13th Clinical Research Conference

"The challenges remain"

Despite announcements the Government has made, the barriers and challenges to the development of clinical trials in Greece remain unchanged. At the same time, the environment in the pharmaceutical market continues to deteriorate, with the latest development being excessive clawbacks of up to 83% of hospital pharmaceutical expenditure.

When you look though at approval figures for new clinical trials, a more positive picture emerges. So far 2024 has seen a total of 475 applications for new clinical trials submitted. 285 of those have already been approved; the others are currently being assessed. 2023 saw a total of 298 applications submitted. Of those, only 154 were approved. In other words, everything would seem to indicate that by the end of 2024 more than double the number of clinical trials will have been approved.

However, the number of approvals does not fully reflect reality, since we do not know whether those trials will start on time, how many patients will be enrolled and, of course, whether those trials will be completed based on the sponsor’s initial design.

Recently the Joint Ministerial Decision relating to the creation and staffing of stand-alone clinical trial departments in hospitals was issued. It came many months late. It had been expected to be issued at the start of the year… It remains to be seen, of course, whether and how quickly it will be implemented, which is the most important thing.

At the same time, the Ministry of Health is examining new arrangements in an attempt to update the statutory framework relating to the running and financial management of clinical trials in Greece. To this end it is promoting:

  • Simpler and more rational procedures for signing contracts and for financially managing clinical trials, non-interventional studies and clinical research using medical devices.
  • Harmonization with the new EU Regulation which lays down the conditions under which clinical trials are conducted.
  • Standardizing contracts for each category of clinical trials.

These challenges facing clinical trial sector was discussed at the 13th Clinical Research Conference, a hybrid event held on 3d December 2024— at the Divani Caravel Hotel. The conference was being organized by ethosEVENTS in partnership with the health information website www.virus.com.gr and health policy magazine Pharma & Health Business Magazine.

The Conference was be moderated by Mr.Emilios Negis, Journalist and Editorial Director of Pharma & Health Business and virus.com.gr.

Overview

The Conference was include individual presentations and panel discussions on the following topics:

Panel 1 – Advancing clinical trials in the NHS: where are we?

Panel 2 – Staffing and operation of Clinical Trials Departments in NHS hospitals

Session – Best practices in Clinical Trials

Panel 3 – Establishing incentives for patients, pharma, CROs, researchers, hospitals

Main topics:

  • Staffing and running a clinical trials department at hospitals in the Greek NHS
  • Legislative interventions with incentives for pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and researchers
  • Digitizing approval procedures
  • The need to set up a central body to coordinate and monitor the progress of clinical trials
  • What changes need to be made to the current investment clawback arrangements
  • A patient information platform
  • Best practices which have emerged at NHS hospitals.
  • The New European Regulation: What is the impact on Greece?

Audience:

  • representatives of the Ministry of Health
  • representatives of the National Organization for Medicines,
  • patient association representatives,
  • established scientists carrying out clinical research in Greece,
  • executives of pharmaceutical companies,
  • representatives of the Hellenic Society of Pharmaceutical Medicine
  • Executives of clinical research organisations (CROs)
  • journalists.

Speakers

Adonis Georgiadis
Minister of Health, Vice President of Nea Demokratia, Member of Parliament of the B1 Northern Sector of Athens
Lilian Venetia Vildiridi
Secretary General for Health Services, Ministry of Health
Olga Balaoura, Msc, PhD(c)
CEO 1st Health Region of Greece 
Spiros Apostolopoulos
CEO-COB “ATTIKON” GENERAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Sarantos Efstathopoulos
Governor of Metaxas Cancer Hospital
Evangelia Koraki
President Hellenic Association of CROs – HACRO, President & CEO Coronis Research
Ioannis Kotsiopoulos
PIF General Manager
Vera Vazaiou
Director Global Clinical Operations, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Greece
Eleni Gavriilaki
Assistant Professor of Hematology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Meletios-Athanasios (Thanos) C. Dimopoulos, MD
Professor and Chairman, Department of Clinical Therapeutics (Alexandra Hospital), School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Eleftherios Thireos MD, MSc, PhD
General Practitioner/Family Physician, NHS Consultant, Head of General Directorate, National Agency for Quality Assurance in Health S.A. , President, Athens Medical Society 
Ioanna Kasdagli
BoDs Member of the Association of Health – Research & Biotechnology Industry (SEIV) - Marketing Manager & Clinical Studies Specialist, Vascular Intervention, BIOTRONIK Hellas
Nikos Kostaras
General Manager IQVIA Hellas, President of board in IQVIA group of companies: Bioaxis, Accurate
Aggelina Mavraki
Clinical Studies Unit Head Sanofi
Dr Varvara Baroutsou
Consultant in Internal Medicine, Pharmaceutical Medicine Consultant, Research &Experimental Development in Medical Sciences Expert, Honorary Member – Former President, Hellenic Society of Pharmaceutical Medicine (ELEFI) & President, IFAPP 
Dora Tourtoglou
Country Head, SMM Greece, AstraZeneca
John Hondrelis PhD
Medical Director, PHARMASERVE – LILLY, Coordinator at SFEE Working Group for Clinical Trials
Evrydiki Christakou
Medical Oncology Resident, Metaxa Memorial Cancer Hospital
Emilios Negis
Journalist, Managing Editor, Pharma & Health Business, virus.com.gr

