Welcome to CPhI Europe!
The highlights of the trade show and its conference agenda - day 1
Welcome to Milan, where we kick off our trio of special newsletters dedicated to the event and some of its unmissable action. Did you know that Milan was founded in around 400 BC under the name Medhelanon? This was later latinized during the Roman Empire into Mediolanum, meaning “Middle Plane.”
Speaking of planes, I hope you had an enjoyable flight and are ready to disseminate your expertise, as more than 60,000 attendees are expected during this year’s show. In our daily newsletters, you will find what we think will be among the highlights of the trade show and its conference agenda, but of course, you will have your own so why not let me know them, and share your CPHI Milan experience with me: [email protected].
Stephanie Vine | Editor
Today's Must-Sees
11:00 - 11:30 CET: Keynote: Advancing Immunisation: Next-Gen mRNA Vaccines (Hall 3 - 3F97)
Moderna’s vice president of medical affairs, EMEAC, Cesar Sanz Rodriguez discusses the future of vaccination technology and the potential of mRNA vaccines. A great opportunity to stay up-to-date with mRNA innovations and their performance in disease – and pandemic – prevention.
11:35 - 12:30 CET: Panel: Safeguarding the Future of Medicine (Hall 22 - 22F50)
A panel of policy makers and industry giants explain the role of the Critical Medicines Alliance consultative initiative established by the European Commission. Speakers include Olivier Girard, Head of Unit Medical Counter-Measures, European Commission; Markus Sieger, CEO, Polpharma Group; Philippe Drechsle, Vice President EU Portfolio, Teva; and Rebecca Guntern, Head of Europe, Sandoz.
15:15 - 15:40 CET: From the Rainforest to the Clinic. Turning a High-Potency Rare Natural Product Into an Anticancer API (Hall 5 - 5B49)
R&D Process Director at Indena Federico Peterlongo shares his knowledge of natural products and how they can be characterized by complex structure, limited availability, and exceptional potency. While these combinations make it challenging to develop them as APIs, expertise along a sustainable supply chain make them possible.
And of course…
18:00 CET: The CPHI Celebration Awards and Networking Party (Hall 24 24A101)
Mix it up with the big hitters, award winners, and decision makers after a long day of eventing! (pre-registered guests only)
Tomorrow's Planner
From materiality assessment and biologics optimization, to AI and recycling, day 2 offers an exciting range of expertise from all along a sustainable supply chain. The first session will start at 10.15 am: a workshop on materiality assessment.
Thought of the Day
“Going forward, CDMOs must continue to demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in the market and adapt to enable accelerated timelines. By leveraging their previous experience, expertise, and carefully designed facilities, such organizations will be poised to help meet the ever growing demand for both large- and small-scale production of mRNA-based medicines.”
Eunseo Lee, Lead specialist in mRNA manufacturing, Samsung Biologics. Read more here
Aprés-Sci
Feeling hungry after the show? Head to the Rho Fiera and take the Metro (10 minutes) into the iconic Old Town, departing at Duomo. Check down the side streets for traditional Italian restaurants before taking your pick of the famous gelaterias.
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