Real issues.
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August 19-21, 2026

The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, MI

DSCSA
Logistics Forum

DSCSA enforcement is no longer on the horizon. Trading partners are now dealing with interoperability breakdowns, data quality gaps, growing audit scrutiny, and mounting pressure to prove that serialized data delivers real business value.

Network with industry leaders

The LSPedia Logistics Forum is a three-day, exclusive event where manufacturers, wholesalers, 3PLs, health systems, and dispensers tackle DSCSA enforcement, operational readiness, and the strategic value of serialized data.
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Through panels, working sessions, and live discussions, attendees examine how the pharmaceutical supply chain is evolving across compliance, interoperability, AI-driven operations, and revenue lifecycle management. Topics include exceptions management, master data management (MDM), order-to-cash, gross-to-net optimization, and revenue recovery, with a consistent focus on what is working now and what comes next.

Stakeholders convene for open problem solving and action planning, with outcomes that directly shape future innovation, pilot programs, and industry collaboration.

Why industry leaders attend

Get ahead of enforcement realities

See how DSCSA enforcement is unfolding in practice, where audit pressure is rising, and how leading organizations are closing compliance gaps.

Turn serialized data into business value

Learn how organizations are leveraging serialization beyond compliance to drive impact across revenue lifecycle management, order-to-cash, gross-to-net, and exception resolution.

Gain real-world perspective across the ecosystem

Hear from manufacturers, wholesalers, health systems, and dispensers on downstream readiness, interoperability challenges, and how industry leaders are responding.

Explore where AI is actually delivering results

See where AI is making a tangible difference today across exceptions management, partner onboarding, serialized investigations, and customer service workflows.

Prepare for what's next

Stay ahead of NDC 12 readiness, evolving data standards, and digital link innovation, and leave with a clear picture of the operational steps needed to prepare.

Build meaningful executive connections

Connect with a curated group of industry leaders designed for substantive, peer-level collaboration that leads to real action.

Space is limited, with priority given to key stakeholders across trading partners. For any questions, concerns, or special requests, please contact trace@lspedia.com.

Agenda

This working session will bring together key stakeholders across the supply chain for open discussion, problem solving, and action planning.

Day 1

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Time	Session
6:00 – 7:30 PM	Welcome Reception
1:00 – 4:00 PM	CE Training – DSCSA (Tyler / Sebastian)
4:00 - 5:30 PM	CE Training – SOPs (Erin Parsons)

Day 2

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time	Session
8:00 – 9:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast, & Networking
9:00 – 10:00 AM	Opening Remarks and Keynote Opening Remarks The pharmaceutical supply chain is at an inflection point. Compliance expectations are rising, enforcement is real, and the organizations pulling ahead are those treating serialized data as a strategic asset, not just a regulatory requirement. Join LSPedia CEO Riya Cao for a forward-looking perspective on where the industry stands today, what’s changed, and what separates leaders from those still playing catch-up. This session sets the tone for the next two days and for the year ahead. Keynote: What the FDA Actually Looks Like Now ‍Forget the speculation. This session brings a leading regulatory voice to break down how DSCSA enforcement is unfolding in practice: what the FDA is prioritizing, where audit pressure is building, and what operational readiness really means in 2026. Whether you're a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of your risk exposure, where gaps may still exist, and what “good” looks like from a regulator’s perspective. This session will sharpen how you assess your compliance posture.
10:00 – 11:00 AM	Dispenser Track Readiness: What’s Really Happening Downstream Pharmacies and dispensers are facing a compliance reality that the rest of the supply chain doesn’t always see. Interoperability gaps, system limitations, and workflow pressures are creating real operational risk. Many organizations don’t fully understand their exposure. This session breaks down what downstream readiness actually requires, with real-world examples of what’s working, where gaps remain, and how leading organizations are responding. This session is especially relevant for those operating at or supporting the downstream end of the supply chain.
11:00 – 12:00 PM	AI in the Supply Chain: What’s Working Today AI is everywhere in the conversation—but where is it actually delivering results in pharmaceutical supply chain operations? This session cuts through the noise to show how AI is being applied today across exceptions management, partner onboarding, serialized investigations, customer service, and revenue workflows. Each example is grounded in a measurable operational outcome, offering a clear view of where AI is driving real efficiency, accuracy, and value across the supply chain.
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 – 1:40 PM	The Compliance Enforcement Panel: Where Is the Industry, Really? Compliance conversations are often dominated by what the regulations say. This panel focuses on what’s actually happening. A cross-industry group of operators—spanning manufacturers, wholesalers, and dispensers—will share what they’re seeing on the ground: where audit pressure is increasing, where readiness gaps remain, and what it takes to stay ahead of enforcement. This is a candid, peer-level discussion designed to provide practical perspective on how the industry is responding.
1:45 -2:25 PM	The IDN Opportunity: Why Serialization Matters Beyond the Warehouse For too long, the DSCSA conversation has stopped at the wholesaler’s dock. This session extends that conversation into the provider setting. Hear directly from a leading integrated delivery network and a strategic supply chain partner on how serialized data is driving operational efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting patient safety within healthcare systems. For those evaluating the role of supply chain compliance beyond distribution, this session offers a clear, real-world perspective.
2:30 - 3:10PM	From Compliance Cost to Commercial Advantage: Gross-to-Net, Order-to-Cash & Revenue Recovery What if the data you're collecting for compliance could also protect your margins? This session explores how serialized supply chain data is emerging as a powerful financial control tool across pharma. Learn how leading commercial operations teams are using it to strengthen returns management, close chargeback gaps, improve rebate reconciliation, and recover revenue that would otherwise be lost. This session offers a clear and practical perspective for those evaluating the business impact of compliance investments.
3:30 – 4:00 PM	Cocktail Hour The best supply chain conversations don't happen on stage, they happen over a shared cocktail. No presentations. No agendas. Just the kind of honest, relationship-building conversation that moves the industry forward.
4:00 - 6:30 PM	Activities (Golf, Pickleball, Pool) * these activities take place at the Wabeek Country Club
7:30 PM	Dinner Reception

