FlyPharma
FlyPharma is a B2B events platform that produces annual pharmaceutical supply chain conferences in Europe, Asia, and the US, serving enterprise pharma manufacturers, cargo airlines, freight forwarders, integrators, and airports under Samedan Ltd within PMGroup Worldwide Ltd.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What FlyPharma does
FlyPharma is a B2B conference and events platform focused exclusively on the pharmaceutical supply chain, producing in-person gatherings that bring together pharmaceutical manufacturers, freight forwarders, cargo airlines, ground handlers, and airports to discuss cold chain logistics, regulatory compliance, and industry collaboration. The brand launched in September 2015 at London Heathrow under Samedan Ltd, a specialist pharmaceutical publisher established in 1996, and expanded in 2018 into three regional conference series covering Europe, Asia, and the United States. Since 2021, FlyPharma has operated within PMGroup Worldwide Ltd and Datateam Media Group, gaining access to an established portfolio of pharma media titles (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer, Pharmafocus, PharmaTimes, PME, PMLiVE, pharmatimes.com) that supply demand generation, content, and media partnership support.
The core products are the three regional conference series, anchored by the European flagship that rotates through major pharma-logistics hubs (Copenhagen 2026, Amsterdam 2025, Vienna 2024 and 2023, Leipzig 2022, Copenhagen 2019), supplemented by a webinar series and ancillary networking services including welcome receptions, gala dinners, and site tours at airports and cold-chain facilities. Content is shaped by an Executive Steering Group of senior industry leaders and supported by association patrons including Pharma.Aero and Medicon Valley Alliance. There is no proprietary software platform described; the underlying technology is a standard conference and event management operation.
The business model rests on three revenue streams: paid conference attendance and registration, enterprise sponsorship packages (host, gold, welcome reception tiers), and exhibition booth fees, with additional media partnership value flowing from PMGroup's publishing portfolio. Customers are exclusively enterprise: pharmaceutical manufacturers, cargo airlines (SAS Cargo, Etihad Cargo), freight forwarders and integrators (DSV, DHL Health Logistics, Cencora World Courier), and airport operators (Copenhagen Airport). The company is privately held as a brand under PMGroup, with 11-50 employees and headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
FlyPharma firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FlyPharma
- Legal name
- Samedan Ltd
- Website
- https://flypharmaeurope.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FlyPharma is a B2B events platform that produces annual pharmaceutical supply chain conferences in Europe, Asia, and the US, serving enterprise pharma manufacturers, cargo airlines, freight forwarders, integrators, and airports under Samedan Ltd within PMGroup Worldwide Ltd.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FlyPharma industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pharmaceutical Industry Conferences
- NAICS
- Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)
- akta.pro primary industry
- MICE & Group Air Ticketing Specialists (THAKALAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Group Air Management & Airline Contracting (Meetings) (THACAFAD)
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Where FlyPharma is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
FlyPharma business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Conference Tickets and Registration: Revenue generated from attendees paying to participate in FlyPharma conferences, which include access to sessions, networking events, site tours, and gala dinners.
- Sponsorship and Exhibition: Pharma and logistics companies pay for sponsorship packages (host sponsor, gold sponsor, welcome reception sponsor) and exhibition booth space at the conferences.
- Publishing and Media Partnership: Samedan Ltd and PMGroup provide media partnership support, leveraging their pharmaceutical publishing titles including Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer, Pharmafocus, PharmaTimes, and PME.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
FlyPharma product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FlyPharma is an annual conference and events platform serving the pharmaceutical supply chain industry. It organizes regional conferences in Europe, Asia, and the US, along with webinars, site tours, gala dinners, and networking sessions. The events bring together pharmaceutical manufacturers, freight forwarders, cargo airlines, airports, and logistics providers to discuss cold chain logistics, regulatory compliance, and supply chain collaboration. The platform is operated by Samedan Ltd, a specialist pharmaceutical publisher now part of PMGroup Worldwide Ltd.
Product overview
FlyPharma operates a portfolio of conference and digital content products focused on pharmaceutical supply chain collaboration. The core offering is the FlyPharma Conference Europe series, with regional variants for Asia and the US. These events feature conference sessions, networking events, site tours, and workshops covering topics such as cold chain logistics, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. The company also produces webinars on pharma logistics topics. All events are organized by Samedan Ltd, part of PMGroup Worldwide Ltd.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- FlyPharma Conference Europe Annual European conference series focused on pharmaceutical supply chain collaboration, bringing together industry leaders from pharma, logistics, cargo, airports, and regulatory sectors to discuss cold chain innovations, market trends, and regulatory compliance. Rotates through major pharma logistics hubs including Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Leipzig.
- FlyPharma Asia Regional conference focused on pharmaceutical supply chain challenges specific to the Asian market.
- FlyPharma US Regional conference focused on pharmaceutical supply chain challenges specific to the US market.
- FlyPharma Webinars Online webinar series covering COVID challenges and pharma logistics topics including building sustainable and resilient pharma supply chains.
- FlyPharma Networking Events Networking sessions including welcome receptions, gala dinners, and site tours at conference venues such as airports and logistics facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Annual conferences held across Europe, Asia, and US since 2018
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use FlyPharma
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
FlyPharma technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
FlyPharma partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.
- Copenhagen AirportcoreHost sponsor for FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026. Copenhagen Airport (CPH) provides the venue and showcases its CEIV-certified pharma handling capabilities and GDP-compliant infrastructure as a leading Nordic gateway for pharmaceutical cargo.
- SAS CargocoreCo-host sponsor with IATA CEIV Pharma certification. SAS Cargo contributes expertise in dedicated pharmaceutical handling processes and global cargo operations from Copenhagen hub.
