75th IPC to be held in New Delhi in December 2026

The 75th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) will be held from 18-20 December 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Sector 25, Dwarka, New Delhi. The Platinum Jubilee edition is being organised by the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association (IPCA) and the Indian Pharmacy Graduates’ Association (IPGA).

The theme of IPC 2026 is “Transforming India from Pharmacy of the World to Pharma Powerhouse @2047”, aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat – Viksit Pharmacy.

According to the event documents, the Congress will bring together scientists, academicians, industry leaders, regulators, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and students from India and other countries to exchange knowledge, foster collaborations and discuss the future of pharmaceutical science and the profession.

The programme will include plenary lectures, keynote addresses, scientific sessions, symposia, workshops, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, panel discussions and a CEO Conclave. It will also include a pharmaceutical expo, oral and poster presentations, student competitions, innovation challenges, a job fair and career development opportunities.

The Congress will focus on pharma education, research, industry, healthcare and professional practice. The event documents also identify innovation, advanced research, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, precision medicine, sustainable manufacturing, resilient supply chains and globally harmonised regulatory systems as areas relevant to the sector’s development towards 2047.

The 75th IPC will also include discussions involving industry, academia, research institutions, government and healthcare professionals. The documents state that the Congress will provide a platform for scientific deliberations, technology exchange, business networking and collaborative partnerships.

The event will feature PharmaExpo 2026. The documents also list Pharma PowderTech Expo 2026, covering powder processing, particle engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. The expo will include areas covering filling, blending, granulation and drying; nutraceutical powder supplement systems; laboratory testing and quality-control equipment; stainless steel equipment and process components; plant engineering and turnkey project solutions; contract manufacturing and processing services; excipients, pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty materials; research, consultancy, validation and regulatory services; and research laboratories, academic institutions, government departments, regulatory organisations, trade organisations, investors, innovators and start-ups.

The event documents also outline sponsorship opportunities for the 75th IPC. The listed sponsorship categories are Principal Sponsor at Rs 100 lakh, Platinum Sponsor at Rs 75 lakh, Gold Sponsor at Rs 50 lakh and Silver Sponsor at Rs 25 lakh.

Sponsorship opportunities also include hospitality, scientific sessions, resource persons from abroad, entertainment programmes, delegate kit bags, uniforms and caps for student volunteers, gifts in kit bags, mementos, scientific schedule booklets, stationery for delegates and cosmetics items in kit bags.

The documents state that the Congress has been held since 1948, with the first Indian Pharmaceutical Congress held at Kota, West Bengal, in December 1948. The IPGA was established in 1971 and has branches across more than 20 states and 10 local chapters, according to the event material.

The event will be held at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Sector 25, Dwarka, New Delhi, from Friday, 18 December to Sunday, 20 December 2026.