First Announcement Under the patronage of The Prime Minister

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27th & 28th of October 2016 Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel (Amman-Jordan)

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Welcome Message Dear Colleagues and Friends, On behalf of the executive committee it gives us a great pleasure to invite you to attend the 1st international congress of Jordan Food and Drug Administration “Pharmaceutical Sector Opportunities & Future Vision” To be held during 27th -28th October 2016 at Sheraton Amman Al Nabil HotelAmman-Jordan. The Congress will serve as an interactive regulatory platform to discuss key concepts and future policies affecting the pharmaceutical sector, access to new and improved medicines, as well as ensuring availability of Medical Devices through a number of presentations, interactive panel discussions and breakout sessions. Congress will provide great opportunity to exchange ideas experiences and allow companies to learn about the pharmaceutical market, available opportunities, regulatory frameworks and partnership opportunities in Jordan and the region. Representatives from regulatory agencies, ministries of health, regional managers & regulatory affairs managers from local and multi-national pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, health related associations and medical devices companies are welcomed to attend. The social program will reflect the Jordanian hospitality and will allow for great networking opportunities for all participants. We hope that you will find this congress attractive from both the scientific , as well as the social aspects. We cordially express our gratitude to attendees, sponsors, participating organizations, agencies and companies for their support. Your active participation will be greatly appreciated. Yours sincerely,

Dr. Hayel Obeidat President of the Congress JFDA Director General

Major Topics of the PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM Topics that will be covered in the congress:

How to boost & attract more investments in the pharmaceutical sector in Jordan and MENA region.

Good manufacturing practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements for Sterile Pharmaceutical Products.

- Transparency and consistency of laws and regulations. - Intellectual Property Rights regime. - Growing public private partnership.

- Risk Assessment.

Regulations & Impact on Innovation & Access to Medicines - Regulatory updates in the region. - Initiative to harmonize regulations in the region.

Generic Pharmaceutical industry: competitive advantages and value added medicines.

Medicine safety. - Pharmacovigilance. - Post marketing monitoring.

The Role of JFDA in ensuring availability of Medical Devices & its Reflection on the Economy and Health Services. - Medical devices regulations and updates.

- How to encourage the generic pharmaceutical industry to achieve competitive advantages through clear regulatory framework for biosimilars, super generics, hybrid applications, improving existing products’ attributes, and using new technology to produce new innovative products.

Speakers from local, regional and international regulatory agencies, industry and academia will present and will lead the panels and sessions.

Hotel Accommodation Single

210$ (150JD)

Double

270$ (190JD)

- Above rates per night per room and Inclusive of 10% service charge & 16% sales tax. - Above rates include Buffet Breakfast.

Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel (5 stars)

OPTIONAL TOURS • Amman City Tour (Roman Theater, Citadel, Shopping) • Jerash, Ajloun • Madaba, Mount Nebo, Dead Sea, Baptism Site • Desert Castles • Petra “the 2nd of the seven world wonders” • Wadi Rum, Aqaba Weather Average temperature in October 28

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General Information

JORDAN

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Currency

One Jordanian Dinar is equivalent to 1.4 US Dollar

For more information please contact

JORDAN VALLEY Conferences & Exhibitions Services Phone: (962) (6) (4618448) Fax: (962) (6) (4618558) Mobile: (962) (795772707 - 777300252) Email: [email protected] Web-site: www.JORDAN-Valley.com

Who will Attend Representatives from: - Health authorities, regulatory agencies, ministries of health - Regional managers & regulatory affairs managers from local and multi-national pharmaceutical companies - Regulatory affairs - Academic institutions - Health related associations - Medical devices companies

Call for Abstracts For Presentations at the Congress: Abstracts with the speaker’s short bio CV’s should be: - Submitted by e-mail to: [email protected] - All abstracts must be in English, not more than 500 words. Conflict of interest (if any) should be declared - Acknowledgement of abstract receipt will be returned to author(s) by e-mail immediately upon receiving - Deadline for receiving abstracts is 10 September 2016

Registration Fees The Registration fees include: Access to the opening ceremony, the scientific sessions, lunches, coffee breaks, and congress bag which includes a certificate of attendance, and abstracts book with final program. for Registration jordan valley Mobile: (962) (795772707 - 777300252) Email: [email protected]

Registration Fees

280$ (200JD)