FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026

Agenda – FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026

Over two days of engaging presentations and dynamic panel discussions, FlyPharma Copenhagen will provide delegates with valuable insights into the key processes of each supply chain stakeholder while exploring the latest innovations and future trends shaping the industry. Join industry leaders as they share expertise, foster collaboration, and drive the evolution of pharma logistics forward.

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To propose a speaker for FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026, please email yasmin@samedanltd.com

FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026

Next-Generation Air Solutions for Pharma: Speed, Trust & Sustainability from Lab to Patient

Venue: Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

5 October 2026

18:00   PRE-CONFERENCE WELCOME RECEPTION

Sponsored by DHL Health Logistics
Venue: Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport – Copenhagen Airport, Ellehammersvej 20, 2770 Kastrup, Denmark

The FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026 Welcome Reception, hosted by DHL, will kick off the proceedings on Monday 5 October at the Hangar Lobby, Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport.

Date: Monday 5 October 2026
Location: The Hangar Lobby, Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Time: 18:00–20:00
Catering: Canapés and cocktails

The reception will provide an opportunity for delegates to connect with industry peers, enjoy music and refreshments, and settle into the event atmosphere ahead of the conference, which begins on 6 October.

Speaker: Annette Naude – Global VP of Sales for Life Sciences and Healthcare, DHL Global Forwarding

20:00   CLOSE OF EVENING EVENT

Day 1 – Tuesday 6 October 2026

07:30 – 8:00 REGISTRATION: NETWORKING AND BREAKFAST

08:00
08:05

Chair’s Opening Remarks

Speaker: Ruben Van Duijvenvoorde

08:05
08:20

Sponsor Welcome: The Copenhagen Gateway

A joint presentation from the host partners showcasing the unique capabilities of the Copenhagen air cargo and logistics ecosystem.

08:20
08:45

Medicon Valley – a binational life science cluster and a building block of a European life science strategy

A high-level dialogue setting the stage for the conference, exploring how European policy, innovation, and infrastructure must align to get life-saving therapies to patients.

08:45
09:10

“The Morning Huddle”: A Leadership Briefing on Pharma’s Supply Chain Pulse

An energetic, fast-paced session designed to wake up the room and focus minds on the critical issues, trends and urgent challenges facing pharma logistics leaders right now.

09:10
10:00

Innovation to Cure: Delivering the Impossible

What does it take to make a medicine sustainable? It’s a question that touches every part of the journey, from the earliest university research and pharmaceutical production through to supply…
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10:00 AM
10:10 AM

Every Handoff Matters – the connections between people and organisations.

10:10 – 10:40 MORNING BREAK & NETWORKING

10:40
11:10

Case Study: Cutting Waste at the Final Point of Care – The Hospital Pharmacy Revolution

A groundbreaking look at sustainability from the endpoint of the supply chain. How RFID technology in a hospital pharmacy is dramatically reducing drug waste.

11:10
12:00

Panel Discussion: The Waste-Free Supply Chain – A Shared Responsibility from Factory to Patient

Building on the case study, this panel explores how every link in the chain can contribute to reducing waste. Moderator:  Celine Crahay

12:10
13:10

Workshop: Navigating the Chronic Crisis – Geopolitics and Supply Chain Preparedness

An interactive session using live polls and scenarios to assess the industry’s readiness for geopolitical shocks.

13:10 – 14:10 NETWORKING LUNCH
Sponsored by ETIHAD CARGO

14:10
14:40

Full Life Technologies Case Study: Navigating the Radioligand Supply Chain

In this case presentation, Philippe Van Put will share the story of how Full Life Technologies has evolved to its current position in the radiopharmaceutical landscape, highlighting the strategic, operational,...
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Philippe van Put

General Manager Europe, Full Life Technologies

14:40
15:30

Panel Discussion: From Lab to Last Mile: Closing the Gaps in Advanced Therapy Logistics

