SMi is now in its 5th successful year of providing industry professionals with the most up to date information at its Clinical Trial Logistics Conference. Taking place in London, on the 16th and 17th of May, the conference will provide an update on logistical issues in traditional markets, such as Western Europe and North America as well as providing a focused update on the experiences of pharma companies that are moving their operations to emerging markets.  Key topics at the 2011 conference will include:Forecasting and Planning Challenges of a Globalised Trial Industry The Element of Risk Special Cases: Biologicals, Temperature Control and Adaptive Trials Staffing and Training Successfully managing pharma-CRO partnerships to expedite logistical operations Keynote Presentations Include:Innovative packaging and labelling strategies for clinical trial suppliesDidier Basseras, Vice President, SCP Clinical Supplies, Sanofi-Aventis Successfully developing a predominately airborne clinical trial shipping programmeBent Christensen, Team Leader Clinical Supplies Packaging, Novo NordiskWhat was, what is and what will be - changing paradigms from biologics to regenerative medicineEvelyn Edwards, Clinical Supplies Manager, AntisomaPLUS a Half-Day Post-Conference Workshop on the 18th of May from 8.30am to 12pmManagement of Risk in Clinical Trial Logistic ProgrammesHosted by: Robert Haslam, Managing Director. In association with: Somerset House ConsultantsSPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION INFORMATIONAlia Malick, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7827 6168~PLEASE ASK ABOUT EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS~TO BOOKAlternatively, please contact:Zain Philbey, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7827 6722