International plasma
protein congress (IPPC)
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WELCOME TO IPPC 2024
Join us for the premier Congress in the plasma protein industry, where global stakeholders gather and discuss the evolving landscape of plasma-derived medicinal products (PDMPs). Hosted by the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), the International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC) provides a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and advocacy.
ABOUT THE CONGRESS
At the heart of our congress is a commitment to the entire value chain of PDMPs – from vein to vein, from donor to patient. Through insightful sessions, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities, participants delve into the essential role of dedicated healthy donors, the imperative of donor safety, and the strategies for fostering lasting donor relationships.
Download THE APP
Stay connected and download the IPPC App: Sponsored by Paysign
Use the app to:
- Access the agenda and program details
- Learn about speakers and sponsors
- View and share presentations; presentations will be available at the end of the Congress
- View the attendee list
Download the app by searching "PPTA Events" in your app store or using the links below. The app is also accessible via desktop.
- After installing the app, select the "Launch App" under 2024 International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC).
- You will be asked to input your email address and to create a personal password that is a minimum of 8 characters, 1 letter, 1 number and a special character. You must use the same email used for registration.
- Once inside the app, you can use the menu in the top-left corner to navigate to different sections.
Experiencing issues with the app? Please contact Rachel Liebe for assistance.
OUR PROGRAM*
Pre-conference - Monday, 15 April 2024
A networking Welcome reception will be held the night prior to the conference for meeting attendees. The reception will be held 18:00 - 20:00 (GMT+2) at the Athens Marriott Hotel in the garden/atrium.
Sponsored by ImmunoTek Bio Centers
Day One - Tuesday, 16 April 2024
TIME (GMT+2)
07:30 - 17:30
On-site registration open
08:30-09:00
Welcome & Opening ceremony
Maarten Van Baelen, Executive Director - PPTA Europe
Anita Brikman, President & CEO - PPTA
Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Health - Greece
09:00 - 09:20
From Donor to Patient: Plasma-derived Medicines Uniquely Saving Lives
Moderator: Anita Brikman, President & CEO - PPTA
Nancy Di Salvo, Director International Affairs - GBS-CIDP Foundation International
Martin Moll, University Teacher - University of Graz; Plasma donor
09:20 - 10:40
SESSION 1: Real-World Evidence on the Safety of Plasma Donation
Moderator: Torsten Tonn, Medical Director and CEO - German Red Cross Blood Donation Service
Explore donor safety in this session. Hear from experts on harmonizing approaches to consistent donor frequency and optimizing plasma collection across the EU, and even different plasmapheresis practices.
Katja van den Hurk, Head of Donor Studies, Principal Investigator Donor Health; Epidemiologist - Sanquin
Johanna Castrén, Chair - European Committee on Blood Transfusion
Stephan T. Kiessig,, Chief Medical Officer - Previpharma
Jan Hartmann, Chief Medical Officer - Haemonetics
10:40 - 11:30
Networking Break Sponsored by Fresenius Kabi USA
11:30 - 12:45
SESSION 2: Recruiting to Return: Motivating a Comprehensive Commitment
Moderator: Peter Jaworski, Associate Teaching Professor - Georgetown University
In this session, industry leaders explore lessons learned around donor recruitment and retention. Hear the importance of helping donors understand their important impact on the health and well-being of patients.
Gerry Gogarty, Director Plasma for Medicines - NHS Blood and Transplant England
Zsofia Bacsadi, PhD student in Sociology and Social Anthropology - Central European University Vienna; Plasma donor
Britta Diebel, Manager Communications Plasma Europe - Haema Blut & Plasma
Oksana Muliarchuk - Biopharma Plasma
Martin Moll - University Teacher - University of Graz; Plasma donor
12.45 - 14:00
Networking Lunch Sponsored by Paysign
14:00 - 15:15
SESSION 3: SoHO Regulation - What's Next?
Moderator: Vasiliki Angouridi, Health Editor - News4Health.gr & Euractiv.com
Experts take the stage to discuss SoHO's role in enhancing plasma donations to ultimately improve patient access to plasma-derived medicinal products in the EU.
Beatrice Marquez-Garrido, Policy Officer, Substances of Human Origin - European Commission
Janina Hahnloser, Consultant for Blood, Blood Products, Plasma and Tissues - German Ministry of Health
Jakub Dvořáček, Deputy Minister for Health - Czech Republic
Richard Forde, Scientific Programme Manager - EDQM
Milan Maly, Managing Director - UnicaPlasma; Chair - European Plasma Alliance
15:15 - 16:00
Networking Break Sponsored by Fresenius Kabi USA
16:00 - 17:15
SESSION 4: Inspections: Role in Global Quality Management
Moderator: James Knowles, Head Global Regulatory Affairs - PPTA
In this session, experts will discuss the key roleinspections play in quality management of plasma and PDMPs, with a focus on existing challenges, opportunities to facilitate timely inspections, aswell as harmonization efforts to improve availability of plasma formanufacturing of PDMPs.
