VetHealth Global 2009 Programs & Events

VetHealth Global 2009 - The Animal Health and Nutrition Business Conference will be held October 6-8, 2009 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The theme - Bioactives and Biologics in Animal Health: Medicines and Nutritionals for the Future was developed by a committee of professional veterinary and business advisors that recognizes the importance of and opportunities available by bringing together an international group of animal health and nutrition business leaders within a partnership-focused forum.

VetHealth Global is where new business opportunities are born: from early stage companies wishing to finance the next stage of their product development plan, to the established animal health and nutrition companies with a thirst for new products in their market pipeline.

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Schedule at a Glance

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009

Early Registration
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Delta Prince Edward Hotel Lobby

Opening Reception (Sponsored by Atlantic Veterinary College)
Cows Creamery
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Buses Depart Delta Prince Edward Hotel at 6:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009

Registration
7:30 am Delta Prince Edward Hotel Lobby

Conference Welcome Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am Prince Edward Room
Welcome by Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz
Plenary Address by 2009 VetHealth Global Honorary Chair

Session I: Peak Oil, Peak Water, Peak Food:
Global Implications for Food Animal Production Systems
9:15 am - 10:45 am Prince Edward Room

Partnering (One-on-One Business Meetings)
9:30 am - 5:00 pm Elfin and Pekeha Rooms (2nd level, Delta Prince Edward Hotel)

Nutrition Break and Networking
10:45 am - 11:15 am Delta Prince Edward Hotel Foyer

Session II: Innovation in Animal Health and Nutrition:
Emerging Company Presentations
11:15 am - 1:00 pm Island Room

Lunch and Keynote Address
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Prince Edward Room

Session III: Trends and Unmet Needs in Companion Animal Health
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Prince Edward Room

Session IV: Regulatory Considerations for Animal Health Product Commercialization
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Prince Edward Room

VetHealth Global 2009 Cocktail Reception (Sponsored by Chemaphor)
Confederation Centre of the Arts
6:30 - 7:30 PM

VetHealth Global 2009 Gala Dinner & Entertainment
7:30 - 10:30 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Memorial Hall/Mavor's

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2009

Buffet Breakfast
8:00 AM

Partnering (One-on-One Business Meetings)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Elfin and Pekeha Rooms (2nd level, Delta)

Session V: Show me the Money! Investing in Animal Health and Nutrition Businesses
Prince Edward Room
9:00 - 10:30 AM

Nutrition Break and Networking
10:30 am - 11:00 am Delta Prince Edward Hotel Foyer

Session VI: Innovation in Animal Health and Nutrition:
Emerging Company Presentations
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Island Room

Lunch and Keynote Address
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Prince Edward Room

Session VII: Research that Matters: New Developments in Animal Health Research that can Affect Your Business
Prince Edward Room
2:15 - 4:00 PM

Closing Reception
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Delta Prince Edward Hotel Mezzanine (2nd level)