InformEx 2016 To Feature Enhanced Networking Opportunities To Expand Business Partnerships

NEW YORK and MADRID, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The place to meet and partner with more than 2,500 key decision makers in the fine & specialty chemical industry, InformEx announces expanded networking opportunities for the 2016 event. Attendees can maximize their business development opportunities with scheduled on-site meetings, networking receptions, show floor programming, and a new networking portal.

Registration is now open. Register by October 31^st to take advantage of the super early bird pricing to get up to 25% off: www.informex.com/register.

Enhanced Networking Opportunities

• On-Site Receptions and Happy Hours: Exhibitors and attendees are invited to mingle with current and prospective partners at the Welcome Reception, taking place Tuesday, February 2^nd from 5:00 7:00 p.m. and a happy hour taking place Wednesday, February 3^rd from 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Both events will take place at the Morial Convention Center. Exhibitors are also invited to attend an Exhibitor Appreciation Party on Monday, February 1^st from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

• Professional Women in Chemistry Networking Breakfast: Taking place on Thursday, February 4^th at 8:00 a.m. in the Morial Convention Center, this breakfast session aims to provide attendees with a forum for networking and learning from shared experiences while promoting female leadership within the fine and specialty chemical industry. For those attending CPhI Worldwide 2015, InformEx Brand Director, Robyn Duda, will chair the Women's Networking Breakfast taking place on Wednesday, October 14 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. at the Novotel Campo de las Naciones in Madrid.

• Newly Enhanced Mobile App / Networking Portal: The Mobile App / Networking Portal allows attendees to set up meetings, manage schedules, access exhibitor information and stay up-to-date with the latest InformEx happenings before even stepping on the show floor. The Networking Portal will be available early December.

Pharma-Focused Educational Programming

The pharmaceutical industry is strategically retooling to focus on specialty therapeutics and companion diagnostics. As such, the industry could see explosive growth, particularly as scientific advances catch up with untapped tech advances. The 2016 educational program will feature topics that focus on innovation and commercialization opportunities for chemical manufacturers across the drug development continuum. Topics include:

• Innovation: A look at how pharmaceutical companies approach innovation and the greater push toward external collaboration in the early phases of R&D.
• R&D: Exploring opportunities for chemical companies in the rare disease space, which according to life science market intelligence firm, Evaluate Ltd, will represent 19.1 percent of worldwide prescription sales by 2020.
• Commercialization: Identifying best practices for successful outsourcing partnerships and perspectives on continuous manufacturing and driving manufacturing excellence.
• Regulatory: Navigating the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
• Growth Opportunities: Life science industry outlook panel featuring the host of the popular Mendelspod podcast.

"Business models have strayed from blockbuster drugs and pricing pressures have forced the industry to approach commercialization from a value-based care perspective," said Robyn Duda, InformEx brand director. "With a focus on more early stage opportunities within this key vertical, InformEx provides the ultimate venue for current and prospect customers to search for new suppliers and contract business, increase exposure to the marketplace and assess market trends and competition within the larger life science industry."

InformEx 2016 will take place Feb. 2-4, 2016 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. For more information on attending or exhibiting, visit http://www.informex.com.

About InformEx
InformEx is the must attend industry conference and tradeshow that for more than 30 years has brought together over 2,500 decision makers and thought leaders in the fine and specialty chemical industry. It is the premier event for buyers and sellers to create profitable relationships, expand partnerships and network with key industry players. InformEx 2016 will place great emphasis on commercializing unique chemistry and innovation across all verticals including the broader energy field, pharmaceuticals, life sciences and agrochemicals industries. To learn more, visit InformEx.com. InformEx is produced by UBM plc, a global events-led marketing services and communications company. For more information, visit UBM.com.

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