March 22 - 24 & Sept 22 - 24
✪ VIRTUAL ✚ FACE-TO-FACE,
Marriott Marquis, NYC
Reimagining the Meeting Experience
Pharma Forum is the largest, most influential annual forum dedicated to uniting life sciences meeting and event professionals to navigate the future of medical meetings. In this shifting COVID-19 era, it serves as the ideal platform to address compliance implications for virtual interactions, the need for flexibility in contracting and re-entry strategies for face-to-face live and hybrid events.
Join us in 2021 for two inclusive events: a virtual experience March 22-24 and a face-to-face experience September 22-24 in New York City.

2021 Conference Theme
The theme of Pharma Forum 2021 reflects the resilience of the Meetings & Events Community and determination to persevere:

Featured Topics
With Both Tactical and Strategic Streams
Past, Present and Future -- Evolution of Meetings in a Covid Era
Past, Present and Future -- Evolution of Meetings in a Covid Era
Assess the Meeting Industry’s Response to the Global Pandemic
Hotel/Planner Collaboration – Moving Forward Together to Redefine the New Meeting Experience
Drive Meeting Management in a Time of Constant Change
Navigating the Look and Feel of Medical Meetings 2021 and Beyond
Navigating the Look and Feel of Medical Meetings 2021 and Beyond
Defining and Executing Hybrid Events
Staying Abreast of Compliance Implications for Virtual and Hybrid Meetings
Evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medical Meetings
Contracting Strategies for the Pandemic Era
Contracting Strategies for the Pandemic Era
Discuss Key Considerations when Contracting for Events in 2021 and Beyond
Best Practices for Working Successfully with Third-Party Vendors – establishing a win-win relationship
Explore the Critical Components Every SMMP Should Have for Maximum Visibility
What to Expect in 2021
✪ VIRTUAL EVENT
✪ VIRTUAL EVENT
March 22 - 24 | Virtual Format
- All-In-One Platform:
Designed to replicate the F2F attendee and exhibitor experience, with advanced technological capabilities - Enhanced AI-Powered Networking:
Directly Connect with Any Attendee • Extended Appointment Times • Team Capabilities • View Others' Availability to Request & Accept Formal Appointments - Extended Access:
Gain extended portal access before, during and after the event to increase collaboration and appointment scheduling - Enhanced Peer-to-Peer Engagement:
Choose from a selection of interactive, topic intensive group discussions throughout the conference - Virtual Exhibits:
Take advantage of our virtual exhibit hall, providing brief company presentations, collateral and information, with the opportunity to be directly contacted
✚ FACE-TO-FACE EVENT
✚ FACE-TO-FACE EVENT
September 22-24 | New York City
- Impactful Keynote Presentations:
Get re-inspired and reinvigorated with captivating, high-profile speakers driving the dialogue - Face-to-Face Engagement:
Forge relationships with professionals in all stages of their career and expertise, taking the conversation beyond the stage to expand on talking points, connect and brainstorm new ideas - Renowned Trailblazer Awards Ceremony:
Honoring individuals in the meetings community who have shown impeccable innovation, collaboration mastery and passionate leadership - Reimagined Exhibit Hall:
Get business done by meeting with suppliers in our reimagined exhibit hall, adhering to the strictest health and safety protocols under Marriott International's Connect with Confidence initiative
What to Expect
Innovative Program Features:
Innovative Program Features:
Live and On-Demand Sessions & Panel Discussions
Real-Time Q&As and Polling
CMP Credits Available
Identify Prospective Partners & Managing Meeting Requests with PartneringONE
Tour the Digital Exhibit Hall
Take Part in the Renowned Trailblazer Awards Ceremony
PLUS! Registration is FREE for Corporate, Third-Party and Associate Planners
Timely Topics, Including:
Timely Topics, Including:
Trends, Tech, Features — Trending Pathways
Crisis Management — Preparing for the Unknown
The Power of Virtual Meetings
Pivoting to Virtual HCP Meetings
Future-Forward Mindset on Venues and Menus
Connect and Network with Key Decision‑Makers at Pharma Forum 2021
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