EU Knowledge Summit Agenda

Thursday, September 11, 2008

9:00 – 11:00 Optional Pre-program: ComplianceWire Optimisation

11:30 – 13:00 Luncheon: Knowledge Summit Begins

13:00 – 13:30 Opening Remarks Update on Kaplan EduNeering’s achievements, innovations and new solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

13:30 – 15:30 Keynote Presentation – Baroness Susan Greenfield,
Oxford University How Technology Impacts the Way We Work, Learn, and Communicate
Renowned neuroscientist, write and professor, our keynote speaker will provide a riveting session on change and tomorrow’s people. Q&A will follow.

15:30 – 15:45 Break

15:45 – 17:30 Using Technology to Connect with Employees and
Customers
An interactive session focused on new technologies and learning methods for delivering training. This session will showcase tools for connecting with internal employees and outside partners and customers, including biometrics, use of visual job aids and video, simulation software, and system interoperabilities.

18:30 – 21:00 Cocktails and Dinner

Friday, September 12, 2008

8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast

9:00 – 11:00 Recognizing Corporate Compliance as a Critical
Business Issue
In today’s pharmaceutical and medical device industry, the term “compliance” means different things to different parts of each organisation. This session will provide a roadmap for an integrated compliance program, using client best practices and case studies. Topics will include quality systems, clinical training, sales compliance, and
pharmacovigilance/safety.

11:00 – 11:15 Break

11:15 – 12:30 Supplier Due Diligence and Compliance Supplier management is a key risk area for all companies, especially for organisations that rely on the use of outsourced manufacturing, component and sales partners. This session will outline the elements of a comprehensive, technology-based supplier due diligence and management program.

12:30 – 14:00 Luncheon

14:00 - 14:30 Closing Remarks