CPHI Milano : A celebration of 35 years
The world ’ s largest event in the pharmaceutical space returns to Italy in October
CPHI Milano takes place on 8-10 October this year at Fiera Milano in Italy . The organiser , Informa , expects an attendance of 62,000 , to see around 2,500 exhibiting companies from 166 + countries . A full list of exhibitors and a floor plan are on the dedicated website . They are grouped for ease of access into nine broad categories :
• Machinery & Equipment
• Finished Dosage
• Packaging & Drug Delivery
• Contract Services
• API
• Excipients
• Integrated Pharma
• Natural Extracts
• Fine Chemicals
“ CPHI Milan provides unparalleled opportunities for networking and partnership building , essential for enhancing supply chain resilience in an increasingly dynamic market . Attendees can expect a dynamic agenda designed to inspire collaboration and facilitate discussions on the latest trends , innovations , and sustainable practices shaping the industry today ,” Informa says .
Opening hours for visitors are 09.00-18.30 on the first two days and 09.00-16.00 on the last , but entry between 09.00 and 10.00 is reserved for visitors with ‘ Explorer ’ and ‘ Leader ’ bundles . Other visitors may enter at 10.00 , while exhibitors can enter from 08.00 .
On the show floor , you can navigate the event through the different zones and connect with exhibitors , attend seminars and pre-arranged meetings , and source new suppliers . CPHI Europe offers different ‘ bundle ’ options that
you choose when you register as a visitor , all of which give access to online and in-person events .
• Standard (€ 59 )
• Explorer , providing more networking time with early access to the event and access to the meeting services (€ 129 )
• Leader , with access to reserved spaces , refreshments and more (€ 479 ) Finally , via the event platform and CPHI Online , you can watch conference content on-demand , follow up on introductions and network with other members . CPHI Online received 280,000 unique visitors in the past year and has nearly 3,000 qualified buyers among its members . Basic membership is
“ This year is a particularly significant year for CPHI as we celebrate our 35th anniversary . It will be the largest event in our history , and we are continuing to innovate with new awards and improved bioproduction zones and content . There has never been a better time to attend CPHI especially as we return to Lombardy – a region home to one of the most vibrant hubs for pharmaceutical manufacturing and API production . So , I look forward to welcoming the global pharmaceutical supply chain , its partners and drug innovators to Italy . The partnerships made this week will empower the future drug development and ultimately improve patient access and treatments ” - Sherma Ellis Daal , Brand Director , Informa Markets
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