Compass Special Summer 2023

II Guide to Life Sciences Events

Chemspec Europe

CHEMSPEC EUROPE The 36th International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals is a specialised trade and networking event for buyers, traders, and agents searching for bespoke, new approaches and innovative substances.

The event offers a unique marketplace for product sourcing whilst connecting industry experts worldwide and providing valuable updates on trends and regulations via an extensive conference programme.

Covering 6,500 m2 of exhibition space, around 350 exhibitors from 23 countries will represent an excellent crosssection of the fine and speciality chemicals products, services and equipment, with international organisations mainly from Germany, India, the USA, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and

Welcome note

The chemicals industry operates in a rapidly changing market. In particular, the EU Green Deal presents the chemical industry in Europe with major challenges and huge investments necessary to realise a climate transition to sustainablechemicalswhilstadaptingto

Belgium. The exhibitor list includes Albemarle, CABB AG, Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG, ESIM Chemicals, ICL Europe Coöperatief U.A., IVICT Europe GmbH / Mitsubishi Corporation, Robinson Brothers Ltd, Saltigo GmbH, SOCMA, SOLVAY, WeylChem and many others.

In addition to the exhibition, Chemspec Europe encompasses a high-quality conference programme providing valuable insights into the latest industry knowledge, ongoing R&D projects and innovations, and covering a broad

changinglegislativemeasuresandacircular economy by 2050. In this scenario, Chemspec Europe reconfirms its place as a stepping stone in the market to allowtheexchangeofknowledgewithinthe international fine and speciality chemicals community and support the sector in finding the right suppliers to keep upto-date with this fast-evolving industry.

Nicola Hamann Chemspec Europe Event Manager and on behalf of RX

range of conference streams, including the Agrochemical Lecture Theatre, the Pharma Lecture Theatre, the Royal Society of Chemistry Symposium, the Regulatory Services Lecture Theatre and the Innovative Startups Presentations.

Venue information:

› 6,500 m2 net exhibition space

› 350 exhibitors from 23 countries

Conference programme highlights:

› Black Powder for Green Chemicals: Precious Metal Catalysts for the Conversion of Sustainable Feedstocks, Dominik Sperzel, Heraeus Precious Metals, Germany

› Implementation of “KKDIK” in Turkey, Ðlkay Çetin, Greenovation Consulting, Spain

› Future Prospects of the Biostimulant and Biocontrol Markets, Garry Mabon, AgbioInvestor, Scotland

› Pharma Outsourcing Best P ractices Panel, Dr. Robert Waltermire, Ph.D., SVP & Chief Pharmaceutical Development Officer, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, USA

› Sustainability & Innovation: The Crucial Role of the IP Department, Dr. Silvan Berg, LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions, Germany

https://www.chemspeceurope.com/

24 - 25 May 2023

Hall 1, Messe Basel Switzerland

Connect in Vilnius

LIFE SCIENCES BALTICS This September, some 800 world class life sciences professionals will gather in Vilnius, Lithuania for Life Sciences Baltics. The sixth in person forum promises to get you ahead of the game – what can be better in this difficult global landscape where the future depends on your efforts and good strategy.

The Baltic countries are known for nurturing the next generation of founders and enterpreneurs who bring future solutions in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medtech fields. Life Sciences Baltics creates a unique opportunity to meet and connect with these emerging talents all in one place. Hosted by Innovation Agency Lithuania, Life Sciences Baltics is the perfect opportunity to experience firsthand the thriving life sciences ecosystem of the Baltic countries.

Since its initiation in 2012, Life Sciences Baltics has continued to pave the way for deeper collaboration across traditional boundaries. The organisers don’t limit themselves to a forum venue, but instead spread activities throughout unexpected places, including site visits, to encourage more creative and open networking in different spaces. Whether you're looking to learn about cutting-edge research, showcase your start-up, or network with industry leaders, Life Sciences Baltics has something to offer. The interna -

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tional conference with 50+ speakers, 60+ exhibitors, B2B meetings, variety of networking options provides attendees with lots of opportunities to connect with industry leaders and stakeholders.

The conference is divided into sessions with the most trending topics worldwide that are also breakthrough areas in the Baltic countries, gene editing, CRISPR diagnostics, AI and digital health innovations among them. The event will keep tabs on the fastest growing startups in the region, but only ten hand-picked startups will have an opportunity to showcase who they are in front of panel of investors.

