Press Releases from SMi Group (942 total)
The Utilisation of RWE to Meet Emerging Market Access Challenges: SMi Release Ne …
With over five years’ experience at PAREXEL, Richard Macaulay is Principal Consultant with expertise in a range of pricing and market access strategy. Richard is a recognized thought leader with an interest in how oncology drugs can receive regulatory approval and payer reimbursement in Europe and the US based on clinical trial packages lacking phase III data.
Hear more from Richard at SMi’s 23rd Annual conference on Pharmaceutical Pricing and Market…
Prolong Pharmaceuticals, Interview Released Ahead of Keynote Address at Biosimil …
SMi Group have released an interview with Glenn Kazo, President and Chief Operating Officer from Prolong Pharmaceuticals, ahead of his presentation at the 8th annual industry summit on Biosimilars & Biobetters this September.
Prolong Pharmaceuticals is a privately held company with portfolio of hematology and oncology products in clinical development. With over 25 years of experience, Glenn Kazo has been very active in the advancement of Biosimilars and BioBetters, both as…
GSK Exclusive Interview Released
SMi Group’s next annual Lyophilization USA show is thrilled to welcome Dr. Kelly Forney Stevens, Drug Product Development from GSK Vaccines onto speaker panel for 2017.
Kelly currently works in the Drug Product Development group and is responsible for the development of both the formulation and processing of vaccine drug products. Her research expertise is in lyophilization and solid-state formulations.
A key topic focus in Kelly’s presentation is understanding how and when…
Leading Brazilian Exporter, Embraer, Announced as Sponsor for 18th Annual Milita …
SMi Reports: Embraer to exhibit and sponsor Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference, 28-29th November, 2017 in Madrid.
SMi welcomes Embraer as a new sponsor for the Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference. Delegates will get the opportunity to meet representatives from Embraer, showcase their solutions at their exhibition stand during the conference.
One of the largest aerospace companies in the world, Embraer has over 45 years of experience in…
Interview Released with Serbian Generics Drug Company Ahead of 23rd Pharmaceutic …
SMi Group are delighted to have Serbian generics drug company, Hemofarm, present at the 23rd annual conference on Pharmaceutical Pricing and Market Access when it returns to Central London this October.
Highlights from the talk presented by Sasa Perovic, Head of the Pharmacoeconomics and Pricing, will include insight into Southeast Europe with a special focus on the impact of deteriorating local currencies.
Sasa Perovic is an expert in building pharmacoeconomic models in…
World Fuel Services Sponsor 18th Annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelli …
SMi Group announces World Fuel Services as new sponsor of the 18th annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference; convening in Madrid, Spain on the 28th and 29th November 2017.
World Fuel Service is an energy solutions partner that specializes on fuel supply, logistics, operations, technology, and finance. They provide individualized fuel solutions to customers in the marine, land, and aviation divisions. They are also in more than 3,000 airports, 1,200…
Nord LB, SMBC, and NN Investment Partners B.V. to discuss optimal profitability …
SMi reports: Simmons and Simmons, ABN Amro Bank N.V, and Alexa Capital to Discuss Bankability and Profitability of Energy Storage Projects at Benelux Infrastructure Forum on 22nd November.
Outdated modes of energy sourcing and dependence on external supplies drive a need to strengthen European energy security. New forms of energy and updated infrastructure through renewable energy would serve to remedy this reliance on energy suppliers and strengthen Europe’s commitment to the…
SMi Reports: Celltrion Healthcare Present Proven Case Study Insight at 8th Annua …
SMi Group are delighted to welcome the expertise of Celltrion Healthcare when they present a keynote address at the 8th annual industry summit on Biosimilars & Biobetters this September.
Highlights from the talk presented by HoUng Kim, Division Head for Strategy and Operations include:
The Challenges of Gaining Approval: Attendees will leverage stringent standard criteria to overcome challenges in regulation as Celltrion draw from experience on the successful approval of two biosimilar…
3rd Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability returns to London this November
SMi Reports: Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability returns to London on 14th-16th November 2017 to maximise force protection for mounted personnel.
Senior programme managers from procurement and future land requirements as well as leading solution providers will meet at SMi Group’s 3rd annual Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability taking place in London on 14th -16th November 2017
As the only meeting of its kind solely dedicated to this capability area, this focused conference…
8 Takeaways from 23rd Annual Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access Industry Sum …
SMI REPORTS: Growing concern from a surge in drug prices has added mounting pressure on payers and pharmaceutical manufacturers to make new therapeutics affordable. Gathering case studies from leading experts in the field, Pharmaceutical Pricing and Market Access 2017 will gather an audience of market access, pricing and regulatory stakeholders with a collaborative goal of providing cost effective drugs.
