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January 28^th -30^th 2013

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Where Cool Chain Leaders Shape the Future

From Brussels, to Amsterdam, to Rotterdam and now Basel... the annual January Cool Chain event continues to bring life science professionals up-to-date information and industry best practices for quality distribution.

Despite pressures to reduce cost, limit risk and 'go green', industry professionals are pushing ahead setting up distribution partnerships, ambient transportation solutions, navigating new markets and very importantly - complying with international regulatory GDP guidelines.

5 clear reasons you should attend:

International panel of regulators - hear direct from Swiss, EMA, US Pharmacopoeia and World Health Organization authorities
Best networking opportunity in Europe. 400+ attendees 50+ exhibitors - Bring ample business cards!
Reduced 2012 industry pricing , making CCLE the most affordable, best value 'cold chain' pharma event for pharma and bio in Europe!
Tailored program with tactical day-to-day logistics challenges and strategic planning tracks, including choice of 9 'Great Minds Think Alike' Workgroup Discussions
Cool Chain Excellence Awards - Honour your industry colleagues and their achievements during the 'Winter Wonderland' Gala Dinner evening

Access your copy of the Cool Chain Logistics Europe 2012 agenda here.

Rave Reviews for the Annual January Event

"Very valuable from a regulatory and executions point of view"- Quality Assurance Officer, EMCM
"Its always interesting and important to listen to the industry's challenges and solutions regarding cold chain and quality. The Logistics Leaders day worked very well. Lots of compliments, worked really well, only recommendation - do it again!"- Product Manager Life Sciences, DHL Logistics

"A great event! I’m glad to discuss many interesting topics and industry movements with experts"- Logistics & Fleet Management, Boehringer Ingelheim
"Very good to have the opportunity to really discuss current issues with industry peers"- Senior Manager, Quality Assurance, Amgen Europe BV.,

"Very Knowledgeable. Definitely opportunities for new business. Great format!"- Vice President, Q-Sales and Leasing
"I think it was helpful to hear how other companies are approaching qualification, validation, etc."- Manager, Distribution QA, Eli Lilly Company

"This is a very good training course around the whole logistics process related to the cold chain" Cold Chain Specialist, Shire
"Great information, I have learned a lot and look forward to using the info in my daily role" Senior Manager, Clinical Logistics, Genoptix Medical Lab

"Strongly recommend this training course to anyone. The information will help to develop a strong QMS as well as SOPs/SLAs to ensure customers and patients are taken care of." Business Development Manager, Savino Del Bene

Past Speaker Podcast Interviews!

Cornelia-Nopitsch-Mai How to Implement Cool Chain Regulations Effectively in Order to Ensure Full Compliance

Dr. Cornelia Nopitsch-Mai, Scientist, Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices Germany, BFARM, outlines the current regulatory initiatives for GDP and cool chain management, exploring the key stability issues of pharmaceutical bulk products and how to overcome them, as well as sharing her top three tips for implementing cool chain regulations effectively.

Jon-Ross Cool Chain Best Practice for Cost Efficiency

Jon Ross, Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations at Seattle Genetics discusses the trends affecting the future design and equipping of the cool chain and why it is difficult for the industry to create global cool chain technological solutions; how technological advances are impacting on the cool chain and what the global landscape for cool chain will look like in five years time; and cold chain shipping validation.

Steve_McCarney Shaping the Future of Vaccine Transport, Storage and Logistics

Project Optimize, a collaboration of WHO and PATH, has been given a unique mandate to identify, develop and test solutions to help supply chains keep up with rapidly advancing vaccine and delivery device technologies needed to safely and effectively deliver vaccines to middle and low income countries. In this podcast, Steve McCarney, Cold Chain Technologies Specialist - Project Optimize, PATH, shares his insights.

Gwyn Developing a Regulatory Compliant Cool Chain Quality System

Gwyn Murdoch, Director of Materials/ Packaging & Labelling at Eli Lilly and Company discusses how manufacturers are addressing the challenges of developing a regulatory compliant cool chain quality system and shares her insights on recent trends in the distribution of temperature sensitive products and how to develop a risk management approach to evaluate shipping practices.

Cool Chain Europe Photo Gallery

2012 speakers include:

Dr. Jürg Sommer
Head of the Regional Medicines Inspectorate of North Western Switzerland, Basel
Swiss Medicines Inspectorate

Peter Boeken
Head of Global Supply Chain
Hoffmann La Roche

Heike Falkenhagen
Global Head of Quality Systems
Boehringer Ingelheim

David William Harris
Director International Logistics Services
Dubai FDI Government Office
Ian Williams
Quality Associate Director
Wockhardt UK Ltd

Dr. Sam MacHour
Global Vice-President for Quality & Compliance Operations
Becton Dickinson

Peter Bromley
Director, Healthcare Distribution
UPS

Marc Mostinckx
Senior Director, Head Global Logistics
UCB Pharma SA
Debora Tanaami
Associate Director Supply Chain Quality Assurance
Merck Serono

Cyrill Batscher
Head of Logistic Services
Synthes

Lisa Mazzoni
Project Lead (PTSL), Temperature Controlled Supply Chain
F. Hoffmann-La Roche

Luc Huybreghts
Pauwels Consulting, Transport Qualification & Validation Manager
Johnson & Johnson

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The Cold Chain and Temperature Controlled Logistics Global Review

Announcing the 5th annual Cool Chain Excellence Awards. 2012 categories are Innovation in Quality Distribution and Life Science Logistic Partner of the Year. Nominate your colleague today.

Our Sister Event Clinical Trial Supply Europe

Not only will Cool Chain Logistics Europe provide a jam packed programme of new speakers and networking opportunities, it is also taking place before our 2nd Annual Clinical Trial Supply Europe Event. This is your opportunity to come as a team to the conference of your choice, enjoy a great learning and networking opportunity and save money through our group discount rates!