Events

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Orlando, Florida

February 22 - 24, 2012

THE 2012 ANNUAL MEETING IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT! SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY REGISTRATION INQUIRES, PLEASE CONTACT JENNIFER NGUYEN AT 202-249-7127 OR JNGUYEN@GPHAONLINE.ORG.

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Welcome to the GPhA 2012 Annual Meeting! Each year, more than 500 attendees gather to gain insight on how the nation's most critical health and regulatory issues will impact the generic industry and the consumers who benefit from access to affordable medicines.

Our meeting attracts leading speakers from around the globe who will leave attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges for the generic pharmaceutical sector in 2012. This lineup – combined with unparalleled networking opportunities – makes GPhA's Annual Meeting the generic industry event of the year.

Distinguished Speakers

GPhA is honored to present an unparalleled speaking faculty comprised of the industry's leading analysts, policy advisors, and top executives from industry affiliates. GPhA is honored that FDA Commissioner, Dr. Margaret Hamburg, will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 Annual Meeting.

CEOs Unplugged
• Moderator: Stuart Varney, Host of Varney and Company, Fox News Channel
• Paul Bisaro, President and CEO, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Heather Bresch, President, Mylan Inc.
• Donald DeGolyer, President, Sandoz Inc.
• Patrick LePore, Chairman, CEO & President, Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
• William Marth, President & CEO, Teva Americas (Invited)

Politics and Health Care
• The Honorable Rick Scott, Governor of Florida

Biosimilars
• Craig Wheeler, President and CEO, Momenta Pharmaceuticals

Business Trends and Analysis
• Doug Long, Vice President, Industry Relations, IMS Health
• Randall Stanicky, Managing Director, Equity Research, Specialty Pharmaceuticals, CANACCORD|Genuity

Luncheon Address
• Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher, Cook Political Report

View our full agenda online!

2012 Annual Meeting Business Exposition

GPhA’s annual Business Exposition offers a highly interactive and professional business environment in which industry vendors can meet generic industry executives.

Building on the success of prior years, we offer our exhibitors abundant networking time with industry decision-makers by hosting breakfasts and breaks in the Expo ballroom. And the Thursday afternoon GPhA Business Expo Reception has proven to be a highly profitable time for our exhibitors.

One full plenary session pass and one Expo pass are included in the booth price. GPhA’s Business Expo sells out each year. Registration is limited to 34 booth holders with booth space selection based on the date of registration. See our web page highlight on the Business Expo for more details.

Networking and Social Events

As part of the 2012 Annual Meeting, GPhA will host a variety of exciting professional networking opportunities and social events. Our program includes the Welcome Reception, Annual Meeting Reception and Dinner and a farewell reception. These activities, along with a luncheon, breakfasts and networking breaks, provide the ideal setting for relaxed, professional networking.

In addition, on Friday afternoon, we host our GPhA Annual Golf Tournament along with a kayaking excursion as well as a fly fishing expedition running concurrent.

Spouse/ Guest Event

The 2012 Annual Meeting Spouse/Guest Pass includes entry to all social events and meal functions as well as a special Thursday morning spouse event that includes lunch. The spouse/guest pass does not include entry into the plenary session.

Meeting Registration

GPhA Members (per representative) $2090
Nonmembers (per representative) $2595
Spouse/Guest* (per representative) $495
*Limit one per registration. The Spouse/Guest pass does not include admission to the plenary session.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests must be made in writing. All cancellations are subject to a $300 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations after February 8, 2012. For questions regarding registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting, please contact Jennifer Nguyen at jnguyen@gphaonline.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Raise your company profile by participating in this prestigious event. For more information, regarding sponsorship levels and benefits contact Katie Dysart at kdysart@gphaonline.org.

Hotel Information

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32837

The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is an architecturally stunning property set amid 500 lush acres of tropical landscape. Only 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport.

Reservations

Reservations can be made directly with the hotel.
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes: 1-800-266-9432

The cut-off date for making reservations at the preferred rate was on Friday, January 27, 2012. The rooms at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes are currently sold out. For your convenience in making hotel reservations, there are a rooms available at the adjacent hotel – The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, please note reservations are subject to standard rates and availability.

Hotel Cancellation Policy

Guests of the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes may cancel reservations at no penalty up to seven days prior to arrival. The hotel will charge guests cancelling reservations within seven days of arrival, two nights’ room & tax. (first and last night deposit)

GPhA Thanks the Sponsors of the 2012 Annual Meeting to Date: