The CPhI Worldwide exhibition at Feria de Madrid, Spain, from October 9-11, 2012, will attract over 29,500 attendees from over 130 countries and 2,200 exhibitors. The conference aims to increase industry awareness through rigorous analysis of global and regional trends—from sourcing APIs to advancing drug delivery.
2012 marks the 23rd edition of this industry leading event. From just 250 delegates at the inaugural convention, visitor numbers have subsequently grown more than one hundred fold to over 29,000 attendees from over 140 countries. The event now covers more than 60,000 square metres of exhibition space, hosting over 1,900 exhibitors and is the market leader for the global pharmaceutical ingredients industry.
India’s key objectives at the event will be to improve the credibility of Indian pharma industry; to increase business on a sustainable basis and take it to the next orbit; to raise the awareness of Indian pharma success story; to create awareness that Indian generics are not counterfeits and they are bonafide medicines of standard quality; to protect it from dubious allegations by vested interests; to position India as global pharmacy of world and to highlight the growth drivers-government support and regulatory framework, cost efficiencies, technical capabilities.
| BSM would take place in Theme Pavilion as per following schedule | ||
| Timing | ||
| Session Number | Date | Timing |
| Session I | 09th October 2012 | 02.00pm – 04.00pm |
| Session II | 10th October 2012 | 10.00am – 04.00pm |
| Session III | 10th October 2012 | 10.00am – 04.00pm |
| Members may like to refer to circular already issued and hosted on Pharmaexcil’s website. | ||
Pharmexcil is organising India Show during CPhI World Wide 2012. This is for the first time that Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India has approved a pharma specific India Show. In line with its Brand India Pharma Campaign, Pharmexcil has major activities planned at CPhI-Worldwide this year. The key objectives are of the campaign are as follows:
- To raise the awareness of Indian Pharma success story
- To create awareness that Indian generics are not counterfeits and they are bonafide medicines of standard quality
- To improve the credibility of Indian Pharma industry
- To protect it from dubious allegations by vested interests
- To position India as global pharmacy of world
- To increase business on a sustainable basis and take it to the next orbit
- To highlight the growth drivers-government support and regulatory framework, cost efficiencies, technical capabilities
In order to achieve these objectives Pharmexcil members can
- Showcase their products and services in the India pavilion
- Participate in a Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in a specially designed Theme Pavilion. The meet is being organised to bring more business opportunities to participating companies and business visitors
Anand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India with other top government officials are expected to take part in the event. Formal showcasing of Brand Pharma India logo, brand positioning statement, business kit, film release and website at various platforms and options are being considered during CphI-Worldwide.
Pharmexcil is also arranging for networking opportunities such as
CEOs Forum: CEOs of Indian companies are invited to give presentations to their business prospects in specially designed area in Theme Pavilion. Companies can register with Pharmexcil for the space (free of cost) to use the space for up to 20 minutes for presentation and interaction. Only pre—registered companies can avail this facility.
FDA Centre: Pharmexcil is inviting regulators from major markets and scheduling an interaction with them in Theme Pavilion. These invited regulators will be available in Theme Pavilion to meet, interact and provide insight into the regulatory aspects of their respective countries. FDA Center includes some States and Central drug regulatory authorities in addition to four overseas regulators
Innovation Award Ceremony: Pharmexcil is sponsoring Innovation Award Ceremony during the evening reception organised by UBM on October 9, 2012. Pharmexcil will also give two important awards to Indian companies during this event. Minister of Commerce and Industry, Anand Sharma will be gracing the event.
Business Seminar: A seminar titled ‘Generics from India: Quality and Affordability’ is being organised on October 10, 2012 at the venue in Seminar Hall. Members of Pharmexcil can avail this opportunity for networking with invited overseas business visitors.
Evening Reception and Cultural Programme: Pharmexcil is organising an Evening Reception and Cultural Programme on October 10, 2012 at Hotel Villa Magna. A cultural programme will be hosted by Minister of Commerce and Industry and top Indian and overseas CEOs will participate. This would be an excellent opportunity to network with invited guests and participants.
Apart from this, press conferences and media interviews highlighting India’s pharma sector and its strength, showcasing of products from India by Council’s members in India pavilion, global buyer seller meetings in India theme pavillion; business seminar including presentations by global/ Indian pharma CEO’s on demand/supply positions, have been planned.
CPhI Worldwide is organised by UBM Live, a division of UBM Plc, a leading provider of business information services to many industries.