2nd Annual Symposium on Pharmaceutical Meeting Planning

About the 2010 Symposium & Highlights of the 2009 Symposium

Global Media Dynamics presents:
2nd Annual Symposium on Pharmaceutical Meeting Planning
Taking Pharmaceutical Meetings & Events to the Next Level in Results, Strategy and Innovation

September 13-14, 2010 • Philadelphia, PA

Industries around the globe are undergoing dramatic transformations to keep pace with a rapidly evolving economic climate and novel market conditions. The healthcare terrain in particular is a constantly changing landscape, which must adapt itself due to ongoing changes from many forces beyond economics, such as legal and regulatory constraints, that will continue to evolve as the dust settles. The 2nd Annual Symposium on Pharmaceutical Meeting Planning on September 13 – 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA will address some of these changes and others. Attend and identify key factors to help you and your company with its resources, so as to better manage your communications efforts in more challenging times.

This comprehensive, high-level symposium is the first of a kind in that it is an international meeting with speakers, audience members and topics addressing the changing issues that all pharmaceutical companies around the globe face today. Today, nearly all communication efforts, eventually or from inception, are global in scope, which creates a “Rubix Cube” of possibilities, balancing compliance regulations, cultural differences and logistic demands as we attempt to communicate to all corners of our globe.

Register today to hold your place for the The 2nd Annual Symposium on Pharmaceutical Meeting Planning on September 13 – 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA. We look forward to greeting you there!

Highlights of the 2009 Symposium

The 2009 International Symposium on Pharmaceutical Meeting Planning featured a remarkable gathering of industry professionals and experts. The Symposium was chaired by Steve Sulkin the Founder & CEO of MBM Productions International ®. MBM Productions was also the sole technology provider and meeting planning force involved behind the event.

The following key issues were examined at the Symposium:

•	Navigate the latest developments with respect to PhRMA Code
•	Understand the international business of communication and meetings
•	Be able to keep up on the changing landscape of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Sarbannes Oxley and a whole host of other laws and regulations which have a dramatic affect on your current meetings, MedCom, marketing and communication efforts
•	Hear from leading practitioners on new strategies for generating greater accountability, ROI and the measurable commercial value of meetings as part of an integrated communication plan
•	Understand meeting metrics and how to apply and integrate them productively
•	Learn the new language of communication technology and how embracing new technologies will enhance, live meetings and empower your function
•	Partner with suppliers and hotels in a tough economy and changing meeting landscape
•	Understand how to shift the emphasis of your communication efforts from operational to strategic
•	Design your own conference with an abundance of concurrent sessions making the most of your time

We look forward to welcoming you to the The 2nd Annual Symposium on Pharmaceutical Meeting Planning on September 13 – 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA.

Sincerely,

GMD Pharma Meeting Planning Team

Who Should Attend

From Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, BioPharma, BioTech and Life Sciences Companies:
Chief Executive Officers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers of:

Meeting/Event Planning

Medical Meeting Planning

Meeting Service Purchasing

Strategic Sourcing

Global Sourcing

Regional Management

International Events

Conference Planning

Event/Meeting Operations

Compliance

Sales

Ethics

Procurement

Legal

Travel & Meeting Services

Category Management

Communication

Facilities

Human Resources

Marketing

Medical Education

Public Relations

Global Sales

Tradeshows

Videoconferencing

Webcasting

Symposia

From Hotel, Resorts, Conference Centers, Hotel Groups:
Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Executives and Account Managers of:

Group Sales

Pharmaceutical Sales

Marketing

Conventions and Meetings

National Accounts

Global Accounts

From Third Party Meeting Planners, Meeting Planning Technologies & Services:
Chief Executive Officers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers of:

Sales

Corporate Meetings

Marketing

Business Development

Meetings and Events

Strategy

2009 Conference Advisory Board

Chamia Glasper, Senior Manager, Meetings Events, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Annie Rodriguez, Senior Manager, Travel and Meetings, Stiefel, a GSK Company
Jane Halligan, Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing, Schering-Plough
Joseph Hopkins, Senior Director, Global Strategic Sourcing, Allergan
Michelle Bartlone, Chief Executive Officer, Meeting Sites Pro, Inc.
Everton Cranston, Senior Director, Global Congresses and Conventions, Pfizer

Thanks to 2009 Sponsors & Exhibitors!

Cocktail Reception Sponsor

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 960 properties in more than 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), W(R), Westin(R), Le Meridien(R), Sheraton(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft(SM) and Element(SM). Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/

Luncheon Sponsor

Come join us for this fabulous Luncheon Sponsored by Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. featuring The Water Coolers – recently voted the 2009 Spotlight Award Ensemble Entertainer of the Year, this singing comedy act is on a roll. You’ll be laughing out loud at songs and sketches that satirically celebrate what we all go through just making it through the week – life, work, kids, husbands, wives, travel, technology – and trying to balance them all. See why E! Entertainment Television calls them “the hottest ticket in town.” www.harrahs.com/groups-meetings/las-vegas/

Exhibitor & Audience Response Systems Provider

Padgett Communications is a leading provider of Audience Response Systems and Interactive Games for medical meetings worldwide. From CME programs to pharmaceutical sales rep training, we understand the importance of capturing your audience’s attention and keeping it - so that you can get the vital data that you need. Padgett Communications has more than ten years’ experience in the medical/pharma industry and a team of professional project managers ready to facilitate all aspects of your interactive medical meeting. www.pcipro.com

Exhibitor

UniversalProcon is a full service meeting logistics organization focused solely on serving the global pharmaceutical industry. With two offices in the United Kingdom and three in the US, UniversalProcon is regarded as a true partner for its pharmaceutical clients - whether in the area of Marketing and Sales Support, Global Congress Logistics or Clinical Based Meetings. It is the goal of each of UniversalProcon's 200 meeting professionals to provide compliant, cost effective and inspirational meetings. http://www.universalprocon.com/

2009 Media Partners

PharmaVOICE magazine, reaching more than 17,500 U.S.-based life-sciences executives, is the forum that allows business leaders to engage in a candid dialogue on the challenges and trends impacting the industry. PharmaVOICE, and its supporting VIEW publications, provide readers with insightful and thought-provoking commentary in a multiple-perspective format through forums, topics, and articles covering a range of issues from molecule through market. PharmaVOICE subscribers are also kept abreast of the latest trends and information through additional media resources, including WebLinx Interactive WebSeminars, Podcasts, Videocasts, White Papers, E-Surveys and e-Alerts. Additionally, PharmaVOICEMarketplace.com provides a comprehensive directory of products, services, and solutions for the life-sciences industry.
To Raise Your VOICE, contact feedback@pharmavoice.com.

PharmiWeb.com is the leading jobs and news portal for the pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences sector. Constantly updated with the latest events, features, news and thousands of jobs from all the leading employers in the sector. PharmiWeb.com is brought to you by innovative online publisher and e-business solutions provider, PharmiWeb Solutions.

To become to a supporting partner, please contact Jack Parrish at jparrish@globalmediadynamics.com

Venue and Pricing

Pharmaceutical Companies	Register by August 6, 2010	Register by September 13, 2010
	$295	$495

Hotels/Suppliers	Register by August 6, 2010	Register by September 13, 2010
	$1595	$1895

Venue:

Venue TBD in Philadelphia, PA.

If you are interested in becoming a Host Sponsor for this event, please contact Justin Sanders at 800-646-9581 or email him at jsanders@globalmediadynamics.com.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Justin Sanders at 800-646-9581 or email him at jsanders@globalmediadynamics.com

2nd Annual Symposium on Pharmaceutical Meeting Planning

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