OPTIMIZING HEALTHCARE EFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers Groupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique Serbia Our Host Country Serbia, a country surrounded by 8 other countries and located on the borders of Central and South-Eastern Europe guarantees a vibrant combination of cultures. With a total of 7.1 million people, it is known for its Belgrade large variety of cuisines, diverse and lively Our Host City cities, while at the same time hosting a vast landscape of beautiful hills and nature. The Belgrade, the largest city of the Balkan area, country has roots going back to medieval also known as the “White City”, is famous for times and sites such as castles, city walls and its outstanding varieties in culture reflected in squares can be found across the country. its buildings. Belgrade is the only European Serbia has been home to some of the most capital on the banks of two rivers, the Sava enlightened scientists, such as Nikola Tesla and the Danube. Situated at the heart of and Mihajlo Pupin who both made great Serbia, its Roman foundations, Medieval contributions in the field of electricity. The and Ottoman transformations and modern south of Serbia is a popular hiking and skiing manifestation give Belgrade a friendly and area, while in the north one can enjoy the busy varied outlook. Belgrade combines the city life in cities such as Belgrade and Novi grandeur of many famous empires in Europe Sad. The Serbian cuisine is famous for its influx with its own unique Serbian culture. The of influences from the Balkan, Mediterranean, whole of Belgrade is very well connected Turkish and Central European areas, food with other areas of the country and outside and eating being a very important part of the of it. The latest pieces of art can be admired country’s culture. in its architectonic outstanding museum for contemporary art and National museum, We cordially invite you to join us whereas history is highlighted in the museum of Yugoslav History and the Belgrade City for our 56th Annual General Meeting Museum. As a tourist destination, Belgrade is in Serbia! also famous for its nightlife, gastronomy and excellent restaurants.
Belgrade We are looking forward to discovering Belgrade together!
2 - European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers Dear Colleagues,
Today, more than ever, companies and authorities in the healthcare sector look at ways to collaborate and create synergies for the benefit of the entire system and ultimately the patient. The pharmaceutical sector is no different and supply chain partners delve into establishing closer ties among each other in order to continuously meet the delivery of quality care. That is why for GIRP’s 56th Annual General Meeting in Belgrade, we invite you to embark on a quest to learn about best practice examples on ways to ‘Optimizing Healthcare – Effective Supply Chain Management’.
The conference programme will comprise various sessions covering a wide range of topics from partnerships in the supply chain, to specialty medicines and best practice examples of integrated care programmes.
We will be joined by various top representatives of the pharmaceutical supply chain, who will share with us their views on means to best optimize healthcare in Europe.
Our 56th annual conference will kick off with a session focused on the pharmaceutical market of our host country, Serbia, with participation from pharmaceutical wholesalers and other key supply chain representatives to discuss the current challenges that the sector is facing and the future trends. The afternoon talks will be centered on collaborative partnerships for real-life pharmaceutical supply chain management. The session will welcome on stage two keynote speakers, Mr. Oliver Windholz the CEO of PHOENIX Group and Mr. Nick Haggar, Head of Western Europe, Middle- East & Africa for Sandoz. The participants in the panel session are high-level representatives of the pharmaceutical industry and wholesalers. Together, they will share their experiences and bring real-life examples of successful collaborations along the pharmaceutical supply chain.
The IMS session is scheduled on the second day of the conference and will revolve around the distribution of specialty medicines, balancing the opportunities and challenges of delivering such medication to patients. We are very happy to have with us our regular and highly appreciated IMS invitees, Mr. Per Troein and Mr. Doug Long giving an overview of the status of specialty distribution in Europe and US. We are very pleased to also welcome on stage for a keynote address Mr. Marc Owen, the Chairman of the Management Board of Celesio, who has been working for many years on this topic.
We will close the conference with a session on integrated care programmes. More specifically, we have invited European Commission officials and experts in the area to showcase their success stories, the results of the care programmes implemented and the added value brought to the healthcare system.
We have prepared for you not only a stimulating conference programme, but also various social activities, to which we cordially invite you to in order to discover and enjoy the magic of Belgrade.