GREETING Life sciences have been a priority for the Lithuanian government for over a decade, and the sector is accelerating faster than almost anywhere else in Europe, aiming to contribute 5% to Lithuania's GDP by 2030. Close cooperation between actors in the ecosystem is one of the reasons for this success.

Creative collaboration takes place in Lithuania's innovation ecosystem in a variety of ways, including events, cross-promotion, and resource-sharing. The leading life sciences event in the region, Life Sciences Baltics, is one of the best examples of these collaborations. The last couple of years have fundamentally changed the way we envision business development in life sciences. Today, we understand that innovative solutions are best delivered in a well-connected, collaborative environment, and partnering is crucial to bringing innovation to the industry.

Everyone who attends Life Sciences Baltics can expect to discover top-notch talents in the Baltics and fascinating business-turned-science ideas to work on further. We hope to see you in Vilnius!

Lilita Liaudanskaité Team Leader at Life Sciences Baltics, Life Sciences Coordinator at Innovation Agency Lithuania

20–21 September, 2023 Vilnius, Lithuania

BIOSPAIN 2023

BIOSPAIN BIOSPAIN, the largest biotechnology event organized by a national bioindustry association in Europe, celebrates its 20 th anniversary this year in Barcelona, as a complete showcase of the industry’s potential.

The Spanish Association of Biocompanies (AseBio), with the collaboration of Biocat, the Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat de Catalunya, is organizing BIOSPAIN in Barcelona from September 26 to 28, 2023, one of the largest biotechnology events in Europe. BIOSPAIN celebrates this year its 20 th anniversary as a complete showcase of the of the industry’s potential. We bring together more than 850 innovative organisations and firms working in the fields of health, sustainable agri-food and industrial transformation in the quest to find solutions against climate change, disease and other address other health and societal challenges. In previous editions, more than 1,500 professionals from 30 different countries have attended the event. We also hosted 200 exhib -

itors and more than 50 national and international investors. In this edition, one of the objectives is to demonstrate how biotechnology, in addition to addressing health challenges, also strives to address climate change, a fundamental aspect of our daily lives, thanks to the development of more resistant and sustainable crops, new sources of protein or alternatives to fossil fuels, among other solutions. A full program consisting of more than 40 outbreak sessions will delve into the potential of biotechnology in the solution of key challenges to our society. BIOSPAIN 2023 will promote new business and partnership opportunities, helping existing companies or future start-ups, to explore the ecosystem and potential prospects in Barcelona, Spain’s main bioindustry hub.

26 - 28 September, 2023

Barcelona, Spain

Come to BIOSPAIN

GREETING Biotechnology has shown us in times as tough as the pandemic that it can offer real solutions to unforeseen problems. In the context of uncertainty in which we find ourselves, biotechnology means progress and BIOSPAIN2023iskeytoboostingthework ofthisstrategicsectorfortheconstruction of a new, more sustainable, and resilient economic model. BIOSPAIN celebrates its 20th anniversarythisyearasafrontline witnesstothedevelopmentofthebiotechnologyindustryinSpain,withamissionto driveinnovation,investment,collaboration and new business opportunities.

Ion Arocena CEO of AseBio

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Registration https://biospain2023.org/attend/

Program

Topics to be featured include: Advanced Therapies, Precision Medicine, Vaccines, Immunotherapy, Manufacturing, CRISPR, Drug Discovery, Climate Change, Bioproducts, New Genomic Editing Techniques, Foodtech, Microbiome, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, IPO’s

CPHI Barcelona

CPHI Place yourself at the ‘heart of pharma’ as CPHI Barcelona returns in person to Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Spain – uniting suppliers, innovators and pharma professionals – with over 2,000 exhibitors from across the entire pharma supply chain for three days of networking and learning.

