Press Releases from SMi Group (942 total)
When small becomes big: The new challenges of orphan drugs in Europe
Throughout the years the European pharmaceutical landscape has undergone a significant shift, resulting in an increasing acknowledgment of specialty medicines and diseases with lesser patient population.
The orphan drugs landscape has become a commercially attractive market as a result of vigorous patient advocacy, medical breakthroughs, regulatory incentives and venture capital investment.
This year’s 6th annual Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Europe conference will deliver an in-depth overview of the…
Agenda Released for Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying 2017 Summit Featuring Pfizer, B …
SMi Group have released an agenda for the 5th Annual Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Technology conference which will return to Central London on 8th and 9th May 2017.
Robust capabilities in lyophilisation methods are crucial for process efficiency, drug product quality and biological stability, demanding new innovations at every level to ensure commercial success.
Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Technology 2017 will aim to keep attendees at the forefront of technological breakthroughs to adapt…
mRNA Cancer Vacs: Exclusive New Updates Unveiled by Scientific Pioneers at RNA T …
According to a leading UK financial institute, BioNTech RNA Pharmaceuticals, one of Europe's largest private Biotechs, has been named as one of the top 5 companies to watch in 2017.*
With hopes in being the first to develop and market the next generation disruptive immunotherapies, SMi Group will be welcoming their expertise at the 8th annual RNA Therapeutics conference when it returns to Central London on 22nd and 23rd February.
Day One…
Harris Announced as Latest Sponsor of the next Future Soldier Technology Event
Event organisers SMi is delighted to announce that the third annual conference on Future Soldier Technology will be sponsored by: BlackBox Biometrics, Invista textiles, Revision Military, Marom-Dolphin, Sea Systems Engineering, Ultra Electronics and latest confirmed: Harris Corporation.
For 120 years, Harris have been leaders in technology and innovation, delivering innovative solutions through four business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, Electronic Systems and Critical Networks. Delegates will get the…
Bulgaria MOD shares land force development plans for 2017
SMi Reports: Bulgarian Armed Forces to share latest land force development plans at Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe in May.
Recently in the news, the Bulgarian MoD has announced plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the procurement of new armoured infantry vehicles. According to Deputy Defence Minister, Atanas Zapryanov, the Bulgarian Land Forces plan to equip three of its six battalion battle groups with new…
Agenda Released for 17th Annual Pain Therapeutics Summit Featuring Nektar, MSD U …
SMi Group have released an agenda for the 17th Annual Pain Therapeutics conference which will return to Central London on 22nd & 23rd May 2017.
Created with a scientific advisory board, the programme will hone in on new approaches to pain therapy and analgesic drugs, as well as look at the practicalities of using animal models and translational biomarkers in pain research.
Aimed at an audience of scientific leaders and senior specialists…
MILSATCOM Asia Pacific 2017: Exclusive MilSatCom updates from Japan, Korea, Indi …
SMi Reports: Japan, Korea, India, New Zealand, Indonesia, Philippines and more to give exclusive military SatCom programmes updates at MilSatCom Asia Pacific 2017.
Firmly established as the leading conference for SatCom and communication experts focusing on developing strategic space programmes and space security, MilSatCom Asia Pacific 2017 will bring the latest updates on military SatCom programmes and new emerging technologies. Regional MilSatCom updates include:
- Japan: Developing Japan’s Space…
South East Water’s insight into using Big Data and Behavioural Sciences to inc …
SMi Reports: Trends in real-time monitoring, big data analysis and the Internet of Things indicated that 2017 is the year of digital transformation for the water sector.
The global water sector's spending on digital and smart solutions for data management is estimated to be worth $17.7 billion in 2016.* With advancement in real-time monitoring, big data analysis and the Internet of Things, 2017 is the year of digital transformation for…
How secure is the European grid?
SMi announced: Recent reports about the allegedly cyber attacks on the U.S’s electricity grid have sparked concerned for the global utility sector.
With many recent articles initiating cyber attacks on the U.S' electricity grid, there is now a renewed concern for the utility sector not only in the U.S but also globally. The utility’s grid is highly monitored because any disruptions may have disastrous effect on the public sector services…
Lead discovery biotech explores structure based drug discovery on membrane prote …
Michael Hennig, CEO of lead discovery company leadXpro will be joining the expert speaker lineup for the launch conference on Drug Discovery. The event will take place on 27 – 28 March 2017 in Central London.
