Parallel Trade 2021 – Virtual conference: online access only

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SMi present’s its 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. Register online for only £999: www.parallel-trade.com/INICOPwl The 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. Plus, one post-conference interactive workshop Workshop: The law of parallel trade: past, present and future Workshop Leaders: Christopher Stothers, Partner, Bruckhaus Freshfields Deringer Sharon Malhi, Senior Associate, Antitrust, Competition and Trade, Bruckhaus Freshfields Deringer 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   Additional Contact Info: T: +44 (0)20 7827 6088 E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. LinkedIn: @SMi Pharma Twitter: @SMiPharm #SMi #SMiParallel