We present our 15th annual
Parallel Trade virtual conference, taking place virtually on the 22nd and the 23rd March 2021. As the only
parallel trade conference in Europe, this event provides the perfect platform for industry experts from both sides of the coin to come together and share perspectives on the practice of
parallel trade.
The 2021 event will be more significant than ever before due to the transition period after Brexit coming to an end this year. As such, the UK will no longer be part of the EU free market. This will mean increased medicines prices, reduced access to some specialist drugs and greater risk of supply chain shortages. In a post-Brexit environment, exhaustion of rights will cease to apply to the UK, making import and export a costly business and in a worst-case scenario could effectively kill parallel distribution.
This conference will bring together industry experts to discuss the challenges and drivers of the industry, including the EU regulatory landscape and the impact of the FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive). The conference will also provide global insights on
Parallel trade and will reflect on key takeaways for other member states.
Benefits of Attending
Learn new perspectives and case studies through presentation, panel discussions and interactive workshops from industry KOLs. Engage in a platform discussion inclusive of all different facets of
parallel trade in analysing the overall state of the market. Explore the effects and impact of the Falsified Medicines Directive and how to best comply to these practices. Collaborate and share ideas of how a hard Brexit will impact the EU market and affect
parallel trade practices. Discover what the industry has learnt from COVID-19 and the impact on export bans
Our Virtual Conference Platform will deliver the following benefits:
- Live and On Demand speaker content: Get access to the latest strategies and case studies from your marketplace online!
- Network with all the event attendees: Connect, see who’s attending, chat and share contact details with all online delegates, speakers and sponsors
- Exhibit a Virtual Booth: You can pack your customised booth full of documents, videos and even show who is manning the booth during the event and hosting meetings
- Host & Join Meetings & Socials: Join preferred speaking sessions, host you own meetings and even a virtual Networking social, with in built Zoom functionality
Who should attend
Vice President/ Heads of/General Managers:
- International Trade and Relations
- Supply Chain Development - Brexit
- Brexit Implementation
- Market Access
- Supply Chain Manager
- Parallel trade reporting
- Regulatory Affairs
- IP
- Purchasing
- Policy Patent Operations
- European Affairs
- Supply and Demand
- Attorney
- Distribution
Plus Two Interactive Half Day Post-Conference Virtual Workshop | Wednesday 24th March 2021
The law of parallel trade: past, present and futureWorkshop Leaders:
Christopher Stothers, Partner, Bruckhaus Freshfields Deringer
Sharon Malhi, Senior Associate, Antitrust, Competition and Trade, Bruckhaus Freshfields Deringer
09.00-12.30
Masterclass in Eu Distribution: Strategy and ImplementationWorkshop Leaders:
Filippo Benetti, Data Analytics Manager, alira Health
Mark Inigo-Jones, Pharmaceutical Distribution & Parallel Trade Management Expert, alira Health
Nerea Blanque, Vice President Market Access and Pricing, alira Health
13.30 -16.00