Welcome to The Largest and Longest-Running Market Event in Canada.
This prestigious conference is the event to attend to get the latest news on what is happening now in Canada’s pharmaceutical industry. Participate in interactive discussions that will move the dial forward on topics such as:
Attending this comprehensive conference will provide you with valuable insights to craft your organization’s strategies to meet the changing expectations of both public and private payers for market access and reimbursement. You will also hear how collaboration is changing the path to market from R&D forward for highly priced therapies in response to payer demands for sustainability.
This is a rare opportunity for you to join in interactive discussions with representatives from public and private payers, manufacturers, patient groups and other major stakeholders in this rapidly evolving industry. It’s one you won’t want to miss.
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Hear how the industry is managing the transition to the PMPRB’s new pricing regulations now being implemented in Canada
Hear how the regulations are being rolled out now that the implementation stage has arrived. Hear from your peers on navigation strategies to manage this transition stage and position your company for market access success
2
Some provinces have mandated biosimilar substitution and others may follow. Get the latest news on how market share for biosimilars is changing
While biosimilars represent substantial cost savings, their uptake by patients has not been as high as expected. Learn how government intervention is increasing the curve on their level of pharma market share.
3
National Pharmacare: Get the latest news on current progress and next steps to inform your future market access strategy
With the new PMPRB regulations on pricing now in place, further aspects of the national pharmacare plan can be introduced. Stay on top of these developments to understand the impact they will have on the industry and your organization.
4
Learn how domestic regulatory modernization and global initiatives for regulatory collaboration and alignment will help clarify the drug submission process and reduce costs
Regulatory modernization efforts continue in order to meet the challenges of new biomedical technology. Initiatives are also being made internationally to collaborate and align regulations that will streamline the process for multi-national drug submissions. Stay on top of these developments and learn how your company can reduce costs.
5
Improve your value propositions and secure PLAs for new therapies with insights from public and private payers
As prices for new treatments continue to climb, payers’ budgets are stretched to the limit. Find out what approaches both groups are taking to try to ensure their drug benefit plans are sustainable, and the expectations your company will need to meet.
The 19th Annual Market Access Summit is one of the largest events exclusively focussed on market access. Attendees have the opportunity to gain actionable insights, identify new growth opportunities, and develop a blueprint for increased ROI.
Strategy Institute has been in business for 25+ years, has produced at over 450 conferences and catered to more than 50,000 attendees. We act as an independent conference organizer, with an emphasis on high quality research and lead generation to meet the needs of our customers.
Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in a crowd? Not at the 19th Annual Market Access Summit! We deliberately design the program to encourage you to meet with like-minded people – every day of the event. You’ll do so at a number of small working groups, industry workshops, peer-led breakouts, roundtables and much more! You’ll come as an individual attendee – but you’ll leave as part of the Market Access Summit community!
Join us at the historic Old Mill Toronto, a secret getaway in the big city by the beautiful Humber River. Close to Parkland and the Toronto bike and walking trail system. You’ll also be just steps away from Old Mill station. Take a short ride on the rocket to Toronto’s Yorkville/Bloor Yonge district for shopping and fine dining.
The Old Mill Toronto
9 Old Mill Rd,
Etobicoke, ON
M8X 1G5
Tel: (416) 232-3703
Save travel time and money. Take advantage of our discounted room rate based on a first come basis, while rooms are available. Mention “Market Access Summit Canada” when you make your reservation.
To make your reservations, please click HERE
If the group rate is no longer available, prevailing rates may be offered for some or all of your dates, please contact the hotel.
IMPORTANT: Strategy Institute is not affiliated with nor do we contract any third-party room booking service. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservations.
Tony Naldinho
VP Marketing
Patrick Savoy
Sponsorship Manager
Mary Ellen Chater
Conference Producer
Lekhena Peou
Event Manager
Natalie Williams
Customer Success Manager
Which meals are included?
Breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon breaks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall
Is there parking?
Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]
Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?
Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience to let them know to have a badge ready for your colleague
I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?
Please contact our customer care team on [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of
When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?
Presentations will be available during the conference, shortly after the presentation has taken place. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the login details. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.
Can I stay for the whole conference?
Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!
When is my presentation due?
Please, send your presentation to us 2 weeks before the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it on the event laptop in advance, and let you know if there are any issues. Please email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up on a usb stick.
What aspect ratio should my slides be?
Please, select ‘standard’ in Microsoft office – the aspect ratio is 4:3
What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?
Please, arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4pm, please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck (and load it if you have a new version with you) and do a rehearsal of your presentation.
Is there a speakers’ green room?
No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates and other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to do some work or make calls.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.
What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?
A full refund less $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date; refunds will not be available after this date
Can I pay half now and half at a later date?
We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]
My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?
Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.
I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?
Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesnt include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.
When is booth set-up and tear-down?
Set up is usually the night before the event, or before registration opens on day 1. You will have received a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you’ve not received this, please contact customer care on [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager
When will I know my booth number?
You will receive this 1 week before the event, from your event manager.
I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?
Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for set-up. If you want to distribute an electronic handout please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.
EVENT
Which meals are included?
Breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon breaks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall
Is there parking?
Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]
Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?
Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience to let them know to have a badge ready for your colleague
I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?
Please contact our customer care team on [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of
When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?
Presentations will be available during the conference, shortly after the presentation has taken place. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the login details. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.
SPEAKERS
Can I stay for the whole conference?
Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!
When is my presentation due?
Please, send your presentation to us 2 weeks before the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it on the event laptop in advance, and let you know if there are any issues. Please email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up on a usb stick.
What aspect ratio should my slides be?
Please, select ‘standard’ in Microsoft office – the aspect ratio is 4:3
What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?
Please, arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4pm, please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck (and load it if you have a new version with you) and do a rehearsal of your presentation.
Is there a speakers’ green room?
No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates and other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to do some work or make calls.
PAYMENT
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.
What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?
A full refund less $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date; refunds will not be available after this date
Can I pay half now and half at a later date?
We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]
My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?
Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.
I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?
Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesnt include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.
SPONSORS
When is booth set-up and tear-down?
Set up is usually the night before the event, or before registration opens on day 1. You will have received a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you’ve not received this, please contact customer care on [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager
When will I know my booth number?
You will receive this 1 week before the event, from your event manager.
I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?
Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for set-up. If you want to distribute an electronic handout please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.
