As the creative force behind the extremely popular “Wait But Why” blog, Tim Urban has authored dozens of viral articles on subjects ranging from why we procrastinate to why we have not yet encountered alien life forms. “Wait But Why” has topped 10 million unique visitors and attracted thousands of readers.

Known for delighting audiences with smart, fascinating and truly original content, Tim synthesizes complex concepts and presents them in a humorous, highly entertaining and memorable way. Follow his spellbinding train of thought to ignite your own insights and energize your thinking. Whatever the topic, Tim makes getting there more than half the fun.

You’ve heard the letters "D. S. C. S. A.," but what do they mean? This session is designed for those who are in pharmaceutical supply chain but do not work within the realm of traceability or the DSCSA. This law replaced a 50-state patchwork of pedigree requirements with one federal traceability solution for prescription medicines, and raised licensure standards across the U.S. — but what does that mean for those responsible for compliance and their colleagues? Speakers will present an overview of the DSCSA, spanning the 10 years between enactment and full "enhanced drug distribution security in 2023," focusing on the legislation’s basic requirements, terminology and the milestones that all trading partners must meet. An opportunity for questions will be provided.

Interact with DEA and discuss current topics in controlled substances regulation.

This session will provide a fun and engaging look at how to successfully implement 340B as a distributor or manufacturer.

Do you wonder if there are ways to proactively address a fraudster’s rationalization process? While many internal control systems focus on limiting opportunity, there are certain things that can be done to affect motivation and rationalization. In this session, you will learn about the latest scientific research on dishonesty as well as how to incorporate these findings into your internal control system.