Old Mill
Toronto, ON

Wednesday, October 19 &
Thursday, October 20, 2022

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UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE AND SHARED INNOVATION

Welcome to the 21st edition of the Market Access Summit!

  • Explore the latest trends in real-world evidence (RWE).
  • Expand your market reach in rare disease therapies with a plan to stretch provincial and private payer budgets.
  • Incorporate learnings from the Liberal-NDP pharmacare accord into your future drug planning.
  • Update your regulatory understanding and ensure you are compliant in all of your activities.
  • Network in a safe environment with comprehensive COVID screening and protocols in place.
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TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

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1. Gain actionable insights to streamline your transition to Quebec’s new approval process

Amendments to Quebec’s approval framework were released in spring 2021. This resulted in what could be the first of many paradigm shifts to help balance future budgets and avoid unneeded tax increases.

  • Leverage best practices and change management tips to overcome early stumbling blocks.
  • Address challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities with advice from INESSS leadership.

 

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2. Benchmark your strategies with top market access experts from Canada’s leading regulators and pharma companies

  • Save valuable resources and boost your ROI with holistic CADTH compliance.
  • Stay informed of changing requirements to avoid wasting your time and money on resubmissions.
  • Explore the benefits and barriers of using real-world data in your reimbursement submissions.

 

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3. Grow your network by engaging with 200+ pharmaceutical, regulatory and biotech leaders

  • Meet accomplished market access and reimbursement stakeholders from Biogen, Bayer, CADTH, INESSS, Knight Therapeutics, Innovative Medicines Canada, the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders and many more!
  • Build lasting relationships with the help of our onsite event app to schedule face-to-face meetings and networking sessions.
  • If you can’t attend in person, leverage our event platform to connect virtually.

 

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NETWORK WITH CANADA’S MARKET ACCESS AND REIMBURSEMENT LEADERS

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25 YEARS OF CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

Over the past 25 years, Strategy Institute has been a leader in event production and content creation. The 21st Annual Market Access Summit is part of our series of forward-thinking pharmaceutical events. Each conference is dedicated to helping you succeed in this highly regulated Canadian marketplace.

  • Leverage the expertise of a community of 2,500+ market access leaders from across Canada.
  • Engage with innovators and early adopters of changing approval processes.
  • The interactive nature of this event enables attendees to level up and advance on a progressive scale.
  • Deepen your knowledge, take away an action plan for success and make lasting connections.
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BE PART OF THE FUTURE OF DRUG ACCESS AND REIMBURSEMENT IN CANADA

Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in the crowd? Not at the Market Access Summit.

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded industry peers. Our onsite experience and innovative event platform allow you to network in small working groups, peer-led breakouts, roundtables and much more!

Arrive solo, but leave as part of the Market Access community.

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DISCOVER TORONTO!

No matter what floats your boat – sports, arts and culture, shopping, food and drinks or simply people watching – Toronto won’t let you (or your spouse) down!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHT LIFE

Enjoy the bustling entertainment district featuring Broadway musicals and plays, or go to the internationally acclaimed Roy Thomson Hall to catch one of the 350 concerts that take place there each year.

ATTRACTIONS

From the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium near the lake to Casa Loma in the Annex, Toronto has a variety of famous attractions. Get a Toronto CityPass to save money, avoid ticket lines and take in the local sights.

RESTAURANTS

Toronto has a vibrant food scene offering a diverse selection of tasty flavours. From hole-in-the-wall joints to luxurious tasting menus, Toronto is a food lover’s dream city.

SPORTS

Home to the Blue Jays, Raptors, Argonauts and Maple Leafs, there is something for every sports fan in Toronto. Watch a game at the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena or at one of the many sports bars across the city.

ARTS & CULTURE

With 29 museums in Toronto and 21 top art galleries, you can spend days enjoying the arts scene. Start your visit at the ROM or the AGO and finish up at the Ontario Science Centre or the Hockey Hall of Fame.

THE VENUE

The Old Mill Toronto

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.

Benefits of staying at the hotel include…

  • Networking: Onsite social activities for conference attendees and speakers.
  • Upscale Services and Amenities: Relax and rejuvenate your body and mind at the Spa at the Old Mill. Choose from the many indulgent options or create your customized package.
  • Dining Experience: The Old Mill Dining Room offers a classic menu with seasonal selections. Take out is also available. Relax with and listen to live jazz after a hard day in the Home Smith Bar.
  • Accommodations: The Old Mill has elegant and unique guest rooms and suites, decorated with luxurious four-poster beds and Tudor style. Enjoy the Jacuzzi tub for two, along with panoramic views of the Humber Valley.

TO RESERVE

The Old Mill 
21 Old Mill Rd.
Etobicoke, ON M8X 1G5
Reservations: 1-866-OLD-MILL

To receive the special group rate of $401/night, please mention “Strategy Institute – Market Access”
Please note, hotel rooms are available at a first come, first serve basis.

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks 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.

I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [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 once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.

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 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.

When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.

What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.

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!

Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, 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 complete some work or make any 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 minus a $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 doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.

When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.

When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.

I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. 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 as well as morning and afternoon snacks 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.

I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [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 once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.

SPEAKERS

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 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.

When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.

What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.

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!

Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, 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 complete some work or make any 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 minus a $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 doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.

SPONSORS

When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.

When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.

I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.