Welcome to EuPFI 2024 Conference!

EuPFI welcomes you to the 16th annual conference on formulating better medicines for children.

Join us for the 16th Annual Conference of the European Paediatric Formulation Initiative (EuPFI), #EUPFI2024, in September 2024 where the forefront of paediatric drug development converges. This unique event brings together researchers, scientists, and students to share groundbreaking ideas and innovations at the crossroads of drug development and paediatric considerations.

Mark the date in your diary, and we eagerly anticipate hosting you at #EUPFI2024, where the pursuit of a healthier future for our children takes center stage.

Important Dates

• February 28th, 2024: Preliminary programme announcement
• January 10th, 2024: Abstract submission opens
• June 20th, 2024: Abstract submission deadline for Soap box presentations (oral)
• July 17th, 2024: Abstract submission deadline for POSTERS only. Please note there will be no extension on the deadline, and abstracts submitted after July 17th for poster presentation will not be considered unless it is a late-breaking abstract with appropriate justification for late submission.
• July 10th, 2024: Notification about abstract acceptance for oral presentations
• July 31st, 2024: Notification about abstract acceptance for poster presentations
• July 20th, 2024: Early Bird Registration

Conference Dates

September 17 to 19th 2024

Conference Venue

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Wings-Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Airportplein 55 3045 AP Rotterdam, The Netherlands
web: www.hotelwingsrotterdam.nl/en/
phone: 0031 10799 9090
mail: [email protected]

Programme

EuPFI 2024 Programme - Click here

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EuPFI 2024 Call for Abstracts

Abstract Topics

Age appropriateness of formulations
Administration devices
Biopharmaceutics
Excipients
Developing paediatric formulations for low resource settings
Taste Assessment and Taste Masking

Eligibility

To submit an abstract, the following criteria must be met:
Research and/or studies must fit into one of the EuPFI abstract topics listed above
Data already published by 20th Sept either online or in print, data presented at a national or international meeting will generally not be eligible for consideration. We encourage the authors to request special consideration (see section below) if the abstract is a minor extension of published work.

Responsibilities of the Presenting Author

The first author listed for each abstract serves as the presenting author and as the primary contact for all correspondence regarding the abstract, unless otherwise specified under the “Presenter Information” section of the online abstract submission system.

The presenting author must be one of the co-authors listed on the submitted abstract.

The presenting author is responsible for the following:

• Ensuring that all authors have read the abstract and agreed to be co-authors. Failure to get approval from all authors will result in rejection of the abstract.
• Notifying all co-authors of any additions, deletions, and changes to the program, as may be communicated by EuPFI.
• Obtaining all of the conflict-of-interest disclosure and copyright transfer information from co-authors.
• Forwarding all correspondence to all co-authors, including EuPFI submission guidelines and reviewers comments.

Author's Consent and Waiver of Claims

Each abstract author agrees and certifies that he or she:

• has read all of the rules and agrees to be bound by them
• is responsible for submission of the abstract in accordance with the rules, and
• waives any and all claims against EuPFI and any reviewer arising out of or relating to the abstract submission and review process, including but not limited to peer review and the grading of abstracts.

Contact Information

Send related correspondence and questions regarding abstract submissions or notifications to [email protected]

Registration Guidelines

All participants are kindly recommended to register via Online Registration Form on APV website. Please fax this document to APV Headquarters: 0049 6131 9769-69 or send it via email to [email protected]. Please read the instructions on the APV website carefully.

To benefit from the reduced early registration fee, please process your registration before July 20^th, 2024.

Upon submitting the Registration Form, You will receive a confirmation by e-mail of your registration with the invoice.

All participants are kindly requested to register in advance by completing and submitting the Registration Form with the appropriate fees.

Registration fees

Please note unpaid pre-registration will not be considered as a valid registration unless fully paid and confirmed. Pre-registration summary therefore cannot be taken as a valid registration confirmation. Please make sure to pay your registration fee within the time frame for early or regular registration.

Students have to submit a copy of their student ID to the Conference email/contact address or fax number. Please note that if we do not receive this certification within 7 days after your data submission your registration will not be considered as valid. 

*Early Bird Deadline is 20th July 2024

Delegate registration fee includes

• Admission to scientific sessions, exhibition and poster area
• Conference materials
• Coffee breaks
• Lunches
• Conference Dinner & Social Programme

Insurance

The registration fees do not include insurance of participants against accidents, sickness, cancellation, theft, property damage or loss. Participants are advised to take out adequate personal insurance.

Confirmation

Upon receipt of the correct registration fee (clear of bank charges), each participant will receive a confirmation of registration. Please bring this confirmation to the Registration desk at the conference venue as proof of your registration. Confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment.

Payment

All fees for the Conference registration should be paid in EUR (€), free of all bank charges.

Payment options

• credit card payment (Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard)
   
• by bank transfer
  

Cancellation / Refund Policy

We would like to point out that participation can be cancelled free of charge within two weeks of registration via the web.

Publication in the list of participants

In case you wish not to include your name and email address in the list of participants please send email to the Conference secretariat.

Responsibility

The participant acknowledges that he/she has no right to lodge damage claims against the organisers should the holding of the Conference be hindered or prevented by unexpected political or economic events or generally by force majeure, or should the non-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programme changes. With registration, the participant accepts this proviso.

Exhibition and Sponsorship

 
We are glad to tailor a sponsor package (starting from 1000 EUR) according to your wishes.

For general information, Click here

As an exhibitor you will be also invited to attend the sessions and network at the Networking Dinner in the evening. At the conference center the poster presentations will again be integrated in the exhibition, ensuring that participants are around the exhibition stands as much as possible. Price for a tabletop space with table, chairs and power supply is 990 EUR plus one mandatory full conference registration (register before July 20, to take advantage of the early bird fee!).

For details regarding sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact

Valentina Marinkova
Phone: ++49 6131 9769-90
E-mail: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you in Rotterdam!

Contacts

16^th Conference of the European Paediatric Formulation Initiative

Conference Secretariat

APV
International Association for Pharmaceutical Technology
Kurfürstenstraße 59, 55118 Mainz/Germany

Tel.: +49 6131 9769-0
Fax: +49 6131 9769-69
Website: www.apv-mainz.de
E-mail: [email protected]

European Paediatric Formulation Initiative

Website: www.eupfi.co.uk
E-mail: [email protected]

University College London School of Pharmacy, 29-39, Brunswick Square London , WC1N 1AX Phone:+44 20 3987 2885 Fax: 0044 20 7753 5942 ;