As President of GIRP, I look forward to personally welcome you to our 56th Annual General Meeting in Belgrade.
Yours sincerely,
René Jenny, GIRP President
Groupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique - 3 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Saturday, 6th June 2015 12:00 – 18:00 Delegate Registration and Information Welcome Desk in the hotel lobby
19:30 onwards Informal Dinner Tri Šešira Dress code: casual Bus departure: from Hyatt Hotel at 19:00
Sunday, 7th June 2015 10:00 – 18:00 Delegate Registration and Information Welcome Desk in the hotel lobby
20:00 onwards Welcome Dinner Kalemegdanska Terasa Dress code: smart casual Bus departure: from Hyatt Hotel at 19:30
Monday, 8th June 2015 9:00 – 17:30 Delegate Registration and Information Welcome Desk in the conference foyer
9:00 – 17:40 GIRP’s 56th Annual General Meeting Optimizing Healthcare - Effective Supply Chain Management Conference Room: Cristal Ballroom
4 - European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers Monday, 8th June 2015 9:30 – 16:00 Accompanying Persons Programme Discovering Belgrade with lunch in the “1905” restaurant Departure: from Hyatt Hotel lobby at 09:30
20:30 onwards Gala Dinner Palace of Serbia Dress code: cocktail attire Bus departure: from Hyatt Hotel at 20:00
22:30 onwards After Dinner Drinks Hyatt Hotel, Ellington Club
Tuesday, 9th June 2015 8:00 – 12:00 Delegate Registration and Information Welcome Desk in the conference foyer
9:00 – 12:45 GIRP’s 56th Annual General Meeting Optimizing Healthcare - Effective Supply Chain Management Conference Room: Cristal Ballroom
13:00 – 14:30 Farewell Lunch Top of the Hub restaurant Bus departure: from Hyatt Hotel at 13:00
Groupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique - 5 BUSINESS PROGRAMME
Medicines play a vital role in maintaining the sustainability of the healthcare sector in each country. Patients rely heavily on the ‘well-oiled’ machinery of medicines availability and supply chain partners strive every day to ensure that the right medicines reach the right patient in perfect safety and in due time. Healthcare providers need to create, develop and grow close partnerships among each other, in order to be able to deliver the best quality of care. Pharmaceutical supply chain partners are no exceptions to this rule. Therefore, for its 56th Annual General Meeting, GIRP invites you to join healthcare leaders of the pharmaceutical supply chain, European and national decision-makers and international experts as they come to Belgrade to discuss ways to optimize healthcare by ensuring an effective supply chain management.
We look forward to welcoming you to this top-level event!
CONFERENCE DAY 1 8th June 2015 9:00 – 9:20 9:40 – 10:00 Opening Medicines safety for patients in Mr. René Jenny, President, European the Serbian supply chain Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Dr. Zlatibor Loncar, Minister of Health, Serbia Wholesalers (GIRP)
Welcome address by the Serbian Association of COFFEE BREAK Pharmaceutical Wholesalers 10:00 – 10:30 Mr. Miomir Nikolić, President, Serbian Group of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers; co-owner Farmalogist Holding
9:20 – 9:40 Keynote addresses Mr. Zeljko Sertic, Minister of Economics, Serbia TBC
Mr. Marko Čadež, President of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Serbia
6 - European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers 10:30 – 12:30 14:00 – 15:00 What is on the radar for the Serbian Collaborative partnerships for pharmaceutical supply chain real-life pharmaceutical supply It has become a tradition that we dedicate the chain management first panel session to the members of our host The pharmaceutical supply chain landscape country. This year, it is the turn of Serbia to walk is constantly changing and adapting to us through the infrastructure of their healthcare challenges on the market. Healthcare reforms, system. High level representatives ranging from new legislation, patent expiries, declining prices manufacturers to pharmacists, local authorities and higher service requirements push supply and wholesalers will join us on stage. We will chain partners to adapt their business models learn about the changes in recent years in the and seek ways to improve collaborations. We sector and the ways Serbian pharmaceutical have invited keynote speakers from the branded supply chain partners work together to deliver and generic industry to sit at the same table qualitative care to patients. with pharmaceutical wholesalers and share their experiences concerning collaborative Session chairperson: partnerships for real-life pharmaceutical supply M. Sc. Lovorka Nikolić, Official Delegate of chain management. Serbian Group of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers to GIRP; co-owner Farmalogist Holding Keynote addresses: Mr. Oliver Windholz, CEO, PHOENIX Group Panellists: Mr. Tomislav Živanović, Serbian Group of