25-26 March 2026 - Sandton Convention Centre
Stay tuned for our exciting conference programme announcements for 2026!
| 06 March | Time | Topic | Synopsis | Speaker | Bio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 09h30-09h40 | Opening | Welcome and Opening | Scott Coleman | |
| 40 mins | 09h40-10h20 | Basics of Cold Chain Management | Cold chain management is an essential part of the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring product quality and safety from manufacture to end user. This training offers an introduction to cold chain management, covering critical aspects such as facilities, equipment, containers and vehicles, and the importance of temperature mapping and monitoring. The course also touches on significance of validation and qualification for a robust cold chain system. | Sarantis Kosmas | Sarantis Kosmas is a highly experienced Supply Chain Management professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. He holds his Masters degree in Supply Chain Management of the Cold Chain. Sarantis has worked in a variety of industries including Pharmaceutical, Mining, Personal Care, Fashion Accessories, Food and Retail. He has a wide range of skills and accomplishments, including analytical and process thinking, strong interpersonal skills and publications. In 2011 Sarantis has published a paper on Validation of Cold Chain Systems in the South African Pharmaceutical Journal and presented at numerous conferences. Sarantis is the Business Development Director at Strategnos and continues a lead role in New Business Development. |
| 40 mins | 10h20-11h00 | The Gateway to Computer System Validation | Computer System Validation training provides comprehensive insights into the process of ensuring that all IT systems function as intended, meeting predetermined specifications consistently. The training emphasizes the significance of validation, regulatory compliance, methodologies to undertake successful validation, and the role of documentation in maintaining system integrity. | Micaela Costa | Micaela Costa is a Senior Systems and Test Analyst at Strategnos. She studied BCom Informatics at the University of Pretoria. Her knowledge and interest in the Information Technology industry have allowed her to create concepts that assist with solving business problems and providing solutions using systems. At Strategnos, Micaela specializes in system validation and assurance within regulated industries, ensuring that systems comply with regulatory standards and operate effectively. This involves assessing and verifying systems to ensure they meet quality, performance, and compliance requirements, which supports risk management and regulatory adherence across organizations. |
| 10 mins | 11h00-11h10 | Q&A | |||
| 30 mins | 11h10-11h40 | BREAK | |||
| 40 mins | 11h40-12h20 | Introduction to Transport Validation | Transport validation training equips participants with an understanding of the criticality of ensuring product integrity during transit. It covers key elements such as methodologies for validating transport processes, regulatory guidelines, risk management strategies, and the importance of temperature control and monitoring during transportation to guarantee product quality and safety. | Raveshnee Moodley | Raveshnee Moodley is a science graduate holding a Master of Science degree in Biology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Raveshnee has an extensive background in the academic environment, having experience as a teaching assistant/demonstrator/tutor and research assistant, which provided the opportunity to collaborate with various established professionals. She presented her MSc research, which focused primarily on Tissue Culture, at the prestigious South African Association of Botanists annual conference (44th Annual SAAB Conference, 9-12 January 2018, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa). Raveshnee has a wide range of academic, scientific and practical skills. She is meticulous, methodical and a critical thinker with an aspiration for knowledge. In her previous and current roles, she has been a mentor and project leader. Raveshnee is currently a Technical Consultant in the Temperature Management Solutions Division (i.e., Cold Chain Division) at Strategnos where she has developed a keen interest in Insulated Container Development in hopes to provide long term solutions to the cold chain industry. |
| 40 mins | 12h20-13h00 | Introduction to Total Cost of Cold Chain Packaging | The total cost of cold chain packaging incorporates various factors, including the cost of insulated packaging materials, temperature monitoring, storage, transportation, validation and qualification. This also needs to account for the cost implications of regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and potential loss due to temperature excursions. The actual cost can vary significantly based on product specific needs, transportation distance, and environmental conditions. | Sarantis Kosmas | Sarantis Kosmas is a highly experienced Supply Chain Management professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. He holds his Masters degree in Supply Chain Management of the Cold Chain. Sarantis has worked in a variety of industries including Pharmaceutical, Mining, Personal Care, Fashion Accessories, Food and Retail. He has a wide range of skills and accomplishments, including analytical and process thinking, strong interpersonal skills and publications. In 2011 Sarantis has published a paper on Validation of Cold Chain Systems in the South African Pharmaceutical Journal and presented at numerous conferences. Sarantis is the Business Development Director at Strategnos and continues a lead role in New Business Development for both the Cold Chain and Supply Chain Consulting divisions. |
| 10 mins | 13h00-13h10 | Q&A | |||
| 90 mins | 13h10-14h40 | LUNCH | |||
| 40 mins | 14h40-15h20 | Introduction to Digital Quality & Validation Management | Digital Quality & Validation Management highlights the integration of digital technology in upholding quality and validation processes. This includes understanding automated systems for quality management, use of digital tools in validation processes, ensuring regulatory compliance in a digital environment, and harnessing data analytics for decision-making, all while maintaining stringent data security and integrity standards. | Sarantis Kosmas | Sarantis Kosmas is a highly experienced Supply Chain Management professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. He holds his Masters degree in Supply Chain Management of the Cold Chain. Sarantis has worked in a variety of industries including Pharmaceutical, Mining, Personal Care, Fashion Accessories, Food and Retail. He has a wide range of skills and accomplishments, including analytical and process thinking, strong interpersonal skills and publications. In 2011 Sarantis has published a paper on Validation of Cold Chain Systems in the South African Pharmaceutical Journal and presented at numerous conferences. Sarantis is the Business Development Director at Strategnos and continues a lead role in New Business Development for both the Cold Chain and Supply Chain Consulting divisions. |
| 10 mins | 15h20-15h30 | Q&A | |||
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