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Sponsorship Program

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  • One sponsor executive is entitled to a ten-minute (10) speech.
  • Sponsors are entitled to have two (2) executives participate in a conference panel.
  • The option is provided for the publication of an interview of a high-ranking executive in Ph.B Pharma & Health Business magazine, to be reposted on the portal virus.com.gr.
  • Sponsors will be prominently featured throughout the conference’s promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
  • They are entitled to three (3) eight-person round tables (24 people) in the conference area.
  • They are entitled to sixty (60) invitations to attend the conference via the LiveOn electronic platform.
  • The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be prominently featured on the graphics of the conference’s main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs on the building’s exterior, in the Lobby/Zone Α, in the VIP Lounge in the Conference Center Lobby, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
  • Sponsors are entitled to a Premium 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 40 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placements (2x) (two placements of photographic material where visitors will be able to get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placements (2x).
  • At the Digital Stand, up to ten (10) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online. Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
  • They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 4m x 3m, in the lobby of the hotel where the conference will be held.
  • Sponsors may opt to screen an advertisement spot (20” maximum duration). This ad spot may be played up to four (4) times during the conference’s advertisement slots.
  • Sponsors will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with four (4) “featured” posts.
  • They are entitled to include up to (40 MB) of promotional material in the conference’s MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
  • They shall receive an extensive report of the conference.

GOLD SPONSOR | €12.000 + VAT

  • One sponsor executive is entitled to a ten-minute (10) speech.
  • Sponsors are entitled to have one (1) executive participate in a conference panel.
  • The option is provided for the publication of an interview of a high-ranking executive in Ph.B Pharma & Health Business magazine, to be reposted on the portal virus.com.gr.
  • Sponsors will be prominently featured throughout the conference’s promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
  • They are entitled to three (3) eight-person round tables (24 people) in the conference area.
  • They are entitled to fifty (50) invitations to attend the conference via the LiveOn electronic platform.
  • The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be prominently featured on the graphics of the conference’s main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs on the building’s exterior, in the Lobby/Zone Α, in the VIP Lounge in the Conference Center Lobby, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
  • Sponsors are entitled to a Premium 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 30 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placements (2x) (two placements of photographic material where visitors will be able to get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placements (2x).
  • At the Digital Stand, up to eight (8) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online. Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
  • They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 3m x 3m, in the lobby of the hotel where the conference will be held.
  • Sponsors may opt to screen an advertisement spot (20” maximum duration). This ad spot may be played up to three (3) times during the conference’s advertisement slots.
  • Sponsors will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with three (3) “featured” posts.
  • They are entitled to include up to (30 MB) of promotional material in the conference’s MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
  • They shall receive an extensive report of the conference.

SILVER SPONSOR | €9.000 + VAT

  • One sponsor executive is entitled to a ten-minute (10) speech or to participate in a conference panel.
  • The option is provided for the publication of an interview of a high-ranking executive on the portal virus.com.gr.
  • Sponsors will be prominently featured throughout the conference’s promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
  • They are entitled to two (2) eight-person round tables (16 people) in the conference area.
  • They are entitled to forty (40) invitations to attend the conference via the LiveOn electronic platform.
  • The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be prominently featured on the graphics of the conference’s main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs on the building’s exterior, in the Lobby/Zone Α, in the VIP Lounge in the Conference Center Lobby, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
  • Sponsors are entitled to a Premium 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 20 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placements (2x) (two placements of photographic material where visitors will be able to get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placements (2x).
  • At the Digital Stand, up to six (6) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online. Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
  • They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 3m x 2m, in the lobby of the hotel where the conference will be held.
  • Sponsors may opt to screen an advertisement spot (20” maximum duration). This ad spot may be played up to two (2) times during the conference’s advertisement slots.
  • Sponsors will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with two (2) “featured” posts.
  • They are entitled to include up to (20 MB) of promotional material in the conference’s MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
  • They shall receive an extensive report of the conference.

BRONZE SPONSOR | €6.000 + VAT

  • Sponsors are entitled to have one (1) executive participate in a conference panel.
  • Sponsors will be prominently featured throughout the conference’s promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
  • They are entitled to one (1) eight-person round tables (8 people) in the conference area.
  • They are entitled to thirty (30) invitations to attend the conference via the LiveOn electronic platform.
  • The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be prominently featured on the graphics of the conference’s main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs on the building’s exterior, in the Lobby/Zone Α, in the VIP Lounge in the Conference Center Lobby, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
  • Sponsors are entitled to an Advanced 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 10 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placements (2x) (two placements of photographic material where visitors will be able to get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placements (2x).
  • At the Digital Stand, up to four (4) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online. Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
  • They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 2m x 2m, in the lobby of the hotel where the conference will be held.
  • Sponsors may opt to screen an advertisement spot (20” maximum duration). This ad spot may be played up to one (1) time during the conference’s advertisement slots.
  • Sponsors will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with one (1) “featured” post.
  • They are entitled to include up to (10 MB) of promotional material in the conference’s MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
  • They shall receive an extensive report of the conference.