Taking place this October, SMi’s 23rd annual industry summit will return to…
Key Themes Centred Around Regulation and New Market Dynamics at 8th Annual Biosi …
Biosimilar drug manufacturers will no longer need to wait an extra six months after FDA approval to launch their product, following a recent U.S Supreme Court decision. The ruling which allows biosimilar drugs to enter the market faster is expected to save patients and the U.S. health system billions of dollars.*
Following on from changes in governing rules and the emergence of new market dynamics, SMi Group’s 8th annual industry summit…
‘Past Attendee List’ Released in Advance of Third Annual Airborne ISR Confer …
Taking place in Central London on the 25th and 26th October, Airborne ISR 2017 returns to further explore the tactics and technologies at the forefront of ISR operations. With presentations and focused panel discussion’s providing updates on: Future capability development, ISR operations, ISR training and personnel development, NATO joint ISR and more.
A past attendee list has been uploaded on the conference website to give prospective delegates the chance…
18th Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference, Now Open for Registr …
SMi Group is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 18th annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference, taking place in Madrid, Spain on the 28th and 29th November 2017.
This year’s highly anticipated event returns to further explore national approaches to maximising airlift and aerial refuelling capabilities through new technologies and platforms. With nation’s increasingly pooling airlift and air-to-air refuelling assets together to ensure a viable capability remains…
2017 Agenda Released for Superbugs USA Featuring Talks from BARDA, CARB-X, Pfize …
Building on almost two decades worth of expertise in fighting the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), SMi Group are thrilled to announce the return of Superbugs and Superdrugs USA which arrives to Iselin, New Jersey on November 13th & 14th 2017.
Antimicrobial resistance has sparked an urgency in the development of new drugs as the industry strives for novel solutions to fight infectious diseases, innovation and collaboration is requested at…
South African and Argentinian Air Forces seek additional training for their jet …
SMi Reports: South African and Argentinian air forces to share insights on their jet pilot training programmes at SMi's Military Flight Training conference this September.
Optimising Military Flight Training continues to be an essential aspect for Defence Forces and military air craft manufacturers worldwide. With military budgets being restricted globally, there is a need for new training doctrine and new simulation technology to assist with the training of existing and future…
Military UAV insights from US, Canada and German Armed Forces
SMi reports: Military leaders from US, Canada and German Armed Forces to discuss UAV’s roles from an operational perspective and explore current and future challenges.
In order to resolve common security concerns and enhance situation awareness, Central and Eastern European nations are actively acquiring and upgrading their UAV capabilities. The Czech Armed Forces, Slovenian MoD and Macedonian Armed Forces are looking to learn from players who are already experts…
Attendee List Released for In Vitro Diagnostics 2017
Regulatory updates and key industry feedback from leading IVD manufacturers within the complex and ever-changing landscape
With just 3 weeks to go, SMi Group have released an attendee list featuring a global audience of regulatory bodies, scientists, medical device experts and industry leaders for In Vitro Diagnostics 2017, set to take place in Central London this June. The international gathering emphasises a growing IVD market which is expected to reach $122.9bn…
Leading Intelligence Conference Airborne ISR, Now Open for Registration
SMi Group is pleased to announce that registration is open for the third annual Airborne ISR conference, taking place in London on the 25th and 26th October 2017.
In today’s complex and ever changing operational environment, the demand for comprehensive situational awareness continues to grow. As a decisive and indispensable tool, air based ISTAR is increasingly relied upon to deliver this capability, allowing commanders to gain a thorough picture of the…
Estonia, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Macedonia Armed Forces provides updates on …
SMi reports: Central & Eastern European Armed Forces will gather at SMi’s UAV Technology conference to discuss the doctrine, procurement strategies, training and technologies to maximise operational deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles.
As a key platform for the enhancement of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, UAV systems have great potential to meet requirements as an affordable and effective tool for the Armed Forces in Central and Eastern Europe.
Due to…
Argentina, South Africa, France, UK RAF and more look to upgrade their Military …
SMi Reports: Military Flight Training returns to London on 11th -12th October 2017 to maximise flight training capabilities for the 21st century’s aircraft.
Military flight training experts and world leading solution providers will meet at SMi Group’s 8th annual Military Flight Training taking place in London on 11th-12th October 2017.
