Top Four reasons to Attend Cool Chain Europe 2009

Dine, wine, and network with 300 of your temperature control industry colleagues who do the same thing you do
Find out how Abbott's 25+ KPIs in their Master Service Quality Agreement are minimising human error and reduce deviations
Hear directly from World Customs Organisation on how to protect your temperature controlled products Learn from the CEO of DGP Group how to reduce your cold chain carbon footprint
If you can only go to one conference, take advantage of CCE - a one-stop-shop that addresses every single cool chain issue over 4 days of Specialists Discussions, Roundtables Gala Dinner and Practical Training Course

Lufthansa – German Airlines - offers a comprehensive global route network linking Brussels with many major cities around the world.

For attendees travelling on Lufthansa services to the Cool Chain Europe 2009 conference special airfares are available. For more details please contact the Lufthansa sales or reservation office nearest you and refer to:

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In Germany please call: 01803-803-803
In North America please call toll free:1-800-645 3880

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Note:

To take advantage of this special offer you must have the official confirmation of your registration to the event or some other proof of attendance available.
Travel wholly within Germany not permitted.

New to Cool Chain Europe?

Welcome to the Cool Chain Family!

Background:

Cool Chain Europe is now in its 8th year, making it one of the most established temperature control events in the world – and the largest, with over 250 practitioners in Supply Chain, Logistics, QA and Transportation in attendance. 90% of delegates have said attending CCE enhanced their ability to improve their roles through lessons learnt at the event.

The only event to attract industry leaders from the PCCIG, International Regulatory bodies

Content:

Cool Chain Europe has the highest number of technical case studies and speakers from leading organizations such as PCCIG, Genzyme, Wyeth, UCB Group, MHRA, AstraZeneca, ensuring we deliver a programme unique to the industry. We bring together industry experts from around the globe to discuss, strategise and implement advances in the Cool Chain.

Solutions focused:

You often hear that expression in conferences, but what does it actually mean? At CCE we ensure there is a balance between end-users and solution providers. So if you’re looking for solutions to a particular problem, they’ll be someone there to help you, however you won’t feel under pressure to buy if that’s not what you’re there for! The agenda will also be focused towards problem solving and imparting knowledge as to how to end failed shipments.

Cool Chain Europe Awards

We’re pleased to welcome back the CCE awards dinner! Enjoy your downtime with your peers, with a glass of champagne and three course dinner. We listened to your feedback and we’ve now changed the awards to be industry nominated. Register your nominations now!

Networking Sessions

On-Site Visit

The opportunity to visit an Airline or Transport Hub at Brussels International Airport will provide insight of how your Pharmaceutical products are being handled.

Returning delegate?

Welcome back! What’s new for 2009?

Motivational Keynote Speaker

Michel Zaffran, Head of the World Health Organisation’s ‘Optimise’ Project, will describe why our Cold Chain efforts really matter to those who need life saving drugs

Global Customs Insight

Michael Schmitz, Compliance and Facilitation Policy, World Customs Organisation will talk about how you can ensure your high-value products and materials are not delayed or incur unnecessary import/export risks, especially in new markets.

Cost-Effective and Green Logistics for the Cool Chain

Today cost is everything, and your company’s carbon footprint isn’t a distant second. Hear how pharmaceutical manufacturers and cool chain stakeholders are implementing cost-containment activities and commercial strategies for environmental improvements.

New Markets Seminar – China, India and Africa

This seminar will be invaluable to understand the complex logistical challenges that exist in countries with outdated refrigeration and cold packaging systems, untrained shipping partners and new transportation lanes.

Cross Industry Case Studies from the Food and Fine Arts industries

Learn how other industries control and comply with legislation relevant to their market

New Focused Tracks

Exploring the temperature control challenges for biological materials, medical devices and IMPs
Training healthcare partners and controlling temperatures in the ‘Last Miles’ of the Cold Chain
Learn how your QA peers are interpreting ICH Q10 and Q9 and deciding how much and what, information to include in the regulatory file
Implementing continuous process improvements and operational excellence programmes for the Cool Chain

Meet the team

Would you like to get involved?

Agenda/Topic-Related Enquiries
Courtney Becker-James, Event Director, Cool Chain Europe, has been the project manager for the annual event for 5 years. Using her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and investigative skills, she keeps abreast of industry developments in the cool chain by talking regularly to opinion leaders, holding advisory boards and expert interviews. Courtney is a member of the PDA, PCCIG.

Suzannah Povey Marketing/Media Partnerships
Hi, my name is Suzannah and I am the Marketing Manager for Cool Chain Europe, I started with IQPC in March and look after all the Pharma events. I used to work in Exhibitions and Charities and I also own my own horse called Tosca. I am really looking forward to working on Cool Chain Europe as it's Pharma IQ's best and biggest event! Please feel free to contact me to discuss anything to do with the marketing of CCE.

Delegate Registrations
Hi, I'm Ross Ashman and I am the Delegate Director responsible for coordinating the onsite attendance of all participants in Brussels. This will be my 4th Cool Chain - nearly qualifying me as an expert! - and I am looking forward to getting the project started as it is by far our most exciting and recognised event. When I'm not talking logistics I am actually a part-time hand model, so please feel free to call (+44 (0) 207 368 9572) or email to arrange your teams participation.

Sponsorship Enquiries
Hi I'm Gal Cohen, I'm the Sponsorship Director for Cool Chain Europe and have been working on the event for five years. I have a background in Science, but now like to use my skills getting solution providers together with end-users to produce fruitful business relationships. Cool Chain Europe is my favourite Pharma IQ to work on, as I now know most of the people in the industry. I am originally from Israel and have a three year old daughter - which keeps me very busy!

Georgina Hunter Conference Enquiries
Hi, my name is Georgina and I am the Operations Manager for Cool Chain Europe. This will be my 3rd year working on Cool Chain Europe and I am very excited to see it grow once more. This will also be my 7th time in Brussels, so if anyone needs any directions or restaurant recommendations I'm your woman. I look forward to working with and meeting all the CCE speakers, sponsors and delegates at this fantastic Pharma IQ event. If you have any operational or logistical queries for Cool Chain Europe, please do not hesitate to contact me.