Day 3

Friday, August 21, 2026

Time	Session
8:30 – 9:30 AM	Breakfast Roundtables: Your Peers, Your Problems, Your Priorities Day 2 starts with you. Join a small, facilitated breakfast table with peers from your segment—manufacturer, distributor, 3PL, healthcare system, or pharmacy—for a candid discussion of the challenges, priorities, and decisions shaping your organization today. These are not scripted conversations, but working sessions designed to surface real-world perspectives and shared priorities across the industry. Insights from this session will directly inform what LSPedia builds next and how we support the evolving needs of the supply chain.
9:30 – 10:45 AM	MDM & Exceptions Management: Solving the Problem No One Talks About Master data errors and unresolved exceptions are driving compliance risk, operational delays, and trading partner friction across the supply chain. This session brings together operators from across the ecosystem to show what effective MDM and exceptions management looks like in practice, spanning manufacturers, 3PLs, wholesalers, healthcare systems, and pharmacies. Hear how organizations are addressing persistent data quality challenges, reducing exceptions, and improving coordination across trading partners.
10:45 – 11:00 AM	Break & Networking
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	See It in Action: Serialized Lifecycle Management, Revenue Cycle & Digital Link This isn’t a product demo—it’s a working session. Join LSPedia’s Tushar Gupta and Frank Guthrie as they walk through a live pilot concept for serialized lifecycle management and digital link, with select attendees participating directly in the scenario. See how serialization, commercial data, and revenue cycle management connect in practice, and walk away with a clear understanding of what a pilot could look like for your organization.
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM	The Revenue Lifecycle Panel: What Are the Top Use Cases Right Now? Pricing reconciliation. Order-to-cash accuracy. Gross-to-net visibility. Exception resolution. These challenges are driving significant financial impact across the industry today. In this working panel, MAH and WDD leaders come together to identify and prioritize the highest-impact use cases for revenue lifecycle management and AI in pharmaceutical supply chains. This is an interactive session where attendees contribute directly to the discussion and help shape the priorities that will define the next phase of innovation in this space.
2:00 – 3:00 PM	NDC 12 Readiness: The Clock Is Running NDC 12 is coming, and the operational implications are broader than most organizations have planned for. This panel brings together leaders from GS1, HDA, and across the industry to provide an honest assessment of where readiness stands—and what it will take to move forward. Whether you're ahead of the curve or just beginning to plan, this session will clarify key requirements, timelines, and the practical steps needed to prepare for what’s next.
3:00 – 3:30 PM	Take away and closing Two days of conversation, insight, and connection only matter if they lead to action. In this closing session, LSPedia CEO Riya Cao outlines what comes next—for the industry and for the organizations in the room. Attendees will hear about upcoming pilot opportunities, advisory council participation, and follow-up working sessions designed to continue the momentum from the forum. You’ll leave with a clear next step and a stronger connection to what’s ahead in pharmaceutical supply chain management. This is where conversation turns into action.

FAQs

What is the LSPedia Logistics Forum?

The LSPedia Logistics Forum is an event that brings together pharmaceutical supply chain leaders from manufacturers, wholesalers, 3PLs, health systems, and retail pharmacies. The goal is to collaboratively solve DSCSA logistics challenges.

What topics will be covered?

Enforcement, interoperability, the business value of serialized data, data excellence, commercialization, and future-state innovation

When and where is the Forum taking place?

Date: Wednesday, July 15 - Friday, July 17, 2026
Location: The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan - 100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Who should attend?

This forum is designed for supply chain decision-makers and stakeholders, including operations, compliance, logistics, and IT leaders from across the pharmaceutical industry.

Can I attend virtually?

No. This event is in-person only.

What should I wear?

Business casual attire is appropriate for the forum.

Is there a cost to attend?

Yes, the event is $795.00 per person. Guests are also responsible for their travel accommodations.

Will meals be provided?

