NEW AGENDA COMING SOON
Over two days of presentations and panel discussions, FlyPharma Vienna 2024’s agenda offered delegates an insight into each supply chain stakeholder’s key processes, as well as explore the future of the industry.
You can also find the full agenda below.
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To propose a speaker for FlyPharma Amsterdam 2025, please email charlie@samedanltd.com
22 October 2024
18:00 PRE-CONFERENCE WELCOME RECEPTION
Venue: Office Park 4, Vienna AirportCity
20:00 CLOSE OF EVENING EVENT
23 October 2024
DAY 1
07:30 REGISTRATION: NETWORKING AND BREAKFAST Sponsored by Eithad Cargo
08:25-
08:30
08:30-
08:45
08:45-
09:00
Wake Up Call
To kick-off the conference, we’ll explore the intersection of two vital sectors – pharma and cargo, delving into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping their traj…
Frank Van Gelder
09:00-
09:30
Keynote: Transforming R&D Shipping & Logistics for Pharma Industry Through Operational Excellence
The presentation will highlight recent progress made in this domain while also identifying areas that still require improvement, such as temperature control during transportation, su…
Vatsala Sadasivan, Sanofi
09:30-
10:00
Unlocking Pharma Supply Chain Transparency: Leveraging Digital Twins on Blockchain
In this presentation, we will embark on an insightful journey through the integration of digital twins and blockchain technologies, revolutionizing the landscape of pharmaceutical su…
Alexandru Popa, MSD
10:00-
10:15
Fostering Collaboration and Effective Communication Between Key Partners
In this presentation, we explore how innovative solutions transform supply chains in the life sciences industry. Key strategies include leveraging AI-driven maintenance f…
Dr. Christopher Hein, DoKaSch Temperature Solutions
10:15 MORNING BREAK: NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS
Sponsored by DoKaSch Temperature Solutions
11:00-
11:30
Data-Driven Transformation: Maximizing Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Efficiency with S and O data
Explore the critical role of integrating simulation and operational data in maximizing pharmaceutical supply chain efficiency. Learn how interconnected systems and reliable data sour…
Mohamed Nouh, SkyCell AG
11:30-
12:30
Risk Assessment In Pharmaceutical Supply Chain As Basic Tool In GDP And Backbone For Transport Process Validation Workshop
This workshop will go through risk assessment /risk analyses (ICH Q9) as the basic tool and principle of GDP and why the cooperation of all parties involved is essential.
…Bernhard Zoidl
12:30 LUNCH BREAK AND NETWORKING
Sponsored by DoKaSch Temperature Solutions
14:15-
14:45
Specialty Courier Logistics
Specialty Courier Logistics, or White Glove Logistics, is a hot topic these days due to the shift and increase of newly developed biological- and cell and gene products that are bein…
Mark van Bakel, DHL Global Forwarding
14:45-
15:15
Sustainability in Cold Chain: What are the Technologies Needed for Facilitation?
This presentation focuses on the vital role of sustainability in the cold chain and explores the technologies required to facilitate pharmaceutical redistribution.
…Ruud van der Geer, MSD
15:15-
15:20
14:15-
14:45
Specialty Courier Logistics
Specialty Courier Logistics, or White Glove Logistics, is a hot topic these days due to the shift and increase of newly developed biological- and cell and gene products that are bein…
Mark van Bakel, DHL Global Forwarding
15:20 AFTERNOON BREAK: NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS
Sponsored by DoKaSch Temperature Solutions
16:00 SITE VISIT – DHL CAMPUS
By invitation only
- Forwarders live demo in a GDP compliant environment
- A pharma forwarder live demo with variation of packings in a GDP compliant environment
16:45 CLOSE OF CONFERENCE FOR DAY 1
18:15 COACHES COLLECT DELEGATES FROM OFFICE PARK 4
19:00 EVENING NETWORKING EVENT: WELCOME DRINKS
Venue: Palais Ferstal – Strauchgasse 4, 1010 Wien, Austria
20:00 EVENING GALA DINNER
Venue: Palais Ferstal – Strauchgasse 4, 1010 Wien, Austria
22:30 CLOSE OF EVENING GALA DINNER
23:00 COACHES RETURN DELEGATES TO OFFICE PARK 4
24 October 2024
DAY 2
07:45 NETWORKING AND BREAKFAST
08:25-
08:30
08:30-
9:00
Keynote – Trends and Challenges in Pharma Sourcing and Procurement: Relationship Management and the Procurement´s Operational Arm
The upcoming presentation will delve into the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical sourcing and procurement, focusing on relationship management as the operational backbone.
…Luiz Barberini, Bayer
09:45 MORNING BREAK: NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS
10:30-
11:30
Strategic Innovation Workshop: From Vision to Action
Innovation is the cornerstone of strategic success in today’s dynamic business environment. This workshop goes beyond conventional thinking to explore innovative approaches to transf…
Frank Van Gelder
11:30-
12:00
How Can The Certification Drive To Deliver Integration Of Standards And Continuous Improvement Of Quality Temperature-controlled Air Cargo Shipments?
The presentation will unravel the significance of certification in enhancing the quality of temperature-controlled air cargo shipments, driving adherence to standards, and propelling…
Andre Majeres, IATA
12:00-
12:45
Fire Side Chat – Challenges in Shipping and Logistics of R&D Material
Vatsala Sadasivan, Sanofi
Christian Koxholt, Kühne + Nagel AG
12:30-
12:45
Tag-N-Trac: How AI & IOT is bringing Next generation of Innovation and Solutions to Pharma Logistics
A confluence of both economic, regulatory and pandemic-related challenges have driven organizations to re-examine their supply chains, invest in technology and pursue digital transfo…
Venu Gutlapalli, Tag-N-Trac
12:45 LUNCH BREAK AND NETWORKING
13:45-
14:15
You can have your cake and eat it too – a compelling story on how complying with VAT requirements led to substantial savings and sustainability improvements
A story about compliance driven change, assuming extra distance and extra spend. Amgen’s approach involves assessing various scenarios, transitioning to intermodal trans…
Elena Mishina, Amgen
14:15-
14:45
Pharmaceutical Customs & Trade at Takeda
The presentation will focus on two main areas: the process of getting through pharmaceutical customs, including how customs valuation works, and a detailed exploration of the history…
Victoria Ivicic, Takeda
14:45-
15:00
15:30 VIENNA AIRPORT SITE TOUR
Through a visit to the Vienna Pharma Handling Center, delegates will experience state-of-the-art facilities and witness first-hand how your valuable pharmaceuticals are handled safely and meticulously. Delegates will additionally have the opportunity to see Cool Trailers which ensure the secure transportation of pharmaceuticals not only within the center but also on the ramp.
16:30 RETURN TO VENUE | CLOSE OF CONFERENCE
Thinking of speaking at FlyPharma Europe 2025? To propose a presenter or panelist, please email charlie@samedanltd.com
Please note that this agenda is subject to change, and it may become necessary for us to make alterations to the content, speakers, timing, venue, or date of the event compared to the advertised agenda.