Military Flight Training continues to be an essential aspect for Defence Forces and military air craft manufacturers worldwide.…
10 Critical Updates Surrounding Biosample Storage Unveiled at 7th Annual Summit
Biobanking 2017 will provide a comprehensive overview of current issues and ongoing considerations in ethics, legislation and biosample management to both new and established stakeholders when it returns to Central London this June for its 7th annual show.
Gathering an audience of regulatory bodies, senior scientists and biobanking experts, the global line-up of speakers will provide updates on:
1. Legislation and ethics such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe; upcoming…
Leading CEE’s Armed Forces Gather in 2 Weeks to Discuss Armoured Vehicles Effe …
Attendee list released featuring Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, Bulgarian, Slovenian, Lithuanian, Latvian, US Land Forces and more…
With just two weeks to go until Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe 2017, SMi Group have released a preliminary list of attendees ahead of the industry meeting set to take place on 15th and 16th May in Prague, Czech Republic.
Within the Central and Eastern European region, the land forces environment…
Learn about data sharing in the maritime environment at Unmanned Maritime System …
In 4 weeks’ time, SMi will open its doors in London for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology conference. The event will bring together senior military personnel as well as Program Managers and Heads of Surface/Underwater Warfare to discuss the acceleration of the use of maritime robotic systems.
The event will feature eighteen presentations, two panel discussions, over 5 hours of networking time and a pre-conference interactive workshop. The full three days…
Medical Device Leaders Debate on the Future of Combination Products at PFS San D …
SMi Group will welcome the expertise of their growing Pre-Filled Syringes community this June as they invite attendees to share their thoughts at the 2nd annual North American West Coast summit on Pre-Filled Syringes, set to take place on June 5th and 6th in San Diego, California.
Entitled “Combination Products - Challenges and Opportunities,” the first interactive panel debate will take place at the end of day one and will be…
Counter-Terrorism Measures at Ports
SMi Reports: Leading international sea ports, maritime authorities and technical experts will gather at SMi's forthcoming Port Security Technology 2017 to discuss counter-terrorism measures.
As many nations in the world continue to struggle with migrant crisis control and to combat the rising threat of terrorism, greater attention is needed to safeguard exposed sea frontiers. Port facilities will have an important role to play in enhancing security and be the front…
NATO Member States to Discuss Weapon System Enhancements in London this June
SMi reports: NATO member states will gather at SMi’s Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems to discuss the doctrine, concepts of operation, training and technologies at the heart of armoured vehicle lethality.
As the US Army increases its presence of heavy armour in Europe to the highest levels seen in years, there is a need to develop offensive assets and the deterrence capabilities that the armoured vehicle provides. In recent years,…
SMi Reports: Separating Analgesia from Euphoria in a Novel Opioid Agonist for Ch …
Traditional mu-opioid agonists can have excellent analgesic properties, but are typically associated with high abuse liability that can lead to addiction and dependence.
Following on from recent research has associated the rate of molecular entry across the blood brain barrier with increased abuse liability in preclinical species, SMi Group are delighted to have Dr Stephen Doberstein, Senior VP and Chief Scientific Officer from Nektar Pharmaceuticals, present a keynote address at…
Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Experts Gather in 2 weeks to discuss the Essentials …
With just over two weeks to go until Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Technology 2017, SMi Group have released a preliminary list of attendees ahead of the industry meeting set to take place on 8th and 9th May in Central London.
Now in its 5th year, this year’s show will aim to bridge the gap between small scale and large scale freeze drying production and has attracted a global audience from Belgium, Czech…
Exclusive New Interview Released with Allergan Global Regulatory Affairs Directo …
SMi Group have released an interview with John Smith, Director of Global Regulatory Affairs from Allergan, ahead of his keynote address at the upcoming San Diego industry summit on Pre-Filled Syringes this June.
With over 25 years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and quality assurance, John Smith is currently responsible for Allergan’s medical device and combination product regulatory strategies, including aligning drug and drug-delivery system development approaches and…
Doors open to Smart Water Systems 2017 on the 24th April
SMi will proudly host the 6th annual Smart Water Systems in two weeks on the 24th and 25th April 2017. The two-day conference will take place at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London UK.
With over 43 confirmed organisations, 19 high level industry presentations and an interactive post-conference workshop, Smart Water Systems 2017 presents itself as an unmissable event of the year.
The 2-day conference offers a unique opportunity to network with…
Central and Eastern European Armed Forces look to further developments of their …
SMi Reports: UAV Technology Central and Eastern Europe returns to Prague on 27th -28th September to enhance operational deployment of UAV in the region.
Military leaders and world leading solution providers will meet at SMi Group’s second annual UAV Technology Central and Eastern Europe taking place in Prague on 27th-28th September 2017.
