December 8-9, 2026
Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile | Chicago, ILMaster Next-Generation PBM Strategies as Contracts and Market Dynamics Transform
The PBM Contracting Summit brings together payers, employers, brokers, PBMs, and industry leaders to address rising drug costs, smarter contracting models, regulatory disruption, and the future of pharmacy benefits.
Immerse Yourself In the Hottest Topics Impacting the PBM Contracting Landscape
The PBM Contracting Summit in December brings together leaders from PBMs, healthcare and life science companies to advance their contracting strategies in 2026 and beyond! Here's just some of what's to come:
Lead the Employer-Driven Transformation of Pharmacy Benefits
- Understand how self-funded employers are reshaping PBM selection criteria and contracting priorities
- Examine how brokers and consultants evaluate competing PBM models in practice
- Benchmark how sophisticated buyers define transparency, accountability, and measurable savings
- Position your organization at the forefront of the employer-led pharmacy benefits market
Develop a Sustainable GLP-1 Strategy: Balancing Cost, Clinical Outcomes, and Long-Term Viability
- Compare eligibility criteria, utilization management protocols, and long-term pricing trajectories
- Evaluate sustainability models that extend beyond short-term restrictive measures
- Assess where lifestyle and clinical interventions deliver cost reduction versus incremental spend
- Align clinical outcomes with financial stewardship in high-cost specialty categories
Evaluate PBM Models and Differentiation Strategies for Enduring Value
- Compare traditional PBMs, pass-through, PBA, fee-based, and disaggregated structures
- Understand operational tradeoffs, hidden fees, and implementation realities
- Identify which models scale for different employer sizes and risk tolerance
- Assess PBM differentiation through transparency, clinical programs, and specialty capabilities
Navigate the Regulatory and Contracting Shift Driven by Federal Reform
- Track state mandates, FTC scrutiny, federal reform initiatives, and transparency legislation
- Understand how MFP pricing and 340B expansion may impact contracts
- Translate policy changes into immediate procurement and pricing actions
- Assess compliance requirements and strategic positioning in an evolving regulatory landscape
Prepare for the Next Market Wave: PBM Evolution and the New Era of Contracting Strategy
- Assess manufacturer direct channels, digital health entrants, and employer-owned dispensing models
- Understand how AI and analytics can improve forecasting and decision making
- Navigate PBM evolution and position for the new era of contracting strategy
- Anticipate market shifts and emerging models before the next renewal cycle
See Who You'll Meet at the PBM Contracting Summit
At the PBM Contracting Summit, you'll meet and network with managers and executives from health plans, employers, independent pharmacies, specialty pharmacies and PBMs who have responsibilities or involvement in the following areas:
- Pharmacy Benefit Management
- Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacy Services
- Contracts
- Compliance/Legal/Counsel
- Business Strategy/Operations
- Formulary/Formularies
- Actuary/Actuaries
- Payer/Payor Services
- Product Strategy
- Manufacturer Relations
- Analytics
- Sales/Business Development
- Finance
- Specialty Operations
- Clinical Operations
This conference will also benefit life science manufacturers, pharmacy benefit consultants, PBM technology service providers, data providers and companies providing services to the above audience.
Engage Qualified Decision-Makers Shaping Life Sciences Pricing & Contracting!
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