NEPIC’s Pharma Connect returns on the 26th November and is hosted by Sterling Pharma Solutions, a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in providing small molecule API development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry.

This event is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

The North East Combined Authority (North East CA) was formed on 7 May 2024. It is led by Elected Mayor Kim McGuinness and the Cabinet and covers the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Agenda (subject to change)

2 – 2.45pm, Arrival and networking

2.45 – 3.25pm, Speakers

3.25 – 3.50pm, Networking

3.50 – 4.30pm, Speakers

4.30 – 5pm, Networking

Confirmed speakers include Sterling Pharma Solutions, Waterstons, Aelius Biotech and Newcastle University.

Competition Law Statement

Trade association meetings have, in the past, been used as a forum for the establishment of cartels and they are therefore the subject of scrutiny by the UK Competition and Markets Authority.

For the purposes of remaining compliant with competition law, members should not discuss commercially sensitive strategic information (including but not limited to, details of proposed or actual pricing, information about target or key customers or expansion plans) in or around NEPIC meetings, including at unofficial get-togethers or over coffee/lunch.