Mr. Nick Haggar, Head of Western Europe, Pharmaceutical Wholesalers; Balkan Regional Middle-East & Africa, Sandoz; President, Director, PHOENIX Group European Generics Association (EGA) Dr. Dragomir Marisavljević, President, Group of Introduction: Domestic Manufacturers of Drugs; Director, Center Dr. Martin Lösch, Director, McKinsey & Company for the External Management Hemofarm a.d. Dr. Milutin Delić, Board President of the Association of the Manufacturers of Innovative Drugs in Serbia (INOVIA); General Manager, GlaxoSmithKline Serbia and Montenegro 15:00 – 15:30 COFFEE BREAK Mr. Ljubiša Kukurić, President of the Association of Foreign Manufacturers of Generic 15:30 – 17:30 Drugs (GENEZIS); Head of Representative Session chairperson: Office Belgrade, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals d.d. Mr. John Bowis Ms.Svetlana Stojkov, M.Pharm, M.Sc. Director, Pharmaceutical Chamber of Serbia Panellists: Mr. Thomas Ehmann, Head of PHOENIX Pharma Services, PHOENIX Group
Ms. Heike Fastenrath, Senior Executive Vice 12:30 – 14:00 LUNCH BREAK President Global Procurement Celesio Mr. Wolfgang Mähr, Consultant, Mähr Consulting Mr. Joost Molewater de la Rive Box, Director Key Account Management, Actavis
Ms. Rebecca Guntern, Head Strategic Accounts WEMEA, Sandoz
Mr. John Munson, VP Global Accounts & Area Director Europe, Mylan
Mr. Christoph Stoller, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe B.V
17:30 – 17:40 Closing Ms. Monika Derecque-Pois, Director General, European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP)
Groupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique - 7 CONFERENCE DAY 2 9TH June 2015 9:00 – 10:30 11:00 – 12:30 Distribution of specialty Patient-centred integrated care medicines – a game changer? programmes in Europe Once a niche item, specialty pharmacy is Integrated care programmes for patients has gaining momentum and supply chain partners gained momentum in the past few years, are following closely the market changes. In due to the constant increase in chronically the past, manufacturers were the ones making ill patients, the need for improved disease distribution decisions, due to the unique needs management and decrease of healthcare that specialty pharmaceuticals may have. costs, as well as improved quality of life. As Today, integrated pharmaceutical wholesalers pharmaceutical wholesalers are valuable have role to play, as the plethora of services partners in such programmes, we would like to covered by them has diversified and adapted share with you some best-practice examples according to market needs. We invite you to in order to better understand the ‘mechanics’ learn more about the ways that supply chain of such initiatives, the benefits for the patients partners are working together in order to and the healthcare sector in general, as well as deliver specialty medicines to patients. the impressive results achieved thus far.
Keynote address: Session chairperson: Mr. Peter O’Donnell, Journalist Mr. Marc Owen, Chairman of the Management Board, Celesio Keynote addresses: Mr. Jorge Pintos Antunes, Acting Head of Unit Innovation for Health, DG Health and Food , Vice President Strategic Mr. Per Troein Safety, European Commission Alliances, IMS Health , General Secretary and CEO, , Vice President Industry Dr. Luc Besançon Mr. Doug Long International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Relations IMS Health Best practices: Dr. Roger Sorel, Board Member, European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Dr. Jürg Gasser, CEO, MediService AG Wholesalers (GIRP) Ms. Paulien Schul, Head of Patient Services, Mr. Ovidiu Popescu, Regional Vice Pharma Services, PHOENIX Group President, AbbVie 12:30 Closing Ms. Monika Derecque-Pois, Director General, 10:30 – 11:00 COFFEE BREAK European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP)
Please visit GIRP’s website for the latest updates of the business programme: www.girp.eu 13:00 FAREWELL LUNCH
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8 - European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers SOCIAL PROGRAMME
INFORMAL DINNER th Saturday, 6 June 2015 19:30 onwards DRESS CODE: CASUAL
Tri Šešira For our Informal Dinner, we cordially invite you to Tri Šešira, where we will receive our first taste of the Serbian cuisine. The name of the restaurant means “Three Hats” in Serbian, referring to the logo of the craftsman shop that was in the building before the restaurant. The building is located in Skadarska street, in the bohemian part of the city’s famous for hosting poets, painters and musicians who find inspiration in unique buildings which date back 150 years. The restaurant is famous for its delicious meat dish called ‘Rostilj’ and Serbian brandy ‘Rakija’ which is one of the favorite drinks of the Serbians. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Informal Dinner with a taste of the original Serbian Rakija and some outstanding dishes!
