Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center,
National Harbor, MD
Medical Meetings Mastered
Drive excellence in life science meetings and events by fostering bold partnerships, challenging the status quo, amplifying diverse voices, and navigating compliance complexity with precision.
Pharma Forum 2027 Speakers
Impactful Insights from Distinguished Industry Leaders at the Forefront of Pharma, Biotech, Healthcare, and Medical Meetings and Events, Including:
What to Expect at Pharma Forum 2027
Completely reimagined for 2027, Pharma Forum delivers actionable strategies, emerging technology, and unmatched networking for meeting professionals across pharma, biotech, medical device, and diagnostics. Whether you're navigating complex global compliance, integrating AI into daily workflows, or proving event ROI to leadership, Pharma Forum equips you with tangible solutions to navigate today’s headaches while positioning you for tomorrow’s opportunities. Explore the six core themes shaping this year's program below to discover how you can optimize your event portfolio, strengthen supplier alliances, and advance your career.
Compliance & Regulatory Precision
Turn Regulatory Complexity into Strategic Advantage
- Transform complex compliance frameworks into a strategic operational advantage
- Align commercial and medical teams while strictly protecting medical integrity
- Navigate global HCP regulations, EFPIA codes, and CMS Open Payments updates
- Mitigate cross-border regulatory risks across multiple life sciences disciplines
Congresses & Product Launches
Elevate Launch Impact Past the Exhibit Hall
- Master innovative congress management models tailored for a post-pandemic landscape
- Explore event formats past standard congresses, including advisory boards and training
- Design high-impact event portfolios that align with the entire product lifecycle
- Foster modern collaboration structures between in-house teams and agency vendors
AI Integration & Tech Strategy
Automate Planning Workflows with Next-Gen Tools
- Choose specialized educational paths built for either strategic or daily workflow use
- Learn hands-on tools to automate routine meeting planning and sourcing tasks
- Evaluate and implement multiple AI systems responsibly to maintain competitive edges
- Navigate compliance boundaries and corporate governance protocols around AI tech
Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management
Negotiate Smarter Contracts and Stronger Vendor Alliances
- Transform procurement from a rigid gatekeeper into a strategic event partner
- Benchmark data, forecasting models, and spend analysis to optimize event budgets
- Navigate complex AV contracts, rising supplier costs, and restrictive clauses
- Build stronger, more accountable client-agency relationships using clear KPIs
Executive Strategy & Benchmarking
Eliminate Hidden Silo Taxes and Prove True ROI
- Access closed-door, scenario-based summits for senior corporate and agency leaders
- Share anonymized industry data to calculate and eliminate hidden organizational "silo taxes"
- Establish new standards to measure event value and prove impact beyond traditional ROI
- Address niche logistical hurdles unique to start-ups and emerging biotech entities
Professional Development & Retention
Build High-Influence Careers and Inclusive Teams
- Explore successful career paths spanning agencies, corporate, and specialized teams
- Build high-influence leadership skills, effective communication, and stakeholder buy-in
- Implement operational strategies to build inclusive workplaces that support neurodiverse talent
- Address industry-wide talent acquisition, team wellbeing, and retention challenges
Who Attends
A Breakdown of Our 2026 Audience To-Date
Meeting Planner Breakdown
Breakdown of Meeting & Event Profs by Types
Job Seniority Breakdown
Meeting & Event Profs Breakdown by Job Level
Who's Attending
Job Titles Throughout the Meetings & Events Industry Ecosystem

Pharma Forum: A Look Back
For over 20 years, Pharma Forum has been the premier gathering for meeting and event professionals in the life sciences industry. From groundbreaking discussions and innovative strategies to unparalleled networking opportunities, this conference has consistently evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of pharma, biotech, medical and life sciences planners and partners.
Join us as we look back on two decades of growth, challenges, and transformative moments that have made Pharma Forum a truly unforgettable experience year after year.
Engage Qualified Decision-Makers Shaping Meetings & Medical Communications!
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FAQs
What is Pharma Forum?
Pharma Forum is a premier annual conference dedicated to meeting and event management within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotech, and medical industries, bringing together meeting planners, suppliers, and industry partners to share best practices, learn from experts, and build strategic connections in a rapidly evolving environment.
When and where is Pharma Forum 2027 taking place?
Pharma Forum 2027 will be held March 21–24, 2027 at The Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD, USA.
Who should attend Pharma Forum?
Pharma Forum is ideal for professionals responsible for planning, executing, or supporting events in regulated life science environments including:
- Medical meeting planners
- Life science and pharma meeting planners
- Corporate and third-party event management teams
- Meeting operations and procurement specialists
- Hotel, venue, technology and solution partners
- Compliance, regulatory and medical affairs professionals
What topics and sessions are included in the agenda?
The agenda focuses on the biggest challenges and opportunities in pharma meetings today:
- Pharma and life science regulations impacting meeting planning
- Compliance training and global HCP engagement rules
- AI and digital transformation in event management
- Future of pharma events and the changing expectations of HCPs
- Event logistics, budget management and vendor strategy
- Workshops, certification courses, roundtables and leadership sessions
Does Pharma Forum address pharma regulation and compliance?
Absolutely - Regulation is a major pillar of our event’s content. Key areas include:
- Global and U.S. compliance updates for HCP and medical meetings
- Data privacy regulations (GDPR, Sunshine Act)
- Ethical event design for life sciences
- Best practices for compliant virtual, hybrid and in-person meetings
- Navigating pharma’s evolving regulatory landscape
How does Pharma Forum support medical and life science meeting planners?
The conference helps planners elevate skills, improve processes, and stay compliant.
Attendees gain:
- Industry- specific education tailored to pharma planners
- Certification opportunities (e.g., meeting compliance programs)
- Templates, best practices and case studies
- Peer-to-peer learning through roundtables and discussion groups
- Insights into planner-supplier relationships and negotiation strategies
Will there be opportunities for networking and industry collaboration?
Absolutely - Networking is a core part of the event experience at Pharma Forum. Attendees can participate in:
- 1:1 networking appointments
- Roundtable discussions and peer exchanges
- Welcome receptions and social events
- Exhibit hall and solution-provider meetings
- Planner-to-planner and planner-to-supplier matchmaking
How does Pharma Forum prepare attendees for the future of pharma events?
The event focuses on forward- looking trends shaping pharma meetings including:
- Adoption of AI, automation and data-driven planning tools
- Shift toward personalized and patient-centric experiences
- Evolving HCP engagement models
- Regulatory changes impacting hybrid and international events
- The rising need for sustainable and compliant event strategies
Is Pharma Forum relevant beyond the U.S.?
Yes - While the 2026 event is held in Boston, our content is global, including:
- International pharma regulations impacting meetings
- Global compliance, HCP rules and market difference
It also attracts planners, suppliers, and pharma companies from around the world and complements events like Pharma Forum EMEA for deeper regional insights.
Who organizes Pharma Forum?
The event is organized by Informa Connect part of Informa PLC. View more of our biotech and pharma events here.