Karmin Saadat, GMP inspector - AGES Austria
Robert Weiss, Head - BioLife Quality Europe
Ute Krahl, IQPP Auditor
James Knowles, Head Global Regulatory Affairs - PPTA
17:15 - 17:30
End of Day Closure and Presentation of the 2024 Joachim Hilfenhaus Award
Ferdinando Borgese, Commercial Director Intercontinental - Kedrion Biopharma and Chair of PPTA Europe
20:15 - 22:30
Networking Dinner at the Acropolis Museum
https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/
Day Two - Wednesday, 17 April 2024
TIME (GMT+2)
08:00 - 15:00
On-site registration open
09:00 - 09:30
Day Two Kickoff and Welcome
Maarten Van Baelen, Executive Director - PPTA Europe
Giles Platford, President, Plasma-Derived Therapies Business Unit at Takeda & Chair of the Global Executive Board at PPTA
09:30 - 10:45
SESSION 5: Striving Toward Strategic Autonomy in the EU
Moderator: Maarten Van Baelen, Executive Director - PPTA Europe
With approximately 40% of plasma is currently sourced from the United States, what can be done to increase the region's self-sufficiency? This session will incorporate perspectives from the public, private, and third sectors to identify strategies that ensure patient access to PDMPs.
Matthew Hotchko, President - Marketing Research Bureau
Jean-Philippe Plançon, CEO - EPODIN
Eva-Maria Merz, Full Professor, Researcher - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Sanquin Blood Supply
Fabio Candura, Director Plasma and Plasma-derived Medicinal Products Area - National Blood Centre - National Institute of Health Italy
Svenja Tatjana Barckhausen, Executive Board Member - Haema
10:45 - 11:30
Networking Break Sponsored by Paysign
11:30 - 12:45
SESSION 6: Strengthening the Supply Chain for Plasma-derived Medicines
Moderator: Sarah-Taïssir Bencharif, Physician and Health Care Journalist
Increased focus on pharmaceutical supply chains resulted in numerous initiatives and actions at national, EU and pan-European levels analysing the challenges and opportunities for enhancing the resilience and security of medicinal products supply. The session will aim to discuss different organisations and the industry's efforts in strengthening pharmaceutical supply chains and define the opportunities for further enhancing the availability of plasma-derived therapies for patients in the EU.
Cemre Balaban, Junior Trade Policy Analyst, Trade Policy Division, Trade and Agriculture Directorate - OECD
Klaus Kruttwig, Medicines and Medical Devices Shortages Specialist - European Medicines Agency
Stelios Kympouropoulos, Member of European Parliament - EPP
Domenico Di Giorgio, Head of Inspection and Certification Department and of the Pharmaceutical Crime Counteracting Office - AIFA
Thomas Heynisch, Policy Coordinator, DG GROW - Food, Retail, Health – European Commission
Ferdinando Borgese, Commercial Director Intercontinental - Kedrion Biopharma and Chair of PPTA Europe
12:45 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 15:15
SESSION 7: Appropriate Use of IgGs
Moderator: Tomasz Kluszczynski, Strategy Consultant, Guest Professor - Warsaw University of Technology and Goethe Frankfurt University
Due to its unique and finite source material of human plasma, the IgG supply chain from donor to patient is extremely fragile and subject to disruptions, especially in crisis situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In this session, take a deep dive into how to evaluate the growing medical need and demand -- versus the finite availability of plasma -- based on the optimal and appropriate use of IgGs.
Johan Prevot, Executive Director - IPOPI
Silvia Sanchez Ramon, Head of Immunology Department- Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense of Madrid
Isabelle Durand-Zaleski - Professor in Public Health, Université de Paris; Head of the Paris Health Economics and Health Services Research Unit
Marek Migdal, CEO - Children’s Memorial Health Institute Warsaw
Daniela Philadelphy, Chair of the Haematology Working Party, CHMP member - AGES Austria
15:15 - 15:30
End and closure of IPPC 2024
Maarten Van Baelen, Executive Director - PPTA Europe
*Subject to change
Why attend
- Insightful discussions: Gain valuable insights from thought-provoking sessions featuring expert panelists.
- Advocacy opportunities: Join the conversation on shaping policies and initiatives that promote access, safety, and sustainability in PDMPs.
- Networking: Connect with industry leaders, policymakers, health care professionals, and patient advocates from around the globe.
