GPO PHARMACEUTICAL SUMMIT 2026

The Most Prominent International Pharmaceutical Conference of Thailand

“ Evolving Pharma for Tomorrow ”

Meet world-renowned experts in medicine and pharmaceutical innovation; Nobel Prize–winning scientists, global researchers pioneering breakthrough treatments for severe diseases, international health-policy leaders, as well as top Thai and international medical and pharmaceutical specialists—plus special guest celebrities.
15-16 January 2026 Iconsiam Hall

AGENDA

07:30 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 09:10 Reporting Address by the Director of GPO
09:10 - 09:30 Opening Address and Ceremony by the Prime Minister
09:30 - 10:15 Personlized Medicine Revolution: Are We Going to Cure All Diseases and at What Price?

Prof.Aaron Ciechanover
Laureate, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

10.15 - 10.45 The Evolving Role of Pharmacists: Shaping the Future of Pharmaceutical Industry in a Fast-changing World

Dr.Mingkwan Siuphannaphong M.D.
Managing Director of The Government Pharmaceutical Organization

10:45 - 11:00 Coffee break / Networking / Exhibition Visits
11:00 - 11:45 From Egypt to Thailand: Turning Hepatitis C Elimination into Reality

Dr.Sherine Hassan Helmy
CEO, Pharco Corporation, Egypt

11:45 - 13:00 Lunch / Networking / Exhibition Visits
13:00 - 13:45 Collaboration to Secure Access to Essential Medicines in a Changing Global Environment

Prof.Kara Hanson
Professor of Health System Economics Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

13:45 - 14:30 Panel Discussion: Emerging Disease, Evolving Access & Equity

Dr.Prasith Wattanapa
Vice President, The Medical Council of Thailand Chairman of the Hospital Accreditation Institute

Assoc.Prof.Surakit Nathisuwan
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University
Moderator

Dr.Stije Leopold MD,DPhil
Antiviral Clinical Research Lead, MORU Tropical Health Network

14:30 - 15:00 Coffee break / Networking / Exhibition Visits
15:00 - 15:45 Panel Discussion: Towards Pharmaceutical Equity: GPO's Achievements and Its Visions for the Future

Dr.Ponthip Wirachwong Ph.D.
Deputy Managing Director, Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO)

Dr.Rachaneekorn Jevprasesphant
Assistant Managing Director, GPO

Dr.Isariya Techatanawat
Director of Research, Development and Innovations Department, GPO

Dr.Norapath Pesirikan
Deputy Director, Vaccine and Biological Production Department, GPO

15:45 - 16:00 Summary and End of Day 1
SPEAKERS

Prof.Aaron Ciechanover
Laureate, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

Dr.Mingkwan Siuphannaphong M.D.
Managing Director of The Government Pharmaceutical Organization

Dr.Sherine Hassan Helmy
CEO, Pharco Corporation, Egypt

Prof.Kara Hanson
Professor of Health System Economics Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

Dr.Prasith Wattanapa
Vice President, The Medical Council of Thailand Chairman of the Hospital Accreditation Institute

Dr.Stije Leopold MD,DPhil
Antiviral Clinical Research Lead, MORU Tropical Health Network

Dr.Ponthip Wirachwong Ph.D.
Deputy Managing Director, GPO

Dr.Rachaneekorn Jevprasesphant
Assistant Managing Director, GPO

Dr.Isariya Techatanawat
Director of Research, Development and Innovations Department, GPO

Dr.Norapath Pesirikan
Deputy Director, Vaccine and Biological Production Department, GPO

Dr.Suvit Maesincee
Former Minister of Higher Education,Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand

Dr.Wanxing Cui,MD,PhD
Director, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, USA.

Dr.Jun Li
Founder and CEO, Fundamenta Biomed Group

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pimlapas Shinny Leekitcharoenphon
Senior Researcher, Research Group for Genomic Epidemiology National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Kittiporn Thanetset
Inpatient Pharmacy Manager, Maharat Nakorn Ratchasima Hospital, Thailand

Pakorn Chatborirak
Actor and Business Owner

Sirithron Leearamwat
Actress

Jitaraphol Potiwihok
Doctor and Actor

Registration Rates
Early Bird
today - 15 Nov. 2025
Standard
16 Nov. 2025 - 16 Jan. 2026
Thai Delegate
ผู้ร่วมงานชาวไทย
9,000 THB 10,000 THB
Thai Student
นักเรียนนักศึกษาชาวไทย
4,000 THB 5,000 THB
International Delegate 350 USD 400 USD
* The price includes one lunch and two coffee breaks per day, as well as a personal headset for simultaneous interpretation.
** Students are requested to upload their student ID during the payment process.