Day 1

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8:00 am

REGISTRATION & NETWORKING BREAKFAST:
BUILD COMMUNITY CONTACTS

  • Start your day off right and connect with pharma marketing and sales leaders.
  • Get to know your industry peers and colleagues over a delicious breakfast.
  • Source practical tips, discuss best practices, and prepare for the day ahead.

8:45 am

OPENING REMARKS FROM YOUR HOST

Gain insight into today’s sessions so you can get the most out of your conference experience.

9:00 am

OPENING KEYNOTE

Revolutionizing Pharma Sales and Marketing in the Digital Age

Examine transformative trends that are shaping pharmaceutical marketing in Canada as the industry looks towards 2026. Source practical tips to:

  • Adopt digital tools such as advanced analytics, AI, and personalized marketing to better understand the needs of Canadian patients and healthcare providers.
  • Explore Canadian market trends and changes in 2025 and how they are shaping pharma marketing and sales.
  • Advance the vision for patient-centric pharma growth in 2026 and beyond.

Optimize your approach to pharma sales and marketing to leverage digital innovation, respond to shifting Canadian market trends, and deliver more personalized, patient-centric engagement.

9:30 am

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER PANEL: BREAKING THROUGH THE NOISE

Building Trust and Credibility with Canadian HCPs

Engage Canadian physicians effectively by emphasizing trust and credibility within a competitive healthcare landscape. Create a roadmap to:

  • Gain a deep understanding of the unique needs and preferences of Canadian physicians through data-driven insights.
  • Develop tailored, authentic communication strategies that acknowledge time constraints while delivering high-value information.
  • Examine successful engagement examples, highlighting best practices and common pitfalls to avoid when building long-term trust.

Transform how your organization connects with Canadian physicians to ensure it stands out as a trusted and credible partner in advancing patient care.

10:15 am

SPEED NETWORKING! MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

Grow your network by meeting like-minded individuals to share your latest ideas and projects with:

  • Enjoy a quick icebreaker, exchange LinkedIn information, and build lasting business relationships.
  • Achieve your conference networking goals in a fun and agile fashion.
  • Join a community of pharma marketing and sales leaders to gain invaluable support.

10:30 am

INDUSTRY EXPERT: THE PATIENT-CENTRIC SHIFT

Redefining Sales and Marketing Strategies in Pharma

Embrace a patient-centric model, transforming sales and marketing strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. Master the success factors to:

  • Leverage patient insights to tailor sales and marketing strategies that prioritize individual needs and outcomes.
  • Optimize digital channels and personalized content to engage patients effectively and build trust.
  • Examine successful case studies of patient-centric initiatives and identify key challenges to avoid.

Adapt your sales and marketing approach to align with a patient-first philosophy, ensuring improved engagement, loyalty, and better health outcomes.

11:00 am

NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITOR LOUNGE VISITS

  • Explore the latest pharma marketing and sales strategies with our industry-leading sponsors.
  • Share your challenges with the biggest innovators in the business.
  • Schedule one-to-one private meetings for personalized advice.

11:30 am

C-SUITE POWER PANEL: DATA OVERLOAD

Turning Insights into Action for Pharma Marketing and Sales

Harness the power of data effectively, transforming overwhelming information into actionable insights for pharmaceutical marketing and sales. Develop a blueprint to:

  • Identify the most relevant data sources and metrics to inform marketing and sales strategies.
  • Streamline data analysis processes to extract meaningful insights that drive decision-making.
  • Analyze real-world examples of data-driven marketing and sales successes, including common pitfalls to avoid.

Improve how your organization manages and applies data to ensure it can translate insights into impactful actions that enhance performance and outcomes.

12:00 pm

CASE STUDY: DATA-DRIVEN CAMPAIGNS

Lessons from a Successful Rollout

Design and execute data-driven campaigns that deliver measurable results in the pharmaceutical industry. Take back to your office strategies to:

  • Leverage data analytics to identify key audience segments and tailor messaging for maximum impact.
  • Optimize campaign performance through continuous data monitoring and agile adjustments.
  • Learn from real-world examples of successful data-driven campaigns, including strategies to replicate success and common pitfalls to avoid.

