A ‘Main’ of information — CPhI Worldwide preview
It’s that time of year again, CPhI Worldwide is back and this time is taking place in the financial centre of Europe — Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany. In this preview, the event organisers reveal what we can expect from this global and exciting pharma show.
Once more, CPhI Worldwide is being hosted by Germany, a country which is perfectly placed in the centre of Europe and as such an ideal location for the development, production and sale of world-class pharmaceuticals — a market predicted to be worth $86 billion by 2021. This year’s event will be taking place at the Messe Frankfurt between 24 and 26 October.
Global reach
The event returns in a year where global growth across the pharmaceutical industry is flourishing. It is a particularly strong time for outsourcing and ingredients, as well as an incredibly buoyant period for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. There is also a renewed confidence in the North American pharma market with the three hotbeds of biotechnology — San Diego, San Francisco and Boston — experiencing a notable resurgence.
However, this year has seen many exciting developments throughout the globe, with the new marketing authorisation holder (MAH) pilot in China providing huge innovation opportunities for Chinese biotechs, and generics expanding from Japan, US and Europe to the emerging markets. In addition, all our global events have seen a surge in the number of bio and finished formulations attendees, again highlighting how strong these markets are.
It’s a truly dynamic time for the global pharma industry, and CPhI Worldwide provides an opportunity to come together and focus on the latest trends, technologies and insights. Above all else, it is a platform for the industry to drive forward new partnerships, do business and grow.
What to expect at the event
The 2016 CPhI Worldwide event in Barcelona saw an all-time record attendance of over 42,000 people, with 2,550+ exhibitors from 156 countries. Building on this success, CPhI Worldwide 2017 will host over 20 dedicated zones covering ingredients, APIs, excipients, contract services, packaging, biopharma, machinery and many more.
Running concurrently with the pharmaceutical ingredients halls are four other nearby brands, helping visitors quickly identify the right event for their business’s needs:
ICSE — is an outsourcing focused event designed to connect the pharmaceutical community with contract providers from clinical trials, CROs, logistics providers, data management firms and CMOs, bringing the contract community together under one roof.
InnoPack — connects buyers and specifiers from the packaging and pharmaceutical industries, showcasing all the newest innovations in pharma packaging.
P-MEC Europe — features exhibitors from traditional large-scale capital equipment to companies focused on instrumental analysis, measuring and testing technologies, materials testing, laboratory and quality control.
Finished Dosage Formulation — for every aspect of the finished dosage supply chain, from big pharma and CMO to in/out-licensing and dossier specialists.
Beyond the exhibition…
The Pharma Forum is CPhI’s go-to space for all pharmaceutical professionals looking to explore specialist areas and new business opportunities, as well as sourcing information on trends, innovations and developments — all in one location. The Pharma Forum includes the latest innovative products and services in the Innovation Galleries, free high value content at the Pharma Insight Briefings, and the chance to share your experiences and recharge your batteries in the Insight Lounge.
The second day of the event will see the Women in Leadership Forum return. Here, female executives will meet and discuss with their peers about promoting diversity in the workplace. It serves as a space to share their experiences, exchange expertise, and discuss effective leadership strategies.
The Pharma Insight Briefings will offer participants the chance to access a diverse range of content through succinct 45-minute sessions. All content is free to access and open to all visitors with topics covering pharmaceutical packaging, market entry, mergers & acquisitions, mHealth, new technological developments and the latest innovations in pharmaceutical ingredients and biologics.
As well as the many free-to-attend industry seminars, the Innovation Gallery will provide a showcase for some of CPhI's most exciting new products. This is where visitors can see innovative pharmaceutical developments in ingredients, finished dosage formulations, contract services and packaging. Moreover, a team of pharma experts will also present visitors with the opportunity for guided Innovation Tours, which run across each of the three days at CPhI Worldwide. These one-hour bespoke tours are exclusively selected by CPhI’s partners to cover all sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Registration however, is on a first come, first served basis.
Stay connected
The Live Pharma Connect is an online business match and meet tool at CPhI Worldwide open to both visitors and exhibitors to pre-arrange their meetings. The system is very easy to use and automatically finds the best matches for both visitor and exhibitors needs, eliminating the need to manually search databases to find the right business connections.
Early bird?
This year’s CPhI Pre-Connect Congress will take place on the 23 October, and offers its most exciting and comprehensive agenda to date. This platform gathers experts and thought leaders from the entire pharmaceutical supply chain to provide insights into the latest developments.
In particular, the first keynote will feature Samsung Biologics president & CEO, Dr Tae Han Kim. He will provide an in-depth presentation addressing uncertainty in the industry, as well as the future outlook for pharma.
The second regulatory keynote will be given by Ajaz Hussain, president, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology & Education, Inc. & former deputy director, Office for Pharmaceuticals, FDA. Hussain will give a special address covering the US and European regulator’s intention to mutually recognise one another’s pharmaceutical manufacturing inspection procedure, and the urgent need to reduce regulator heterogeneity in the cGMP inspection process.
This year’s conference will also examine engaging and forward thinking topics, such as an analysis of biosimilar uptake in the US and Europe, the future of continuous processing and discussions on innovative therapies such as CRISPR, immunotherapy and personalised medicines.
Market analysis
Emphasizing that CPhI Worldwide is also a key opportunity to learn about new trends, business insights and prospects, the revered CPhI Annual Report launches its 5th edition. This eagerly anticipated collection of essays will provide thought leadership on the industry’s hottest topics and issues, with contributions by Ajaz Hussain, Emil Ciurczak and Alan Sheppard amongst others, and a contract services overview from Gil Roth of the PBOA.
Awarding excellence
The vastly expanded CPhI Pharma Awards returns to the show for its 14th year, with eight new categories — awarding an impressive 20 commendations in celebration of the most successful and innovative pharma achievements. The expanded awards have been created to give wider recognition to all the great advances and technologies coming out of the pharma industry. The winners will be announced live during the prestigious CPhI Pharma Awards Gala in Frankfurt, amongst over 250 of the industry’s most important executives and luminaries.
Helping others
CPhI is striving to encourage their partners to incorporate corporate social responsibility,1 and this year has chosen International Medical Corps UK as its official charity partner. There are a range of charity sponsorship options, with free promotions at the event and contributions going direct to International Medical Corps to sustain their global efforts.
International Medical Corps delivers lifesaving aid and healthcare in emergencies for people affected by disaster or conflict. They work around the clock to rebuild lives and communities in some of the most dangerous places on earth.
And finally…
At the event, don’t forget to use the official CPhI mobile app, providing exhibitors and attendees with a timetable of the day’s activities, a list of exhibitors and their hall location.
Held in the heart of Europe’s largest pharma market, this year’s event is an unmissable opportunity to network with existing contacts and engage vital new customers that will be invaluable in moving your business to the next level.
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