< PreviousPPMA 40 Pharma Business International www.pbiforum.net As the first major PPMA live event since September 2019, following the postponement of all live events in 2020 and early 2021 due to the COVID pandemic, exhibitors and visitors are getting ready to do face-to-face business. With a focus on supporting the processing and packaging communities with sustained business recovery following the challenges of the last year, PPMA Show 2021 will bring together over 250 exhibiting companies, offering businesses a long-overdue opportunity to see emerging technologies and explore the latest trends in the industry. Recent research conducted among PPMA’ audiences reveals a strong PPMA Show 2021 The PPMA Show is the UK’s leading production line event for processing and packaging machinery. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 28th-30th September 2021, the exhibition showcases the latest innovations in processing and packaging machinery and is attended by manufacturers of food, pharmaceuticals, toiletries and FMCG, contract packers and more. 40-41.qxp_Layout 1 13/08/2021 11:23 Page 1Pharma Business International 41 www.pbiforum.net PPMA appetite for the live event, with 70% of respondents seeing trade shows as an essential platform for reviewing and making future product purchases. Leading exhibitors at the show include: Winkworth, Ulma, AVE, Evolution Bottling and Packaging, Mettler-Toledo, Ilpra, Holmach, Stellar-Technik, Endoline and Brillopak. Richard Little, Show Director of PPMA Show 2021 comments: “Although online platforms help people to gather information about products, our research shows that visitors want to move on from virtual product launches and events to get closer to the technology- hands-on and to speak face-to-face with product and application experts. The appetite for investment is definitely there, as well as the enthusiasm to resume business as usual. We’re setting out to support our community’s business recovery.” Renowned by the industry as a platform for launching new products, the 2021 show will be no exception, with multiple exhibitors announcing plans ahead of the show: COVID precautions Participants can rely on all the necessary health and safety precautions relating to COVID and, to reassure visitors with regards to cleanliness and safety, the NEC has introduced advanced cleaning measures and hand sanitising stations are located at all entrances of the NEC and at numerous locations around the venue. Physical touchpoints will be reduced throughout the show and there is also ample outdoor space at the NEC for visitors wanting to get some fresh air and to take a break from the exhibition floor during their visit. There will, of course, be differences in the way the 2021 event runs compared to previous years. For example, on-site catering provisions have been modified and we’re also advising visitors travelling to the show to limit what they bring. Pre- registration will be compulsory for all visitors this year register and visitors should follow the latest local guidance at the time of the show with regards to face masks, isolating and symptoms to ensure the safety of themselves and others in attendance. To register for your free visitor badge, visit the PPMA Show website at: www.ppmashow.co.uk. 40-41.qxp_Layout 1 13/08/2021 11:24 Page 2Pediatrics Congress 2021 20 - 22 September San Francisco, California The Pediatrics Congress 2021 conference is the premier international conference of note in the field of pediatrics. This three days International Event will have 50+ world level plenary speakers and more than 20 Keynote Speakers including academicians and industry veterans. It’s a forum to explore problems popped up during real-time pediatric practices or researches and come up with all sorts of awareness and solution- oriented discussions. To find out more, visit www.frontiersmeetings.com/conferences/pediatrics. Pharma Japan 2021 14 – 16 September Online Join Reuters for the most influential annual forum for Japanese pharma leaders in Marketing, Commercial, Medical Affairs, RWE, and Clinical. To find out more, visit www.reutersevents.com/events/japan. Aseptic Processing Conference 20 – 22 September Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, UK SMi’s Aseptic Processing Conference will explore novel and developing technologies that tackle the most pressing challenges and push innovation in the world of aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing. To find out more, visit www.smigroupuk.com. Next Pharma Summit 21 – 23 September Dubrovnik, Valamar Lacroma With a clear focus on pharma commercial/medical and at the time of great uncertainty for pharma, we gather pharma executives, global heads and solution vendors Pharma EVENTS © Shutterstock / HQuality GRx+Biosims 2021 8-10 November Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Bethesda, US GRx+Biosims 2021 is the premier scientific and regulatory event for the US generics and biosimilars industry. With timely programming relevant to technical, regulatory and policy professionals, GRx+Biosims 2021 brings together top officials and subject matter experts to share their knowledge and best practices to enhance attendees’ understanding of generic and biosimilar development, regulatory process and approvals, and the evolving policy landscape. To find out more, visit www.accessiblemeds.org/GRxBiosims- 2021. 42 Pharma Business International www.pbiforum.net the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning in relation to its application to real world data. Beyond the hype, EPI Forum will address the benefits and limitations of this new approach and discuss how it can complement traditional approach to observational studies. To find out more, visit www.lsacademy.com/en. to ask a simple question: Where to NEXT? To find out more, visit www.nextpharmasummit.com. Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety 2021 27 – 28 September Alfandega Congress Centre, Porto, Portugal The Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety event is designed to bring you a unique opportunity to gain fresh insights into the common issues faced in the industry, highlighting the areas with the need to focus on in order to remain compliant. Moreover this conference stream will provide the opportunity to network with various industry professionals including pharmaceuticals, biologics, devices, CROs and PV service providers. European Epidemiological Forum 5 October Online The objective of this online conference is to familiarize the audience with the new capabilities that are being made available in © Shutterstock/jSewCream 42-43.qxp_Layout 1 13/08/2021 11:25 Page 1INTERPHEX 2021 19 – 21 October Javits Center, New York, INTERPHEX is the event for pharma, bio, device development and manufacturing. Source, network, discover, accelerate to market and learn from expert-led technical content. Pre-register to attend or apply to exhibit now. To find out more, visit www.interphex.com. Nordic Pharmacovigilance Day 9 November Copenhagen, Denmark The Nordic Pharmacovigilance Day has become a very popular forum for a broad range of professionals engaged in strengthening the safety of medicinal products and medical devices. The 8th edition will build on the experiences from previous successful conferences presenting a program covering the current most important topics and challenges encountered within the pharmacovigilance area. Knowledgeable experts will provide excellent updates in key areas, covering recent advances in technology, science and legislation, as well as practical aspects. Sessions will be interactive and participants will be able to ask questions, engage in a dialogue and also share their own experiences. To find out more, visit www.lsacademy.com/en. www.pbiforum.net Pharma Business International 43 © Shutterstock/2p2play Pharmapack 2021 13 – 14 October Porte de Versailles, France The European hub for the pharma packaging and drug delivery device community, Pharmapack unites drug manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and device developers annually in Paris for 2 days of sourcing, networking, and learning. An event with a truly community feel, people attend to catch up with their current contacts, meet new potential partners, source the latest innovations, and learn about the latest trends and opportunities in the packaging sector. To find out more, visit www.pharmapackeurope.com/en.expoport-293000024 42-43.qxp_Layout 1 13/08/2021 11:25 Page 2FEATURES Motor neurone disease exposé Investigational treatments Cell therapies Packaging Regulation Distribution Next issue: Deadline - 29th September 2021 REGULARS News Events M&A Round-up Eye on approvals Pharma BUSINESS INTERN ATION AL Visit us at www.pbiforum.net where you’ll find the latest news as it breaks – and why not subscribe to our newsletters so you can have the latest news emailed to your inbox, in between digital issues? @pbiforumwww.pbiforum.netcompany/pbiforum 44.qxp_Layout 1 13/08/2021 11:25 Page 1Next >