With a focus new developments and advancements on structure based drug discovery on membrane protein targets, his presentation explores
• why structure based drug discovery for soluble proteins is routinely used but transmembrane proteins are…
Leading Orphan Drugs Conference to explore controversial German pricing policies
Following the success of Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases 2016, SMi is pleased to announce the return of their 6th annual conference, commencing this spring in Europe’s largest pharmaceutical market, Berlin.
The orphan drug landscape is predicted to reach an estimated $191 billion by 2019, however there cannot be success without challenges. With Germany having one of the toughest pricing policies in Europe, the conference will provide a platform…
Moffatt & Nichol showcasing the best ways to configure an LNG import terminal
SMi Reports: Moffatt & Nichol’s Vice President, Ron Heffron will unveil the best ways to configure an LNG import terminal at the Floating LNG conference next month.
On 23rd December, ENGIE and the Turkish construction companies Kolin and Kalyon inaugurated the first floating LNG terminal. The reason that the FRSU-based solution was chosen was for its flexibility, cost-effectiveness and speed of implementation.*
Following this, SMi is delighted to announce that the…
Eli Lilly Explores the Latest Advancements in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Inter …
In the run up to Drug Discovery 2017, SMi Group has released an interview with leading global pharma manufacturers Eli Lilly.
In a recent interview with Research Scientist Lewis Vidler, he talked about his perspectives on the current advancements within the field. When asked about recent successful innovations within the drug discovery and development landscape, he said “Being a computational chemist, I am always keen to see new structural biology…
A Spotlight on Pharmaceutical Parallel Trade Post BREXIT
SMi Reports: Key questions addressed at 11th annual industry summit next month
SMi Group will open doors to host the only event of its kind focused on pharmaceutical parallel trade when it returns to Central London for its 11th year on 6th and 7th February.
The speaker panel for Parallel Trade 2017 will feature a selection of pharmaceutical manufacturers and regulators to address questions such as:
• What key factors determine the flow of…
Roche, Johnson & Johnson and Alstrom Syndrome UK address hot topic of paediatric …
SMi Group’s 11th annual Paediatric Clinical Trials conference will be taking place on the 20-21 March 2017 in London, UK.
The agenda will hone in on crucial topics which need to be explored and addressed. Sessions will include insightful presentations on current clinical trials, implementation, paediatric drug development, regulations and recruitment and retention.
Recruitment and retention is a key topic for discussion as there is a greater number of patient representative networks…
Attendee List for Network Enabled Capability Technology 2017
Launching in Rome on the 1st and 2nd of February 2017, SMi’s Network Enabled Capability Technology has attracted a global audience of high-calibre military and industry influencers. Nations attending include Belgium, Canada, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, UK, and USA.
SMi Group has released a preliminary attendees for the conference. The list features high level military personnel, 20 of which are Generals, 16 of which have the…
Exploring next generation and innovative microbiological methods and application …
In just one week SMi Group will return to London for the 6th annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology conference taking place on the 18-19 January 2017.
Aimed at Senior Microbiologists, Quality Control experts and Head of Laboratories, Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2017 will address the complex challenges the field is facing including endotoxin testing, best practices in cleaning and disinfection and contamination control.
The agenda will provide presentations from both regulatory and industry experts who will…
A Big Pharma update on Fighting Superbugs: GSK Report Industry Developments in A …
SMi Group will welcome the expertise of James Anderson, Head of Corporate Affairs from GlaxoSmithKline, who will be providing attendees at the 19th annual Superbugs and Superdrugs show with an exclusive update on how the pharmaceutical industry is helping address anti-microbial resistance (AMR).
A recent report by Public Health England revealed that FEWER antibiotics are being prescribed by GPs and clinicians for the first time.* However there is still a…
Updated agenda released for 3D Cell Culture 2017
SMi Group has released a new updated agenda for its inaugural conference on 3D Cell Culture, which takes place on 22 & 23 February at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London.
The new programme includes commercial speakers from BioTek Instruments, Corning and Sigma Aldrich. Three presentations have been added to the agenda:
• Automated Workflows for the Preparation and Quantitative Analysis of 3D Cell Cultures
Peter Banks, Scientific Director, BioTek Inc
• Novel tools…
Southern Water’s Approach to Customer Engagement: Exclusive Interview Released
SMi Group release new interview with Water Efficiency Manager of Southern Water, Ben Earl, ahead of his address at the 6th Annual Smart Water Systems this April.
SMi Group have released an interview with Ben Earl, Water Efficiency Manager- Southern Water, ahead of his address at the 6th annual Smart Water Systems conference in London on 24 and 25th April 2017.
