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Making Medicines in America: How Congress Can Help America’s AI, Biopharma, and Manufacturing Industries Make It Happen

Wednesday, May 7, 202501:30 PM to 3:00 PM EST
SD-106, Dirksen Senate Office Building50 Constitution Ave NEWashington DC, 20002

Event Summary

Logistical Note: In-person attendees should utilize the Southwest Dirksen entrance at the corner of First St NE and Constitution Ave NE. SD-106 is located directly after the elevator bank on the right hand side of the hallway when utilizing the Southwest entrance.

The United States faces a crisis in its pharmaceutical supply chain. Over 70 percent of active pharmaceutical ingredients are made overseas, with China dominating key supply chains and AI-driven manufacturing accelerating its lead. The consequences for Americans include record drug shortages, heightened national security risks, and soaring costs that threaten American patients and U.S. economic stability.

It’s time to take action. America has the technology, talent, and urgency to lead in next-generation drug manufacturing, and must make a strategic pivot toward pharmaceutical independence through economic revitalization and modernizing regulation to unshackle AI-driven innovation.

Join ITIF, Purdue University, and the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education (NIPTE) for a summit on Capitol Hill where top leaders in AI, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and public policy will discuss what must be done.

This high-impact event will feature:

  • Opening Remarks from key policy experts.
  • Expert Panel on AI-driven pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
  • Historic Accord Signing to drive a national strategy for securing U.S. medicines production.

Speakers

Andrew
Andrew Carpenter
Chief Scientific Officer
Phlow
Panelist
Mung
Mung Chiang@PurduePresident
President
Purdue University
Moderator
Stephen
Stephen Ezell@sjezell
Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, and Director, Center for Life Sciences Innovation
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Host
Monique K.
Monique K. Mansoura
Global Health Security & Biotechnology, Strategic Advisor
Speaker
Manish
Manish Oza, MD
Industry Executive, Healthcare and Life Sciences
Google
Panelist
David A.
David A. Ricks@EliLillyandCo
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Eli Lilly and Company
Panelist
Todd
Todd Young@SenToddYoung
Senator (R-IN)
U.S. Congress
Speaker
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