Vienna to Host Air Cargo and Pharmaceutical Conferences in October 2024

Vienna, Austria, will once again serve as a key meeting point for the air cargo and pharmaceutical sectors, hosting the Vienna Cargo Day and the FlyPharma Conference at Vienna Airport from October 22-24, 2024. Following a successful launch last year, these events will gather national and international industry experts at the Vienna Airport Conference & Innovation Center to discuss the latest trends in air cargo, including AI applications in supply chains, global market developments, and innovations in pharmaceutical handling.

Vienna Cargo Day on October 22, 2024

The Vienna Cargo Day, scheduled for October 22, will feature insightful presentations on the use of artificial intelligence in air cargo supply chains, led by Prof. Sebastian Kummer, Head of the Institute for Transport and Logistics Management at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Attendees will also hear from Sam Okpro, CEO of PRO Air Cargo Consulting, who will discuss the complexities and challenges currently facing the global air cargo industry. Additionally, Michael Mottl, Head of Customs & Documentation at Flughafen Wien AG, will provide an overview of cargo handling operations at the airport and their future perspectives.

The event will be inaugurated by Ralph Rösener, Manager of Cargo Business Development at Flughafen Wien AG, and Dr. Günther Ofner, joint CEO and CFO of Flughafen Wien AG, alongside Glyn Hughes, Director General of TIACA. They will share insights into the growing importance of Vienna Airport in international air cargo developments.

FlyPharma Conference on October 23-24, 2024

The focus will shift to pharmaceutical logistics during the FlyPharma Conference on October 23-24. Participants can expect two days filled with discussions on market trends, innovations, legal requirements, security technologies, and collaboration opportunities among various stakeholders in the pharmaceutical supply chain. An exclusive tour of the Pharma Handling Center at Vienna Airport will also be offered to attendees.

Registration Information

Those interested in attending the Vienna Cargo Day can find registration details at Vienna Cargo Day Registration. For information regarding the FlyPharma Conference, attendees can visit FlyPharma Conference Registration.

Competence Center for Pharmaceutical Cargo

Vienna Airport is home to the Vienna Airport Pharma Handling Center (VPHC), a dedicated competence center for handling temperature-sensitive air freight. This facility ensures that pharmaceutical shipments can reach global destinations efficiently through Vienna’s air cargo hub. The airport is connected to major international markets via leading cargo airlines such as Lufthansa Cargo, Emirates Cargo, Eva Air Cargo, Korean Air Cargo, Asiana, Cargolux, Turkish Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, and Silk Way West Airlines. This connectivity allows shipments from all continents to arrive in Vienna, where they are securely and reliably distributed throughout Central and Eastern Europe.