Agenda

In 3 days, you'll explore innovations in ATMP, tackle supply chain challenges, and learn about cutting-edge technologies transforming industries. Engage with experts through keynotes, panels, and networking, and connect with healthcare professionals and students during relaxed site visits and an after-work gathering with food, music, and collaboration.

11/02

Day 1: Navigating the Future of ATMP: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges and Enhancing Patient Outcomes

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12/02

Day 2: Driving Innovation and Real-World Impact: Transforming Industries Through New Technologies and Experiences

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13/02

Day 3: Connecting Healthcare: Industry Insights, Networking, and Community Engagement

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DAY 1: Mastering ATMP: Expertise and Innovation in Enhancing Patient Outcomes

This day is powered by the ATMP Excellence Center

  Morning


> 09:00 - 09:10  welcomme address
Luk Lemmens (POM Antwerpen)

> 09:10 - 09:30 'ATMP Logistics Excellence Centre – an overview' 
Jade Verrept  (POM Antwerpen)

> 09:30 - 09:50 Precision Therapy Logistics Gateway - Fase 1:  'an investigation into the challenges of patient-critical, fragile and valuable medicines'                              Frank Van Gelder (Pharma.Aero)

> 09:50 - 11:00 ' Precision Therapy Logistics Gateway – Fase 2: 
Topic: 'risk free ATMP shipping lanes in practice – shipping ATMP's between Antwerp and Dallas'
Moderator: Jade Verrept (POM Antwerpen)

Panel: Samuel Speltdoorn (Brussels Airport), Freek De Witte (ACB), Bert Elsen (Pharma Logistics Excellence Centre), Amber Dams (University of Antwerp).

> 11:00 - 11:30
Break

> 11:30 - 12:30 'ATMP Logistics: therapy to patient vs patient to therapy' 
Moderator: TBD
Panel: Sébastien Anguille (UZA), Ingrid Maes (Inovigate), Daan kenis (University of Antwerp), Erik Agterhuis (Life Cell Science).

> 12:30 - 13:30

Lunch & Network

Afternoon

> 13:30 - 15:15 'Key Innovation drivers in manufacturing cell therapy' 
Keynote: TBD
Moderator: Nathalie Cools (anicells)
Panel: Ief Leroy, Olivier Van Walleghem (ABN Cleanroom Technologies), Jean-Sébastien Parisse (Aseptic Technologies)

> 15:15 - 15:45
Break

Plenary Closing Session

> 15:45 - 16:15 Closing message by Johnson & Johnson 
Yves Vancleemput, director business development supply chain at Johnson & Johnson 

> 16:15 - 16:30 Closing message by VIL
Liesbeth Geysels, CEO at VIL  

> 16:30 - 16:55 Closing message by Flanders investment of Trade
Kristof Lowyck, Director Americas at Flanders Investment & Trade 

> 16:15 - 16:30 Closing & Recap of the day


Networking

  • Connect and Network : during the day you will have ample opportunity to connect and network with other participants.
  • Innovative solutions : in designated area, you can visit the booths of our sponsors and partners and discover their solutions.  

DAY 2: Innovation in Action: Driving Real-World Impact with Emerging Technologies

This day is powered by Pharma Logistics - Excellence center

  Morning

> 09:00 - 09:25 Introduction & expectation management 
Bert Elsen (Pharma Logistics - Excellence center) 

> 09:25 - 09:55 Keynote 1 : Novel Vaccine Technologies:
A Future of Simplicity or Increased Complexity for the Cold Chain                             Prof. Peter Delputte (University of Antwerp) 

> 09:50 - 10:35 Keynote 2: Complexity of setting up a pharma supply chain strategy :

Tom Van Immerseel ( Pfizer Global Logistics & Network Services)  

> 10:35 - 11:00

Break

> 11:00 - 12:30 'current and future pharma supply chain landscape information from the regulators (airport, customs and health authorities) and shipper's view. followed with an interactive panel conversation between different stakeholders Possibility to ask questions in the audience 

> 12:30 - 13:30

Lunch & Network

Afternoon


> 13:30 - 15:15 Drone delivery for Healthcare (advanced or precision therapies), a match or a dream? Demonstrating some use cases followed with interactive panel.    
Use case 1 : Helicus 
Use case 2: Rigi Technologies 
Use case 3: BCN Drone Center
Moderator : Bert Elsen (Pharma Logistics - Excellence Center) 
Panel: Tom Van Immerseel ( Pfizer Global Logistics & Network Services),  Shipper (TBC), Daniel Castillo (BCN Drone Center ), David Rovira (Rigi Technologies), Mikael Shamim (Helicus), Guy Verhoeven (Droneland Belg¨e), 


> 15:15 - 15:45

Break

> 15:15 - 16:55 Vaccinopolis part II: Starting vaccine supply chain direct to patient – evolution after one year. Story + interview 
Vaccinopolis: Bart Van Meerbergen

Interview by: Frank Van Gelder (Mediconed) 

> 16:55 - 17:20 The Digital-to-Consumer (Patient) paradigm shift is at our front door

Frank Van Gelder (Mediconed) 

> 17:20 - 17:30 Closing & recap & explaining reception/network/evening 

Host

Networking

  • Connect and Network : during the day you will have ample opportunity to connect and network with other participants.
  • Innovative solutions : in designated area, you can visit the booths of our sponsors and partners and discover their solutions.  
  • doors closing 22:00

DAY 3: Building Connections: Networking and Collaboration for a Healthier Future

This day is powered by the Science park Antwerp

  Morning

10:00 - 10:30 Welcome & Introduction

10:30 - 12:00
Experience 1:  VISIT - LOGIVILLE 

  • Innovation in Healthcare logistics: what's ongoing


12:00 - 13:30

Lunch & Networking 

  • Enjoy a meal while connecting with fellow attendees

Afternoon

13:30 - 14:30
Experience 2: Education in pharma supply chain 

  • GMP Education: Vitalent 
  • Healthcare logistics by VR technology: Thomas More


Talent Fair - Job Expo 

This is a great opportunity for companies to showcase the many positions in the pharma supply chain. Students will visit the Job expo looking for a future challenge or a potential internship place for later this year.  

- free for students onwards

15:00 - 16:00 Working in Healthcare supply chain: the future 
  • Shipper 
  • University: 
  • High School 
  • Student 

16:00 - 17:00 Job expo - café

Networking & meeting / elevator pitch presentation (sponsor) possibilities

  • Sponsor presentations (7-minute slots)
  • Students can visit booths from industrie experts
  • Interactive networking between students and supply chain industrie 

Healthcare after work - networking

17:00 - 22:00 

  • Enjoy street food and live music (open to the public)
  • Free consumptions for registered visit participants
  • Café-style seating with small and large tables


Event Highlights:

  • Book meetings during the networking session
  • Sponsor presentations on stage
  • Music starting at 17:00
  • Designed to foster connections within the local healthcare supply industry
  • Companies can reserve tables for VIP 

Event Location 

Sciencepark Antwerpen 

Building ISALA

Galileilaan 11

BE 2845 Niel (Antwerpen) 

+32(0)3-443.04.00

events@SIS.Healthcare

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sis-healthcare