Yes, breakfast and lunch with be provided on Thursday and Friday, including a reception Wednesday and Thursday night with a selection of drinks and appetizers. Please note any dietary restrictions on your registration form.

How do I register?

Please follow this link to register: Register now

What are the travel and lodging recommendations?

Attendees are encouraged to book travel early. Suggested accommodations and travel logistics are:

Hotel: The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan - 100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009
Closest Airport: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

For any questions, concerns, or special requests, please contact trace@lspedia.com.

Travel

Attendees are encouraged to book travel early. Suggested accommodations and travel logistics are:

The Townsend Hotel 100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

For any questions, concerns, or special requests, please contact trace@lspedia.com.

Explore Downtown Birmingham

The Townsend Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, known for its walkable, upscale retail and dining district. Guests are just steps away from exceptional restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment. Photos from downtownbirmingham.com

Restaurants

The Rugby Grille (inside The Townsend) – Refined American cuisine in an elegant setting
Townhouse – Popular spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner
Commonwealth Café – Local favorite for coffee, breakfast, and pastries

Bars & nightlife

The Morrie – Live music, dancing, and a fun late-night crowd
Social Kitchen & Bar – Relaxed bar atmosphere

Shopping

The Morrie – Live music, dancing, and a fun late-night crowd
Social Kitchen & Bar – Relaxed bar atmosphere

Outdoor spaces

Shain Park – Located just steps from the hotel, ideal for a quick walk or break
Downtown Birmingham – Seasonal public art, pop-up events, and live entertainment throughout the area
Birmingham Farmer’s Market – Features local vendors, fresh produce, artisan goods, and rotating food trucks every Saturday from 7 am until Noon

Other hotel options

Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Birmingham: 35270 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009
Daxton Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton: 298 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Extend your trip: Woodward Dream Cruise

Arriving early? Consider extending your stay to one of Michigan’s most iconic summer events—the Woodward Dream Cruise, happening the weekend prior on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Known as the largest one-day automotive event in North America, the Dream Cruise draws nearly one million visitors and thousands of classic, muscle, and specialty vehicles from around the world.

The cruise runs along historic Woodward Avenue—including right through Birmingham—transforming the area into a vibrant celebration of car culture, with live entertainment, food, and community events throughout the day.

It’s a unique opportunity to experience the energy of Metro Detroit and see an incredible collection of vehicles spanning decades—all just minutes from The Townsend.

Join us for the 2nd annual Logistics Forum

LSPedia invites our partners to participate in an exclusive, high-impact gathering of pharmaceutical supply chain leaders. This curated event brings together manufacturers, distributors, health systems, and dispensers for meaningful conversations around traceability, compliance, and logistics innovation.

~50 senior-level attendees

Highly targeted, relationship-driven environment

Direct access to LSPedia customers and partners

Why exhibit?

Direct access to decision-makers

Build and strengthen partner relationships

Showcase your solutions in a focused setting

Engage in meaningful, high-value conversations

SILVER SPONSOR — $2,500

3’ x 8’ tabletop exhibit space
Option for 10’ x 10’ backdrop
2 conference registrations
(Value: $1,590)
Silver sponsor recognition

GOLD SPONSOR — $3,500

3’ x 8’ tabletop exhibit space
Option for 10’ x 10’ backdrop
3 conference registrations
(Value: $2,385)
Enhanced visibility as Gold sponsor

View exhibitor info document

A different kind of event

Unlike large trade shows, the LSPedia Logistics Forum is designed for:

Fewer attendees, more meaningful interactions
Collaborative discussions, not just booth traffic
Real relationship building across the pharma ecosystem

Event details

August 19-21, 2026

The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, MI

~ 50 attendees

Who you’ll meet

Pharma Manufacturers
Distributors
Health Systems
Dispensers
LSPedia Customers & Partners

Reserve your spot

Space is limited to maintain a high-quality experience.

For exhibitor details, availability, or special requests, please contact trace@lspedia.com.

See what you’ll experience

The LSPedia Logistics Forum brings together leaders across the pharmaceutical supply chain to solve real challenges—together.

Built to solve real DSCSA challenges

Our inaugural Logistics Forum brought together manufacturers, wholesalers, dispensers, and solution providers for hands-on collaboration around DSCSA readiness, interoperability, and data strategy.

Read the full recap

Featured attendees from our 2025 event

Real voices. Real impact.

Hear from last year’s attendees.

Capital Wholesale Drug

“LSPedia shows a constant commitment to improvement; whether it's their support or their product...they're always leveling up. The support team provides consistently thorough follow-up and clear, articulate communication. The support we receive represents a meaningful step up in service and is genuinely appreciated.”

- Zac Sweeney, EPCIS Data Encoder

Pharmsource

“This felt like an innovation lab—we’re shaping the tools we’ll use daily, and that others in the industry, even regulators, will be affected by. We were going to handle a process one way, but based on what we learned here, we’re changing it Monday.” 

- Tom Mullen, Chief Strategy Office