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OPTIMIZING HEALTHCAREEFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers

Groupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique

SerbiaOur 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 large variety of cuisines, diverse and lively cities, while at the same time hosting a vast landscape of beautiful hills and nature. The country has roots going back to medieval times and sites such as castles, city walls and squares can be found across the country. Serbia has been home to some of the most enlightened scientists, such as Nikola Tesla and Mihajlo Pupin who both made great contributions in the field of electricity. The south of Serbia is a popular hiking and skiing area, while in the north one can enjoy the busy city life in cities such as Belgrade and Novi Sad. The Serbian cuisine is famous for its influx of influences from the Balkan, Mediterranean, Turkish and Central European areas, food and eating being a very important part of the country’s culture.

We cordially invite you to join us

for our 56th Annual General Meeting in Serbia!

BelgradeOur Host City

Belgrade, the largest city of the Balkan area, also known as the “White City”, is famous for its outstanding varieties in culture reflected in its buildings. Belgrade is the only European capital on the banks of two rivers, the Sava and the Danube. Situated at the heart of Serbia, its Roman foundations, Medieval and Ottoman transformations and modern manifestation give Belgrade a friendly and varied outlook. Belgrade combines the grandeur of many famous empires in Europe with its own unique Serbian culture. The whole of Belgrade is very well connected with other areas of the country and outside of it. The latest pieces of art can be admired in its architectonic outstanding museum for contemporary art and National museum, whereas history is highlighted in the museum of Yugoslav History and the Belgrade City Museum. As a tourist destination, Belgrade is also famous for its nightlife, gastronomy and excellent restaurants.

We are looking forward to discovering Belgrade together!

Belgrade

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

Saturday, 6th June 2015

12:00 – 18:00 Delegate Registration and InformationWelcome Desk in the hotel lobby

19:30 onwards Informal DinnerTri ŠeširaDress code: casualBus departure: from Hyatt Hotel at 19:00

Sunday, 7th June 2015

10:00 – 18:00 Delegate Registration and InformationWelcome Desk in the hotel lobby

20:00 onwards Welcome DinnerKalemegdanska TerasaDress code: smart casualBus departure: from Hyatt Hotel at 19:30

Monday, 8th June 2015

9:00 – 17:30 Delegate Registration and InformationWelcome Desk in the conference foyer

9:00 – 17:40 GIRP’s 56th Annual General MeetingOptimizing Healthcare - Effective Supply Chain ManagementConference Room: Cristal Ballroom

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW


Monday, 8th June 2015

9:30 – 16:00 Accompanying Persons ProgrammeDiscovering Belgrade with lunch in the “1905” restaurantDeparture: from Hyatt Hotel lobby at 09:30

20:30 onwards Gala DinnerPalace of SerbiaDress code: cocktail attireBus departure: from Hyatt Hotel at 20:00

22:30 onwards After Dinner DrinksHyatt Hotel, Ellington Club

Tuesday, 9th June 2015

8:00 – 12:00 Delegate Registration and InformationWelcome Desk in the conference foyer

9:00 – 12:45 GIRP’s 56th Annual General MeetingOptimizing Healthcare - Effective Supply Chain ManagementConference Room: Cristal Ballroom

13:00 – 14:30 Farewell LunchTop of the Hub restaurantBus departure: from Hyatt Hotel at 13:00


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 – 9:20Opening

Mr. René Jenny, President, European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP)

Welcome address by the Serbian Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers

Mr. Miomir Nikolić, President, Serbian Group of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers; co-owner Farmalogist Holding

9:20 – 9:40Keynote addresses

Mr. Zeljko Sertic, Minister of Economics, Serbia TBC

Mr. Marko Čadež, President of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Serbia

9:40 – 10:00Medicines safety for patients in the Serbian supply chain

Dr. Zlatibor Loncar, Minister of Health, Serbia

10:00 – 10:30 COFFEE BREAK


10:30 – 12:30What is on the radar for the Serbian pharmaceutical supply chainIt has become a tradition that we dedicate the first panel session to the members of our host country. This year, it is the turn of Serbia to walk us through the infrastructure of their healthcare system. High level representatives ranging from manufacturers to pharmacists, local authorities and wholesalers will join us on stage. We will learn about the changes in recent years in the sector and the ways Serbian pharmaceutical supply chain partners work together to deliver qualitative care to patients.

Session chairperson: M. Sc. Lovorka Nikolić, Official Delegate of

Serbian Group of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers to GIRP; co-owner Farmalogist Holding

Panellists: Mr. Tomislav Živanović, Serbian Group of

Pharmaceutical Wholesalers; Balkan Regional Director, PHOENIX Group

Dr. Dragomir Marisavljević, President, Group of Domestic Manufacturers of Drugs; Director, Center 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

Mr. Ljubiša Kukurić, President of the Association of Foreign Manufacturers of Generic Drugs (GENEZIS); Head of Representative Office Belgrade, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals d.d.

Ms.Svetlana Stojkov, M.Pharm, M.Sc. Director, Pharmaceutical Chamber of Serbia

12:30 – 14:00 LUNCH BREAK

14:00 – 15:00Collaborative partnerships for real-life pharmaceutical supply chain managementThe pharmaceutical supply chain landscape is constantly changing and adapting to challenges on the market. Healthcare reforms, new legislation, patent expiries, declining prices and higher service requirements push supply chain partners to adapt their business models and seek ways to improve collaborations. We have invited keynote speakers from the branded and generic industry to sit at the same table with pharmaceutical wholesalers and share their experiences concerning collaborative partnerships for real-life pharmaceutical supply chain management.

Keynote addresses: Mr. Oliver Windholz, CEO, PHOENIX Group

Mr. Nick Haggar, Head of Western Europe, Middle-East & Africa, Sandoz; President, European Generics Association (EGA)

Introduction: Dr. Martin Lösch, Director, McKinsey & Company


15:30 – 17:30Session chairperson: Mr. John Bowis

Panellists: Mr. Thomas Ehmann, Head of PHOENIX

Pharma Services, PHOENIX Group

Ms. Heike Fastenrath, Senior Executive Vice 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 – 17:40Closing

Ms. Monika Derecque-Pois, Director General, European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP)


CONFERENCE DAY 2 9TH June 2015

9:00 – 10:30Distribution of specialty medicines – a game changer?Once a niche item, specialty pharmacy is gaining momentum and supply chain partners are following closely the market changes. In the past, manufacturers were the ones making distribution decisions, due to the unique needs that specialty pharmaceuticals may have. Today, integrated pharmaceutical wholesalers have role to play, as the plethora of services covered by them has diversified and adapted according to market needs. We invite you to learn more about the ways that supply chain partners are working together in order to deliver specialty medicines to patients.

Keynote address: Mr. Marc Owen, Chairman of the

Management Board, Celesio

Mr. Per Troein, Vice President Strategic Alliances, IMS Health

Mr. Doug Long, Vice President Industry Relations IMS Health

Dr. Roger Sorel, Board Member, European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP)

Mr. Ovidiu Popescu, Regional Vice President, AbbVie


11:00 – 12:30Patient-centred integrated care programmes in EuropeIntegrated care programmes for patients has gained momentum in the past few years, due to the constant increase in chronically ill patients, the need for improved disease management and decrease of healthcare costs, as well as improved quality of life. As pharmaceutical wholesalers are valuable partners in such programmes, we would like to share with you some best-practice examples in order to better understand the ‘mechanics’ of such initiatives, the benefits for the patients and the healthcare sector in general, as well as the impressive results achieved thus far.

Session chairperson: Mr. Peter O’Donnell, Journalist

Keynote addresses: Mr. Jorge Pintos Antunes, Acting Head of

Unit Innovation for Health, DG Health and Food Safety, European Commission

Dr. Luc Besançon, General Secretary and CEO, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Best practices: Dr. Jürg Gasser, CEO, MediService AG

Ms. Paulien Schul, Head of Patient Services, Pharma Services, PHOENIX Group

12:30Closing

Ms. Monika Derecque-Pois, Director General, European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP)

13:00 FAREWELL LUNCH

Please visit GIRP’s website for the latest updates of the business

programme: www.girp.eu

Follow our conference live on Twitter: @GIRPBrussels - #GIRPAGM


SOCIAL PROGRAMME

INFORMAL DINNERSaturday, 6th June 2015

19:30 onwardsDRESS 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 DINNERSunday, 7th June 2015

20:00 onwardsDRESS 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 BELGRADEMonday, 8th June 2015

9.30 – 16.00Princess Ljubica’s Palace & Nikola Tesla museumSince 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.


GALA DINNERMonday, 8th June 2015

20:30 onwardsDRESS 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 LUNCHTuesday, 9th June 2015

13:00 – 14:30Top of the HubFor 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.


POST-CONGRESS TOUR IN SERBIA9th -12th June 2015

Discover why Serbia is a must-visit destination by joining an attractive four-day program hosted by Lovorka and Miomir Nikolic.

Day 1 – Tuesday, 9th JuneThe 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 CaveAn archaeological site discovered in Risovača, where the first scientific evidence to confirm the existence of prehistoric cultures south of the Sava-Danube line was found. Due to its significance the cave is a protected natural area.

ArandjelovacA small, charming town settled in the heart of central Serbia (Šumadija), at the foot of the Bukulja Mountain, best known for its natural mineral water spring.

Dinner at the Restaurant “GRB” in Arandjelovac

Day 3 – Tuesday, 11th JuneViminaciumViminacium, once a capital of the Roman province called Upper Mesia, invites you to discover the ruins of the military fortress, Porta Praetoria and also visit the archeological exhibitions in the newly built Domus Scientarium, while listening to stories from the rich history of the site.

Lunch in Viminacium

The lunch is followed by a two-hour boat trip on the Danube River

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

Day 2 – Wednesday, 10th JuneOplenacA royal museum complex composed of the St. George Church, the Karadjordjevic Dinasty Mausoleum and the house of the royal family. The famous mosaics in the church and the crypt are among the most valued pieces of art in Serbia.

VinčaThe village, named after its fabulous vineyards, has already been a famous wine region in the Roman times.

Aleksandrović WineryWhile enjoying your lunch and some of the best wines in the region, don’t forget to toast in Serbian: “Živeli!”

Park of the Bukovička SpaThe gorgeous park is well-known for its open-air sculpture collection.

Dinner at the Etno Restaurant “Divljakovac” in Arandjelovac

ACCOMMODATIONHotel Izvor Arandjelovac *****

Hotel Hyatt Belgrade *****

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.


Partnership sponsors:

Associated sponsors:

Supporting sponsors:

European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line WholesalersGroupement International de la Répartition Pharmaceutique

Rue de la Loi 26, 10th floor, box 14B - 1040 Brussels - Belgium

phone: +32 2 777 99 77fax: +32 2 770 36 01

email: [email protected]: www.girp.eu

About GIRPGIRP 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

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.

Our VenueHyatt 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

Belgrade hotel is also just 15 minutes from the Belgrade Airport.

Hyatt Regency Belgrade5 Milentija Popovića

11070, Belgrade (Serbia)+ 381 11 301 1234+ 381 11 311 2234

[email protected]

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