The Westin Copley Place,
Boston, MA
Medical Meetings Mastered
Drive excellence in life science meetings and events by fostering bold partnerships, challenging the status quo, amplifying diverse voices, and navigating regulatory complexity with precision.
About Pharma Forum
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Planners & Partners Attending
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Industry-Leading Speakers
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Expert-Led Sessions
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CMP Credits Available
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Hours of Networking
Pharma Forum 2026 Speakers
Impactful Insights from Distinguished Industry Leaders at the Forefront of Bio/Pharma, Healthcare, and Medical Meetings and Events, Including:
Who Attends
A Breakdown of Our 2025 Audience
Meeting Planner Breakdown
Breakdown of Meeting Planner Types
Job Title Breakdown
Planner Breakdown by Job Level
Supplier Breakdown
Breakdown of Suppliers & Vendors

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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To exhibit, contact Karen Hanover at KarenH@informaconnectls.com
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Put Yourself CenterStage
Build your personal brand. Position your company as leaders. Engage your community and peers.
Join CenterStage, Informa Connect's speaker rewards program, and get access to new opportunities to speak, create content, and get published on our online platforms. Earn points and redeem them for rewards every time you speak at an event or your content is viewed on Streamly - the new business video platform, powered by Informa, for experts, by experts like you.
You'll have member access to resources, to guide you through the process and intricacies of showcasing your stories, expertise, learnings, and content across a wide range of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.
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 2026 taking place?
Pharma Forum 2026 will be held March 22–25, 2026 at The Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA, 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.



