Greater Noida (13/04/2026): I.T.S College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with APP Gulf International Branch, organised an Indo-Gulf International Conference on “Global Scenario & Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Pharmaceutical Sciences” on 10th April 2026.
The conference commenced with registration from 8:30 am onwards at the Activity Hall. The inaugural session was held at the Vikram Sarabhai Auditorium and was graced by 751 participants. The program began with the arrival of the Chief Guest and dignitaries, followed by the ceremonial lamp lighting. Dr. S. Sadish Kumar, Director of I.T.S College of Pharmacy, delivered the welcome address and, warmly greeted all dignitaries, speakers, and participants. He expressed gratitude to the Honourable Vice-Chairman, for gracing the occasion. He emphasized the conference theme focusing on AI-driven advancements in pharmaceutical sciences.
This was followed by insightful addresses from Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S The Education Group. He congratulated the organizing team for successfully conducting the conference and emphasized the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the future. He highlighted the significance of continuous learning and appreciated the large participation of delegates. He encouraged interactive, two-way communication between speakers and participants for better knowledge exchange. He concluded by expressing confidence that the conference would provide a valuable learning experience for all.
Dr. Vimal Gupta, Managing Director, ABYSS Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (Guest of Honour), highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence in discovering new drugs, improving drug use, and enhancing patient treatment. He noted that traditional drug development takes many years, whereas AI can accelerate this process and address unmet medical needs. He expressed confidence that AI will significantly advance healthcare without replacing human expertise, emphasizing the importance of learning and collaboration.
Sandeep Soni, Consultant CXO & Managing Director, Wixx Healthcare (Guest of Honour), highlighted that artificial intelligence represents an advanced and high-speed utilization of internet technologies, where data plays a crucial role in shaping the market. He emphasized that AI is transforming industries and encouraged participants to learn, adapt, and gain valuable insights from the conference.
The inaugural session concluded with a keynote talk by Prof. Rajiv Dahiya, Founder President, APPS, UWI, Trinidad & Tobago, who emphasised global perspectives on AI-driven pharmaceutical advancements. He expressed his gratitude to the management for organizing the conference in commemoration of World Health Day. He appreciated the initiative and conveyed his best wishes for the success of the conference.
The scientific sessions were conducted at the Vikram Sarabhai Auditorium and featured eminent speakers, who provided highly informative presentations and encouraged active participation from the audience. Scientific Session I was delivered by Prof. Gaurav Gupta, Adjunct Research Professor, Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, UAE, on “From Pills to Pixels: Understanding AI’s Role in Modern Pharmacy”. He provided valuable insights into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern pharmacy. He elaborated on the application of AI driven end to end drug pipelines, autonomous laboratories and its integration with digital health. The session also highlighted the significance of AI in transforming pharma from reactive to predictive medicine. Emerging innovations such as AI-driven drug delivery systems and smart therapeutic platforms were discussed, showcasing futuristic prospects in the field. The talk effectively illustrated how AI is shifting the pharmaceutical paradigm from conventional approaches to more predictive and precision-based healthcare. Overall, the session was highly informative and enriched the understanding of participants regarding AI integration in pharmaceutical sciences.
Scientific Session II was presented by Prof. Mymoona Akhter, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, focusing on “Artificial Intelligence in Drug Design & Development: A Paradigm Shift”. She highlighted how artificial intelligence is revolutionising traditional drug discovery processes by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and speed. Key aspects such as target identification, virtual screening, and predictive modelling were discussed in detail. The session emphasised the integration of machine learning tools in optimising drug candidates and reducing failure rates. She also shed light on the role of AI in streamlining clinical trials and data analysis. The talk underlined the transition from conventional methods to data-driven approaches in drug development. Overall, the session was highly informative and broadened the participants’ understanding of AI-driven innovations in the pharmaceutical domain.
Scientific Session III was delivered by Prof. Piyush Mittal, Dean, School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, elaborated on “Strengthening Dispensing Safety through Prescription Screening”. He explained that medication errors can occur at any stage of the medication-use process, especially during prescribing and dispensing. The dispensing process includes screening, filling, checking, labelling, and counselling. He emphasized the importance of good prescribing practices such as accurate diagnosis, proper drug selection, and clear patient instructions. Various factors like lack of knowledge, workload, and poor communication contribute to errors. Prescription screening helps in identifying drug interactions, incorrect dosages, and incomplete information. He also highlighted the need to verify patient details, prescriber credentials, and medication specifics. Overall, he stressed that pharmacists play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and reducing medication errors.
A Question & Answer session was held, allowing participants to engage directly with the speakers. All the queries of the participants were well addressed by the speakers. All the participants were extremely cooperative throughout the conference.
Post-lunch, parallel sessions were conducted, including oral presentations and poster presentations, where students and researchers showcased their work. These sessions provided a platform for academic exchange and innovation. A panel discussion was organised by Dr. S. Sadish Kumar, where panalists Dr. Puneet Gupta, Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma and Puneet Nirmal shared their perspectives on Global scenario and trends in Artificial Intelligence and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The Award Ceremony recognised outstanding presentations and contributions. To acknowledge excellence in pharmaceutical research, awards were presented by APP in various categories, including: Best Oral Presentation Award, Best Poster Presentation Award, Best Teacher Award – Male & Female, Best Achiever Award – Male & Female and Best Pharmacist Award. The Indo-Gulf International Conference successfully achieved its objective of fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence and pharmaceutical sciences. The event provided valuable insights into current trends, encouraged research discussions, and strengthened academic and industry connections.
The conference concluded with closing remarks by Dr. Sagarika Majhi, Professor, followed by the Vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Raj Kumari, Dean & Professor. Manish Kumar (PDP trainer), Sakshi Chauhan and Nidhi Sharma (Asst. Prof.) smoothly anchored the conference. The registration and certificate committee distributed the kits and certificates to all the participants. The function was successfully co-ordinated by Dr. Rajkumari and jointly co-ordinated Dr. Sagarika Majhi, Dr. Manoj K Sharma and Shubh Deep Yadav. All the volunteers worked throughout the conference from registration check-in to delegates’ check-out. The organisers expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, speakers, participants, and volunteers for making the event a grand success.
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