Annual Meeting Event Highlights

New Member/First Time Attendee Orientation
Sunday, 26 October 11.00-12.30

During this informal, high energy lunch, new Members and first time attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the Society, how to navigate the Annual Meeting, and network with other attendees. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards for the special networking activities! Event hosted by ISPE’s Membership Services Committee (MSC).

ISPE Community of Practice (COP) Night
Monday, 27 October

ISPE’s Communities of Practice (COPs) are collaborating to offer 8 different events hosted by 13 different COPs. Price and venue will vary by COP and pre-registration is required. Age restrictions may also apply.

Plan to attend a Community of Practice (COP) Night event to network with your fellow COP members and other professionals with similar interests. It’s a night for open dialogue, casual socialization, and enlightening industry updates. These customized COP gatherings allow you to make the most out of your networking opportunities while choosing the event that is of most interest to you.

Learn more about ISPE’s rapidly growing COPs and other COP activities at www.ISPE.org/COPs.

Membership Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, 28 October 11.45 – 13.45

Join ISPE leadership and colleagues in celebration of outstanding achievements. Special recognition awards will be presented to Members, Affiliates, Chapters, committees, companies, authors, and students. ISPE leaders provide their insight on Society accomplishments in 2008 and 2009 goals.

Professional Poster Presentations

What is a Poster Presentation?
Posters present information pictorially and with written documentation. They are an effective means of sharing a new application or approach, a creative solution, or a collaboration that worked.

Benefits of Presenting a Poster

Exposure to a global audience of 2,000 pharmaceutical industry professionals at the ISPE 2008 Annual Meeting
Posters are displayed in a common area and will be viewed by a large number of attendee
Poster presenters will present during two scheduled breaks in a less formal, interactive environmen
Select posters may be invited to be published in ISPE’s Pharmaceutical Engineering (PE) magazine received by 25,000 ISPE Members, or considered for the Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation (JPI)

Eligibility
Professionals from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device industry, and university faculty may submit abstracts for review. Abstracts are reviewed for sound technical content and avoidance of commercial intent. Submissions will be accepted from any ISPE Member or professional in the pharmaceutical industry and academia.

Review Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed for technical relevance, merit, organization, clarity, and avoidance of commercial intent.

Download More Information about Poster Presentations (PDF, 1.7 MB)

Career Café

For job seekers, the ISPE 2008 Annual Meeting Career Café features job postings, the chance to post résumés online, and the opportunity to meet with prospective employers who are exhibiting at the event.

By posting a job for the Career Café, employers gain exposure to a highly-targeted and experienced audience – all 2008 Annual Meeting delegates, students, speakers, committee volunteers, and exhibitors. Positions will be posted on job boards and private interview space will be available to Featured Employers. To view employer packages, please visit www.ISPE.org/careers or contact Karen Newhouse, tel: +1-813-960-2105, Ext. 254.

Cyber Café

Sponsored by Austin AECOM
Access the Internet at the ISPE Cyber Café located in the Exhibit Hall - open during exhibit hours. The Cyber Café will move into the foyer after the exhibits close on Tuesday.

Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional^SM (CPIP^SM) Introduction Workshops

These complimentary, one hour workshops provide an overview of the CPIP — an exciting, internationally recognized credential made available through the ISPE Professional Certification Commission. Topics include: a CPIP introduction, eligibility criteria, and the application and examination processes. Visit www.ISPE-PCC.org for more information.

Monday, 27 October
13.30-14.30
Tuesday, 28 October
08.30-09.30, 10.30-11.30

Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional^SM (CPIP^SM) How-to Workshops

These complimentary, one hour workshops provide guidance on “how to”; submit a CPIP eligibility application and prepare for the CPIP examination. Topics include: obtaining a University transcript, completing the professional experience forms, utilizing the CPIP Study Guide resources CD ROM, and organizing CPIP study groups. Visit www.ISPE-PCC.org for more information.

Monday, 27 October
15.00-16.00
Tuesday, 28 October
14.00-15.00
Wednesday, 29 October
09.00-10.00

Students: Connect with Industry Professionals and Fellow Students at Annual Meeting

ISPE 2008 Annual Meeting offers many opportunities for you to meet and greet Industry Professionals and other Students, learn about industry trends, and make valuable connections to boost your career potential. If you are an ISPE Student Member, or are interested in becoming a Student Member and would like to attend, contact ISPE by tel: +1-813-960-2105, or e-mail ask@ispe.org.

Student Activity Schedule

Sunday, 26 October
Student Lunch/Orientation with Industry Speakers 12.30 – 15.00
Developing Job Interviewing Skills
Student Poster Set Up 15.00 – 16.00
Monday, 27 October
Student Poster Competition 13.30 – 17.00
Tuesday, 28 October
Membership Luncheon and Awards Ceremony 11.45 – 13.45
Student Poster Competition Winners Announced
Student Chapter of the Year Announced
Affiliate/Chapter/Student Chapter Workshops for
North and South America/Europe/Asia Pacific 14.00 – 17.00

ISPE International Student Poster Competition

Student poster finalists from around the world showcase visual displays of their research or program highlights. These talented Student Members present their work before a panel of distinguished industry judges and attendees are able to view the posters throughout the meeting. ISPE announces the international graduate and undergraduate winners at the ISPE 2008 Annual Meeting Membership Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, 28 October.

Winners receive a monetary prize and recognition in ISPE publications. Participants have the opportunity to publish an article based on their poster presentation in ISPE’s Pharmaceutical Engineering magazine or the Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation.

Visit www.ISPE.org/campusconnection for details.

Academic and Industry Colloquium: Partners in Change

This session has been cancelled.