PPTA is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC) to be held 20-21 June in Lisbon, Portugal. IPPC 2023 will be opened by Executive Director Europe Maarten Van Baelen, with the keynote speech offered by a representative of the Ministry of Health of Portugal. The theme of this year’s conference is “From Donor to Patient” – exploring how we can ensure a high level of donor health, in order to provide high quality, safe and effective, lifesaving therapies to our patients.
The opening of IPPC will be followed by an introductory interview which will review the main challenges and opportunities for the industry sector in 2023 in Europe, particularly in light of the SoHO Regulation.
One of these major challenges will be explored in the first session, which will focus on donor health, showing the safety of plasma donation. We’ll see the breadth of studies that the industry has on donor safety and look at a couple of recent studies in depth. We’ll hear the donor perspective on donation safety and learn how haemovigilance reporting and Cross Donor Check System (CDCS) contribute to donor health. We’ll also look at the EDQM’s stance on donor health and how its understanding can be improved.
The donor health theme leads us through to the second session, which scrutinizes access to and the uniqueness of the plasma-derived medicinal products (PDMPs), manufactured from the plasma that healthy donors provide. We’ll explore access issues in a number of European countries and get the patient perspective on this to better understand the intrinsic value of these critical therapies.
The third and final session of the day will take a closer look at the untapped potential of PDMPs and plasma. It offers a chance to chart the progress made so far in areas, such as manufacturing, research, and development and to explore potential new applications that could better target patients’ needs and to see how innovation can improve their lives. This encapsulates in a single session, the donor to patient theme. Day 1 will be closed out with the granting of the Hilfenhaus Award by PPTA the Chair of the PPTA EU Board of Directors, Ferdinando Borgese.
PPTA Executive Director, Europe, Maarten Van Baelen, will open Day 2 of IPPC 2023 and will introduce the keynote speaker from the European Commission.
The 4th session of IPPC 2023 will then look at collecting more plasma in Europe to attain European strategic autonomy for this lifesaving raw material, and reduce our dependency on the U.S. We’ll see the value of a high-level of donor health and look at the role that compensation plays in plasma collection. We’ll also hear from stakeholders, including politicians and patients, about their thoughts on increasing plasma collection in Europe and the opportunities the EU SoHO Regulation can bring.
We then move on to exploring specific Member State initiatives, aimed at collecting more plasma. We’ll look at different models across the EU and how they have contributed to increased plasma availability. There will also be a chance to see how effective coexistence between public and private sector can be. The final session of IPPC 2023 will focus on the growing clinical need for PDMPs, not only from a medical, but also a patient perspective. We’ll look specifically at the value that immunoglobulins bring to patients and society and discuss access issues as well as examine what exactly is appropriate use of these lifesaving therapies.
With the journey from donor to patient now complete. IPPC will be summarised and closed by PPTA Executive Director, Europe, Maarten Van Baelen.
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 CET at the Lisbon Marriott Hotel in the garden.
