Day 1 has wrapped up, but are you ready for day 2? This is often one of the busiest days at the show, but if you need a break from the crowds then try checking out the Galleria seat and networking area, which has power stations and complimentary refreshments. Or you may prefer the Networking Playgrounds at the Galleria with seating zones, interactive network elements – and even games from 6pm.
Or maybe you want to kick back and read up on industry trends? The latest issue of The Medicine Maker is available for free online, but if you prefer flicking through a physical copy then drop by our booth in Hall 12.1, stand D95. Key topics in the issue include aligning sustainability goals with modern supply chains and the story behind a phase III trial for a new TB vaccine. We also have fun pharma laptop stickers available!
Day 2 agenda highlights (Wednesday October 29)
Opening times: 10:00 - 18:30 (for standard pass holders; other pass holders may have earlier access)
10:00 – 11:45: Sustainability Power Hour (Hall 4, 4.0H56)
Hear real-world examples of sustainable practices in clinical trials, with Fiona Adshead from the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition and Jürgen Wieland from Novartis.
11:00 – 11:20: Planning for Success Through Design: Environmental Sustainability in Clinical Trials Through Pre-Competitive Collaboration, Innovation and Action (Hall 6.1, 6.1C92)
Hear real-world examples of sustainable practices in clinical trials, with Fiona Adshead from the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition and Jürgen Wieland from Novartis.
12:00 – 14:00: Fun activity “Catch the ball” (Hall 4.1 East Foyer next to Insights Lounge)
Need a break from meetings? Check out the interactive fun challenges here for the chance to win prizes.
14:45 – 15:10: Closing the Women's Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity for Pharma Innovation (Hall 6.1, 6.1C92)
Did you know that women spend 24% more time in poor health as compared to men? Five pillars can potentially help to address the women’s health gap – according to Jacqueline Brassey of the McKinsey Health Institute.
15:45 – 16:00: How to Pave the Road to African Manufacturing Equity? (Hall 4.1, 4.1J48)
How infrastructure development for vaccine manufacturing is progressing in Africa – featuring CEPI’s Vishal Mukund Sonje.
16:00 – 16:45: AI: A Force for Good or a Sustainability Nightmare (Hall 4, 4.0G36)
This panel discussion will focus on the benefits of AI, alongside the potential drawbacks, ethical dilemmas and unintended consequences.
Tomorrow's planner
Conference sessions will start at 11 am tomorrow, covering AI, workforce change, capital markets, sustainability, and more. The full agenda is available here
Aprés-Sci
With the event running until 6.30 pm, there may not be much time to take in Frankfurt, but you could consider checking out the “crashed train” of Bockenheimer Warte U Bahn. The entrance to the subway is designed to resemble an old-fashioned tram carriage that has sunk into – or is emerging from – the earth. It has been in place since 1986. Read more about Frankfurt
Thought of the day
“One of the key ways to avoid the trap of greenwashing and the mindset that leads to it is to stay focused on why sustainability truly matters. It’s not just a nice-to-have; it’s something that’s intrinsically important to the future of any business.”
Adam Pearson, Chief Strategy Officer at Astellas. Read more
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