Conference Passes Explained
Who Attends Pharma Forum
Pharma Forum stands as the premier gathering for meeting and event professionals within the life sciences, uniting planners and partners for over 20 years. Serving multiple segments of the life sciences meetings and events community, this is your guide for definitions and qualifications to attend Pharma Forum
About Our Planner Passes
Planner Passes are designated for professionals across the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, and healthcare industries (collectively known as life sciences) who are involved in the planning, management, and/or execution of meetings and events. Planner types include Corporate, Third-Party, and Association Meeting and Event Professionals.
Who Qualifies as a Corporate Planner?
Corporate Planners are professionals employed at a life sciences company and responsible for organizing internal and external events, including investigator meetings, advisory boards, product launches, medical congresses, etc. Those specializing in category sourcing, venue selection, and logistics for their company's meetings and events, as well as those responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks in life sciences meetings and events also qualify as a Corporate Planner.
About Third-Party & Association Planners
A Third-Party Planner is a professional employed at an event management company or agency specializing in the planning and execution of meetings and events for life sciences companies.
An Association Planner is a representative from a non-profit life sciences, medical, or healthcare association who organizes meetings and events, such as congresses, conventions, educational programs, etc.
All Planner Passes Include:
✔️ Prelude Summits
✔️ 3 Day Conference
✔️ Expo Hall Access
✔️ On & Off Site Networking Activities
✔️ Access to the ConnectMe App & Online Portal
✔️ Post-Event Access to Recordings & Presentations*
*pending speaker permissions
Passes With vs. Without Appointments
All planners are encouraged to connect and collaborate with our onsite suppliers and exhibitors to explore new opportunities and build lasting partnerships.
The Planner Pass with 8 Appointments is a complimentary, all-access pass with a commitment to pre-schedule and attend a minimum of 8 onsite appointments with our suppliers/exhibitors.
We also offer a priced Planner Pass, which holds no obligation to attend a minimum number of appointments.