In case you missed it, the 2026 DCAT Value Chain Insights Editorial Calendar is now available. 

The feature schedule for 2026 focuses on major themes impacting the business of bio/pharmaceutical development and manufacturing as outlined below:

• Bio/Pharma Industry Radar: Top trends impacting the global bio/pharmaceutical industry and its manufacturing value chain;

• CDMO/CMO and Suppliers Report: Key developments from CDMOs/CMOs and suppliers, along with trends shaping outsourcing and pharma ingredients supply;

• Industry Roundtable:  Industry leaders share their perspectives on drug development, commercialization, manufacturing, and supply;
• Manufacturing and Supply Lines:  The latest developments impacting the industry’s manufacturing value chain, from raw materials to drug substances (small molecules & biologics) to drug products to packaging; and

• Special Reports: Coverage of DCAT webinars and educational programs, including those from DCAT Week and other industry-focused reports.

See the full 2026 Editorial Calendar for specific topics in each issue of DCAT Value Chain Insights.

Ways to contribute editorially
DCAT Value Chain Insights offers several ways to contribute on a editorial basis.

• Feature article contributions. DCAT Value Chain Insights accepts feature articles for editorial consideration contingent on meeting editorial content criteria and submission guidelines. Interested in Contributing? Contact DCAT’s Editorial Director at pvanarnum@dcat.org and see here for contributor guidelines. Contributing authors are advised to first submit a brief description (approximately 1 paragraph) of their article idea or article prior to submission to gain editorial guidance.
• Top Industry News: An Executive Briefing of the major news from bio/pharma companies, CDMOs/CMOs/suppliers, and key regulatory developments. Content criteria and process for submitting press releases for editorial consideration may be found here.
• ESG Updates: DCAT Member Companies in the Community: The latest ESG (environmental, social and governance) news from DCAT Member Companies on how they are making an impact globally and in their local communities. Have a ESG news announcement to share for editorial consideration in DCAT Value Chain Insights? Click here to submit.
• People on the Move: Promotions and job moves of employees of DCAT Member Companies. To submit a request to be included in People on the Move, click here.

Questions on DCAT Value Chain Insights? Contact DCAT’s Editorial Director at pvanarnum@dcat.org.