After the phenomenal success of the 2022 event at Frankfurt, the world’s largest pharma event returns to Barcelona with more ways to deliver new vital pharma connections and content. The event spans the entire pharma supply chain from ingredients, finished dose, contract services and fine chemicals to biologics, packaging, and machinery. Onsite will also see the return of the

Come to Spain

GREETING CPHI Barcelona is about making powerful connections, discovering new companies and suppliers, and engaging with likeminded professionals. I encourage all attendees to use our online platforms and tools to help pre-plan meetings and maximise the value you get from your attendance at the three-day event in Barcelona. Nurturing these re-

event’s largest ever conference agenda, with many more sessions available online before and after the event. The programme currently includes themes like ‘Next Gen Biomaufacturing, ‘Partnering for success’, ‘The connected patient’, ‘Creating a circular economy’, ‘Quality management fundamentals’, Mnaufacturing 4.0 and ‘Hiring for diversity’. The goal for CPHI is not just to empow-

lationships year-round you’ll be able to meet with more partners, come better prepared with insights and advance discussions more quickly. Onsite you’ll be able to navigate the event through easyto-understand zones. Attend your prescheduled 1:1 meetings and connect with exhibitors on the show floor, attend seminars and source new contacts. Our endeavour is not only to provide you with the best pharmaceutical event in the industry, but also to inspire innovation.

Orhan Caglayan Group Director Pharma at CPHI Barcelona

er its audiences at events but to become an integral part of their 365 new business drives – to help stimulate deeper connections year-round through online communities, learnings and networking.

2023 will also be CPHI’s most sustainable event till date with the event supported by 100% renewable energy and better stands program and continuous plastic reduction program to learn more about how you can attend sustainably –please visit the CPHI website.

Further, to help build brand recognition there are more sponsorship opportunities available and finally, the CPHI Pharma Awards will return. Spanning some 12 categories the awards celebrate the teams, individuals and companies whose products and solutions enable purposeful change within the industry.

CPHI Barcelona – the heart of pharma

› QUICK FACTS

Contact https://europe.cphi.com/europe/ en/home.html

Registration https://europe.cphi.com/europe/ en/attend/attend/tickets.html

Get the best pass for you –attendee, priority, and VIP- with easy bird registrations ending on 3rd Sept’23.

24 – 26 October, 2023

Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Spain In-person and online

24-26 October 2023 | Barcelona, Spain

Exclusive Entry into the Spanish Pharma Market

Pharma’s largest event is making an exciting return to Barcelona on 24-26 October 2023.

45,000+ Attendees

160+ Countries 2000+ Exhibitors

Join us at CPHI Barcelona to position your company at the heart of pharma and to connect with international pharma professionals. Grow your business and expand your network in one of Europe’s leading countries in pharma. cphi.com/europe

6–8 November, 2023 Munich, Germany

BIO-Europe® 2023

BIO-EUROPE The international partnering conference has returned face-to-face in 2022 breaking all records– becoming the biopharma reunion of the year. In 2023, BIO-Europe will continue to raise the bar with another record-breaking year.

The 29 th annual BIO-Europe will take place November 6–8, 2023 in Munich, Germany, and it will convene more than 5,000 life science professionals representing more than 2,220 companies from over 60 countries. Attendees will take part in 27,000 one-to-one meetings – 7,000 more than in 2022, over the course of the event.

Over the last 29 years, BIO-Europe has grown not just in size but most importantly in becoming Europe’s flag -

Come to Munich

GREETING For this year’s event we are pleased to be hosted by BioM, whose mission is to create a unique ecosystem in biotechnology & medicine to accelerate innovation, growth and value creation in Bavaria.

The core competence of the region is the development of

ship partnering event. Its international reach makes it a one of a kind offering and the gateway to the global life science community. Attendees from all parts of the biotechnology value chain gather to efficiently identify, engage and form strategic relationships that drive their businesses successfully forward.

BIO-Europe caters to the needs of the entire value chain, startup and innovator educational programs, industry

innovative therapeutics, diagnostics, and underlying technologies, especially for personalized medicine, making it the perfect setting for the discovery and dealmaking that takes place at BIO-Europe to further global drug development.

We look forward to welcoming you to Europe’s “must-attend” life science partnering event this November!”

Tina Elder Global Managing Director, EBD Group

trends and outlooks from Key opinion leaders, company pitches, professional partnering meetings as well as ample serendipitous networking opportunities are part of the ROI-proven feature set.

EBD Group is committed to providing a forum for the global biopharma community to come together. That is why this year’s event will also feature two days of digital partnering in the week following the in-person event (November 14–15, 2023).

partneringONE ® will continue to allow delegates to experience the entire event from anywhere, including oneto-one meetings, on-demand content, and conference activities. Scheduled meetings will take place face-to-face during the conference days (November 6–8, 2023) as well as digitally during the digital partnering days (November 14–15, 2023) with links to a video conferencing solution.

