IPC Revs Up For Platinum Edition

Women empowerment added as a new theme this year.

WITH 70TH Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) round the corner, the mood at the fifth meeting of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) was focussed and diligent, with commendable attendance for a Sunday evening.

As various committee members presented updates on their designated tasks, the PHD Chamber of Commerce hall resembled a strategy room, with the heads of the dais strategising with their people on how this year’s edition would exceed the previous year’s. This competition with each year’s succeeding LOC, has kept the event relevant for delegates both from academia and industry, as well as speakers and sponsors.

In his welcome address Chairman LOC BR Sikri informed the members that he and AK Nasa, organising secretary, LOC have been meeting members of various national level associations. So far, IDMA, FOPE, HDMA, BDMA, CIPI, and Pharmexcil have assured full support for registration from their members as well as suggestions for good speakers and topics.

Nasa informed the audience that the website was working well, with many registrations coming in. He also informed that the scientific programme was almost ready.

Briefing on the scientific programme, Dr Arun Garg, Chairperson, Scientific Committee, said this year there were four tracks. While the first one focusses on the pharma industry, the second on regulations, third on academia, and fourth on pharmacy practice.