Course Detail: PHARMACONF - ECU 2023 Spring Pharma Conference

Overview
The ECU Spring Pharma Conference offers two days of information sharing, topical discussions, and networking with fellow pharma professionals.  Contributors include regional subject matter experts, vendors, and invited speakers.

In addition to the General Program, attendees can choose between 18 targeted presentations delivered in smaller breakout sessions covering:

Pharmdamentals
Designed to supplement the practical knowledge early-career professionals use daily with a broader understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and address the "why" behind common pharma approaches.

Quality Sessions 
Designed for Quality and Advanced Laboratory Professionals to discuss current trends and best practices in pharma quality.

Bio-Pharmdamentals
Designed to introduce biopharma topics and prospectives for those relatively new to biopharma including experienced small molecule professionals transitioning into large molecule activities.

Schedule
May 16, 2023 (Day 1): 8:00am - 6:00pm
May 17, 2023 (Day 2): 8:00am - 4:30pm
The full schedule can be viewed at https://rede.ecu.edu/cpe/pharma-conference/

Cost
Early Bird Rate (By April 18th) - $425

Regular Rate (After April 18th) - $600

Group Rate (6-pack) Early Bird (by April 18th)- $2200

Group Regular Rate (6-pack) (After April 18th)- $2900

Group Registration Instructions
One individual can register for a group online or by calling the Office of Continuing Professional Education at 252.328.9169.  The individual should enter the billing contact's information (name) when creating an account and then use the company/organization's billing address and phone number to complete registration under the bulk rate during check out.  The individual must then email cpe@ecu.edu the names and emails of the individuals within the group that will be attending. 

Sponsorship Levels

  • Named Event Sponsorship: $5000
    • Only 1 per conference; " 4th Annual ECU Spring Pharma Conference brought to you by [Your Company]"
    • Your brand on almost everything
    • All the perks of Gold Sponsorship and other benefits to be negotiated to promote your company
  • Gold Sponsorship: $2500
    • Named sponsorship of prominent activity or item
      • General Sessions, Welcome Reception, Lanyards
    • Logo on sponsored event large signage
    • Logo distinguished on registration site, program, and other marketing items as feasible
    • Three (3) complimentary attendees
    • Exhibitor table benefits and choice location
  • Purple Sponsorship: $1500
    • Named sponsorship of activity or item
      • Breakout Series (3), Lunches (2), Raffle (1)
    • Logo on sponsored event large signage or raffle sheet
    • Logo displayed on registration site and program
    • Two (2) complimentary attendees
    •  Exhibitor table benefits
  • Conference Patron
    • Special recognition for organizations supporting the conference success through generous contributions of attendees, talks, and/or donations
      • Donations of less than $1500
      • 12+ participants
      • 4+talks
  • Exhibitor Information- $750
    • Exhibition Table
    • 1 complimentary participant
    • Extra participants $150 each
    • Included in raffle sheet
    • Participant contact information, with prior information
    • Company listed on registration site and program

Speakers
Please contact Jack Pender at penderj15@ecu.edu

Exhibitors and Sponsors
Limited space and sponsorships are available.  To view more information on Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities and Benefits or to register, visit https://rede.ecu.edu/cpe/pharma-conference/ 

Location
The conference will be held at East Carolina University's Main Campus Student Center, second floor ballrooms, with a Welcome Reception on the Student Center Balcony. The Main Campus Student Center is located at 501 E 10th St, Greenville, NC 27858

Hotel
There is a group block at the Holiday Inn at 203 SW Greenville Blvd until April 25th at a rate of $109 per room per night.  Conference participants must make hotel reservations on their own.  Participants can begin booking reservations directly by dialing 877-271-2616 and asking for the Division of Research and Economic Development and Engagement group block.  Participants can also book online at www.higreenvillenc.com and key in the group code DIV or simply click on the following link: Book Holiday Inn

Questions
Contact Jack Pender, Director of Pharmaceutical Training at penderj15@ecu.edu

ADA Accommodations
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA coordinator at least 1-2 weeks prior to the event at 252-737-1018 / ada-coordinator@ecu.edu


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