- Interactive showcase: Discover innovative products, services, and technologies from leading industry suppliers and partners.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The International Plasma Protein Congress invites professionals and stakeholders from across the plasma protein industry, including:
- Donor organizations
- Health care providers
- Regulatory agencies
- Industry suppliers
- Patient advocacy groups
JOIN US
Be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of plasma-derived medicinal products. Register now to secure your spot at the International Plasma Protein Congress and contribute to advancing patient care worldwide.
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- €1400 - (Early bird)
- €1600 - (After 23 February 2024)
- €1700 - (On-site)
Non-members
- €1900 - (Early bird)
- €2100 - (After 23 February 2024)
- €2200 - (On-site)
Patient representatives*
- No cost* - (Early bird)
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Government*
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Press*
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Hotel information
The 2024 International Plasma Protein Congress will be held at the Athens Marriott Hotel
385, Syngrou Ave
Athens, Greece 17564
Tel: 0030 2109471372
Additional information
The Athens Marriott Hotel is located 34.3km (21.3mi) from the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", approximately 40-minute taxi drive.
Reservations
The Athens Marriott Hotel is currently sold out. Please refer to the list of nearby hotels below for making your hotel reservation.
Nearby Hotels
Intercontinental Athenaceum Athens (5-minute taxi ride away from Congress hotel)
Thank you, IPPC 2024 Sponsors
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Sponsorship and Exhibitors
Take advantage of the premier opportunity to effectively position your brand and business with key leaders of the plasma protein therapeutics industry. The International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC), to be held on 16 and 17 April at the Athens Marriott Hotel, in Greece, offers a variety of opportunities to expand your reach.
Registration form & payment (Products) are due 4 March.
Registration form & payment (Exhibits & Networking Opportunities) are due 11 March.
Exhibitors Benefits
PPTA provides each company exhibiting with:
Sponsor Recognition:
• Sponsor visibility on rolling PowerPoint in main conference room
• Company logo on event page on PPTA’s website
• Logo placement in IPPC e-blasts and sponsor recognition on PPTA social media
• Composite thank you to sponsors on signage in Congress Exhibit Hall or Foyer
• Company listing on the Attendee WebsiteAmenities package including: skirted table, two chairs, and wastebasket.
Booth Traffic Generation Programme is an incentive programme to draw attendees to your booth. Attendees will visit each booth to obtain vendor signature and will be entered to win an Apple Watch! The winner will be selected during the closing announcements on 17 April 2024.
Exhibit Sponsor Levels
GOLD Sponsor: € 15,000
50% discount is offered to the Plasma Protein Forum (PPF) Diamond Sponsors. 20% discount is offered to the PPF Platinum Sponsors.
Gold level includes:
Booth Space (3 x 2 m) in the Exhibit Hall
• Exhibit Hall will include all beverages and will be a gathering place for attendees during all breaks, including Lunches, as cocktail tables will be set up for attendees to relax and eat (#1-5)A commercial video available within the meeting App (sponsor must provide a downloadable link to your video of choice)
Supplementary visibility on directional signage
4 Exhibitor registrations (complimentary access to the Congress)
Additional registrations at Early Bird rate:
• Members € 1,400
• Non-members € 1,900
SILVER Sponsor: € 9,000
Silver level includes:
Tabletop Space (180 x 50 cm) in the Exhibit Foyer (A-C)
• Note: Your exhibit materials must fit on the table onlyA commercial video available within the meeting App (sponsors must provide a downloadable link to your video of choice)
3 Exhibitor registrations (complimentary access to the Congress)
Additional registrations at Early Bird rate:
• Members € 1,400
• Non-members € 1,900
Please fill out and return the sponsorship registration form with payment to Michelle Mason at mmason@pptaglobal.org.
Exhibit Schedule
The Congress draws attendees to your exhibit with these scheduled events. This schedule is indicative and is subject to change until the final program is available.
Monday, 15 April 2024
TIME(GMT+2)
16:00 – 20:00
Exhibitor Move-in
18:00 - 20:00
Networking Welcome Reception
Tuesday, 16 April 2024
TIME (GMT+2)
08.30
Start of Meeting
10.30 – 11.30
Networking Break
12.45 – 14.00
Networking Lunch
15.15 – 16.00
Networking Break
20:15 - 22:30
Networking Dinner at the Acropolis Museum
Networking Off-site Dinner
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
TIME (GMT+2)
9.00
Start of Meeting
10.30 – 11.30
Networking Break
12.45 – 14.00
Networking Lunch
15.15
Networking Closure Break
16.30 – 17.30
Exhibitor Move-out
Exhibit Floor Plans
Please select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice on the registration form.
Networking Sponsorships
Increase your visibility at the Congress with these high visibility, high impact networking opportunities.
