BrandManthan 2025 –

Empowering Pharma Marketing & Branding

A one-day, power-packed summit dedicated to real-world pharma branding, data-driven decisions, and the stories behind winning brands.

December 20, 2025 • Andheri, Mumbai

Why a Dedicated Pharma Branding Summit Now?

Indian pharma has mastered scale, quality and global reach. But when it comes to brand-building, the rules are changing fast:

Who Will Benefit the Most?

From Agencies & Ecosystem Partners:

From Agencies & Ecosystem Partners:

From Pharma & Healthcare Companies:

From Pharma & Healthcare Companies:

If your role touches brand perception, messaging, customer engagement or data-led decision making, BrandManthan is built for you.

What You'll Take Back in One Day

A sharper pharma brand plan

Practical frameworks and real case
studies to rethink how you
structure and execute a
winning brand plan.

Agency-side insights you rarely hear in public

Candid take from leading agencies on what truly accelerates growth — and what holds it back.

Playbooks for flawless strategy–execution alignment

Learn how top teams translate boardroom strategies into on-ground campaigns without losing intent.

Data & AI decoded for
pharma branding

How to use SMSRC-type data, insights, and AI tools to guide creative,
channel mix and messaging.

Peer network you can call after
the event

Connect with brand managers, marketers, CXOs and agency leaders facing the same challenges as you.

Inspiration from the Excellence Awards 2025

See what 'good' looks like, benchmark your work, and get ideas for your next big branding initiative.

Schedule & Agenda

A representation of the event planning of BrandManthan 2025

10:00

Registrations

Settle in, meet fellow delegates, and get a first look at the ecosystem.

10:30

Welcome & Lamp Lighting

An inaugural ceremony to set the tone for the day.

10:45

Flag-off & Podcast Initiative

Abhishek Thakur

How conversations can shape the future of pharma marketing.

11:00

Opening Keynote

Anish Mitra

Evolving dynamics and fresh insights into the ecosystem.

11:30

Tea Coffee Networking

Connect with peers and speakers over refreshments..

11:30

Panel Discussion 1

Industry leaders share insights on pharma transformation.

12:15

Case Study Session

Deep dive into successful marketing strategies.

13:00

Lunch Break

Relax and enjoy a curated meal with peers.

14:00

Workshop Session

Hands-on learning experience with expert mentors.

15:30

Closing Note

Summary, acknowledgements, and thank you message.

Meet the Minds Behind
BrandManthan

Dr. Sanjoy Mitra

Founder & Managing Director – SMSRC Pvt. Ltd.

Vikram A. Munshi

Founder Whitespace consulting &
Capability Building

Shailesh P Rau

Founder & CEO – Intellectus Consulting

Amitabha Gangopadhyay

Founder & CEO – Green Bank Consulting

Pawan Kulkarni

GM – Corporate (India Business)

Aleem Merchant

Founding Director, Synapse Marketing Consultancy

Atin Roy

Senior Vice President – Ogilvy

Prof. Anand Kumar Jaiswal

Professor of Marketing at IIM Ahmedabad

Aneesh Mitra

President – SMSRC Pvt. Ltd.

Parul Sood

Director Marketing – Servier

Dr Rajneesh Negi

Founder & Director – PMT India

Mahesh Amdekar

Head SFE SFA – Cipla

Dr Abhishek Thakur

Co-founder & Director – Prudent Health Corp.

Amardeep Raina

Vice President Marketing – Raptakos, Brett & Company Limited

Narendra Sharma

Group Brand Manager – Raptakos, Brett & Company Limited

Chetan Suchak

Founder & Director – Creative Eye Events & Technology Co-Founder – Pharma Connect

Pharma Connect App – Launched at BrandManthan

BrandManthan is also the launchpad for the Pharma Connect App
– a digital platform built to:

Delegates get exclusive early access to the app and upcoming community initiatives.

Brand Excellence Awards 2025

The day culminates in the Brand Excellence Awards 2025, recognising teams that are pushing the boundaries of pharma branding.

Best Integrated Brand Campaign

Best Digital / Omnichannel Initiative

Best Patient-Centric Communication

Rising Star Brand of the
Year

Agency–Client Collaboration of the Year

Want to nominate your brand or campaign?

When & Where

The day culminates in the Brand Excellence Awards 2025, recognising teams that are pushing the boundaries of pharma branding.

Date
20th December, 2025

Venue
Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport by IHG

Timings
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Date
20th December, 2025

Venue
Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport by IHG

Timings
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Delegate Passes & Group Bookings

Standard Delegate Pass

₹1000/- ₹1500/-

Group Booking Benefits

₹ 750/- ₹ 1250/

Standard Delegate Pass

₹1000/ – ₹1500/-

Group Booking Benefits

₹750/ – ₹1250/-

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we offer flexible sponsorship and partnership packages for brands looking to collaborate or showcase their work. Interested organizations can reach out to us through the contact details provided on the website or email us at info@pharmaconnect.co.in

No, passes are non-transferable and cannot be reassigned to another person. Each pass is issued to an individual participant to maintain accurate attendee records and ensure a smooth check-in process.

We’ll be sharing glimpses of the event recordings and presentation highlights on our website. Full recordings or complete presentation decks will only be made available if permitted by the speakers and event partners.

Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email along with your event pass. This email serves as your official entry pass for Brand Manthan and includes all the details you need for attending the event.

No. Once your pass is successfully confirmed / generated, it cannot be cancelled, and the registration fee is non-refundable.However, in the case that your registration is not accepted due to limited seat availability, your payment will be fully refunded. You will receive an email notification, and the refund will be credited to your account within 5–7 business days.

Registrations

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