PREMIUM CORPORATE PARTICIPATION | €3.000 + VAT

  • Sponsors will be featured throughout the conference’s promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
  • They are entitled to invite four (4) guests to attend the conference in person.
  • They are entitled to twenty (20) invitations to attend the conference via the LiveOn electronic platform.
  • The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be featured on the graphics of the conference’s main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs in the Lobby/Zone B — subject to availability —, in the Conference Center lobby — subject to availability —, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
  • Sponsors are entitled to a Standard 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 8MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors could leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (150 words maximum), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 3′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placement (1x) (one placement of photographic material where visitors could get information on the company’s products).
  • They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 2m x 2m, in the lobby of the hotel where the conference will be held.
  • They are entitled to include up to (8 MB) of promotional material in the conference’s MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
  • They shall receive an extensive report of the conference.

CORPORATE PARTICIPATION | €1.500 + VAT

  • The sponsor’s logo will be featured on the conference’s graphics (on the conference main website, the Sponsor section landing page, and the presentation – speech pages).
  • They are entitled to invite two (2) guests to attend the conference in person.
  • They are entitled to ten (10) invitations to attend the conference via the LiveOn electronic platform.
  • They are entitled to display one (1) roll up banner, maximum dimensions 0.85m x 2.00m, in the lobby of the hotel where the conference will be held.
  • They are entitled to include up to (5 MB) of promotional material in the conference’s MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
  • They shall receive an extensive report of the conference.

ROUND TABLE of EIGHT SEATS | € 1,600+ VAT

  • Participation in forum proceedings.
  • Full utilization of the advanced digital capabilities of the LiveOn Expo Complex (networking, XPack, video calls & chats).
  • Forum attendance certificate (to be sent by e-mail)
  • Online exchange of contact details and personal communication with speakers, forum participants, and participating sponsor executives through the event’s Networking Hub.
  • All participants will receive a detailed report of the forum (including speaker presentations, videos, and photos).

INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION

290€+ 24% VAT – hybrid participation (physically & digitally present via the LiveOn Expo Complex)
90€+ 24% VAT – digital participation (via the LiveOn Expo Complex)

Provisions per individual participations:

  • Participation in conference proceedings.
  • Full utilization of the advanced digital capabilities of the LiveOn Expo Complex (networking, XPack, video calls & chats).
  • Conference attendance certificate (to be sent by e-mail)
  • Online exchange of contact details and personal communication with speakers, conference participants, and participating sponsor executives through the event’s Networking Hub.
  • All participants will receive a detailed report of the conference (including speaker presentations, videos, and photos).
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  • Start Date
    3 December 2024 10:00 am
  • End Date
    3 December 2024 4:30 pm
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Event Details
  • Start Date
    3 December 2024 10:00 am
  • End Date
    3 December 2024 4:30 pm
  • Status
    Expired
  • Category
  • Network
    Contacts

    For information on sponsorship programs

    Konstantinos Ouzounis, CEO, ethosGROUP
    tel:+30 210 998 4864,
    e-mail: [email protected]
     
    Christos Charalambakis, Key Account Manager, 
    tel:+ 210 998 4915, 
    e-mail: [email protected]

    Program Manager

    Emilios Negis, Managing Editor, Pharma & Health Business, virus.com.gr,
    tel:+ 210 998 4950

    For information on the program & Auspices

    Mariana Vazaiou, Head of Events Content,
    tel:+30 210 998 4932,
     
    Stamatina Farkona , Events Programme Executive,
    tel:+30 210 998 4933,

    Marketing & Communication Sponsors

    Andreas Baltas, Group Digital Marketing Manager,
    tel:+30 210 998 4906,
     
    Fotini Tourli, Marketing Assistant,
    tel:+30 210 998 4934,

    Event Coordinator

    Konstantinos Salvarlis, Events Director,
    tel:+30 210 998 4909,
     
    Aris Lavdis, Associate Director, Events,
    tel:+30 210 998 4814,
     
    Panos Halavazis, Hybrid Events Supervisor
    tel:+30 210 998 4921 

    Individual Participations

    Why become a sponsor?
    • Get the latest information and know-how by closely following an event with up-to-date, innovative content.
    • Build beneficial collaborations and contacts with professionals who are key market players.
    • Showcase your services, best practices, solvency and reliability.
    • Drive new trends in your sector in Greece and internationally.
    • Build a multi-faceted hybrid network (physical and digital) with representatives of companies that are at the forefront.
    • Promote yourself like never before via LiveOn's innovative digital environment, LiveOn Expo Complex promotional locations, and your Digital Kiosk.
    • Ensure continuous, uninterrupted promotion for your company before, during and after the event with ethosEVENTS' communication arsenal.
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