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07:00-17:30 | On-site registration open |
08:00-09:00 | Networking Breakfast |
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors. | |
09:00 - 10:15 | Pre-conference session: New Perspectives for Albumin Use in Cirrhosis |
10:15 - 11:00 | Networking Breakfast |
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors. | |
11:00 - 11:30 | Welcome - Opening ceremony |
11:30 - 12:45 | SESSION 1 : Donor Health and Safety: Insights from industry studies, future outlook and wider perspectives |
This session will showcase the industry’s commitment to assure and preserve the health of plasma donors in both Europe and the US. It will provide an overview of published scientific studies by PPTA’s members, as well as present an outline of ongoing and future industry studies. These will be put in the context of scientific research published on this topic already. The session will also address the new role of the EDQM as an expert body in setting plasma donor health and eligibility parameters as part of the SoHO Regulation Proposal, and will also provide a plasma donor’s perspective on key aspects of maintaining health. | |
12:45 - 14:00 |
Networking Lunch |
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors. | |
14:00 - 15:15 | SESSION 2: Access to PDMPs: The unique nature of PDMPs |
15:15-16:00 | Networking Break |
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors. | |
16:00 - 17:30 | SESSION 3: The untapped potential of plasma and plasma-derived therapies - Past, current, and future outlook |
The plasma industry has undergone enormous progress and development since the initial discovery of purification of proteins from human plasma by Cohn in the 1950ies. Hence, it will address various aspects of progress, ongoing research and development and future-forward thinking in various areas such as manufacturing and pathogen safety. It will also address potential, new applications of existing treatments which could improve patients’ needs. Finally, a presentation will highlight what innovation means for clinicians and patients, such as those living with immune deficiencies, and will extrapolate what might be possible in the future to improve their lives. | |
17:30-17:45 | End of day closure and presentation of the 2023 Joachim Hilfenhaus Award |
19:00 | Dinner at SUD Lisboa Hall (shuttle bus will be organized from 18:30) https://sudlisboa.com/en/sud-lisboa-hall-en/ |
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Time (CET) |
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07:30-15:00 | On-site registration open |
08:00 - 09:00 |
Networking Breakfast |
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors. |
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Opening |
9:30 - 10:45 | SESSION 4: EU strategic autonomy - How can we increase plasma collection in Europe |
This session will highlight key elements of the proposal for a SoHO Regulation that are critical to ensure that a European framework, regulating the collection and testing of plasma, can eventualy lead to increasing the collection of plasma in Europe, hereby reducing the dependecy of plasma from the United States. |
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10:45 - 11:30 | Networking Break |
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors. | |
11:30 - 12:45 | SESSION 5: EU Member States initiatives in increasing plasma collection |
Experts discuss recent positive developments in countries seeking to increase the availability of plasma. | |
12:45 - 14:00 | Networking Lunch |
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors. | |
14:00 - 15:15 | SESSION 6 : The growing clinical need for PDMPs |
Session participants will focus on the wide use of plasma-derived medicines and growing patients’ needs - especially on access and appropriate use of immunoglobulins. | |
15:15 - 15:30 | End and closure of IPPC 2023 |
Registration for the International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC) includes access to all general sessions, all refreshments, exhibit hall, the Welcome Reception on 19 June, and the Networking Dinner on 20 June (you must be registered for the IPPC in order to attend the reception and dinner). Individuals not registered for the IPPC will be given the opportunity to register on-site or will not be granted access to these events.
Registration type |
Early bird rate |
After 21 April 2023 | On-site |
PPTA Members | €1400 | €1600 | €1700 |
Non-members | €1900 | €2100 | €2200 |
Patient representatives* | No cost* | No cost* | No cost* |
Government* | No cost* | No cost* | No cost* |
Press* | No cost* | No cost* | No cost* |
*Complimentary registration subject to verification
Early Bird registration: Payment must be received by 21 April 2023, in order to receive the discounted rate. Registration type: PPTA reserves the right to confirm registration type and charge appropriately. Cancellations & Substitutions: Member and Non-Member cancellations must be received in writing by 12 June 2023, and will be subject to an administrative fee of $250. Substitutions will not be allowed on-site; notification of substitutions must be received by 12 June 2023. Photo Release: By registering for this event, you agree to allow PPTA to use any images taken of you. Press: All Press must apply for credentials prior to the event. Please contact Faraz Kermani, fkermani@pptaglobal.org for more information. Data Protection: The personal information provided will be used for PPTA purposes only. |
The 2023 International Plasma Protein Congress will be held at the:
Lisbon Marriott Hotel
Avenida dos Combatentes, 45, 1600-042
Lisbon, Portugal
Tel: +351 21 723 5400
Reservations
The Lisbon Marriott Hotel is offering a special rate for IPPC attendees of 165€ for Deluxe room (single occupancy) and 175 € for Deluxe room (double occupancy) for the dates of 17 June to 24 June 2023. This special rate is available through 8 May 2023 or until the PPTA room block is sold out, whichever occurs first.
