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 

> 16:55 - 17:10 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 Changes in Healthcare supply chain

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 - 09:45 Keynote 1 : Novel Vaccine Technologies:
A Future of Simplicity or Increased Complexity for the Cold Chain                             Prof. Peter Delputte (University of Antwerp) 

> 09:45 - 10:05 Keynote 2: Complexity of setting up a pharma supply chain strategy :

Tom Van Immerseel ( Pfizer Global Logistics & Network Services) 

> 10:05 - 10:35 Interactive Interview: Future Cold Chain Challenges

Interviewer: Bert Elsen (Pharma Logistics - Excellence Center)                          Panel: Prof. Peter Delputte (University of Antwerp), Tom Van Immerseel ( Pfizer Global Logistics & Network Services)


> 10:35 - 11:00

Break

> 11:00 - 12:30 'current and future challenges on customs in the pharma supply chain, followed with an interactive panel conversation between different stakeholders. Possibility to ask questions in the audience 
Customs story: Jeroen Sarrazyn (FOD Financiën - SPF Finances)
Expert story: Mathieu Sérafimoff (AERIS Logistica)
Moderator : Freek De Witte (Air Cargo Belgium)
Panel: Mathieu Sérafimoff (AERIS Logistica), Jeroen Sarrazyn (FOD Financiën - SPF Finances) 


> 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), 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 - 19:00 

  • Enjoy street food and networking
  • Free consumptions for registered visit participants


Event Highlights:

  • Book meetings during the networking session
  • Sponsor presentations on stage
  • Designed to foster connections within the local healthcare supply industry

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