"

• Distinguished Leadership Session: "Reverse Engineering and Reverse Translation in Drug Discovery: From AI or Beyond AI?"

Panel Discussions:

• Panel-1: "Integrating AI & ML in Pharmacy Education& Research: Way Forward, Opportunities and Challenges"

• Panel-2: "AI An Active Driver of Innovation Across Various Domains of Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Industry"

Key Recommendations:

• Promote Innovation and Education by conducting similar events to foster awareness of emerging technologies and their impact.
• Governments should allocate resources and frame policies to support tech integration and research.
• Industry-Academia Collaboration: Mandate active participation of industries in such events to create meaningful collaborations.
• Develop a robust ecosystem to encourage partnerships between academia, industry, and other disciplines.

Outcomes:

• Networking of professionals
• Sensitization and exposure of young professionals to emerging technologies
• Revelation of opportunities and challenges associated with the integration of AI
• Exchange of Ideas and Information
• Experiential learning and leadership enhancement for the organizers
• Development of a forward-thinking approach for the Institutes