Conference · Washington, District of Columbia

Orphan Drugs Forum

Pharmaceuticals · General

Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 9–11 Apr 2015
Last venueMandarin Oriental Washington DCWashington, District of Columbia · where the 2013 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2011Annual · 5 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Its old website no longer answers
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 9–11 Apr 2015 at Mandarin Oriental Washington DC. Its old website no longer answers, so the show may have ended or moved. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Editions on record
5first in 2011

About Orphan Drugs Forum

3rd Annual Orphan Drugs Forum

working with patients and regulatory bodies

the granting of orphan designations

austerity-conscious governments

the essential role of patients

cost-cutting pressure

a different approach

attractiveness

SPECIAL FEATURES:

STREAM A: Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement and Financing

STREAM B: Clinical Development and R&D

KEY TOPICS

Discuss how to improve processes for designation and speed up approval processes

Find out National Authorities’ interpretation of orphan drugs legislation and its impact on drug development

Learn how to effectively prepare for commercialization within Europe, the US and beyond

Explore the relevance of Patient Registries in the development of clinical research

Exchange knowledge on how to maximize partnerships and alliances

Examine the essential role of patient organisations in promoting access to treatment

From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
20159–11 Apr 2015Mandarin Oriental Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia
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201421–22 May 2014Mandarin Oriental Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia
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20139–11 Apr 2013Mandarin Oriental Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia
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20127–8 Jun 2012Vienna Austria
Vienna, Austria
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20114–5 May 2011Vienna Austria
Vienna, Austria
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Orphan Drugs Forum?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 9–11 Apr 2015.

Where is it held?

The 2013 edition was at Mandarin Oriental Washington DC, Washington, District of Columbia. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 5 editions on record since 2011.

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