WELCOME DINNER th Sunday, 7 June 2015 20:00 onwards DRESS CODE: SMART CASUAL
Kalemegdanska Terasa Kalemegdanska Terasa, a restaurant with tradition and traditional culinary highlights is located in the historical core of Belgrade – the Kalemegdan fortress. Built in the 6th Century by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, the Kalemegdan fortress is one of the most important settlements of Serbian history. Kalemegdanska Terasa represents a perfect blend of modern and traditional architecture and offers a great view over Belgrade and its rivers. The cuisine and the food prepared by Chef Ljubiša Stojanović contains dishes made of entirely organic groceries. Terasa’s idyllic location ensures a pleasant retreat combined with historical elements.
SPOUSES PROGRAMME DISCOVERING BELGRADE th Monday, 8 June 2015 9.30 – 16.00 Princess Ljubica’s Palace & Nikola Tesla museum Since Belgrade is a place known for its history and architectural diversity, the programme for the accompanying person will combine these features. At the Princess Ljubica’s Palace, precious and delicate clothing garments are on display from imperialistic times. During our visit to the Nikola Tesla museum, we will receive a live professional demonstration of the work of the famous scientist. To further invigorate the Belgradian lifestyle, a lunch will be organised in the “1905” restaurant, where everyone can enjoy a seasonal taste of Serbian food in a Baroque and Art Nouveau setting.
Groupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique - 9 GALA DINNER th Monday, 8 June 2015 20:30 onwards DRESS CODE: COCKTAIL ATTIRE
Palace of Serbia The Palace of Serbia is the largest and most spectacular masterpiece of modernist architecture in Belgrade, and one of the first buildings to be constructed in the New Belgrade district. Built in 1947 as the palace of the Federal Executive Council of Yugoslavia, symbolizing the birth of a new socialist futurist nation with its own symbols and landmarks, it was the main government building in which President Tito welcomed delegations from around the world. Perhaps even more interesting than its architectural features is the interior decoration, featuring halls dedicated to each of the republics of former Yugoslavia, decorated according to the ethnic styles of the republics. Its H-shaped base covers an area of approximately 65,000 square meters thus making it the largest building in Serbia by area covered. We invite you to dine just in front of Tito’s office, and be enchanted by one of the World’s largest chandeliers, which has a diameter of 18 meters, weighs over 9 tons and shines with 4300 light bulbs.
FAREWELL LUNCH th Tuesday, 9 June 2015 13:00 – 14:30 Top of the Hub For our Farewell Lunch, we will turn to the Top of the Hub, a restaurant located on the 25th floor of the Ušće Business Center. It offers a large selection and variety of food and we will enjoy for one last time the culinary highlights of Belgrade. It is here that we say ‘good-bye’ to the 56th Annual General Meeting and the wonderful city of Belgrade.
10 - European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers POST-CONGRESS TOUR IN SERBIA th th 9 -12 June 2015 Discover why Serbia is a must-visit destination by joining an attractive four-day program hosted by Lovorka and Miomir Nikolic.
After GIRP's event will come to an end, our local host, the Serbian Group of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers invite you to join an organised tour for those of you who would like to extend your stay and discover some of the many wonders of Serbia. For more information on the tour and the costs involved, please visit the GIRP website (www.girp.eu) where we provide direct access to the designated web page of the organiser, the Serbian Group of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers.