All Networking Sponsors will receive:
- Visibility on rolling PowerPoint in main conference room
- Company logo on event page on PPTA’s website
- Recognition in IPPC e-blasts and on PPTA social media
- Company logo and a brief word description on the IPPC Attendee Website
Off-site Networking Dinner (€ 20,000 €)
Sponsor the dinner at the beautiful Acropolis Museum where attendees will enjoy cocktails & dinner together. The sponsor will have the opportunity to deliver a speech and broadcast a video to be shown after the presentation of the 2024 Joachim Hilfenhaus Award on IPPC's opening night, 16 April. The sponsor's logo will be displayed on all dinner tables and throughout the event. This sponsor will also receive:
Recognition during the Congress and at the dinner
Your company logo at all tables
Welcoming speech at the dinner
Welcome Reception (€ 9,000)
Sponsor the welcome reception on Monday, 15 April. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up their meeting materials, network, and enjoy cocktails and appetizers. This sponsor will also receive:
Recognition during the Congress and at the reception
Your company logo at all buffet stations and tables
Lunch (€ 8,500 each)
Increase your visibility at the Congress by sponsoring the lunch on day one and/or day two! This sponsor will also receive:
Recognition during the Congress and at the lunch
Your company logo at all buffet stations and tables
Power Networking Break (€ 3,500 each)
Attendees flock to networking breaks and that means your company gets noticed. There are a total of 3 breaks during the Congress. Choose one or choose them all! This sponsor will also receive:
Recognition during the Congress and at the beginning of each break
Your company logo at each refreshment break station
DAY ONE -- Tuesday, 16 April 2024
10.30 - 11:30 Morning Networking Break
15.15 - 16.00 Afternoon Networking Break
DAY TWO -- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
10.45 - 11:.30 Morning Networking Break
Please fill out and return the sponsorship registration form with payment to Michelle Mason at mmason@pptaglobal.org by no later than 4 March for product sponsorship and no later than 11 March for Exhibit/Networking sponsorship.
Product & Other Sponsorships
Product sponsorships are walking billboards for your company. All sponsored products are distributed to every attendee and feature your company name and/or logo alongside (if space permits) the Congress logo. Reserve early, limited availability. For production planning purposes the deadline to submit your branded logo is no later than 8 March.
All Product Sponsors will receive:
- Visibility on rolling PowerPoint in main conference room
- Company logo on event page on PPTA’s website
- Logo placement in IPPC e-blasts and sponsor recognition on PPTA social media
- Company logo on the IPPC Attendee Website
Conference Bag (€ 7,000)
Your company name/logo will be visible on every bag and will help every attendee carry all of their conference materials.
IPPC Attendee Website (€ 6,000)
Sponsored by Paysign
Attendees will be accessing the IPPC meeting website for ALL of their meeting needs (e.g., agenda, attendee list, presentations, speaker/sponsor information,etc.). The sponsor’s name/logo will be visible on each page. The sponsor can provide a 1-page advertisement and company commercial video (via downloadable link) which will be available at their sponsor page.
Recyclable Lanyard (€ 5,000)
Sponsored by Fresenius Kabi USA
Attached to each attendee name badge.
A4 Notepad (€ 4,500)
An essential item for all attendees. Sponsor logo will be printed on every sheet.
Travel Set (€ 3,500)
An essential set for attendees during their travels. Includes an inflatable neck pillow, sleeping mask, ear plugs and 1 pair of socks. Sponsor logo will be printed on travel set bag.
Sugarfree Chewing Gum (€ 3,000)
Sponsor logo will be printed on the packaged item.
“Ship your own” Product Opportunity (€ 3,000)
Ship your own product in advance and PPTA will include it in the IPPC handout materials. Limited availability and limited in size; must be reviewed and approved by PPTA.
Pens (€ 3,000)
An essential item for all attendees
Flyers/Brochures (€ 2,000)
Provide your company advertisement (brochure or flyer) to PPTA in advance and PPTA will include them in the IPPC handout materials.
Please fill out and return the sponsorship registration form with payment to Michelle Mason at mmason@pptaglobal.org by no later than 4 March for product sponsorship and no later than 11 March for Exhibit/Networking sponsorship.
Company logo, brief word description, and Vimeo or YouTube Link
Please fill out and return the sponsorship registration form with payment to Michelle Mason at mmason@pptaglobal.org by no later than 4 March for product sponsorship and no later than 11 March for Exhibit/Networking sponsorship.
Supporting Organizations
CONTACTS
Hotel and Congress inquires
Melanie Conrads
MConrads@pptaglobal.org
+32.2.724.0188
Registration inquires
Charon Smith
csmith@pptaglobal.org
+1.410.432.4921
Sponsorship and Exhibit inquires
Michelle Mason
mmason@pptaglobal.org
+1.443.370.6056