Amplify the impact of your campaigns by adopting data-driven methods to achieve greater precision, improved engagement, and sustained success.

12:30 pm

INDUSTRY EXPERT: NAVIGATING DIGITAL DISRUPTION

Best Practices for Tech Integration for Pharma Marketing Teams

Integrate cutting-edge technologies effectively, enabling pharma marketing teams to adapt to the fast-evolving digital landscape. Develop a blueprint to:

  • Assess the most impactful technologies for enhancing marketing performance and patient engagement.
  • Develop streamlined processes to integrate digital tools seamlessly into existing workflows.
  • Explore case studies showcasing successful digital transformation initiatives and identify common pitfalls to avoid.

Advance your marketing team’s readiness for digital disruption to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge in an ever-evolving marketplace.

1:00 pm

NETWORKING LUNCH & EXHIBITOR LOUNGE VISITS

  • Meet interesting speakers and pick their brains on the latest industry issues.
  • Expand your network and make connections that last beyond the conference.
  • Enjoy great food and service while engaging with your pharma marketing and sales colleagues.

2:00 pm

EXHIBITOR LOUNGE: VISIT BOOTHS & WIN PRIZES

  • Browse through different sponsor booths and test drive new technology.
  • Enter your name for a chance to win exciting prizes.
  • Take advantage of event-specific offers and special content.

2:15 pm

CASE STUDY

TRACK A: BUILDING A WINNING TEAM

Building and Leading High-Performing Sales and Marketing Teams

Boost sales productivity and harness the power of patient engagement and marketing in sales. Adopt best practices to:

  • Develop approaches to align sales and marketing goals.
  • Implement a performance-driven culture and continuous improvement.
  • Foster collaboration between sales and marketing teams to drive innovation and optimize efforts.

Achieve high levels of sales success by aligning teams, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing collaboration across functions.

2:15 pm

CASE STUDY

TRACK B: BRANDING & PATIENT ENGAGEMENT

Building a Trustworthy Pharma Brand in a Competitive Market

Establish and maintain a pharma brand that stands out for its credibility, reliability, and patient-first approach in a crowded marketplace. Take away specific solutions to:

  • Develop transparent, patient-centric messaging that aligns with ethical practices and builds trust over time.
  • Leverage digital platforms and content to foster open communication with healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Analyze successful case studies of pharma brands that have effectively built trust, highlighting key tactics and challenges to avoid.

Transform your pharma brand by focusing on authenticity, transparency, and a commitment to delivering value, ensuring lasting trust and loyalty in a competitive industry.

2:45 pm

FIRESIDE CHAT

TRACK A: BUILDING A WINNING TEAM

Driving Team Collaboration Across Sales, Marketing, and Operations

Boost overall organizational performance by fostering a culture of collaboration among marketing, sales, and operations. Achieve a step-by-step action plan to:

  • Recognize the importance of cross-functional collaboration.
  • Identify barriers to effective teamwork between sales, marketing, and operations.
  • Develop strategies to enhance communication and alignment.

Bolster your culture of collaboration to improve coordination, decision-making, and cross-departmental relationships.

2:45 pm

CASE STUDY

TRACK B: BRANDING & PATIENT ENGAGEMENT

Improving Patient Outcomes Through Effective Engagement Strategies

Enhance patient outcomes by building stronger connections and supporting informed decision-making. Source practical tips to:

  • Utilize personalized communication and digital tools to engage patients at each stage of their healthcare journey.
  • Develop patient support programs that address barriers to adherence and empower patients to take control of their health.
  • Review successful case studies that have demonstrated tangible improvements in patient outcomes through targeted engagement and identify pitfalls to avoid.

Improve your engagement approach to prioritize patient needs, ultimately enhancing health outcomes and fostering long-term loyalty and trust.

