SMi caught up with the key speakers for Cold Chain Distribution 2015 for exclusive interviews ahead of the conference.

SMi’s 10th annual Cold Chain Distribution Conference and Exhibition, takes place in London, UK, on the 3^rd and 4^th of December 2015. The conference will feature case studies and presentations on the key issues surrounding the global healthcare cold chain distribution process and logistic requirements for temperature-sensitive healthcare products from MHRA, Sanofi R&D, Genzyme, Pfizer, Seer Pharma, World Courier, Novartis, UNICEF, Shire Pharmaceuticals, American Airlines, Exelsius Cold Chain Management and many more.

To register or to find further information on the full agenda, please visit www.coldchain-distribution.com/supplychainbrain 

In the run up to the conference, SMi Group interviewed the key speakers who will be present at the event. Topics discussed throughout these pre-conference interviews include: the issues revolving around cold chain distribution, regulatory requirements and the future for cold chain within the pharma industry. SMi’s exclusive interview series consists of the following:

• David Spillett, Key Account Director, World Courier

• Chris Wallace, International Supply Chain Director, Sanofi Genzyme

• Tom Grubb, Manager, Cold Chain Strategy, American Airlines Cargo

“My session will focus on a new industry initiative known as Direct-to-Patient (DTP), the key to this novel clinical trial model lies in patient convenience. No longer must patients travel potentially long distances to study sites to receive treatment. Instead, therapies are delivered to the patients home and either self-administered or administered by specially trained nurses in a homecare environment.” – David Spillett from World Courier 

Chris Wallace from Sanofi Genzyme will share his experience on ambient products' logistics in extreme-temperature zones and describe some of the specific challenges in emerging markets and how to overcome them. 

The American Airlines manager of cold chain strategy, Tom Grubb, will be presenting on "Shipping Temperature Sensitive Products Via Airfreight", on the second day of the conference. Highlights from the presentation include an overview into how ground and warehouse employees deal with handling pharmaceutical products and an insight into the development of airfreight procedures. 

Download the full interviews from www.coldchain-distribution.com/supplychainbrain  to hear more from our key speakers about cold chain within the pharma industry.

As well as supplying attendees with the latest updates regarding cold chain, the 2015 event will provide an unrivalled networking platform. At the end of day one a drinks reception and dinner will take place for pharma companies and will be sponsored by World Courier. Then on day two a drinks reception will be held and sponsored by American Airlines Cargo. 

Cold Chain Distribution’s 2015 Lead Sponsor is World Courier and other sponsors include: American Airlines Cargo, Berlinger, Eberspacher, ELPRO, Peli Bio Thermal, Sensitech, Testo, Topa Thermal Packaging and Emball’iso. 

For sponsorship enquiries, contact Alia Malick at +44 (0) 7827 6168 or email amalick@smi-online.co.uk

With only 4 weeks to go, spaces for this event are filling up fast. Those interested in attending Cold Chain Distribution 2015 are advised to register as soon as possible. 

For more information or to register visit the website at http://www.coldchain-distribution.com/supplychainbrain   

10th annual Cold Chain Distribution Conference and Exhibition
3^rd - 4^th December 2015
London, UK
Contact e-mail: jrotar@smi-online.co.uk
Contact number: Fateja Begum: +44 (0) 20 7827 6184

About SMi Group:
Established since 1993, the SMi Group is a global event-production company that specializes in Business-to-Business Conferences, Workshops, Masterclasses and online Communities. We create and deliver events in the Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities, Finance and Pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on having access to the worlds most forward thinking opinion leaders and visionaries, allowing us to bring our communities together to Learn, Engage, Share and Network. More information can be found at http://www.smi-online.co.uk