6th Annual AI in Medical Affairs Summit
Two days with the medical affairs leaders putting AI to work across field medical, medical information and evidence generation, and deciding what has to stay human.
Where Medical Affairs meets real AI impact
Most medical affairs teams have run an AI pilot. Far fewer have scaled one, measured it, or decided where the line sits between what AI can do and what a medical professional must own. This summit is built around those questions.
Every session comes out of research calls with medical affairs leaders, and the faculty are practitioners from pharma, biotech and device. Expect case studies with real numbers, panels that disagree with each other, and time to compare notes with peers who are a step ahead of you or a step behind.
Panel discussions
Leaders from different companies take the same question and show where their answers differ.
Pharma case studies
What was built, what it cost, what it changed, and what the team would do differently.
Shark Tank 3.0
Attendee teams pitch AI use cases to a panel of Sharks. The session people talk about after they leave.
Exhibit area
AI platforms and medical affairs partners, steps from the general session room.
Evening reception
Day one closes with drinks and conversation with the faculty and your peers.
Human at the Helm, AI in the Loop
January 26–27, 2027 · Convene, Philadelphia · All times Eastern
Day One
Tuesday, January 26- Registration & Networking Breakfast
- Chairperson Opening Remarks
- Case StudyCencora Case Study
- PanelMedical Affairs Leadership PanelTurning AI investments into measurable Medical Affairs impact
What you’ll learn
- Define meaningful ROI metrics for AI, from efficiency and cost savings to scientific quality and HCP engagement
- Evaluate competing AI tools and vendors against strategic needs, compliance requirements, and readiness to scale
- Prioritize high-value use cases and allocate resources to build momentum and secure executive buy-in
- Networking Break
- Woven Health Presentation
- What Needs to Remain Human Within Med AffairsKeeping scientific judgment, trust, and accountability at the center
What you’ll learn
- Identify the critical decisions and interactions where human expertise, ethics, and clinical judgment can’t be replaced
- Safeguard trusted relationships with HCPs, KOLs, and patients as AI handles more of the routine work
- Establish clear oversight models that keep people accountable for scientific accuracy and compliance
- Lunch Break
- Innovation Within Guardrails: Responsible AI Governance in Regulated HealthcareBuilding guardrails that make innovation possible
What you’ll learn
- Construct a cross-functional governance structure that brings Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and IT into one accountable model
- Navigate evolving FDA, EMA, and global guidance on AI use, data privacy, and transparency
- Operationalize responsible AI principles through validation, bias monitoring, audit trails, and ongoing performance review
- VML Presentation
- Networking Break
- PanelFrom Insights to Impact: Using AI to Map HCP Knowledge Gaps to Build the Right ContentDelivering the right scientific message on the right channel at the right moment
What you’ll learn
- Uncover HCP knowledge gaps by applying AI to field insights, advisory boards, digital engagement data, and medical inquiries
- Tailor scientific content to each stage of adoption, from awareness through confident clinical use
- Orchestrate coordinated omnichannel engagement across MSLs, congresses, email, webinars, and digital platforms, then refine it based on how HCPs actually respond
- Game-Themed SessionShark Tank 3.0! Separating AI Hype from Real-World ValueOur “Sharks” will evaluate competing teams by examining real-life examples of how AI tools and processes can be implemented with quality and rigor. The perfect team-building session to close Day 1!
- Cocktail Reception
- Day One Ends
Day Two
Wednesday, January 27- Networking Breakfast
- Welcome to Day 2
- PanelEvidence Generation ForecastAdvancing Medical Excellence with AI
What you’ll learn
- Anticipate emerging evidence gaps and stakeholder needs using AI-driven analysis of literature, real-world data, and the competitive landscape
- Harness AI to speed up study design, feasibility assessment, and synthesis of real-world evidence
- Align integrated evidence plans with lifecycle strategy, payer expectations, and Medical Excellence standards
- PanelAI Adoption Challenges in Field MedicalMoving MSL teams from skepticism to everyday use
What you’ll learn
- Examine the main barriers to AI adoption among MSLs, including trust, workflow disruption, compliance concerns, and skill gaps
- Equip field teams with practical training, intuitive tools, and clear guidelines that fit into how they already work
- Foster lasting adoption through change management, peer champions, and wins that show MSLs real value
- Networking Break
- Beyond Gen AI: Building the Intelligent Medical OrganizationTurn data, insights, and scientific expertise into actionable intelligence
What you’ll learn
- Chart how Medical Affairs is moving from information exchange to an intelligence-driven function powered by connected data, analytics, and human scientific judgment
- Apply emerging capabilities such as stakeholder intelligence, AI-assisted decision support, signal detection, and closed-loop learning to sharpen engagement strategies and scientific decisions
- Architect the operating models, capabilities, and governance needed for a function that keeps learning, adapting, and delivering value to HCPs, patients, and the enterprise
- End-to-End Upscale in Medical AffairsBreaking down silos to scale AI across the medical value chain
What you’ll learn
- Dismantle the data, technology, and team silos that keep AI stuck in isolated pilots
- Integrate AI across Medical Information, Field Medical, Publications, HEOR, and Evidence Generation through shared platforms and connected workflows
- Scale proven use cases across the organization with cross-functional ownership, common standards, and a unified roadmap
- Networking Lunch
- PanelMeasure What Matters: KPIs and Analytics for True Medical Affairs ImpactMoving beyond activity metrics to show real value
What you’ll learn
- Design KPI frameworks that go past activity counts to capture scientific influence, HCP behavior change, and patient outcomes
- Deploy advanced analytics and AI to find patterns, benchmark performance, and predict where Medical Affairs adds the most value
- Translate impact data into clear stories that build leadership confidence, guide resource decisions, and strengthen Medical’s strategic voice
- Closing PanelThe Immediate Future for Medical AffairsRethinking the function’s role, roadmap, and relevance in an AI-first era
What you’ll learn
- Challenge long-held assumptions about how Medical Affairs creates value as AI changes roles, skills, and expectations
- Reimagine the Medical Affairs team of the next 3–5 years, including new roles, new capabilities, and a stronger seat at the strategic table
- Debate the bold moves, open questions, and difficult trade-offs leaders must face now to stay ahead of the curve
- Event Ends
The 2027 speaking faculty
Senior medical affairs leaders and AI practitioners from across pharma, biotech and device. More speakers will be announced here as they confirm.