Your gateway to the global biopharma community

The 29th annual BIO-Europe will take place November 6–8, 2023 in Munich, Germany, and it will convene over 5,000 life science professionals representing more than 2,220 companies from over 60 countries. Attendees will take part in 27,000 one-to-one meetings over the course of the event. Register before July 28, 2023

Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark

Nordic life science

NLS DAYS Nordic Life Science Days is the largest Nordic partnering conference dedicated to the life science industry. Join us as we gather regional and global leaders to partner and share the latest developments in business and science!

We have nurtured a community of people from the world of life science since the inception of Nordic Life Science Days (NLSDays) a decade ago. In November, you can join us in Copenhagen, Denmark at a one-of-a-kind place to do business and keep abreast of the latest and hottest trends in the industry.

NLSDays offers a rich and dynamic two-day programme with face-to-face partnering meetings, a busy exhibition area, and a packed agenda consisting of super sessions on stage, fireside chats, and company presentations.

Meet the Nordics

GREETING The Nordic countries are home to a vibrant life science scene with innovative companies, top-rated universities, and worldleading healthcare.

We are delighted to invite you to meet Nordic life science

On stage, high-profile industry leaders share their insights with the audience as they discuss the necessary building blocks for a successful life science sector; highlight success stories from the Nordic life science sector with focus on CNS, precision medicine, and new drug modalities; and emphasize the importance of licensing deals and business strategies during the tough financial climate.

To make room for up-and-coming actors we’re opening the floor for the big names of tomorrow. At the Nordic Stars

companies and leaders at NLSDays in Copenhagen!Here,webringtogetherall actors involved in life science business under one and the same roof, and have a special focus on boosting international investment and licensing deals for Nordic life science companies. I hope to see you in November!

Dr Marjo Puumalainen Programme Director, NLSDays & International Director, SwedenBIO

2023 pitch competition, Nordic SMEs get to present their novel inventions to investors and the conference audience and vie for two attractive prize packages. And our brand new Innovative Poster exhibition offers a platform to showcase academic projects with commercial potential from Nordic universities.

NLSDays attracts leading decision makers from biotech, pharma and medtech as well as finance, research, policy and regulatory authorities. We’re pleased to welcome you to Copenhagen in November to make their acquaintance: The Oneon-One Partnering™ meeting platform is one of the main features of NLSDays, and the exhibition offers plenty of opportunity to interact with the cream of the crop of Nordic and international life science.

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› Partnering meetings through the One-on-One Partnering™ system.

› Exhibitions and company presentations where you can meet Nordic and global actors.

› Stage programme offering expert voices on the latest trends in life science.

› Networking opportunities with leaders from biotech, pharma, medtech, finance, research, and policy.

› Social activities, including lunches, a reception at the City Hall, and an investors-only dinner.

Contact https://www.nlsdays.com/

29-30 November, 2023

December 12 th – 13 th , 2023 in person in Marseille

December 15th, 2023 online meetings

Sourcing innovations

BIOFIT BioFIT consolidates its position of Europe’s leading partnering event in life sciences for tech transfer, early-stage innovation deals and pre-seed/ seed/Series A investment rounds. The last edition welcomed more than 900 delegates from over 35 countries. This year’s edition will be held in Marseille on 12th–13th December and 15th December for online meetings.

BioFIT is a landmark event in Europe and a valuable opportunity to meet the key players of the life sciences field. Not only do delegates come from all other the world they also operate on different levels of the industry: TTOs, research institutes, incubators and academia together with pharma, biotech and diagnostic companies, veterinary firms and pre-seed/seed/Series A investors. The one-on-one meetings, scheduled

Welcome to BioFIT

GREETING Over the years, BioFIT has proven to be an essential event in the field of life sciences. Since its first edition in 2010, BioFIT has become a European hub for tech transfer, early-stage investment, and networking in life sciences. We are dedicated to keep providing theperfectatmospheretopromotepart-

through an online partnering platform, are the beating heart of BioFIT. Having the right team is essential for the development of a biotech project or start-up and talented CEOs are frequently sought-after by many players in the biotech industry. With the Project – CEO matchmaking activity, BioFIT provides an opportunity to connect experts from startups, tech transfer offices, incubators and investing networks with CEOs and aspiring

nering opportunities for the players of the sector. The Biotech field is advancing and diversifying at a fast pace, and we are invested in making those changes transpire though our event. It is always a source of motivation and pride to meet the players we bring together each year. We look forward to welcoming you in Marseille, 12th and 13th December for BioFIT’s 12th edition.

