Agenda for Day 1 - Tuesday August 11th, 2026Tuesday, 11 August 2026 - EST/EDT (Eastern Daylight, GMT-4)

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Networking Break

7:30am - 8:30am

Conference Registration and Breakfast

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General Session

8:30am - 8:45am

Informa Connect Welcome and Chair's Opening Remarks

Nhu Tran - Conference Producer, Informa Connect
Melissa Ince - Director of Global Transparency Reporting, Abbott Laboratories

8:45am - 9:30am

Transparency and HCP Engagement – Reassessing Value in a Changing Industry

Explore how transparency requirements and regulated HCP engagement practices have evolved from compliance obligations to strategic business drivers
Understand how data, collaboration and culture are reshaping the value and purpose of compliance
Gain insights into how leading organizations are aligning transparency with ethical engagement and company goals

Tania Tardif - Associate Director of Compliance, QPharma
Shannon Mason - Associate Director of Compliance Operations, Biogen
Eileen Allen - Senior Manager, Compliance, Adaptive Biotechnologies

9:30am - 10:30am

CMS Townhall Recent Updates and Future Directions

Hear directly from CMS representatives on the latest updates, priorities and enforcement focus areas on Open Payments
Gain clarity on upcoming reporting expectations, audit processes and data quality initiatives
Understand how proposed policy changes may shape transparency reporting and compliance planning

Amy Bedsaul - Open Payments Communications, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Kathleen Ott - Compliance & Policy Lead for Open Payments, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Networking Break

10:30am - 11:00am

Networking and Refreshment Break

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Global Reporting Transparency & HCP Engagement

11:00am - 11:45am

Managing Cross-Border Transfers of Value—Data, Privacy and Reporting Challenges

Explore how organizations determine reporting obligations for cross-border HCP engagements, including payments initiated in one region but linked to activities or recipients in another
Review the privacy, data-sharing, and documentation considerations arise when transfers of value cross jurisdictional boundaries, particularly in regions with firm data protection rules
Discuss governance approaches, validation processes and coordination models that support accurate, defensible reporting while reducing downstream risk and operational complexity

Joan Marie Collins - Global Transparency Process Lead, Sanofi
Melissa Swanson - Senior Manager, Compliance & Ethics, iRythm Technologies

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Networking Break

11:45am - 1:00pm

Networking Lunch

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General Session

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Enforcement Update

Receive the latest insights on federal and state enforcement trends impacting transparency and HCP engagement programs
Understand how evolving state disclosure laws and enforcement priorities are shaping operational and legal strategies

John Vagelatos - Assistant US Attorney, Criminal Division, United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York
Charlene Keller Fullmer - Assistant United States Attorney and Deputy Chief Civil Division, US Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

1:45pm - 2:30pm

State and Federal Transparency Developments—Navigating Varied and Evolving Requirements

Review compliance challenges posed by varying state requirements including differences in deadlines and reporting obligations
Examine the federal regulatory landscape, including proposed policy changes that may expand reporting obligations and documentation requirements
Discuss how companies are assessing potential operational impacts and planning for scenarios where reporting requirements or timelines shift

Jennifer Romanski - Principal, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman
Noah Goldstein - Counsel, Porzio Bromberg & Newman

2:30pm - 3:00pm

AI and MDM in the Room - A Transparency Leader's Guide to the Technology Reshaping Your Data

Explore how AI and machine learning enhance master data management (MDM) through improved HCP/HCO identification, real-time deduplication, and stronger data validation frameworks
Examine how AI-driven anomaly detection, classification, and data lineage tracking reduce upstream inconsistencies that directly impact aggregate spend reporting quality and audit readiness
Understand how human + machine collaboration supports better transparency outcomes by reducing manual rework, improving documentation consistency, and strengthening compliance governance

Paula Reece - Data Scientist, Independent

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Modern HCP Engagement Systems — A Real-World Case Study in Implementation and Redesign

Review a detailed case study on how Ismed implemented and redesigned its HCP engagement system to address workflow gaps, increase automation and less manual efforts, drive compliance, documentation challenges, and cross‑functional alignment needs
Explore practical lessons learned from system rollout, including process changes, stakeholder training, usability enhancements, and the impact on upstream engagement quality
Understand how system improvements have strengthened downstream transparency reporting, improved data accuracy, and increased operational efficiency across the compliance ecosystem

Dawn DiPierro - Director of Global Compliance Operations, Insmed

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Networking Break

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Networking & Refreshment Break

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Breakout A [Beginner]

Breakout B [Advanced]

4:00pm - 5:00pm

A Foundation of Transparency & HCP Engagement – A Beginner’s Guide to Doing It Right

Build a solid understanding of the core principles and processes that drive transparency reporting and HCP engagement
Learn how different functions – compliance, finance, medical, commercial, and data teams – work together to support accurate and efficient reporting
Gain practical guidance and best practices for managing day-to-day responsibilities

Mary Ann Mobley - Senior Manager, Compliance, LEO Pharma Inc
Brenda Crabtree - Senior Director of Commercial Legal & Compliance, Kura Oncology

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Strategic Vision Forum: Innovating Compliance & HCP Engagement Across Company Sizes

Discover ways to introduce innovation into compliance and HCP engagement programs without compromising regulatory standards or aggregate spend accuracy across different company sizes
Discuss practical approaches for tailoring programs to different company sizes, including resource allocation, documentation expectations, and system needs
Benchmark ideas across peers to identify forward-thinking practices that balance compliance, efficiency, and strategic value

Large Pharma: Micah Ackerman, Director, Compliance Business Partner, Boehringer Ingelheim

Mid – Size: Dawn DiPierro, Director of Global Compliance Operations, Insmed

Small: Ben McKinley, Associate Director, Transparency & Compliance, Corcept Therapeutics

Micah Ackerman - Director, Compliance Business Partner, Boehringer Ingelheim
Dawn DiPierro - Director of Global Compliance Operations, Insmed
Ben McKinley - Associate Director, Transparency & Compliance, Corcept Therapeutics Inc

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Networking Break

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Close of Day One and Networking Reception

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Agenda for Day 1 - Tuesday August 11th, 2026Tuesday, 11 August 2026 - EST/EDT (Eastern Daylight, GMT-4)