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Annual General Meeting
Transfrigoroute International
16th and 17th October 2014, Brussels, Belgium
PROGRAMME
Pharmaceutical
Cold Chain
Management &
Good Distribution
Practices
Transfrigoroute International
Annual General Meeting
16th and 17th October 2014, Brussels
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Pharmaceutical
Cold Chain Management &
Good Distribution Practices
Transfrigoroute International
16 - 17 October 2014, Brussels
Dear Guests and Partners
TRANSFRIGOROUTE INTERNATIONAL welcomes TI delegates from across
Europe to its 2014 Annual General Meeting in Brussels.
This year’s AGM takes place in the Belgian
capital of Brussels, a bustling and vibrant city
known for great beer, delicious chocolate
and its Red Devils football team!
As with every AGM, we will receive the very
generous support of [sponsors tbc], without
whom the event would not be possible
(please see Sponsorship Offer included).
The conference will open with a cocktail
dinner on Thursday 16th October, followed by
a full programme of meetings on Friday 17th
October. The AGM will conclude with our
pièce de résistance, a Gala Dinner in the
Autoworld Museum – a quintessential Belgian
setting and home to 250 vintage cars, trucks
and other memorabilia.
Brussels is also the seat of the European Union
and home to TI since 2006. Grayling – the
Brussels-based Secretariat of TI – is managing
this year’s event on behalf of the Executive
Committee and is greatly looking forward to
welcoming you to Europe’s capital city.
The theme of this year’s AGM –
Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Management
and Good Distribution Practices – was chosen
for both its high political and commercial
relevance.
The
European
Commission
published landmark Guidelines on the topic
in November 2013, which will shape future
policies in this area. Moreover, valuable
synergies between the pharmaceutical and
temperature controlled logistics sectors
remain largely untapped. The AGM gathers
delegates and high-level stakeholders from
across political, industrial and scientific
spheres to share information and best
practices, and represents a key platform for
networking.
Partners can enjoy a wonderful social
programme on Friday, which explores the
cultural and culinary delights of Brussels. On
Saturday delegates and their partners are
invited to visit the beautiful city of Ghent,
renowned for its charming cobbled streets
and bustling shopping district.
Welcome to Brussels – the heart of
the 2014 TI AGM!
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Cold Chain Management &
Good Distribution Practices
Transfrigoroute International
16 - 17 October 2014, Brussels
A Snapshot of the Location
Brussels is home to the European Union and its
institutions – why not take a walk around the
European quarter?
President Park Hotel – ideally located venue in
the heart of Brussels
A hotel made by design for high-level
conferences
Delegates can relax in luxurious rooms after a
full meeting and social programme
Why not take a wander and explore lorries and
trailers in the hotel’s picturesque garden?
Enjoy the Friday night Gala Dinner at Autoworld
– a quintessential Belgian setting and landmark
vehicle museum
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Pharmaceutical
Cold Chain Management &
Good Distribution Practices
Transfrigoroute International
16 - 17 October 2014, Brussels
AGM Programme
Thursday 16th October
TIME
EVENT
From 16:00
Start of registrations
11:30 - 14:00
Executive Committee Meeting
15:00 - 18:00
CCT Management Committee meeting
17:30 - 19:30
19:30
Opening of the Sponsor Lounge (Sponsor
tbc)
Official event opening
Cocktail & Buffet Dinner (Sponsor tbc)
LOCATION
TI Reception Entrance –
Bery D
TI Reception Entrance –
Bery D
TI Reception Entrance –
Bery D
Mathilde Meeting Room
and Garden
Mathilde Meeting Room
and Garden
Friday 17th October
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
TI Reception Entrance –
Bery D
From 08:30
Registrations continued
9:30 - 11:15
Session 1 - EU transport policy landscape
Fabiola Meeting Room
11:15 - 12:00
Coffee Break (Sponsor tbc)
Mathilde Meeting Room
and Garden
12:00 - 13:00
Session 2 - EU rules on the transport of
pharmaceuticals
Fabiola Meeting Room
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch (Sponsor tbc)
Garden/Entrée Bery D
Session 3 - Panel discussion with the
pharmaceutical industry
14:30 - 16:15
Fabiola Meeting Room
Session 4 - Technical innovations for the
transport of pharmaceuticals
16:15 - 17:00
Coffee Break (Sponsor tbc)
Mathilde Meeting Room
and Garden
17:00 -18:00
Delegates Assembly
Fabiola Meeting Room
18:00 – 19:30
Participants’ free time – Sponsor Lounge and Garden will be open
19:30
20:00 - 24:00
Coaches will depart from the hotel reception to take guests to the
Gala Dinner
Autoworld Museum,
Gala Dinner (Sponsor tbc)
Brussels
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Pharmaceutical
Cold Chain Management &
Good Distribution Practices
Transfrigoroute International
16 - 17 October 2014, Brussels
Social programme for partners
Friday, 17th October 2014
Partners are invited to join the full day, or half day programmes at their leisure. Prices are included
in the Registration form.