Etienne Vervaecke General Manager Eurasanté & Clubster NHL

CEOs. Sourcing innovation involves identifying emerging innovative projects, and BioFIT makes this happen. Three different categories of pitch sessions will take place during the event. The Start-up Slams will feature young companies looking for early-stage investment. The Collaborative and Licensing Opportunity Presentations concern TTOs, universities, research institutes and companies who want to showcase their early-stage technologies leading to partnering and licencing deals. The Animal Health Presentations will highlight selected projects related to animal well-being and health. In addition, BioFIT is the opportunity to discuss the latest problematics of the life sciences sector through lively talks and high-level panels. The plenary session will launch the event by going over the impact of the current global uncertainties on the sector: inflation, high energy prices, shrink in investments and their impact for early-stage partnering and financing strategies.

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Key figures

900+ delegates; 35+ countries represented; 60+ speakers; 80+ exhibitors

Programme highlights

› One-on-one meetings; Exhibition; Conferences; Pitch competition; Project – CEO matchmaking

More Information

www.biofit-event.com

Pharmapack 2024

PHARMAPACK Pharmapack is Europe’s largest event dedicated to the pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery industries. With an extensive conference agenda, it provides invaluable opportunities for networking and showcasing innovations.

Pharmapack 2024 is taking place on 24th25th January 2024 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France. It will bring together nearly 5500 pharma executives from more than 75 different countries and more than 350 exhibitors at the heart of the pharma packaging and drug delivery industry.

Beyond the exhibition floor, there will be several sessions delivered by industry experts that will take place over the

Heart of pharma

GREETING Pharmapack 2023 concluded with the drug delivery and packaging community anticipating significant growth through 2023, driven by sustainability initiatives and innovations. One major trend this year isthemarriageofconnected devices with sustainability goals, with even smaller companies embracing this approach. The

2-day event to discuss the very latest market trends in the drug delivery space. Running alongside will be workshops and the returning ‘innovation gallery’ which will showcase exhibitor innovations providing a window on the latest trends and cutting-edge developments. The ‘learning labs’ will provide an opportunity to hear from different exhibitors on their research and products.The show floor will also feature Start-up hub, a platform

industryisseekingnewpartnershipsand displayinggreateropennessinitscriteria for consideration. Companies of all sizes are aiming to expand their networks and secure their supply chains. Pharmapack 2024willbringtogetherindustrythought leaders, experts, and exhibitors to share knowledge,insights,andcutting-edgeresearch. Our carefully curated events aim to facilitate networking and inspire attendees to innovate and contribute to the advancement of the industry.

Laura Murina Brand Manager, Pharmapack

for young start-up companies to exhibit their innovations, providing for valuable brand visibility. All these sessions will be streamed for online audiences. Inperson attendees can also participate in guided expert led walk-throughs on the ‘innovation tours’.

The much-awaited Pharmapack Awards will return this year celebrating the best products and innovations from the pharma packaging world in two categories of ‘exhibitor innovation’ and ‘health products’- with an awards ceremony on 24th January.

“The great thing about Pharmapack is that it remains the absolute heart of the drug packaging and delivery industry. The 2024 edition will feature three new zones including a French Pavilion– bringing partnering opportunities for French innovators and manufacturers” added, Laura Murina, Brand Manager, Pharmapack.

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In 2023 some 5,000 attendees from over 250 companies and 78 countries descended on the Paris Expo for what was one of the most convivial exhibitions in memory.

Contact https://www.pharmapackeurope. com/en/content-programme/callfor-speakers-2024.html

Registration www.pharmapackeurope.com

24th and 25th January Porte de Versailles, Paris France

24-25 January 2024 Paris, France

Pharmapack by CPHI 2024 is unveiling three new zones

We are introducing three new zones next year: biopackaging, packaging services, and the French pavillion.