- Cencora World CouriercoreHost sponsor providing specialized clinical trial logistics and cold chain solutions. World Courier offers validated cold chain operations and operational insight for pharma logistics.
- Pharma.AerocoreAssociation patron providing cross-industry collaboration framework. Pharma.Aero Secretary General Frank Van Gelder participates in FlyPharma sessions, bringing expertise in pharma air logistics.
- Medicon Valley AlliancecoreAssociation patron representing the Danish-Swedish life science cluster. Supports FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026 and provides access to over 1,500 life science companies in Medicon Valley.
- Etihad CargomajorGold sponsor for FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026. Etihad Cargo contributes expertise in pharmaceutical logistics through sessions on cool chain solutions and geopolitical resilience.
- DSVmajorGold sponsor for FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026. DSV, as a global logistics provider, sponsors the event and contributes to discussions on pharma supply chain management.
- DHL Health LogisticsmajorWelcome Reception Sponsor for FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026. DHL Health Logistics provides healthcare-specific logistics expertise and sponsors networking events.
- Samedan LtdcoreParent company and organizer of FlyPharma conferences. Established in 1996, Samedan is a specialist pharmaceutical publisher with four print/digital titles and part of PMGroup Worldwide Ltd since 2021.
- PMGroup Worldwide LtdcoreParent company of Samedan Ltd since 2021. PMGroup publishes PME, PharmaTimes, and digital products PMLiVE and pharmatimes.com, providing media partnership and audience reach for FlyPharma.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing SourcersupportingMedia partner providing coverage of pharma manufacturing, packaging, and logistics topics. One of the founding publications that inspired the FlyPharma concept.
- PharmafocussupportingMedia partner from Samedan's portfolio. Provides audience reach among pharma industry professionals for FlyPharma conference promotion.
- PharmaTimessupportingMedia partner from PMGroup portfolio, supporting FlyPharma conferences with industry coverage and audience access.
- World Pharma TodaysupportingMedia partner supporting FlyPharma conferences with industry news coverage.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights4 records
FlyPharma competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- eyefortransport (eft) Logistics Events: Logistics and supply chain conference organizer running pharma and cold chain tracks; similar B2B conference GTM targeting freight forwarders, 3PLs, and pharma manufacturers.
- Cold Chain Global Forum: Flagship pharma cold-chain conference covering temperature-controlled logistics, regulatory compliance, and distribution — overlaps directly with FlyPharma's cold chain, GDP compliance, and air cargo content.
- IQPC Pharma Logistics: Operates multiple pharma logistics and cold-chain events targeting similar enterprise audiences (manufacturers, 3PLs, freight forwarders) with conference-driven GTM similar to FlyPharma.
- Cool Chain Association: Association and event organizer focused on temperature-controlled pharma and perishables logistics; comparable niche positioning around pharma cold-chain air cargo, though association-led rather than commercial conference-led.
- LogiPharma: Annual conference series dedicated to pharmaceutical supply chain logistics, addressing cold chain, distribution, and end-to-end supply chain topics — directly comparable to FlyPharma's core conference offering for pharma supply chain professionals.
Others
- Pharma.Aero: Cross-industry association for pharma air logistics that is an existing FlyPharma patron; comparable audience focus on pharma-air-cargo collaboration rather than direct event competition, but a potential event organizer in its own right.
Broad incumbents
- CPhI Worldwide (Informa): Largest global pharma ingredients and supply chain event run by Informa; broad incumbent in pharma events with overlapping supply chain and manufacturing audiences, though much larger and broader in scope than FlyPharma.
- Hannover Messe / Industrial Events (Deutsche Messe): Large-scale industrial and logistics trade show operator with pharma-adjacent supply chain content; broader scope but competes for the same enterprise sponsors and supply chain executive audience.
- Air Cargo Forum (TIACA): Major air cargo industry event with pharma/cargo content tracks; comparable audience of airlines, airports, and forwarders, though not specialized in pharma the way FlyPharma is.
Emerging players
- LogiMed: Conference series for medical device and pharma supply chain leaders; adjacent event format serving overlapping enterprise pharma logistics buyers with similar conference economics.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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FlyPharma leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
FlyPharma funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about FlyPharma
What does FlyPharma do?
FlyPharma is an annual conference and events platform serving the pharmaceutical supply chain industry. It organizes regional conferences in Europe, Asia, and the US, along with webinars, site tours, gala dinners, and networking sessions. The events bring together pharmaceutical manufacturers, freight forwarders, cargo airlines, airports, and logistics providers to discuss cold chain logistics, regulatory compliance, and supply chain collaboration. The platform is operated by Samedan Ltd, a specialist pharmaceutical publisher now part of PMGroup Worldwide Ltd.
Is FlyPharma a public or private company?
FlyPharma is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was FlyPharma founded?
FlyPharma was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is FlyPharma based?
FlyPharma is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does FlyPharma make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Conference Tickets and Registration is the primary driver. The others are sponsorship and Exhibition and publishing and Media Partnership.
Who are FlyPharma's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are eyefortransport (eft) Logistics Events, Cold Chain Global Forum, IQPC Pharma Logistics, Cool Chain Association and LogiPharma. Pharma.Aero is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are CPhI Worldwide (Informa), Hannover Messe / Industrial Events (Deutsche Messe) and Air Cargo Forum (TIACA). LogiMed is listed as an emerging player.
Does FlyPharma have an API?
No public API is recorded for FlyPharma.
What industry is FlyPharma in?
FlyPharma's product category is Pharmaceutical Industry Conferences. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAKALAH, MICE & Group Air Ticketing Specialists, with a secondary code of THACAFAD, Group Air Management & Airline Contracting (Meetings). Its NAICS code is 561920.