FlyPharma Vienna 2024 is Officially Wrapped!
FlyPharma Vienna 2024 has left a lasting impact on the pharmaceutical and logistics industries. The event, held in the culturally rich city of Vienna, drew a wide range of thought leaders, innovators, and professionals, all aiming to advance pharma logistics and address some of the industry’s biggest challenges.
Workshops & Practical Insights
The conference began with a series of hands-on workshops designed to equip attendees with practical tools and strategies. Bernhard Zoidl led a session on risk assessment, focusing on regulatory compliance and collaborative tactics for safeguarding supply chains. This session emphasized the need for proactive approaches to regulatory changes and cross-industry partnerships.
Meanwhile, Frank van Gelder, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero, guided attendees through a workshop on implementing business strategies, highlighting how visionary planning and adaptive leadership can turn ambitious goals into operational realities. Participants left these sessions with actionable insights, armed to enhance their own practices in pharma logistics.
Dynamic Panels on Pressing Industry Topics
Panel discussions explored critical industry issues, engaging participants with forward-looking discussions and solutions. A panel led by Céline Crahay delved into contingency planning for pharma shipments and crisis management in air freight, aiming to boost resilience across the supply chain. Dr. Zvonimir Majic’s panel examined the ethical and operational dimensions of AI integration in pharma logistics, focusing on advanced shipping and risk management solutions.
Insights from Keynote Speakers
Keynote speakers Vatsala Sadasivan from Sanofi and Luiz Barberini from Bayer provided expert insights on R&D logistics and evolving sourcing trends. They shared best practices on achieving operational excellence while adapting to future developments, inspiring attendees to consider the future of pharma logistics from a strategic and sustainable perspective.
Takeaways: Trust, Collaboration, and the Path Forward
One of the main themes resonating from FlyPharma Vienna 2024 was the importance of trust and collaboration in achieving shared goals. Industry leaders stressed that transparent communication and partnerships are not only operational necessities but are critical to ensuring ethical practices and safe delivery of essential medicines. This collaborative spirit, they emphasized, strengthens supply chain resilience, helping to guarantee that critical treatments reach patients safely.
Networking Highlights
Networking opportunities were plentiful. Breaks hosted by sponsors Etihad Cargo and DoKaSch Temperature Solutions facilitated connections, and the Exclusive Gala Dinner at Palais Ferstel provided a memorable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and inspiring speeches. The event concluded with an exclusive tour of Vienna Airport’s pharma cargo facilities, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at state-of-the-art logistics operations in action.
Looking Ahead to FlyPharma Europe 2025
FlyPharma is thrilled to announce that next year’s event will take place at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s busiest cargo hubs. FlyPharma Europe 2025 promises to continue facilitating transformative conversations, bringing industry leaders together to shape the future of pharma logistics.
Sponsorship opportunities for FlyPharma 2025 will soon be available. To find out more, please email Simon Caplan at simon@samedanltd.com or call +44 (0)20 7724 3456.
If you’re interested in speaking at FlyPharma 2025, reach out to Ellen Taurich at ellen@samedanltd.com.
For general enquiries about the conference please contact Elena Toma at elena@samedanltd.com.
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