Pharma Forum 2027 in National Harbor, MD

Pharma Forum 2027

March 21–24, 2027
National Harbor, MD

Event Date

March 21–24, 2027

Location

National Harbor, MD

About This Show

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Pharma Forum is a premier annual conference dedicated to meeting and event management within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotech, and medical industries. For over 20 years it has united meeting planners, suppliers, and industry partners to share best practices, learn from experts, and build strategic connections in a rapidly evolving environment.

The event is built specifically for meeting and event professionals across life sciences — including Corporate, Third-Party/Agency, and Association planners responsible for investigator meetings, advisory boards, product launches, and medical congresses. Attendees also include compliance and procurement specialists, alongside suppliers and service providers such as hotels, venues, transportation, and technology firms.

Attendees come for a mix of education, compliance guidance, and high-value networking. The program combines expert-led sessions and CMP-accredited content with structured supplier appointments and both onsite and offsite networking. Planners consistently praise the show for its focused scale and its niche relevance to those planning meetings that involve healthcare professionals, making it a valuable gathering for anyone navigating the compliance complexity of life science events.

Show Highlights

  • Prelude Summits ahead of the main three-day conference
  • Expert-led educational sessions offering CMP credits for meeting professionals
  • Structured supplier appointments connecting planners with hotels, venues, and service providers
  • Certificate programs including the HMCC (Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate) program
  • Student Access Program to bring emerging professionals into the industry
  • Expo Hall and dedicated on-site and off-site networking activities
  • ConnectMe app and portal for scheduling appointments and accessing the attendee list

Pharma Forum 2026 speakers featured senior meeting and compliance leaders from organizations including Gilead, Roche, AstraZeneca, MSD, Meeting Professionals International, and Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, addressing bio/pharma, healthcare, and medical meetings and events.

Booth Pricing

Pharma Forum is primarily a planner-focused conference, and exhibiting is handled through custom sponsorship and exhibit packages rather than fixed booth tiers. Two attendee passes are publicly priced for non-planner and supplier audiences:

  • Non-Planner/DMC Pass: $1,299 — for business-development professionals at event management companies/agencies and Destination Management Companies.
  • Supplier/Service Provider Pass: $5,999 — for companies providing goods or services to meeting/event professionals (hotels, venues, transportation, marketing, technical services, CVBs/DMOs, and more).

To exhibit, prospective partners are directed to contact the Pharma Forum team for a tailored package. Note that these passes carry limited networking and app access unless upgraded through sponsorship.

Registration

Registration is completed online through the Pharma Forum website via the Pricing & Passes page.

Planner passes (for Corporate, Third-Party, and Association planners in life sciences) include Prelude Summits, the 3-day conference, Expo Hall access, on- and off-site networking, the ConnectMe app and portal, and post-event access to recordings and presentations. Two planner options are offered:

  1. Planner Pass with 8 Appointments — a complimentary, all-access pass that commits the holder to pre-schedule and attend a minimum of eight onsite appointments with suppliers/exhibitors.
  2. Priced Planner Pass — carries no obligation to attend a minimum number of appointments.

Non-planner and supplier passes are also available at published rates ($1,299 for the Non-Planner/DMC Pass and $5,999 for the Supplier/Service Provider Pass). Accommodations are not included in registration and must be booked separately by each attendee.

History

Pharma Forum has been running for more than 20 years and is positioned as the premier gathering for meeting and event professionals in the life sciences industry. Over two decades it has evolved to meet the changing needs of pharma, biotech, medical, and life sciences planners and partners, growing from an educational forum into a broad platform combining education, structured supplier appointments, and networking. The event is organized by Informa Connect (formerly associated with the CBI brand, reflected in its @PharmaForum_CBI social handle).

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Pharma Forum 2027 taking place?

Pharma Forum 2027 takes place March 21-24, 2027, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, located at 201 Waterfront Street, just minutes from Washington, DC.

Who should attend Pharma Forum?

The conference is designed for meeting and event professionals in the life sciences, including Corporate, Third-Party/Agency, and Association planners who organize events such as investigator meetings, advisory boards, product launches, and medical congresses. Compliance, procurement, and sourcing specialists in pharma, biotech, medical device, and healthcare also attend, along with suppliers and service providers.

How do I register and what passes are available?

Registration is online via the Pharma Forum Pricing & Passes page. Qualified planners can choose a complimentary Planner Pass that requires a minimum of eight supplier appointments, or a priced Planner Pass with no appointment obligation. Non-planner and supplier passes are available at $1,299 and $5,999 respectively.

What is included in the program?

Passes include Prelude Summits, a three-day conference, Expo Hall access, on- and off-site networking activities, access to the ConnectMe app and portal, and post-event access to recordings and presentations. The event also offers CMP credits and certificate programs such as the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC).

What are the accommodation and parking options at the venue?

The Gaylord National Resort is the host hotel and Informa Connect maintains a discounted room block, though accommodations are not included in registration and must be booked individually. The venue offers 24-hour on-site self-parking and valet, with additional covered garages nearby at National Harbor charging up to about $25 for a full day.

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