FlyPharma Vienna 2024: An Event to Remember!

Samedan announces that their 2024 FlyPharma Conference, held in Office Park 4, Vienna AirportCity, Austria, has officially concluded!

1 November 2024 -- London, UK -- As a landmark event, FlyPharma Vienna 2024 has successfully wrapped, marking a pivotal gathering of industry professionals, expert speakers and delegates, from notable companies such as Sanofi, Takeda, Bayer, Amgen, Octapharma, Lufthansa, IATA, DHL, DoKaSch, Kühne + Nagel and more. Set against the historic backdrop of Vienna, this year’s conference offered actionable insights, collaborations, and groundbreaking discussions focused on advancing the future of pharma logistics.

The event launched with hands-on workshops, including a risk assessment session led by Bernhard Zoidl, emphasizing regulatory compliance and collaborative strategies for safeguarding pharmaceutical supply chains. Frank van Gelder, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero, captivated attendees with a workshop on translating visionary business strategies into actionable plans, underscoring the importance of adaptive leadership in an evolving industry landscape.

Panel discussions delved into some of pharma logistics' most pressing challenges. Céline Crahay guided a panel on building resilience in pharmaceutical shipments through robust contingency planning and air freight crisis management. Another dynamic panel, moderated by Dr. Zvonimir Majic, examined ethical and operational aspects of AI integration in pharma logistics, with a focus on advanced shipping solutions and risk management strategies.

Noteworthy keynote speakers, including Ruud van der Geer from MSD, speaking on sustainability in Cold Chain, and Elena Mishina from Amgen, presenting on how complying with VAT requirements led to substantial savings and sustainability improvements, gave attendees a glimpse into the future of operational excellence in pharma logistics.

A central theme of FlyPharma Vienna 2024 was the role of trust and collaboration in strengthening supply chains and supporting life-saving efforts. Industry leaders emphasized that transparent communication and cooperative partnerships are essential to not only operational success but also to the ultimate goal of delivering critical medicines and treatments safely to patients worldwide.

Attendees also enjoyed abundant networking opportunities, from sponsor-hosted breaks by Etihad Cargo and DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, to an exclusive gala dinner at Palais Ferstel, sponsored by Vienna AirportCity, complete with fine dining and live entertainment. The conference concluded with an exclusive tour of Vienna Airport’s pharma cargo facilities, providing a firsthand look at cutting-edge logistics operations.
FlyPharma Europe 2024 has left a lasting impact on all participants, fostering partnerships and inspiring innovation across the pharma and cargo logistics industries. Attendees left inspired by the shared commitment of improving the industry.

Samedan is excited to announce the return of FlyPharma in 2025, set to take place at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. As one of Europe’s busiest cargo hubs, Amsterdam will provide a vibrant setting for the next chapter of transformative discussions and networking opportunities for leaders in pharma and logistics.

For more information about attending, exhibiting or sponsorship packages, please contact Simon Caplan at simon@samedanltd.com.