Compass Special Winter 2023

Euro BioFairs Compass 1st half-year 2024

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European Biotechnology | Winter Edition | Vol. 22 | 2023

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

Pharmapack 2024 P HARMAPACK Pharmapack is Europe’s largest event dedicated to the pharma­ceutical packaging and drug delivery industries. With an extensive c­ onference 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

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

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industry is seeking new partnerships and displaying greater openness in its criteria for consideration. Companies of all sizes are aiming to expand their networks and secure their supply chains. Pharmapack 2024 will bring together industry thought leaders, experts, and exhibitors to share knowledge, insights, and cutting-edge research. Our carefully curated events aim to facilitate networking and inspire attendees to innovate and contribute to the advancement of the industry.

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 is the marriage of connected devices with sustainability goals, with even smaller companies embracing this approach. The

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. L

› QUICK FACTS 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

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.

Scan the Code to Learn More About Pharmapack’s Three New Zones

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European Biotechnology | Winter Edition | Vol. 22 | 2023

18–20 March 2024 Barcelona Spain

BIO-Europe 2024 ®

BIO-EUROPE SPRING Join the BIO-Europe Spring, the premier springtime life science partnering conference, taking place in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, from March 18-20, 2024.

The eighteenth annual BIO-Europe Spring®, the premier springtime partnering conference, will be taking place March 18-20, 2024, in Barcelona, Spain.

Expanding on the success of EBD Group’s flagship conference, BIOEurope®, BIO-Europe Spring will bring together over 3,700 leading executives from around the world. Specifically, more than 20,000 partnering meetings will be hosted to connect leaders from academia, start-ups, and young biotech companies with forward-thinking investors and pharma companies.

Explore world-class workshops, thought-provoking panels, and innovative company presentations, while delving into an active exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies and services. The variety of networking opportu-

› QUICK FACTS Registration www.bioeuropespring.com Save €700 when you register before January 31, 2024

nities make this event an unrivalled forum for companies across the biotech value chain to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation.

The partnering platform, partnering­ ONE®, continues to be the gold standard of connection. Scheduled meetings will take place face-to-face during the conference days as well as digitally during the digital partnering days, March 26–27, 2024. Additionally, on demand content will be made available leading up to the event as well as during the digital days. Using a single login, delegates can experience the digital portion of the event from anywhere, including one-to-one meetings L and conference activities.

Come to Barcelona GREETING For this year’s event, we are pleased to be hosted

by Biocat. Barcelona serves as an ideal setting for BIO-Europe Spring due to its unique combination of vibrant culture, cutting-edge research, and a thriving life sciences community. This cosmopolitan city offers a dynamic environment that enhances collaboration and innovation in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for Europe’s “must-attend” springtime partnering conference this March!

Claire Macht EBD Group

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March 18–20, 2024 | Barcelona, Spain

Connecting the global biopharma community to elevate life science partnerships The 18th annual BIO-Europe Spring will take place March 18–20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, and it will convene over 3,700 life science professionals representing more than 2,000 companies from over 60 countries. Attendees will take part in 20,000+ one-to-one meetings over the course of the event.

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Register before January 31, 2024 and save up to €700! bioeuropespring.com

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European Biotechnology | Winter Edition | Vol. 22 | 2023

April 22-23, 2024 Congress Center Basel, Switzerland

Swiss Biotech Day One of Europe’s premier biotechnology conference in Basel will attract about 2,000 professionals from the global life sciences community.

SWISS BIOTECH DAY 2024

› QUICK FACTS This year, the Swiss Biotech Day set a new benchmark with close to 1,800 participants from 44 nations. In 2024, it will once again provide a platform for networking, engaging discussions, and the exploration of advancements in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence, and innovative financing.

Equally attractive for biotech companies, their suppliers, investors and pharma partners, the biotech conference will again stage high-level experts from the life science industry and offer space for networking during one and a half day. Partnering allows to take advantage of opportunities and synergies arising from the close collaboration between biotech and phar-

REGISTRATION swissbiotechday.ch Phone: +41 52 569 82 27 register@swissbiotechday.ch HIGHLIGHTS

› Meet about 2,000 senior experts from the life science industry

› Thematically focused panel disma, or to find interesting partners for future projects and jointly drive the development of innovative products and platform technologies. International biotech delegations use the „Global Village” to strengthen their ties with Switzerland as a biotech hub and promote cross-border investments, public-private partnerships, research and development collaborations and exchange of talent.

The program will be presented in English with thematically focused panel discussions. Exhibitors, the celebration of the Swiss Biotech Success Stories award winners, and company presentations, as well as an excellent catering complement the cornerstones of L the event.

cussions and company pitching sessions › Pre-scheduled one-to-one partnering meetings › Innovative biotech start-ups and medium-sized biotech companies › More than 100 exhibitors and Global Village with international delegations from all over the world › Swiss Biotech Success Stories Awards › Swiss Biotech Report 2024 with the most important facts, trends, innovation factors and sources of innovation in the Swiss biotech industry › General Assembly of the Swiss Biotech Association

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April 22-23, 2024

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As one of the leading biotechnology conferences, the Swiss Biotech Day has developed into a truly global networking day, attracting many international delegations.

What you can expect: › Meet 1,800+ senior experts from the life science industry › 70+ exhibitors and Global Village with international delegations from all over the world › Swiss Biotech Success Stories Awards sector is internationally visible. The project-specific “WHITE BIOTECHNOLOGY” GROUPand medium-sized biotech participating companies (most of them young and inSWISS BIOTECH... › InnovativeWORKING biotech start-ups companies ternationally less savvy) find a comprehensive partner › Thematically focused panel discussions which is helping to put them in the public window.

Leading chemical companies are exploring the op...is an alliance of four leading Biotech reg Regions are important portunities that have been opened up by modern bio- The participating Life Science › Swiss Biotech Report 2024 Sign in on our website at Switzerland (Bio Alps, BioPolo Ticino, Bas carriers of the dynamics in the Biotech sectechnology, especially in the field of “white” or indusGreater Zurich Area). They have comb › Pre-scheduled one-to-one partnering meetings internal www.swissbiotechday.chand tor, thus enhancing the common understanding of the trial biotechnology. And they are also applying these forts to streamline interests of the national › General Assembly the Swiss stay isupdated about any news. knowledge brought into technologies,of wherever it makesBiotech sense. TheAssociation SBA takes industry. This and moreand sector.

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Europa Bio, the European Biotech Association, where such initiatives seriously and has formed a working the SBA is an active member. group specifically dedicated to white biotechnology.

The Swiss Industrial Biocatalysis Consortium is an important partner in this effort. The group includes leading multinational companies that support white biotechnology as a pillar of economic growth. The Media partners: planned activities are in agreement with OECD strategies.

In partnership with the Swiss Biotechnet (see pages 14/15) the SBA develops training programmes and useful support tools for the industry. It is of importance that the industry specifies its training needs so that the academic side can create tailor-made education.

Host: Swiss Biotech Association | Marketing: BIOCOM Interrelations GmbH | Event Organization: bamconn GmbH This strategy ensures that the industry gets the right Domenico Alexakis workforce with the right education. The SBA profits is Executive Director from the marketing alliance “Swiss Biotech” (see box) of the Swiss Biotech in a multiplied form. Thanks to Swiss Biotech, the Association.

position in terms of lifescience listings and companies from that industry – be they loc Switzerland or abroad – access to an inter ly recognised financial marketplace. The in was co-founded by the SBA which also ma the executive office of Swiss Biotech.

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