CBI and Medical Meetings magazine are pleased to announce the 7^th Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum.  

An educational conference dedicated to the professional development needs of meeting and procurement professionals in the Pharmaceutical industry, this program features case studies; practical, how-to sessions; thought-leader panels; and keynote addresses about the latest regulatory developments and industry trends.  Return to your team with practical, high-level strategies for producing effective meetings; complying with the latest regulatory developments and implementing strategic meeting management practices.

CONNECT WITH MEETING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS – become a part of the LinkedIn Pharmaceutical Meeting Professionals Community!  Receive conference updates and network with other meeting attendees before, during and after the meeting.  Participate in engaging forum discussions and collaborate with others in the industry!  Search “Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners” in the Group Directory on LinkedIn!

Call for Proposals – Send your proposed sessions to Brendan.Emerson@cbinet.com by August 16^th, 2010

Hear what some of our previous attendees had to say:

Acclaim from Corporate Meeting Management Companies:

“The opportunity to meet with peers in the industry was invaluable!”
– Lisa Almert, Meetings Management Consultant, Roche

“The conference brings together people who are willing to share their knowledge and people who are thirsty to learn more and increase their skills. This sharing benefits the individual, the industry, and all the patients who receive the drugs Pharma produces.”
– Jane Halligan, Senior Manager Global Strategic Sourcing, Schering-Plough

“While there are many resources and opportunities available for planners to learn, develop professionally, and network, this event is unique because it focuses specifically on our industry. There are session options available for people of all skill levels and interests. I wish my entire team was available to attend!”
– James Vachon, Associate Director, Millennium, The TAKEDA Oncology Company

“The best of its kind—by far the most bang for the buck. Excellent speakers, timely content, and valuable brainstorming between planners and with suppliers.”
– Valerie Richard, Conference Services Manager, OSI Pharmaceuticals

“This year’s program was excellent. We were able to network with our suppliers, and we had great educational activities and dialogue with others in the industry. This helps us better prepare for the industry trends and changes and have the tools in place for successful programs of our own.”
– Melissa M. Schepacarter, CMP, Meeting Manager, The Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education

Acclaim from Third Party Meeting Management Companies:

“CBI and Medical Meetings magazine’s Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum is an excellent venue for networking with thought leaders in our industry. Those looking to gain insight into current and future trends — and share best practices with industry experts— will have ample opportunities to do so at this conference.”
– Dan Tarpey, Director, Meetings & Incentives

“The Annual Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum is now the pre-eminent event in our sector. It is essential education for anyone who is part of the medical meeting planning industry.”
– Adam Gordon, President, UniversalProcon Inc

“This conference is always outstanding and the topics are current. There are sessions for all levels of planners and meeting partners. The conference is one of the few places pharma planners can get together and discuss all of the specific trends and intricacies of planning medical meetings.”
– Angie Duncan, CMP, CMM, Vice President, Operations, VMS Meeting

Acclaim from Industry Suppliers: 

“I really enjoyed attending this year’s forum.  It was my first year to do so and it offered a good introduction to the pharma industry.  I found the educational content to be informative and relevant and the networking was beneficial.”
– Stephanie Summerall, Director of Group Sales, InterContinental New York Times Square  

“The Pharma Forum is the one place where all the people I need to speak with are. It is well worth the investment in time and money, and always has been.”
-Tom Counts, Director of National Sales, Sheraton Atlanta Hotel

“The BEST Pharma event of the year! Hands down!”
– Mario Thompson, Senior Sales Manager, Hilton Atlanta

“This year’s conference was the BEST one you’ve ever had in my opinion, and I heard many others say the same. It was relevant from a compliance/regulatory perspective, as well as from an economic perspective. The dialogue among hotel suppliers, third-party suppliers, and pharmaceutical planners and leaders was unlike anything I’ve seen at other conferences. I also thought the general session speaker was truly exceptional and have heard many of us quoting him already. I appreciated a general session that offered fewer “bells and whistles” and more true content that kept us on the edge of our seats!”
– Julie Hills, Senior Director of Pharmaceutical Industry Sales, Hilton Sales Worldwide

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For more information or to register, please contact the Center for Business Intelligence toll free by phone at 1-800-817-8601 or via e-mail at cbireg@cbinet.com.