PharmaTimes Great Oxford Debate - Overview

Established in 1993, the PharmaTimes Great Oxford Debate is one of UK pharma's premiere calender events.

At one level it promotes, encourages and magnifies debate about an important healthcare issue while at another, it provides a uniquely impressive forum where healthcare executives from all walks of life can meet and freely debate an issue without corporate packs on their backs!

Typically attracting an audience from industry, NHS and Parliament, these annual debates have benefited from some great speakers, including Ministers of Health, Chairmen of Health Select Committees, the FDA and Deputy FDA Commissioners as well as leading NHS consultants, BMA chairmen and wits such as Dr Phil Hammond.

For many companies it is an opportunity to take 'time out'with industry & NHS colleagues in an unrivalled academic setting, where some of the world’s greatest leaders have spoken.

The occasion embraces a reception in one of Oxford's famous libraries, the debate is in the world famous Union debating chamber and dinner is at Exeter College one of the loveliest dining halls in Oxford.

For enthusiasts, the debate usually continues in the cellar bar until the wee hours.

To find out more about the 2009 Great Oxford Debate, click here.