3:15 pm

CASE STUDY Leadership for the Future:

TRACK A: BUILDING A WINNING TEAM

Cultivating Resilience and Innovation in Pharma Sales Teams

Understand the evolving challenges in pharma sales leadership. Walk away with an action plan on:

  • Exploring strategies to build resilient and adaptable sales teams.
  • Fostering a culture of innovation to stay competitive.
  • Developing actionable leadership techniques for sustained success.

Optimize your leadership approach to cultivate resilience, drive innovation, and ensure long-term success in pharma sales teams.

3:15 pm

CASE STUDY

TRACK B: BRANDING & PATIENT ENGAGEMENT

Personalized Patient Journeys Through Digital Channels

Design patient-centric experiences using digital tools and platforms. Adopt best practices to:

  • Utilize digital channels to map and understand the unique needs of patients at every stage of their journey.
  • Develop tailored content and engagement strategies to deliver value and foster trust.
  • Analyze successful examples of personalized patient journeys, identifying best practices and common challenges to overcome.

Transform your patient engagement strategy by leveraging digital channels to create meaningful, customized experiences that drive better health outcomes and build long-term loyalty.

3:45 pm

NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITOR LOUNGE VISITS

  • Enjoy exclusive sponsor demos and experience the next level of pharma marketing and sales innovation firsthand.
  • Meet one-on-one with leading solution providers to discuss organizational hurdles.
  • Brainstorm solutions and gain new perspectives and ideas.

4:15 pm

CASE STUDY: BEYOND THE PILLS

Shaping Marketing Strategies with Value-Added Services

Transform pharmaceutical marketing by delivering holistic solutions that go beyond the product. Develop a blueprint to:

  • Identify and develop complementary services that address patient and healthcare provider needs alongside pharmaceutical offerings.
  • Integrate digital tools and platforms to enhance the delivery and impact of value-added services.
  • Examine case studies of successful value-added service strategies, highlighting key lessons and potential pitfalls to avoid.

Perfect your marketing approach by focusing on value-added services that strengthen patient engagement, improve outcomes, and foster deeper connections with healthcare stakeholders.

4:45 pm

PANEL: GETTING OMNICHANNEL MARKETING RIGHT

Integrating Digital and Traditional Sales Strategies

Explore the growing importance of omnichannel marketing in pharma and how integrating digital and traditional sales tactics can enhance reach and engagement. Source practical tips to:

  • Develop a cohesive strategy that blends digital platforms with traditional sales methods for a seamless customer experience.
  • Optimize communication across multiple channels to effectively engage healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Explore successful omnichannel campaigns, identifying key strategies, benefits, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Amplify your marketing strategy by embracing omnichannel integration, ensuring a unified approach that maximizes engagement, drives sales, and strengthens brand loyalty.

5:15 pm

CLOSING CASE STUDY

Harnessing Omnichannel Examples from Consumer Healthcare for Pharma Applications

Adopt consumer healthcare omnichannel strategies to drive engagement and meet evolving patient needs. Master the success factors to:

  • Leverage consumer-focused marketing techniques to personalize outreach and build deeper connections with patients.
  • Integrate digital tools and platforms that empower patients to make informed decisions about their health.
  • Review successful consumer healthcare strategies in pharma marketing, identifying effective approaches and common challenges to conquer.

Transform your marketing efforts by embracing consumer healthcare approaches to omnichannel, ensuring greater patient empowerment, improved outcomes, and stronger brand loyalty.

5:45 pm

END OF DAY 1 SUMMARY & CLOSING REMARKS FROM YOUR HOST

Review the key solutions and takeaways from today’s sessions. Source a summary of action points to implement in your work. Discuss tomorrow’s highlights!

6:00 pm

EVENING RECEPTION & ENTERTAINMENT

  • Relax and unwind with tasty cocktails after a long day of learning.
  • Don’t miss your chance to win fun prizes by scanning your badge at our exhibitor booths.
  • Make dinner plans with your new connections and explore the best of what Toronto nightlife has to offer. Just be sure to set your alarm for Day 2!

7:00 pm

CONFERENCE ADJOURNS TO DAY 2

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