With a special focus on social issues surrounding smart water…
Attendee List Released for #pharmasocialmedia 2017
Registration for the 9th Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry conference closes in 2 weeks.
SMi’s Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry conference opens in London on 18th & 19th January.
The 2017 event has attracted a global audience of HCPs, marketers and social media experts from nations including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, UK, USA and more.
A list of attendees has been released which includes representatives from companies pioneering…
Rapidly Growing Pre-Filled Syringes Industry Summit to Showcase New PFS Innovati …
Aimed at capturing the latest developments PFS injector technology and updates surrounding regulation and patient centric drug delivery, SMi Group’s biggest Pre-Filled Syringes show to date will gather an audience of over 100 senior PFS experts and big pharma when it returns to Central London on 18th and 19th Jan.
FIVE NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE 9H ANNUAL SHOW INCLUDE:
1. A regulatory update on PFS from the MHRA: The opening…
Smart Water Systems in Scotland - New Interview Released with Scottish Governmen …
SMi Group release new interview with Water Industry Group Leader, Jon Rathjen, ahead of his opening address at the 6th Annual Smart Water Systems next April
SMi Group have released an interview with Jon Rathjen, Group Leader – Water Industry from the Scottish Government, ahead of his opening address at the 6th annual Smart Water Systems conference in London on 24th and 25th April 2017.
Providing a Scottish perspective, Jon will be…
Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe returns to Prague next May
SMi Group announces the return for its next annual conference: Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe 2017, set to take place on 15th and 16th May, Prague, Czech Republic.
As Central and Eastern European nations continue to develop their land force mobility, fire support and protection, the armoured vehicle remains a vital capability area for development. SMi’s 3rd annual Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe conference returns once more…
SatCom experts to meet at MilSatCom Asia Pacific in Singapore next May
SMi Reports: SMi’s 7th annual MilSatCom Asia Pacific will take place in London in May 2017. Registration now open.
As space is becoming more congested, contested and competitive, it is critical to look at how SatCom is utilised to gain the upper hand in the frontier that is crucial for future combat. Against this back drop, SMi is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated MilSatCom Asia Pacific to…
Inhaler Group UK explore the impact of inhaled therapies next March in London
SMi’s 13th annual Asthma & COPD conference returns to London on the 29th and 30th March 2017.
Monica Fletcher OBE, Chief Executive of Education for Health and Chair of the UK Inhaler Group joins this year’s speaker panel for Asthma & COPD 2017. Monica will be speaking on day one of the conference on ‘Maximising the use and impact of inhaled therapies; addressing the true needs of patients and HCPs’, where…
The challenge of ethical issues discussed at Paediatric Clinical Trials 2017
SMi Group will once again open its doors to the 11th annual Paediatric Clinical Trials conference taking place on the 20-21 March 2017 in London, UK.
The 2017 agenda will bring together leading industry experts to explore current clinical trials, implementation and paediatric drug development. Key discussion points include: clinical recruitment, ethical issues, regulations, executing a paediatric clinical trial, paediatric drug formulation and determining clinical endpoints.
Ethical issues are a huge factor…
Contamination and endotoxins discussed in depth at Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2 …
The microbiology market has significantly grown in recent years as the demand from end user industries increases. With this expansion and increase demand comes hurdles for the industry, thus Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2017 will address the complex challenges that the field is facing.
Four key sessions that will be explored over the two days include: Contamination and endotoxins, quality assurance & control, environmental monitoring and new mechanisms of detection. Each of these…
Positive outlook for FLNG market after OPEC’s production cut
SMi Reports (06/12/2016, London, UK): OPEC’s decision will present new opportunities for the FLNG market.
After OPEC’s announcement to cut their oil production last week, many are speculating that this will be a positive move for the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Market (FLNG). Bloomberg reported that OPEC’s decision will provide more opportunities for global LNG’s exporters.*
Despite the volatile market conditions, the floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) market is developing quickly.…
The hidden value of Data and Information for Smart Water Systems
SMi Reports (05.12.2016, London, UK): Utility experts to provide insight into the hidden value of Data and Information at Smart Water Systems 2017.
With the smart meter roll out happening gradually over the UK and Europe in the last few years, larger emphasis has been placed on the data and information collected. Following this, SMi's forthcoming Smart Water Systems conference will feature an exclusive spotlight on the role of data…
Hoffmann-La Roche present on Data extrapolation at Paediatric Clinical Trials 20 …
The 2017 programme for Paediatric Clinical Trials will review the latest developments leading to the advancement of paediatric medicines. This will be achieved through an array of sessions hosted by leaders and senior personnel within the Paediatric community who will focus on regulation, clinical trials, drug development, incentives and recruitment and retention of patients.
