Informa Markets, organisers of CPhI & P-MEC China, China’s largest pharma exhibition, have announced they are rescheduling the landmark 20th anniversary edition for 16-18 December 2020 at SNIEC in Shanghai.
Because, almost a quarter of CPhI & P-MEC China’s attendees come from international markets, and its global audience is a key component to many companies’ strategies in the region, organisers say the new date will provide greater access to these international audiences, because the present, strict travel restrictions remain in place for all intentional visitors to China in response to Covid-19.
Informa says the decision to move the date from 22-24 June was taken at the request of exhibitors to ensure the international character of the tradeshow is preserved.
“By moving the event to a December date, we provide far greater flexibility and planning time for international executives,” said Orhan Caglayan, Brand Director Pharma Portfolio at Informa Markets.
“CPhI & P-MEC China has grown massively in the last few years and it remains the only truly international pharma ingredients and supply chain event in China, with 20,300+ overseas visits. Rather than host a domestic only event, we therefore responded to the needs of our stakeholders, moving to a time when the event's unique international pedigree can be better maintained,” Caglayan added.
Organisers said content and conference programmes would run at the rescheduled exhibition, with an updated agenda to be made available later in the year.
Caglayan added, “It’s our absolute priority to follow government advice globally and deliver safe and successful events. But we also want to take a proactive approach so that we can ensure the integrity and quality of the platforms we provide for both exhibitors and visitors.”
