CII is organising an exhibition and conference on the pharmaceutical industry "Pharma Expo 2003" for the first time in Mumbai. The exhibition will be held from 14-17 November, 2003 and will showcase the latest new and emerging technology for this segment of industry. A parallel conference is planned on 14 - 15 November, 2003 which will cover the new and emerging technology trends as well as the emerging issues in this industry.

The objective of the exhibition will be to bring together the manufacturers and suppliers of process plant and equipment, for this growing industry, all under one roof. The exhibition will provide an excellent platform for service providers to showcase their products and services to decision makers from leading Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers .

Top executives and CEOs from the pharma manufacturing industry, senior executives from production, quality control, R&D and purchase departments, professionals from R&D institutions, pharmacists from trade and profession, biotechnology specialists, top officials from regulatory agencies of central and state governments, pharma consultants and academicians from medical and pharmacy colleges are expected to attend this exhibition and conference.

The conference will feature presentations on applications of new emerging technology as well as current trends and opportunities in the Indian pharmaceutical industry. This conference will enhance the synergy effect and attract top level professionals from industry, thus improving the technology focus, content and visitor profile of the event.

For further details, contact: Darryl Dasilva, deputy director, CII (Western region), 105, Kakad Chambers, 132, Dr A B Road, Worli, Mumbai- 400018, Ph: 24931790, 24930565, email: darryl.dasilva@ciionline.org