Pharmapack Europe returns to its February dates (1-2) in 2023 as the heart of the pharma packaging and drug delivery industry turns out en masse at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Paris. Across the show floor the event sees a who’s who of leading innovators from BD, Körber and Aptar Pharma to West Pharmaceuticals, and more.

The much awaited Pharmapack Awards will return this year celebrating the best products and innovations from the pharma packaging world – entries will close on 21^st October 2022, with an awards ceremony on Feb 1^st 2023.

In a further benefit for attendees Pharmapack will run in hybrid form extending its value both pre and post event – with the online platform opening on January 18^th and running until February 17^th. The event provides insights into the latest trends and innovations in the pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery industries with networking and in person sessions.

In fact, the 2023 edition promises to be the biggest in Pharmapack’s history with record numbers of attendees and exhibitors coming together to experience the latest content, products & companies, and to gain vital access to innovation, networking and education.

Highlights include the returning ‘innovation gallery’ which will showcase exhibitor innovations submitted via the Pharmapack Awards providing a window on the latest trends and cutting-edge developments. Attendees will also have the chance to take part in guided expert led walks throughs on the ‘innovation tours’.

The ‘Start-up hub’ is a dedicated area of the show for companies developing and expanding new technologies in the fields of pharmaceutical packaging, labelling, drug delivery device design and engineering. It presents a window into tomorrow’s innovations today, providing attendees the opportunity to explore these products before commercial launch. The pitch sessions give Pharmapack audiences the chance to hear directly about these early-stage ideas while the ‘learning labs’ provide an opportunity to hear from different exhibitors on their research and products.

The online offerings at the event extend the value of Pharmapack beyond the two days in Paris, with exclusive educational sessions, and a platform to schedule meetings with exhibitors and bookmark important sessions. These tools help attendees maximise the value they get at the in-person event by enabling them to preselect exhibitors and schedule onsite meetings – as well providing the ability to catch up with anything they miss post event.

“The great thing about Pharmapack is that remains the absolute heart of the drug packaging and delivery industry and the event retains a community and innovation driven atmosphere. The 2023 edition will also feature a larger sustainability agenda and the full return to onsite content – so already there is a real excitement amongst the industry to return and a desire to accelerate their partnering,” added, Laura Murina, Brand Manager, Pharmapack

The organisers are predicting pre-pandemic (or better) numbers with a 27% increase in visitors and some circa 5500 pharma executives expected. Additionally, more than 350 exhibitors will be present from the full spectrum of companies across drug delivery and packaging supply chains.

An essential centre point of the event remains the Pharmapack Awards, hosted live on the show floor they feature two district Awards. Firstly, the Pharmapack Health Product Awards recognise excellence in commercialised packaging or drug delivery solutions from pharmaceutical, veterinary, biopharma or OEM companies. Entries are open to all the industry and will be evaluated by a jury of independent pharmacists, physicians, and experts in patient-centric and sustainable packaging.

The Pharmapack Health Product Awards have three categories:

• Patient-Centric Design Award: Recognising innovative design of packaging or drug delivery solutions which prioritise patient experience and adherence for improved health outcomes.
• Eco-Design Award: Recognising products and solutions which prioritise recyclability, environmental awareness, and a reduced carbon footprint.
• Animal Health Award: Recognising products and solutions which improve or enhance health outcomes and the well-being of animals.

The second award sees prizes bestowed for Exhibitor Innovations, which are open to all confirmed exhibitors with innovations that have a timeline for launch up until the end of 2024. The award has five categories spanning innovation in: ‘drug delivery’, ‘packaging’, ‘sustainability’, ‘packaging machinery’, and ‘supply chain, logistics and distribution’.

The deadline for entries for all the categories is 21st October 2022.

Register to attend Pharmapack Europe at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, France now at: https://www.pharmapackeurope.com/

The full content agenda for the 2023 event will be available on Pharmapack Europe’s website in November.