An existing literature agrees that drug innovation has a significant average effect on extending longevity and improving quality of life. Recognizing the life-saving benefits from the development of new drugs, one of the key decisions faced by the authorities is how to bolster pharmaceutical innovation, and how to bear in mind the potential effects on drug innovation of policies that affect market size, such as policies towards intellectual property rights, procurement mechanisms and competition policy.
Enterprise Forum (London)'s Brussels visit
Date
04 Nov 2012 23:00 to 05 Nov 2012 23:00
Address
Various locations
Brussels
BelgiumEvent Type
L - Conference, forum
Organiser type
Federations / Associations
Section
Innovation & Enterprise
Event Location
Brussels
Event Description
Monday 5 November 2012 (day 1)
15:00-16:30: European Parliament Briefing (optional): Enterprise Forum members will have the opportunity to attend a briefing on how the European Parliament works. Paul-Henri Spaak Building, Rue Wiertz, B-1047 Brussels
18:30-20:30pm: 'City of London 2012 Annual Reception': Enterprise Forum members have kindly been invited.
Tuesday 6 November 2012 (day 2)
10.00-11.00: 'The Media in Brussels: Making the Case for Business in the EU' Speakers include: Julian Oliver, secretary-general, Fondation EurActiv PoliTech and Jeremy Fleming-Jones, 'UK in Europe' section editor, EurActiv.com. EurActiv, International Press Centre, 1 Bd Charlemagne - boite 1, B-1041, Brussels.
11.30-12.30: 'Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee'. Attendees will be able to hear from a key committee for UK business, chaired by Malcolm Harbour MEP. European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60 1047 Brussels.
12.45-14.45: Lunch with Conservative MEPs in the European Parliament. An opportunity for members to network. European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60 1047 Brussels.
15.00-16.00: Marion Dewar, Member of the Cabinet to Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science. EU plans for economic growth including the development of the European Research Area and Horizon 2020. European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60 1047 Brussels.
16.00-17.00: Sir Jon Cunliffe, the UK's Permanent Representative to the European Union. Business Discussion between the UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union and Enterprise Forum members. European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60 1047 Brussels.
Attendance is free for members of the Enterprise Forum. If your business is not a member but would like to join The Enterprise Forum’s visit or to find out more information, please call Mark Beckett on 020 7799 4809, email markbeckett@enterprise-forum.co.uk.