Andy Kenwright, Senior Statistical Scientist from Hoffmann-La Roche has recently joined the expert speaker line-up, he will…
FDA EXCLUSIVE: A Spotlight on Regulation in Antibacterial Drug Development
FDA Division of Anti-Infective Products Director, Sumathi Nambair, due to Present at Superbugs & Superdrugs 2017
SMi Group are thrilled to have industry expert Sumathi Nambair, provide regulatory and compliance updates on FDA legislation in antibacterial drug development at the 19th annual 2017 Superbugs & Superdrugs show, returning to Central London on 20th and 21st March.
The long running event will once again gather a global audience of scientific leaders, government bodies…
Targeting Cancer with Emerging Antisense Oligonucleotide Drugs and Nano Medicine …
Due to significant investment and promising results in early phase clinical trials for chronic and rare diseases, reports have predicted the DNA and RNA therapeutics market to reach $1.2 billion by 2020. Of the 700 DNA and RNA therapeutics that are in the drug development pipeline, nearly 35% are targeting oncology.* Source http://bit.ly/1RAivXk
Hear more on cancer therapeutics next February when SMi’s 8TH annual 2017 conference on RNA Therapeutics returns to…
Combat Vehicles C4ISTAR: Future Applications for Fully Digitalised Platforms
Following on from the success of last week’s Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability show, SMi will once again gather an audience of international military and leading solution providers to delve further into key topics surrounding combat vehicle C4I and connectivity at Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2017, an event purely dedicated to providing critical updates on platform C4ISTAR and C2.
Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2016 saw programme managers from the armed forces…
Smart Grid operators and their service providers must act now to achieve cyber r …
SMi Reports (2016.29.11, London, UK): IT Governance urges the smart grid industry to adopt risk management practices and follow security standard to meet NIS Directive requirements.
Following the rise of smart technology in the last decades, since January 2012, the European Commission put forwards the EU Data Protection Reform and the Network and Information (NIS) Directive to increase user’s control over their data and to protect critical infrastructure by achieving…
The Future of Parallel Trade: EU Falsified Medicine Directive, Legal Issues, Par …
SMi Group Reports: (2016.11.29, London, UK): With Brexit and the new EU Falsified Medicine Directive, what does the future hold for parallel trade? Over 90 senior leaders in parallel trade will meet in London in February 2017 to discuss upcoming trends and share best practices.
The Falsified Medicines Directive introduces tough directives to improve the protection of public health with new pan-European measures to ensure that medicines are safe and…
HOT TOPIC: Pharmaceutical water systems discussed at Pharmaceutical Microbiology …
In its 6th successive year, Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2017 will bring together MHRA, Paul Ehrilch Institut, Sanofi, Lonza, Steris, Pfizer and many more to explore the topics of contamination and endotoxins, quality assurance and control, environmental monitoring, new mechanisms of detection and the newly added topic of pharmaceutical water systems.
With water being used within the manufacturing process of pharmaceutical products, it is a necessity to analyse the water to ensure there…
Leading Water Utilities will meet in London at Smart Water Systems 2017
SMi Group is delighted to announce that the 6th annual Smart Water Systems conference will return to London on 24th -25th April, 2017.
The water industry is constantly changing with new innovation in water treatment, metering systems, data usage, data-management, water management, smart technologies and new regulatory issues. Following this, the Smart Water Systems 2017 conference is platform for utilities companies and industry experts to exchange knowledge and address these…
Belgium, Brazil, US, UK, Norway and more to discuss network protection at Europe …
SMi Reports (2016.21.11, London, UK): European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017 will bring together leading experts from Belgium, Brazil, US, UK, Norway and more to discuss network protection against cyber-attack.
SMi Group are delighted to announce that European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017 will play host for international network discussion from Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Italy, Netherland, Norway, UK and USA.
Taking place on the 21st-22nd March in London, European Smart…
Industry Showcase to Feature Technical Expertise on the Next Generation of Armou …
SMi Group’s next annual conference on Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness will feature an industry spotlight when it returns to Central London on 29th & 30th March 2017.
With an increased demand for modern mechanised forces to act quickly and decisively, the armoured vehicle has witnessed a step change in its role as a gatherer and distributor of intelligence within the network. Fully digitalised platforms now set the standard and within…
The HUB explores 3D organoid cultures for personalised modelling in drug discove …
Robert Vries, Managing Director at the Hubrecht Organoid Technology Foundation (The HUB) has joined the speaker lineup for SMi Group’s launch conference on 3D Cell Culture. The event will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of February 2017 in London.
The HUB is a leading institution on organoid technology, and has established a ‘living biobank’. This growing collection of organoids from patients with various forms of cancer is used…
GSK to Present New Evolutions in Targeted RNA Drug Delivery Systems
SMi Group are thrilled to have Jeffrey Ulmer, Head of Preclinical Research & Development from GSK, present a keynote at RNA Therapeutics 2017 when it returns to Central London next February.
With a focus on mRNA vaccines, the talk will delve further into key topics surrounding immune responses, animal models, platform technology and rapid response to emerging infectious diseases.
In the run-up to his address, Dr Ulmer said:
“RNA therapeutics, including recent exciting…
Pharma Parallel Trade: Beyond Brexit and EU Falsified Medicine Directive
SMi Group Reports: (2016.11.16, London, UK): Over 90 senior leaders in parallel trade will meet in London in February 2017 to discuss upcoming trends and share best practices.
With Brexit and the new EU Falsified Medicine Directive, what does the future hold for parallel trade? SMi’s Parallel Trade conference will be returning to London next February 6th-7th, for its 11th year, to discuss short term and long term concerns of…
Exclusive Interview Released with Medical Device Usability Ahead of Pre-Filled S …
SMi Group Reports (2016.11.15 London, UK): Pre-Filled Syringes Europe 2017 findings insight from Medical Device Usability Managing Director.
SMi Group have released an Interview with Managing Director of Medical Device Usability, Richard Featherstone in advance of his presentation at the 9th annual Pre-Filled Syringes Europe (PFS) conference in Central London on 18th and 19th January 2017.
Richard will present current findings on injectable devices through a recent study amongst 136…
MHRA to advise on mHealth app initiative for pharmacovigilance
WEB-RADR Project Lead Phil Tregunno joins speaker lineup for the 9th Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry in London
SMi has confirmed that Phil Tregunno, the MHRA’s Signal Management Unit Manager and WEB-RADR Project Lead, will be speaking at the 9th Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry conference. The event takes place on the 18th and 19th of January 2017 in London.
More companies continue to improve initiatives for pharmacovigilance. Recently, the…
European Smart Grid Cyber Security 2017: Latest updates from National Grid, Enel …
SMi Reports (2016.15.11, London, UK): Gain control and prevent security breach at the 7th annual European Cyber Security Smart Grid conference, taking place on 21- 22 March 2017 in London.
Recently in the news: The analysts forecast the global smart grid cyber security market to grow at a CAGR of 9.79% during the period 2016-2020. (Source: Nasdaq*)
Following this, SMi Group is proud to announce that the 7th annual European…
Floating LNG 2017: FSRU and International Markets updates from Africa, Middle Ea …
SMi Group are delighted to announce that Floating LNG 2017 will play host for FSRU and international markets discussion from Africa, Middle East, USA and Asia.
Taking place on the 13th-14th February in London, Floating LNG 2017 is a platform to meet and discuss new and current projects, LNG market dynamics, advances in construction and technology, new business opportunities and how to make the most of them.
The global gas market…
Pharma Cold Chain Distribution Updates from MHRA, IATA, GSK, Teva, J&J, World Co …
SMi Group reports (2016.11.10– London, UK): World Courier, Finnair, MHRA, IATA, Teva, GSK, J&J, Sanofi will meet in London this December at Cold Chain Distribution 2016.
Over the last 24 months, we have witnessed market growth and new logistics hubs established around the globe by forwarders and distributors, in order to service and support a more round-the-clock global network for pharmaceutical product supply. Nonetheless, challenges remain with the increasingly fragile biologics…
Novartis explore novel approaches to disease modelling and organoid technology
Leading pharmaceutical innovators Novartis have joined the expert speaker line-up for SMi Group’s inaugural conference on 3D Cell Culture which takes place on the 22nd and 23rd of February 2017 in London.
Novartis will be present two case studies at the event, with a dedicated focus on novel approaches to disease modelling and organoid technology.
Researcher Max Salick will present a case study on CRISPR engineered organoids for modelling genetic…
Energy from Waste in the Circular Economy - New Interview Released with Westmins …
SMi Group have released an interview with Jarno Stet, Waste Service Manager from the City of Westminster, ahead of his keynote address at the 9th annual Energy from Waste conference in Central London on 8th and 9th December 2016.
Providing a local authority perspective, Jarno will discuss the role of Energy from Waste in the circular economy and offer insight on its impact to Westminster City Council. Strategic guidance will also…