As a key mechanism to enhance intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, UAVs now more than ever continues to…
AGENDA RELEASED FOR UNDERSTANDING IP, REGULATORY AND COMPETITION LAW ISSUES IN P …
SMi proudly announces exclusive masterclass, Understanding IP, Regulatory and Competition Law issues in Pharmaceutical Parallel Trade which will be taking place on the 4th July 2017, Co-hosted by Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, this masterclass will bring together industry leaders to discuss the latest cases and complexities in the commercialisation and design of biosimilars.
Attendees will be given examples of interactive case studies and insights into potential competition law issues raised…
Biobanking Scientific Advisory Board Debate on Public Engagement Barriers for Bi …
The scientific advisory from SMi’s annual conference on Biobanking will debate on obstacles to people donating tissue for biomedical research when the 2017 7th annual show returns to Central London on 14th and 15th June.
The discussion will be led by: Sarah Gilbert, Principal Scientist, NIBSC – MHRA; Dr Brian Thomson, Director and Clinical Lead for 100K Genome Project, Nottingham Health Science Biobank; Heli Salminen-Mankonen, Director, Auria Biobank; and Dr Balwir…
MHRA & FDA to explore In Vitro Diagnostics regulations in the EU & USA
The 3rd In Vitro Diagnostics conference for SMi Group will take place in London on the 14th & 15th June 2017.
Aimed at Managers/Heads and Directors of Regulatory Affairs, In Vitro Diagnostics, Clinical Affairs and Quality Assurance, IVDs 2017 will provide regulatory updates and key industry feedback from leading IVD manufacturers within this complex and ever-changing landscape.
Through a series of presentations from handpicked industry experts and Notified Bodies, the 2017…
Enhancing Endogenous Opioid Concentrations as a Novel Treatment for Severe Pain
Clinical results unveiled at 17th annual industry summit on Pain Therapeutics this May in Central London
SMi Group are delighted to welcome the expertise of Dr Tanja Ouimet, Head of Clinical Operations, at Pharmaleads, when she presents at the 17th annual Pain Therapeutics conference set to take place in Central London on 22ND and 23RD May 2017.
Created with an expert scientific advisory board from Zoetis, Cara Therapeutics and the University of…
SMi Group Reports: 16 Prominent Updates in Pre-Filled Syringes by Big Pharma and …
Just 3 weeks remain until SMi Group open doors to host Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast 2017. The conference and exhibition set to take place in Boston, Massachusetts on April 26th and 27th, has gathered a truly global audience of medical device experts and PFS specialists not only from the USA, but also Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
In the run-up to the event, SMi Group…
United Utilities Q&A released on AMR metering programme update
SMi report: New interview released with Neil Harper, United Utilities
SMi Group are thrilled to welcome the expertise of Neil Harper, Operational Development Manager at United Utilities at the 6th annual conference on Smart Water Systems when it returns to Central London this April.
Neil has worked at United Utilities for over 30 years and has extensive experience in the area of water metering. In his current role as Operational…
Sanofi host exclusive masterclass on Rapid Microbial Detection Methods
SMi’s Rapid Microbial Detection Methods masterclass will take place in London on the 4th July.
This one day masterclass will explore the scientific principles for different types of rapid detection method technologies. Topics that will be discussed include: Existing regulations and how to effectively comply and the strengths and weaknesses of both rapid and classical methods and why we need to implement rapid microbial methods vs classical microbial methods?
Furthermore the…
SMi’s new masterclass Financing and Refinancing of Energy from Waste Facilitie …
SMi proudly present their upcoming energy masterclass “Financing and Refinancing of Energy from Waste Facilities” taking place on 5th July 2017 in London, UK.
Following on from our hugely popular series of Energy from Waste conferences, SMi Group is delighted to present our exclusive masterclass on Financing and Refinancing of Energy from Waste Facilities.
This masterclass is designed to provide an overview of financing and refinancing of Energy from Waste facilities.…
Fast Jet Pilot Training Central and Eastern Europe – Interview released with C …
SMi have released an exclusive interview with Colonel Jaroslav Mika, Chief A7 Branch and Chief of Combat Training, Czech Air Force, ahead of him chairing at the second annual Fast Jet Pilot Training Central Eastern Europe conference in Prague on 5th and 6th June 2017.
