NZSMI CONFERENCE 2008 - Registrations open now!

Self-Medication - an untapped opportunity is the theme for the 2008 NZSMI Conference to be held at the Heritage Hotel & Spa du Vin on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October.

We are delighted to welcome Nicholas Hall from the United Kingdom to New Zealand for his first visit, as our Keynote Speaker. Nicholas is known to many of the full member OTC companies as a recognised world authority on sales, marketing and moving trends of OTC products and their relevant categories globally. He has spoken at over 300 conferences and seminars visiting 58 countries in the process. Not to be missed! Tony Carter, Managing Director, Foodstuffs-Auckland has agreed to give the "grocery" perspective of the OTC self-medication opportunity and his company's plans to grow the category.

Other speakers contributing include:
Annabel Young, CEO, The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (recently appointed)
Bronwyn Clark, CEO, Pharmacy Council
Virginia Wilkinson, Coriolis Research
John Cooper, Synovate Aztec
Juliet Seifert, CEO, Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI)

We are still finalising the programme with anticipated contributions from Medsafe, the Retail banner groups, and a political panel or speaker representing the Health sector.

The Conference Committee look forward to welcoming you to the Heritage Hotel & Spa du Vin and ensuring that you have a stimulating and informative two days.

Click here to download the registration brochure for more programme and speaker information.

Click here to register now and take advantage of the discounted early bird rates (all fees are in New Zealand dollars and include GST):

Full Registration (own unit) - $595
Full Registration (shared unit) - $495
Two Day Registration (no accommodation) - $350
Monday Registration (includes dinner) - $250
Tuesday Registration - $150

Early bird rates above apply until 22 August 2008. Please note places are limited.

Tim Roper
Executive Director
NZSMI