Day 1 – Tuesday, 9th June The tour starts on the last day of GIRP’s 56th Annual General Meeting, right after the Farewell Lunch at “Top of the Hub” restaurant.
Risovača Cave An archaeological site discovered in Risovača, where the first scientific evidence to confirm the existence of th prehistoric cultures south of the Sava-Danube line was Day 2 Wednesday, June found. Due to its significance the cave is a protected – 10 natural area. Oplenac A royal museum complex composed of the St. George Arandjelovac Church, the Karadjordjevic Dinasty Mausoleum and A small, charming town settled in the heart of central the house of the royal family. The famous mosaics in Serbia (Šumadija), at the foot of the Bukulja Mountain, the church and the crypt are among the most valued best known for its natural mineral water spring. pieces of art in Serbia.
Dinner at the Restaurant “GRB” in Arandjelovac Vinča The village, named after its fabulous vineyards, has already been a famous wine region in the Roman times.
Aleksandrović Winery While enjoying your lunch and some of the best wines Day 3 – Tuesday, 11th June in the region, don’t forget to toast in Serbian: “Živeli!” Viminacium Park of the Bukovička Spa Viminacium, once a capital of the Roman province The gorgeous park is well-known for its open-air called Upper Mesia, invites you to discover the ruins sculpture collection. of the military fortress, Porta Praetoria and also visit the archeological exhibitions in the newly built Domus Dinner at the Etno Restaurant “Divljakovac” in Scientarium, while listening to stories from the rich Arandjelovac history of the site. Lunch in Viminacium ACCOMMODATION The lunch is followed by a two-hour boat trip on the Hotel Izvor Arandjelovac ***** Danube River Hotel Hyatt Belgrade ***** Return to Belgrade in the late afternoon to get ready for the Night Life in Belgrade The Guardian: “Every night of the week Belgrade is home to a huge variety of clubs and parties. You can dance in old fortresses and on boats, in underground caverns and cocktail bars.”
The Times: “Europe’s best nightlife is in buzzing Belgrade. Enjoy the finest nightclubs, bars and restaurants in Europe’s new capital of cool.”
Dinner and a memorable nightlife experience at Cantina de Frida
Groupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique - 11 About GIRP GIRP is the umbrella organization of pharmaceutical full-line wholesalers in Europe. It represents the national associations of over 750 pharmaceutical full-line wholesalers serving 32 European countries, including major pan-European pharmaceutical full-line wholesaling companies. Through their network of operational facilities, GIRP members employ about 140,000 people and serve over Partnership sponsors: 170,000 pharmacies and other healthcare professionals dispensing medicines to the public. In the performance of their public service role, pharmaceutical full-line wholesalers absolutely guarantee the highest level of quality, integrity and excellence. GIRP members are the trusted supply chain partners of manufacturers, pharmacists, healthcare professionals and, above all, patients, guaranteeing medicines’ safety.
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Our Venue Hyatt Regency Belgrade, a luxury 5-star hotel, is located in New Belgrade, close to the exclusive shopping Centre Ušće and park Ušće, where the river Sava flows into the Danube on a river bank overlooking the city center. From the Hyatt Regency Hotel we are viewing upon the Kalemegdan fortress and the intact and uninhabited War Island. The Hyatt Belgrade hotel has 302 luxury rooms and suites that offer a panoramic view of the park and the Belgrade city. The luxury hotel is only five minutes by car from the Belgrade city centre, the old city of Zemun and within walking distance of KOMBANK Arena - the largest event and sports hall in the city. Hyatt Regency European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers Belgrade hotel is also just 15 minutes from the Belgrade Airport. Groupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique Rue de la Loi 26, 10th floor, box 14 Hyatt Regency Belgrade B - 1040 Brussels - Belgium 5 Milentija Popovića 11070, Belgrade (Serbia) phone: +32 2 777 99 77 + 381 11 301 1234 fax: +32 2 770 36 01 + 381 11 311 2234 email: [email protected] [email protected] web: www.girp.eu