Interested in becoming part of our 2027 speaking faculty?
Send us your session idea and a short bio. Your submission goes straight to Jonathan Banchs, who programs the summit, and he will follow up by email.
Inside the room
Photos from the 5th AI in Medical Affairs Summit (January 2026) and other Momentum Events programs at Convene, Two Commerce Square, Philadelphia.
What attendees say
A great combination of very relevant content, great speakers, and great medical affairs professionals.AttendeeSanofi
Loved the Shark Tank session because it brought everyone together to think of creative ways to solve problems for Medical Affairs teams.AttendeeBiogen
I thoroughly enjoyed the panel discussions. This allowed all of us to participate and guide the conversation to things that were most pressing right now.AttendeePfizer
There were great different sessions and sharing of examples. We all were learning and growing together.AttendeeAlexion Pharmaceuticals
All the speakers were excellent, and Vivek was a standout! I truly appreciated his insights and his skillful moderation throughout the event.AttendeeMerck
Previous companies in attendance
Medical affairs teams from these companies, and many more, have attended the summit.
Register early, pay less
Rates step up three times before the summit, so the earlier you register, the less you pay. Registrations are reviewed before they are confirmed.
| Rate | Register by | Pharma, biotech and medical device | Solution providers and vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Early Bird Current rate | October 30, 2026 | $1,795 | $2,895 |
| Early Bird | December 4, 2026 | $1,995 | $3,095 |
| Advance | January 8, 2027 | $2,195 | $3,295 |
| Standard | After January 8, 2027 | $2,395 | $3,495 |
Every pass includes both days of sessions and panels, Shark Tank 3.0, the evening reception, and meals and breaks during the program. Each rate closes at 11:59 PM ET on its date.
Lock in the Super Early Bird rate
Super Early Bird pricing runs through October 30, 2026, and saves $600 per pass over the standard rate.
Bring your team
Group rates for teams from one company. Ask Arianne Leclair.
arianne@momentumevents.com
Sponsoring or exhibiting?
Packages and exhibitor passes are arranged through our sponsorship team.
Back at Convene for 2027
2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
The 5th summit ran here in January 2026, and the 6th returns to the same venue in Center City Philadelphia.
2027 sponsors and partners
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Want to be in front of the people deciding how medical affairs uses AI?
Sponsor the 6th summit and meet medical affairs, field medical and medical information leaders from pharma, biotech and device. Thought leadership sessions, exhibit space and branded experiences are available. Speaking slots are limited.
Plan your two days before you arrive
Every attendee gets the Momentum app: see who is coming, request meetings, and build your own agenda.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AI in Medical Affairs Summit?
A two-day summit on how pharma, biotech and medical device companies are applying AI across Medical Affairs, from field medical and medical information to medical communications, HEOR and evidence generation. 2027 is the 6th edition. The program focuses on applying, implementing and measuring AI in a compliant way, with the people who are doing it.
Why should I attend?
- See how peers are applying AI in Medical Affairs and what resources it took
- Improve HCP engagement, patient outcomes and launch readiness with better data in the hands of medical teams
- Use AI to synthesize data faster and turn it into better insights and content
- Reduce the administrative load on field medical teams so they spend more time with HCPs
Who should attend?
Pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device professionals working in:
- Medical Affairs leadership, Global Medical Affairs and Medical Directors
- Field Medical, MSL teams and MSL Excellence
- Medical Information and Medical Communications
- Medical Excellence, Medical Capabilities and Medical Operations
- HEOR and Evidence Generation
- Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, Data and Analytics
- Medical Education, Medical Writing and Medical Project Management
- Clinical Research and Development, Ethics and Compliance
Can I register a group?
Yes. Group rates are available for teams from the same company. Email Arianne Leclair at arianne@momentumevents.com and she will put together a package for your group.
How do I sponsor or exhibit?
Book a meeting with our sponsorship team at meetings.hubspot.com/frank481/11-meeting-with-frank, or review the options on the sponsorship page. Thought leadership and speaking opportunities are limited.
How does networking work?
Breaks and meals give you time with peers and sponsors, Shark Tank puts you on a team with people you have not met, and day one ends with a cocktail reception. The Momentum app lets you request meetings before and during the summit.