Morning Programme
10:00 Departure from the hotel
11:00 Chocolate factory visit
12:30 Tour of La Grand-Place and
cobbled streets and galleries
13:30
surrounding
Lunch at Belga Queen
Afternoon Programme
14:30 Departure from the hotel
15:00 Tour of Sablon district
16:00 Visit to Magritte Museum
17:30 Return to the hotel
On Friday we will bring you to a local chocolate producer
where you will get the opportunity to make your own Belgian
chocolates! This is a truly unique experience where you will
also learn about Belgium history of love with chocolate.
Following this, we will walk you to Brussels’ crowning glory: La
Grand-Place. Dating back to the 17th century, la Grand-Place
represents the finest Flemish and Rococo architecture, with
French poet Victor Hugo once describing it as the most
beautiful square in the world.
Lunch will take place at the very heart of Brussels - the ornate Belga Queen restaurant - where you
can enjoy quintessential Belgian cuisine in a classical setting.
You will also be given the possibility to return to the hotel for the lunch.
The afternoon programme will start with a tour of the Sablon district, a
charming and peaceful area, you can walk around the Notre Dame du
Sablon church and relax in vintage cafés favoured by Belgians in the know.
We will finally bring you to the new Magritte Museum. René Magritte was
one of Europe’s most prolific artists, embodying Belgian surrealism and witty
artistic licence.
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Cold Chain Management &
Good Distribution Practices
Transfrigoroute International
16 - 17 October 2014, Brussels
Social Programme for Delegates and
Partners
Saturday, 18th October 2014
On Saturday, TI invites delegates and partners to visit the beautiful city of Ghent, one of Belgium’s
most vibrant towns and just 45 minutes outside of Brussels. Ghent seamlessly marries tradition and
modernity, featuring Belgium’s oldest gabled houses alongside the SMAK, a modern art museum
well known for its contemporary exhibitions.
A guided tour will take you down Ghent’s historic streets and monuments and show you the ‘best
kept secrets’ by the canal where you can relax with a beer and Belgian cuisine. You will also have
some free time to explore Ghent’s vibrant shopping district, brimming with typical Belgian
boutiques and a one-off fashi on haven.
Delegates and partners are invited to join all or some of the following planned activities:
Schedule:
09:30
TBC
13:00
TBC
17:00
Departure from the hotel by coach
Guided Tour of Ghent Old Town
Visit of Ghent Cathedral
Lunch (included)
Visit of the Castle of the Counts; or
Visit of SMAK Museum
Departure for the hotel by coach
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Cold Chain Management &
Good Distribution Practices
Transfrigoroute International
16 - 17 October 2014, Brussels
Our Top Tips for Discovering Europe’s
Hidden Gem
When you think of Brussels, what comes to
mind? Although renowned for its chocolate,
beer, Belgian fries, and waffles, there is much
more to the Belgian capital than meets the
eye.
Please click on the links below for further
details.
Follow La Route des Bières…
And enjoy a Vedette, a Blanche de Namur or
a Zizi Coin Coin in quintessential Brussels bars
Place du Luxembourg, Brussels
such as A La Mort Subite, Le Corbeau, and
Delirium Café. For those who prefer spirits, sample high-quality absinthe at the Floris Bar.
…Once your thirst is quenched, take the time to try some typical Belgian food…
Noordzee Place Sainte-Catherine is your port of call for fantastic seafood and a lively ambiance,
whilst Belga Queen is known for its high quality and typical Belgian cuisine.
… and what about dessert?
Take a stroll around La Grande Place and explore Brussels’ famous chocolateries.
In the mood to shop…?
Central shopping street Rue Neuve is the perfect place for high street shopping, whilst luxury
brands are to be found on Avenue Louise. Those searching for one-off Belgian boutiques, Les
Marolles is not to be missed.
…Or searching for music…?
Discover the Musée des Instruments de Musique, which offers a rooftop view of the city and which
is home to an excellent Saxophone exhibition.
And our top tip for discovering Brussels’ most hidden gems?
Take a morning stroll to Place du Jeu de Balle at the heart of the Les Marolles district, where you
can enjoy the hustle and bustle of a lively flee market, visit the BELvue museum to explore Belgium
history, and visit Place Poelaert for a view of Brussels’ skyline like no other.
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