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AMD Life Sciences Executive Forum
Pluckemin Inn
June 10th, 2026 | 4:00-8:00pm ET
10 Pluckemin Way, Bedminster, NJ 07921
An Exclusive Executive Forum Hosted by AMD
Join AMD and a small group of Life Sciences leaders for an invite-only, private dinner on June 10th at the Pluckemin Inn.
This think tank session is designed as a peer-working environment, bringing together 25 senior executives to engage in candid conversation—no vendors and no slide decks. Our focus will be on the shifting intersection of artificial intelligence and the development of novel medicines.
Due to limited seating, attendance is subject to review and confirmation.
Abstract
AMD is establishing this executive forum to advance the transformation of the life sciences through artificial intelligence. We aim to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on drug discovery, supply chain operations, and point-of-care interactions, and to engage with innovators and industry leaders. We seek to understand the evolving dynamics across the ecosystem, the availability of talent, and the opportunities and constraints posed by data and computing resources.
The premise is simple: the frontier models are capable, and the race is on to secure computational resources and unlock value from data reserves.
Our discussion will focus on four key themes:
- The Early Signals: How is AI reshaping pipelines, both in products and processes?
- Ecosystem Evolution: How is the healthcare landscape shifting, and what is the role of strategic compute partnerships?
- Compressing Timelines: Where are leaders finding the most significant leverage to accelerate speed-to-market?
- Infrastructure Realities: Which legacy assumptions about data and hardware are no longer serving the mission?
This is the kind of dialogue that is difficult to find at a large conference, but natural over dinner with the right people. We would value your voice in the room.
We are pleased to confirm the following industry leaders:
Hasmukh Ranjan
AMD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Hasmukh leads the company’s IT, IS, and Indirect Procurement organizations. He is responsible for driving process simplification to achieve operational excellence, evaluating and adopting innovative AI technologies, and enabling computing capabilities that accelerate engineering and business operations across the company.
Patrick Graziano
CSL, Head of AI and Automation
Patrick bridges business strategy and technology to create real value. Drawing from his commercial, product, and P&L background, he leads digital initiatives that transform how organizations operate and compete in their markets.
Frank Caratozzolo
AbbVie
Senior technology executive driving enterprise data platforms and modernization to enable AI-powered transformation at scale.
Venkat Venkatraman
Boston University
Renowned digital strategy expert who helps enterprises rethink business models and competitive advantage in the age of AI and platforms.
Jim Ciriello
(Former Merck)
James Ciriello is a senior technology and digital strategy executive with over two decades of leadership at CSL and Merck, where he architected enterprise-wide modernization programs and built AI and data capabilities that drove measurable competitive advantage across global life sciences operations.
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