2027 Distribution Management Conference and Expo
March 7-10, 2027 | JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA
Sunday, March 7, 2027
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1:00 PM - 7:30 PM Springs Ballroom Foyer
Registration
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Springs Ballroom A-L
Exhibitor Setup
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Pointe
VIP Reception (Invitation Only)
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Springs Ballroom Terrace
Welcome Reception
Monday, March 8, 2027
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7:00 AM - 6:15 PM Springs Ballroom Foyer
Registration
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7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
General Breakfast
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
Opening General Session
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8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
Welcome
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8:35 AM - 8:45 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
Distribution Management Award Presentation
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Springs Ballroom A-L
Expo Grand Opening and Morning Break
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Education Sessions A
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
A1: FDA Activity Update
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 1-6
A2: Government Affairs Session
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 9-11
A3: Cold Chain Panel
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 12-14
A4: Supply Chain Security Briefing
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Springs Ballroom Foyer
Movement Break
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions B
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
B1: Labeling and Barcoding Session
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 1-6
B2: State of the Union
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 9-11
B3: Temperature Management Session
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 12-14
B4: Cybersecurity Session
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Springs Ballroom Terrace
General Luncheon
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1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Springs Ballroom A-L
Expo and Dessert Break
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions C
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
C1: NDC-12
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sinatra Ballroom 1-6
C2: State of the States
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sinatra Ballroom 9-11
C3: Specialty Distribution Session
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sinatra Ballroom 12-14
C4: AI in the Workplace
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Springs Ballroom Foyer
Movement Break
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions D
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
D1: Traceablity Discussion Groups
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 1-6
D2: Reimbursement Session
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 9-11
D3: Specialty Distribution Update Panel
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 12-14
D4: Professional Development Session
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4:15 PM - 6:15 PM Springs Ballroom A-L
Expo Reception and Raffle
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
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7:00 AM - 6:15 PM Springs Ballroom Foyer
Registration
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
General Breakfast
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8:15 AM - 9:30 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
Morning General Session
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Springs Ballroom A-L
Expo and Morning Break
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Education Sessions E
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
E1: FDA Investigations
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 1-6
E2: DEA Update
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 9-11
E3: Contracts and Chargebacks Session
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 12-14
E4: Security Session
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Springs Ballroom Foyer
Movement Break
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions F
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
F1: NDC Panel
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 1-6
F2: Legal Panel
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 9-11
F3: 340B Update
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 12-14
F4: Professional Development Session
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12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Springs Ballroom Terrace
Volunteer Opportunity
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Springs Ballroom Terrace
General Luncheon
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1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Springs Ballroom A-L
Expo and Dessert Break
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions G
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
G1: Interoperability Session
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sinatra Ballroom 1-6
G2: Government Session
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sinatra Ballroom 9-11
G3: TBD
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sinatra Ballroom 12-14
G4: Security Session
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Springs Ballroom Foyer
Movement Break
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
General Session
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4:15 PM - 6:15 PM Springs Ballroom A-L
Networking Reception and Expo Raffle
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6:15 PM - 8:00 PM Springs Ballroom A-L
Exhibitor Move-out
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Springs Ballroom Foyer
Registration
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
General Breakfast
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sinatra Ballroom 7-8
Closing General Session
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Conference Adjournment