The pharmaceutical meetings and events landscape is evolving faster than ever. From tightening global compliance requirements and shifting HCP expectations to the rapid rise of AI and data-driven decision-making, planners are being asked to do more — with greater scrutiny, fewer resources, and higher stakes.
Pharma Forum is where the industry comes together to tackle these challenges head-on.
Across four agenda-packed days, you’ll hear from the leaders shaping the future of pharma meetings, dive deep into real-world case studies, and walk away with strategies you can actually apply.
Below are some of the top industry issues facing pharma event professionals today and the must-watch sessions designed to help you solve them.
The Pharma Meetings Landscape Is Changing Fast
Healthcare and pharmaceutical meetings are being reshaped by regulatory pressure, workforce changes, safety considerations, and rising expectations from both internal stakeholders and HCPs. The old playbooks no longer apply, and planners need a clear view of what’s changing and what’s coming next.
Pharma Forum opens with high-level, future-focused sessions that help you zoom out, understand the forces impacting the industry, and recalibrate your strategy with confidence.
Must-Watch Sessions
Opening Keynote: Humans + AI = An Impeccable Collaboration for Creating Meeting Magic
This forward-looking keynote explores how AI is moving beyond automation to become a strategic partner in event planning. Learn where AI truly adds value, where human expertise remains essential, and how the two can work together to elevate pharma meetings without compromising compliance or creativity.
State of the Industry: Navigating Safety, Strategy, and Change in Healthcare Meetings
A big-picture look at the trends, risks, and opportunities reshaping pharma events today. From global safety considerations to internal alignment challenges, this session sets the context for the entire event — and gives you the insight you need to plan smarter in a complex environment.
Why attend: These sessions help you ground your decisions in reality, anticipate disruption, and future-proof your meetings strategy.
Global Congress Strategy Is More Complex Than Ever
Congress planning in pharma is no longer just about logistics. With varying regional regulations, evolving HCP engagement models, and increased pressure to prove ROI, planners must deliver experiences that are strategic, compliant, and impactful.
Dedicated sessions break down how to design and execute congress strategies that work globally while remaining flexible enough for local requirements.
Must-Watch Sessions
Perfecting Your Congress Playbook: Strategy, Structure, and Execution
Learn how top organizations approach congress planning from start to finish — including goal setting, stakeholder alignment, and execution models that scale. This session provides practical frameworks you can adapt to both large international congresses and smaller regional meetings.
Worldwide Programs, Local Rules: Mastering Global Compliance
Compliance remains one of the biggest pain points for global pharma programs. This session dives into how teams manage differing regulations, approval processes, and cultural expectations while still delivering consistent, high-quality experiences worldwide.
Why attend: You’ll leave with clearer guidance on how to balance global strategy with local realities without slowing down your programs.
Data Is Everywhere But Insight Is Harder to Find
Pharma event teams are collecting more data than ever, yet many still struggle to turn that data into actionable insight. Leadership wants proof of impact, and planners need credible benchmarks to justify decisions and investments.
Sessions grounded in real data, research, and industry trends help you separate hype from reality and focus on what actually drives results.
Must-Watch Sessions
Rewriting the Rules of Medical Meetings: A Data-Driven Look at 2026 Trends
This session examines what the numbers are telling us about engagement, attendance, formats, and expectations — and what those insights mean for planning medical meetings in the years ahead.
Why attend: These sessions give you evidence-based insights you can take back to stakeholders, strengthening your strategic credibility.
Compliance and Risk Management Are Strategic Priorities
Compliance is no longer a box-checking exercise. With increased scrutiny, evolving regulations, and new technologies entering the mix, risk management has become a strategic function within pharma events.
Interactive panels and roundtable discussions bring compliance experts and peers together to address real-world challenges — not just theory.
Must-Watch Sessions
Compliance Panel & Case Study Roundtables
Dig into practical compliance scenarios facing pharma planners today, from AI usage and data privacy to food & beverage guidelines and international travel considerations. These sessions encourage open discussion, peer learning, and problem-solving you won’t get from a slide deck.
Why attend: You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and practical solutions you can implement immediately.
Why These Sessions Matter
Pharma Forum isn’t about passive listening, it’s about equipping you with the insight, tools, and connections you need to succeed in a rapidly changing industry. These must-watch sessions are designed to help you:
- Navigate uncertainty with confidence
- Build compliant, future-ready event strategies
- Leverage data and AI responsibly
- Deliver meetings that create real value for your organization
If you’re serious about staying ahead in pharma meetings and events, these are the sessions you can’t afford to miss.
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