Additional information
The LISBON MARRIOTT HOTEL is located 5.5km (3.4mi) from the Humberto Delgado Airport, approximately 15-minute taxi drive.
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Take advantage of the premier opportunity to effectively position your brand with key leaders of the plasma protein therapeutics industry. The International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC), to be held on 20 and 21 June 2023 at the Lisbon Marriott Hotel, in Portugal, offers a variety of opportunities to expand your reach.
PPTA provides each company exhibiting with:
50% discount is offered to the Plasma Protein Forum (PPF) Diamond Sponsors. 20% discount is offered to the PPF Platinum Sponsors.
Silver level includes:
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, 19 June
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Time (CET) |
Exhibitor Move-in | 16:00 – 20:00 |
Networking Welcome Reception | 18:00 - 20:00 |
Tuesday, 20 June
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Time (CET) |
Exhibit Hall Hours Networking Breakfast
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8.00 - 9.00
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Wednesday, 21 June
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Time (CET) |
Exhibit Hall Hours Networking Breakfast
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8.00- 9.00
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Please select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice on the registration form.
Increase your visibility at the Congress with these high visibility, high impact networking opportunities.
All Networking Sponsors will receive:
Sponsor the dinner on the IPPC’s opening night at an off-site location. Attendees will enjoy a Tagus Riverside dinner together. Sponsor can provide a video to be shown during the evening. This is an exciting and new opportunity! This sponsor will also receive:
Sponsor the welcome reception on Monday, 19, June. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up their meeting materials, network and enjoy cocktails and appetizers. This sponsor will also receive:
Increase your visibility at the Congress by sponsoring the lunch on day one and/or day two! This sponsor will also receive:
Increase your visibility at the Congress by sponsoring the breakfast on day one and/or day two! Sponsor visibility to start the day! This sponsor will also receive:
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:
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 19 April 2023.
All Product Sponsors will receive:
Your company name/logo will be visible on every bag and will help every attendee carry all of their conference materials.
Attendees will be accessing the meeting App for ALL of their meeting needs (ie., Agenda, Attendee list, Presentations, Speaker Information, etc.). The sponsors name/logo will be at the bottom of every page within the App and the sponsor can provide a 1-page advertisement (reviewed and approved by PPTA legal counsel) to be included within the App. The sponsor can also submit a company commercial video (downloadable link) which will be available in the meeting App and at the PPTA global website.
Attached to each attendee name badge.
An essential item for all attendees.
Attendees will enjoy this travel-friendly reusable water bottle for a long time!
For easy file transfer, attendees will appreciate having these during the conference.
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. Contact Michelle Mason ASAP for more information.
An essential item for all attendees
Charging station will be set up at a table that includes company signage. Brochures can be supplied by the sponsor.
Provide your company advertisement (brochure or flyer) to PPTA in advance and PPTA will include them in the IPPC handout materials.
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Due Date |
Registration Form and Payment |
12 April |
Logo for branded product |
19 April |
Company Logo and a brief Word Description |
17 May |
Vimeo or YouTube Link |
17 May |
Flyers/Brochures |
Must arrive by 14 June to PPTA Brussels Office: PPTA, Boulevard Brand Whitlock 114/4, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium |
“Ship your own” Products |
Must arrive by 14 June to PPTA Brussels Office |
Please fill out and return the sponsorship registration form with payment to Michelle Mason at mmason@pptaglobal.org by no later than 12 April 2023.
PPTA Contacts |
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Hotel and Congress inquiries: Melanie Conrads or +32.2.724.0188 |
Registration inquiries: Charon Smith or +1.443.433.1114 |
Sponsorship and Exhibit inquiries: Michelle Mason or +1.443.433.1106 |