First International Generic Medicines conference in Africa

Cape Town is set to become the first city in Africa to host the 14th Annual International Generic Pharmaceutical Alliance (IGPA) Conference, a premier event for the global generic medicines industry.

17 Aug 2011

Providing an opportunity for the international pharmaceutical community to gather the latest information in the pharmaceutical world, the conference will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 1-3 November 2011. The theme of the conference this year is "Breaking Barriers to Medicine Access" - an everyday issue facing many of us.

Past IGPA conferences have drawn delegates from more than 32 international countries and attracted the attendance of CEO's of major Generic Medicines companies. This year the conference expects delegates from even more countries, creating the ideal platform to network with key industry local, regional and international players. Not to mention the opportunity to gain direct knowledge from the very best generic practitioners from around the globe, sharing knowledge among research, academia and commercial organisations as well as new business development potential.

Be part of this international delegation, come learn about the latest industry trends and acquire insight into scientific, regulatory, intellectual property and commercial fields relating to the global pharmaceutical sector.

The conference offers a limited number of premium sponsorship packages, entitling sponsors to varying degrees of branding and exhibition rights. For details on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities you can visit www.igpacapetown2011.com.

About IGPA

The International Generic Pharmaceutical Alliance (IGPA), a voluntary organisation comprising leading generic medicines associations/bodies namely:

CGPA (the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association) - Canada
EGA (the European Generic medicines Association) - Europe
GPhA (the Generic Pharmaceutical Association) - United States
IPA (the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance) - India
JGPMA (The Japan Generic Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association) - Japan
NAPM (National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufactures) - South Africa
Observer Members
Jordan Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Taiwan Generic Medicines Association
Pró Genóricos (the Brazilian Association of Generic Drugs) - Brazil
The regular members in their individual capacities represent companies involved in developing, manufacturing and/or marketing of generic medicines and pharmaceutical active ingredients, and contract research organisations. These companies supply a substantial part of the pharmaceutical market in the North American, European and Asian regions, as well as the global market in other regions such as the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

IGPA serves as an informal coalition to exchange information among its members on issues impacting the generic pharmaceutical industry and the access to affordable generic medicines by consumers.

About NAPM

NAPM is a Section 21 Trade Association which was established in 1977. It is a voluntary, non-profit organisation consisting of South African and Generics based Pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.

Some of the NAPM's function is to ensure that the sector plays a constructive role in our country's economic growth, development and transformation and thereby create an environment in which the sector can thrive, expand, be competitive and enhance access of medicines to all of our country's citizens.