Advanced therapies are transforming patient care, but they are also exposing new supply chain vulnerabilities. For cell and gene therapies and radiopharmaceuticals, every handoff — from release through final delivery…
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15:30
15:50

Case Study: Every Minute, Every Handover, Every Patient – Stress-testing the logistics of precision therapies across every handover in the chain of custody

Precision therapies (cell and gene therapy, radioligand therapy, tissue engineering) are moving from rare to routine. Each shipment runs against an unforgiving clock: a radioligand dose decaying by the hour,…
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16:00 Exclusive Joint Site Tour: Copenhagen Airport & World Courier

A unique behind-the-scenes experience combining visits to Copenhagen Airport and World Courier’s specialist handling operation for precision therapies, including radioactive materials.

Transport provided from Clarion Hotel; returns by 18:30
Hosted by Copenhagen Airport and World Courier

Please note: Site tours have limited availability, and participation will be confirmed on booking.

19:00 – 19:30 Coaches leave for Evening Networking Event

Day 2 – Wednesday 7 October 2026

Focus: Mastering Complexity – Multi Modal Reality, Data and the Human Touch

08:00 Early Morning Site Tour Departs
DHL Facility

Experience DHL’s state-of-the-art healthcare facility at Copenhagen Airport through a unique site tour led by both DHL and SAS Cargo. Together, they will showcase premier pharma-handling operations and share expert insights into the latest best practices for cold chain logistics.
Transport provided from the Clarion Hotel, returning by 10:30
Please note: Site tours have limited availability, and participation will be confirmed on booking.

10:30 – 11:15 Registration & Late Breakfast

11:15
11:20

Chair’s Opening Remarks

Speaker: Ruben Van Duijvenvoorde

11:20
11:50

We Are Wasting Up to Half of Our Medicines — Can Digital Innovation Turn Waste into Value?

Digital innovation can transform how medicines are monitored, managed, and used throughout the supply chain. This session explores how smart technologies, connected packaging, and sensors can improve patient care, enhance…
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11:50
12:40

Panel Discussion: Air in a Synchromodal World – Choosing the Right Mode at the Right Time

Synchromodality – the ability to switch modes in real-time based on conditions – is transforming logistics. For pharma, this creates both challenge and opportunity. This strategic session explores how air…
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12:40
13:10

Case Study: AI in Action

A practical demonstration of how AI and digital tools are moving beyond theory. AI in Pharmaceutical & Medtec supply chains. From capability to accountability, Why the future of AI in…
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13:10 – 14:10 Networking Lunch
Sponsored by DSV

14:10
14:50

Is AI becoming our future colleague, or a double-edged sword?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a supporting technology to a potential decision-maker across global supply chains. But as AI becomes more powerful, new questions emerge around data quality, sustainability,...
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14:50
15:20

Case Study: Resilience by design: The execution layer of pharma’s supply chain risk mitigation strategy

DSV will explore how pharmaceutical companies can move beyond resilience planning and embed resilience into day-to-day supply chain execution. As geopolitical instability, trade tensions, regionalization, and increasing supply chain complexity…
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15:20
15:30

Fit-for-Purpose Packaging: The Smartest Route to Circularity

Reducing waste in pharmaceutical logistics starts long before packaging reaches the end of its life. It begins with selecting the right solution for the product, the route and its specific…
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15:40
16:20

Panel Discussion: Digital Trust & Data Visibility – The Two Sides of the Connected Cold Chain

An integrated discussion exploring how authentication (provenance) and real-time visibility (location, condition) work together to create end-to-end trust and transparency. How do we prove a product's authenticity while simultaneously tracking...
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16:20
16:30

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Speaker: Ruben Van Duijvenvoorde

16:30 – 16:45 Handover to FlyPharma Europe 2027

16:45 – 17:30 Exhibition, networking and leaving drinks
Sponsored by DSV

Interested in speaking or joining a panel discussion at FlyPharma Europe 2026 or 2027? To propose a presenter or panelist, please email yasmin@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.