Thursday, March 19th, 2026 - Day 3 Main ConferenceThursday, 19 March 2026 - EST/EDT (Eastern Daylight, GMT-4)

• Explore the real-world impact of patient assistance programs from the patient perspective, highlighting challenges, successes and areas for improvement

• Discuss strategies for navigating support programs to ensure patients receive the care and resources they need

• Examine the role of patient advocacy groups in shaping access to treatment, providing support and driving meaningful change in healthcare

Come together with fellow patient assistance program professionals for a collaborative learning experience that celebrates the power of our collective knowledge. This interactive polling session creates a space for PAP leaders to share experiences, compare approaches, and learn from one another in real-time.

As healthcare costs rise and policies evolve, this session equips program leaders with strategies to meet growing patient needs while maintaining sustainability.

• Master strategic forecasting techniques that enable proactive resource allocation and prevent service disruptions during periods of increased demand

• Discover innovative funding models and operational efficiencies that maintain program sustainability while expanding patient reach and support capabilities

• Develop adaptive compliance frameworks that navigate evolving regulations while protecting program integrity and maximizing patient access opportunities

Effective program leadership requires strong governance and donor partnerships, particularly in complex regulatory environments. This session provides strategies for building engaged boards, communicating effectively with donors about evolving priorities and leveraging diverse expertise for organizational resilience.

Part 1: Igniting Your Purpose

In this powerful closing session, we return to the fundamental question that drives us all: Why are we here? Rediscover the passion that brought you to this industry and reignite the fire that fuels your daily work. This isn't just about what we do—it's about remembering who we are and why our work matters. Let this session serve as your catalyst for the year ahead, transforming conference insights into purposeful action.

Part 2: Where Hope Lives—Finding Light in the Journey

Join acclaimed writer Jill Drury, whose work embodies a rare blend of clinical expertise and soulful caregiving. Jill illuminates the quiet places where hope lives and transforms everyday experiences into moments of shared humanity. Her writing elevates patient voices while inspiring us to listen deeply, live boldly and find meaning in both the grand and the simple. Through her lens, witness how the patient journey, experience and outcomes connect directly to the impact of what we've learned and discussed throughout our conference.

Together, these elements will inspire you to carry forward not just knowledge, but renewed purpose—connecting your daily work to the deeper why that makes everything we do meaningful.