Now in our 13th year, Our
Pharmaceutical Meeting Professionals Summit is the established annual gathering for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries’ meeting and event executives. This summit delivers a research-based educational program attracting a balanced audience of both planners and suppliers in an intimate, relaxed setting, ideal for engaging and networking. Offering a selection of educational sessions, results-driven case studies, interactive panels and intimate roundtables, the event provides a comprehensive and quality education on industry trends and critical topics necessary to optimize meeting management in the life science industries. Join us this November in Philadelphia at this unique and engaging summit and leave with the knowledge and contacts necessary to advance your meeting operations.
Top Five Reasons to Attend
- This event offers the highest ratio of planners to suppliers out of all medical meeting professional events.
- This is the only event where the primary focus is on delivering quality education for meeting professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device industries. Gain the information you need to optimize event development and management and the knowledge of how your current processes compare to other companies.
- A loyal following. With 57% of the conference participants in 2016 having attended in previous years, many delegates come back year after year.
- Tracked sessions and a variety of roundtable discussions offer a selection of topics and formats, which ensures you get the greatest educational value on issues that are of the most importance to you and your company. Report back on only the topics relevant for your company to improve and succeed.
- The non-tradeshow feel and contained layout promote interactivity and engagement, providing ideal networking conditions to meet the industry's senior-level planners, representatives from top hotels and convention centers, experienced third-party planners, and the latest technology vendors. Leave with the connections you need to develop and execute successful meetings and events.
Speakers
- Beau Ballin, Senior Director, Business Development, CWT MEETINGS & EVENTS
- Carrie Bamper, HMCC, Event Program Manager, ALLERGAN
- Shari Baron, Manager, Meetings and Events, DAIICHI SANKYO, INC.
- Valli Ferrara Chapjian, Manager, Conventions and Meeting Operations, GLAXOSMITHKLINE
- Nancy Frates, ALS Advocate, TEAM FRATE TRAIN
- John Gidman, Vice President, SMALL PLANET MEETINGS
- Mozelle Goodwin, CMP, HMCC, Meeting Planner, Global Clinical Meeting Planning, Corporate Operations, EISAI INC.
- Hara C. Hawthorne, HMCC, Senior Manager, Global Clinical Meeting Planning, Corporate Operations, EISAI INC.
- Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, Sales Trainer and Author, HIGH IMPACT PRESENTATIONS
- Martin Jensen, Co-President, IPCAA (INT. PHARMACEUTICAL CONGRESS ADVISORY ASSOCIATION), Head of Global Congress and Event Management, LUNDBECK
- Colleen Kenney, CMP, Associate Director, Global Events, Meetings, and Conventions, TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL
- Susan Kominiak, Associate Director, Meetings, Congresses, Events and Operational Controls, NOVARTIS
- Rick Rinderle, CME-H, CMP, HMCC, MSc, Associate Director, U.S. Meeting Services, NOVARTIS BUSINESS SERVICES
- Brenda Rivers, J.D., President and CEO, ANDAVO MEETINGS & INCENTIVES
- John Santaferraro, Chief Analytics Officer, EDUCATIONAL MEASURES
- Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC, Senior Director, Healthcare Compliance, MARITZ TRAVEL
- Meredith Smith, Executive Director, Strategic Sourcing and Enterprise Services (SSES), MERCK & CO.
- Dee Sorensen, Director, Regulated Event Data Management, NOVARTIS BUSINESS SERVICES
- William Stasny, M.S., Video and Virtual Events Producer, SANOFI
- Andrew Taffin, CEO, TALLEN TECHNOLOGY RENTALS
- James Vachon, CMM, Associate Director, Events, Meetings and Conventions, TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL
- Bonnie Weiss, Director, Global Pharmaceutical Sales, HYATT HOTELS
- Richard Wilder, Senior Vice President, BIZLY
- Alice Woychik, Head, Meetings, Congresses, Events and Operational Controls, NOVARTIS BUSINESS SERVICES
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Conference Day One - Monday, November 6, 2017
Conference Day Two - Tuesday, November 7, 2017
The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.
Venue
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Who Should Attend
This conference is designed for meeting professionals from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, specialty pharma and generics companies; third-party meeting planning service providers; CROs; and other healthcare colleagues who have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Meeting and Event Planning/Production/Management/Solutions/Services
- Meeting Operations
- Meeting Management and Event Services
- Convention/Trade Show Planning
- Corporate Events
- Exhibits
- Conference/Event Coordination
- Travel Services
- Speaker Training/Relations
- Procurement, Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing, Contracting
- Special Events
- Congresses
This conference is also of interest to:
- Hotels/Resorts
- Convention Centers
- Convention and Visitors Bureaus
- Travel and Event Management Companies
- Travel Agencies
- Training Companies
- Medical Education/CME Providers
- Hotel Procurement/Destination Management Companies
- Speaker Training and Management
- Independent Meeting Planning Companies
Venue
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing201 South Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing is the only hotel directly on the beautiful waterfront of Philadelphia’s historic district. Relax in a comfortable guest room or suite, our swimming pool, or our lobby bar. Enjoy waterfront dining at Keating’s Rope & Anchor, Bar + Kitchen. Attractions within walking distance include the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution and Spruce Street Harbor Park.
To make reservations guests can call 1-800-HILTONS and request the negotiated rate for ExL’s 13th Meeting Professionals Summit. To make reservations
Click HereThe group rate is available until October 16, 2017. Please book your room early as rooms available at this rate are limited.
