Press Release: Indian Vaccine Leaders Conclave 2024 - Pioneering The Future Of Vaccine Innovation

Pune, August 24, 2024 – Pharma Now is proud to be a media partner for Indian Vaccine Leaders Conclave 2024, which was hosted remarkably by the BlueTech Media. It was a landmark event that brought together the brightest minds and top leaders in the vaccine industry at the prestigious Vivanta by Taj in Pune on August 22-23, 2024. This year's theme, "Advancement in Vaccine Innovation," set the stage for a deep exploration of disruptive & neoteric advancements and discoveries, with participation from leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals from across the globe.

The event kicked off with an electrifying atmosphere as a total of 300 attendees and 49 notable speakers from the industry gathered to dive into insightful sessions, connect with brilliant minds, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. The momentum was palpable as discussions and presentations unfolded, shedding light on the future of vaccine innovation.

A special highlight of the conclave was the keynote address delivered by Dr. Ella Krishna, Founder & Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech. Dr. Krishna provided powerful insights into the challenges and opportunities that are faced by the vaccine industry today. He emphasized the disparity in focus between multinationals, who often prioritize high-margin areas like cancer, and the critical field of vaccines, which can get sidelined.

He also addressed the impact of media overreaction to isolated adverse reactions, which can create negative impressions and hinder innovation in the vaccine industry. Dr. Krishna further expressed concern about how such media coverage can tarnish a nation's brand image, which can have the potential to affect the global healthcare reputation.

Another key moment of the event was Dr. Ankur Murteja’s speech, where he emphasized that "Vaccines don't save lives, vaccinations do," underscoring the importance of improving supply chain management to ensure that vaccines reach those in need. He also highlighted that scalability is just as important as effectiveness in delivering these life-saving products to end users.

The Indian Vaccine Leaders Conclave 2024 also celebrated excellence in the vaccine and biopharma industries with a prestigious awards ceremony. The following individuals and organizations were honoured for their outstanding contributions: 

1. Champion of Health: Dr. Santosh Taur, MD, DM, CM

2. Most Valuable Collaboration: Sterilem Biosystems Pvt. Ltd.

3. Biopharma Torch Bearer Award: Dr. Shubhadeep D Sinha, MD, PhD, MBA, FCGP, PGDID, FRSPH, FIPS, Fell.Diab

4. Best Bio Processing Supplier Award: Shah Brothers

5. Biopharma Company of the Year: Kashiv BioSciences LLC

6. Breakthrough Digital Patient Engagement: Hetero

7. Biopharma Company of the Year: Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.

8. Inspiring Health Entrepreneur: Syed Ahmed

9. Beacon of Inclusivity in Trials: Dr. Subhash Thuluva

10. Breakthrough Innovation of the Year: Panacea Biotec

11. Outstanding Vaccine Pipeline: Biological E. Limited

12. Excellence in R&D: Dr. Rajan Sriraman

13. Demonstration Operational Excellence: Pfizer

14. Most Sustainable Cold Chain Packaging: EMBALL'ISO

15. Premier Single Use Bio Processing Systems: Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd.

A special moment was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, CEO & Managing Director of Hester Biosciences Limited, for his remarkable contributions to the industry. This esteemed award was proudly accepted on his behalf by a dedicated employee of Hester Biosciences.

The Indian Vaccine Leaders Conclave 2024 not only highlighted the incredible progress and innovation within the vaccine industry but also set a new benchmark for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic focus. As the event concluded, the energy and optimism among the participants signalled a bright future for global health, driven by the passion and dedication of those in attendance.