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Welcome Reception

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Opening General Session

Welcome Address

Distribution Management Award Presentation

Why Procrastinators Procrastinate: The Never-Ending Battle in Our Heads

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.

Tim Urban, Writer, Wait But Why

U.S. Pharmaceutical Market and Innovation – What’s In, What’s Out, What’s Ahead

Specializing in analyzing information from IQVIA’s premier sales, prescription, promotional and medical databases, Doug Long will take a first look at the latest industry data and emerging market trends for branded and generic pharmaceutical and specialty product sales. Long will offer his perspective on a range of vital pharmaceutical topics, including global market trends, industry forecasts, research and development, marketing practices, blockbuster drugs, patent expirations and generic trends, biotechnology and more. He also will analyze how emerging trends will affect strategic business plans in the coming year and beyond.

Douglas M. Long, Vice President, Industry Relations, IQVIA

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General Luncheon

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Expo Grand Opening

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Morning General Session

From Homeless to Harvard to Community

The child of drug-addicted parents who routinely ate from dumpsters and sought refuge at all-night subway stations to survive, Liz Murray was homeless at age 15 — and fending for her life.

Accompany Liz Murray on her personal journey from street smarts to classroom triumphs to community-based initiatives. With sincerity, maturity and graciousness, she will inspire you to overcome your own obstacles and challenge you to recognize the opportunity we each have to make a lasting contribution on another person’s life.

Liz Murray, Author of Breaking Night: My Journey from Homeless to Harvard, The Arthur Project

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General Luncheon

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Afternoon General Session

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Closing General Session

Thriving in Chaos

Professionals in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry today are faced with even greater challenges than ever before as they try to juggle it all. In work and in life, we’re put to the test not when things are going right, but when they get chaotic. How we react can be the difference between success and failure and determine whether our team comes together or completely falls apart. Unexpected challenges and changes are all part of this complex industry, and healthcare professionals today are feeling the pressure even more to exceed expectations, prove themselves and keep everything moving forward — even when things change outside of their control.

In this presentation, learn strategies to adapt your thoughts and actions on a moment’s notice, to stay focused on the mission, power through unexpected challenges and thrive in chaos.

Corinne Hancock, Founder, The Curiosity Project

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