About CPhI Worldwide
CPhI Worldwide is the world's largest gathering of the global pharmaceutical industry, held annually and rotating between major European cities — Frankfurt, Madrid, Barcelona and Milan. CPhI is where the entire pharma supply chain converges: APIs, excipients, finished dose, contract services, packaging, machinery and supply chain.
CPhI Worldwide 2026 will be held at Messe Frankfurt from 21 to 23 October 2026. Over 2,500 exhibitors from 150+ countries participate, with more than 60,000 pharma professionals attending — making it the single most important business event in global pharma.
CPhI co-locates five major events under one roof: CPhI (APIs and intermediates), InnoPack (pharma packaging), ICSE (contract services), P-MEC (pharma machinery), BioProduction, FDF (finished dose), and NEX (excipients and ingredients). India is the second-largest exhibitor country at CPhI after China — Indian API and formulation companies have long used CPhI as their primary international business development platform.
More Than Travel has been organising Indian pharma delegations to CPhI Worldwide every year. Our package includes Schengen business visa, return flights from Delhi to Frankfurt (or Madrid / Barcelona / Milan depending on the host city), 4★ hotel near the venue, fair badge registration, daily transfers and on-trip support — so your pharma business development team can focus on meetings, not logistics.
Why Attend CPhI Worldwide?
For Indian pharma companies, CPhI is the single most important international fair — here's why it remains the priority every year:
- Buyer-heavy fair — 60,000+ pharma professionals, predominantly with active buying intent.
- Entire pharma value chain in one venue — APIs, intermediates, excipients, packaging, machinery, finished dose, contract services.
- India is the #2 country at CPhI — strong India pavilion presence and peer networking.
- Pre-scheduled meetings platform — CPhI's online meeting tool lets you confirm 20–40 meetings in advance.
- Regulatory & technology updates — EU GMP changes, US FDA developments, biosimilar trends.
- 5 co-located events (CPhI, InnoPack, ICSE, P-MEC, BioProduction) cover every adjacent pharma sector.
- European market access — particularly important for EMA registration, EU GMP audits, partner discovery for Europe.
2026 Edition — Dates, Venue & Key Numbers
Full venue address: Messe Frankfurt, Germany.
Key Industries & Sectors Covered
CPhI hosts 5 co-located events: CPhI (APIs), InnoPack (packaging), ICSE (contract services), P-MEC (machinery) and BioProduction. One badge covers all five — making CPhI the most comprehensive pharma event globally.
Who Should Attend?
- API and intermediate manufacturers seeking European partners and distributors
- Formulation companies exploring contract-manufacturing partnerships
- Excipient and packaging suppliers targeting European pharma manufacturers
- Contract research organisations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs)
- Pharma machinery and equipment manufacturers
- Business development teams from generic pharma companies
Our CPhI Worldwide Delegation Package
More Than Travel has been organising Indian delegations to CPhI Worldwide for over a decade. Our end-to-end package handles every detail so your team can focus 100% on business outcomes:
Return Flights
Economy from Delhi to Frankfurt (or Madrid/Barcelona/Milan). Carriers: Lufthansa, Air India, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways.
4★ Hotel near venue
Strategic Frankfurt hotels with quick S-Bahn access to Messe Frankfurt. Daily breakfast, Indian-friendly options available.
Schengen Business Visa
End-to-end Schengen visa support — invitation letter from CPhI, financial documentation, VFS appointment, status tracking. 10–15 working days.
Fair Pass & On-Trip
CPhI badge registration, daily transfers, India helpline, optional Frankfurt city tour or Heidelberg / Baden-Baden weekend extension.
Past Cphi Germany Delegations — Our Group Photos
Glimpses from our recent group delegations to this fair. Drawn from real trips with Indian businesses across industries.
What Our Clients Say
Verified feedback from Indian businesses we have travelled with — across trade fairs, study tours, MICE and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is CPhI Worldwide 2026?
CPhI Worldwide 2026 runs 21–23 October 2026 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany — 3 days. CPhI rotates between European cities annually; future editions: 2027 Madrid, 2028 Barcelona. Daily exhibition hours: 09:30 – 17:30.
How much does a CPhI Worldwide trip cost from India?
Our standard CPhI package is 5 nights / 6 days from Delhi at ₹2.45–3.25 lakh per person on twin sharing. Includes return flights, 4★ hotel near Messe Frankfurt, daily breakfast, Schengen business visa support, fair badge, transfers. Hotels are the biggest variable — Frankfurt rates rise 3–5× during CPhI week.
What is the difference between CPhI Worldwide and CPhI China?
CPhI Worldwide (Europe, October) is the global premium event — predominantly European buyers, focused on EU GMP-compliant API/FDF, biosimilars, contract services. CPhI China (Shanghai, June) is Asia-Pacific focused — predominantly Chinese suppliers, ideal for Indian formulators sourcing Chinese APIs/intermediates. Many Indian pharma companies attend both annually.
Should I attend CPhI as an Indian API exporter?
Absolutely yes — CPhI is the #1 international platform for Indian API exporters. India is the second-largest exhibitor country at CPhI. Almost all major Indian pharma companies (Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's, Aurobindo, Cipla, Lupin, Glenmark, Torrent, Cadila, etc.) attend / exhibit. The fair connects you with EU and US importers, formulators, distributors and partners.
Can I book pre-scheduled meetings at CPhI?
Yes — CPhI's online meeting scheduler opens 4–6 weeks before the fair. Set up your company profile, browse the buyer database, send meeting requests, confirm time slots. We help our clients optimise their meeting calendar so they leave the fair with 25–40 confirmed business discussions.