With extensive experience in flying fast jet fighters for combat training and air policing, Colonel Mika has served in the USA, Sweden, Lithuania and Czech Republic,…
UK Biobank Partners With Big Pharma on New Treatment Solutions and Present a Key …
In recent news it has been announced that GSK and Regeneron are to band together in a five year study with the UK Biobank to analyse health and genetic data of middle-aged and elderly British citizens in order to shed new light on the discovery of new treatment solutions. The samples held by the UK Biobank, were originally collected between 2006 and 2010 from volunteers aged between 40 and 69.…
Combat Vehicle C4ISTAR Experts Set to Gather Next Week at Future Armoured Vehicl …
SMi Reports: 2nd annual summit on Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness takes place on 29th and 30th March in Central London
Just one week remains until the industry gathers at the only show of its kind dedicated to combat vehicle C4ISTAR. Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness Returns to Central London on 29th & 30th March and will offer guidance for those; looking to increase situational awareness capabilities in armoured vehicles; receive…
Controlled Release Delivery 2017: Strengthening innovation and overcoming the ch …
SMi’s 14th annual Controlled Release Delivery show will be returning to London in less than two weeks’ time.
The 2017 event will bring together leading experts in the microbiology field from Janssen, Actelion, MHRA, MedImmune, Evonik Nutrition and Care GmbH, Ascendia Pharmaceuticals, Tecrea Ltd, InnoCore Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, GSK, Bayer, Ipsen amongst others.
Topics address throughout the two day agenda include: lipid suspensions, injectable formulations, oral delivery, parenteral controlled…
A focus on supply chain security and anti-counterfeiting at Pharmaceutical Logis …
Mundipharma, GS1, GIRP and TAPA release presentations ahead of the 11th annual Pharmaceutical Logistics Conference which returns to London 18th & 19th May 2017.
The worldwide threat of counterfeiting and supply chain security continues to escalate with reports of fake drugs still slipping into public health systems despite rigorous regulatory schemes. In line with this, the 11th Pharmaceutical Logistics Conference will provide a focus on strategies to maintain supply chain security,…
Registration is now open for SMi’s Rapid Microbial Detection Methods Mastercla …
Registration is now live for SMi’s Rapid Microbial Detection Methods masterclass which will take place in London on the 4th July.
Conventional methods of microbial detection can be labor-intensive and take a long period of time to yield results. Rapid methods for microbial detection can be sensitive, efficient, and fast. However the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries have been slow to embrace such techniques even though there is a wide spectrum of…
Notified Bodies discuss their changing role within the IVD industry this June in …
SMi Group’s 3rd In Vitro Diagnostics conference will take place in London on the 14th & 15th June 2017.
With the final text for the new IVDR due this spring and the regulatory changes within the IVD industry fast approaching, people working within the field need to be informed with all the relevant information on how this will affect their organisation and how they carry out their business. SMi's 3rd In…
Australian Defence Force and Philippine Navy confirmed for MilSatCom Asia Pacifi …
SMi Reports: Australian Defence Force and Philippine Navy to provide critical satellite communisation programme updates at MilSatCom Asia-Pacific conference this May.
With the utility of space as a medium for war growing exponentially across the globe, the Asia-Pacific region is an area where rapid development and growth is particularly evident. Furthermore, space security is an increasing concern for this particular region.
Pioneering in the development of military satellite communication, Australian Defence…
Danish Army discuss future development of mobile indirect fire support
SMi reports: Danish Army to discuss future development of mobile indirect fire support at SMi’s Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems conference this June.
Following the recent announcement from the Danish Army regarding the procurement of 15 new CAESAR self-propelled 155mm gun-howitzers to replace aging M109A3DK 155mm turreted self-propelled howitzer.
Major Michael Johnsson, Head of Guns and Mortars, Danish Army Combat and Fire Support Centre will give an update on the Danish…
Preliminary attendee list release for Asthma & COPD 2017 | Registration closing …
SMi’s Asthma & COPD conference will be returning to London for the 13th time later this month
Aimed at senior scientists and respiratory and inhalation specialists, this year’s conference will explore the leading strategies to novel treatments and solutions through a packed agenda of presentations and an exclusive workshop.
Asthma & COPD will provide 16 presentations addressing regulatory updates, inhalation device development, therapeutic developments, updates on COPD and showcasing case studies such…
Royal Danish Air Force Continue to Enhance Their Helicopter Fleet and Will Now P …
Royal Danish Air Force will speak at Rome’s Future Helicopter Technology conference on 18-19 May 2017.
Future Helicopter Technology 2017 will deliver real insight and learning experiences through its expertly selected speakers, who have been recommended through extensive research and consultation carried out across the industry.
In recent news: "Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a seven-year contract with Denmark’s Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization, to support 14 RTM 322-powered EH101 Merlin…
