
December 8-9, 2025
Virtual Event
Connect. Comply. Collaborate.
Your Essential Guide to Modern KOL Engagement
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Who Should Attend?
This Summit is designed for life sciences professionals responsible for building and strengthening relationships with key external stakeholders, including KOLs, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals.
It is ideal for cross-functional teams involved in strategic engagement, compliant communication, and external collaboration.

Connect & Collaborate
Our interactive virtual platform helps you learn at your own pace and build valuable relationships, and participate in our growing global community.
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Engage in real-time Q&A, polls, and chats.
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Share experiences in breakout discussions and 1:1 video meetings.
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Connect with peers, thought leaders, and solution providers.
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Discover mentorship and career opportunities.

Program Design
The HCP Engagement Virtual Summit delivers a thoughtfully curated agenda that addresses the evolving strategies, technologies, and compliance frameworks shaping how life sciences organizations engage with healthcare professionals.
Designed for cross-functional teams, the program features a mix of keynote sessions, expert panels, case studies, and interactive discussions—all focused on driving meaningful, compliant, and measurable HCP engagement.
2025 Speakers
Meet the Minds Behind Our Awesome Event

Uduak Ntuen
Associate Director, MSL Field Strategy, Tactics, and Training
BAUSCH HEALTH

Brenda Gorsett
Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs
ORPHALAN

Brittany Albright
KOL, Faculty Consultant and National Speaker
JOHNSON & JOHNSON NEUROSCIENCE
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Day One: Strategic Foundations for KOL Engagement & Compliance
December 8, 2025 (All times are in EST)
9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks & Platform Navigation
9:15 AM
The Evolving Landscape of KOL Engagement in 2025
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A deep dive into the major shift towards virtual interactions that continue to be a significant platform for company-HCP engagement post-COVID.
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Discuss the declining access to HCPs by traditional sales representatives and the corresponding increase in focus on KOLs and field-based medical personnel.
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Emphasize the importance of a long-term investment strategy for relationships, rather than short-term "quick hits".
10:00 AM
Navigating Compliance & Transparency in a Hybrid World
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Review recent FDA regulatory actions and healthcare compliance enforcement activities, including the OIG Special Fraud Alert on speaker programs
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Discuss compliance challenges presented by virtual interactions, such as documenting accurate sign-in processes and remote monitoring.
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Cover the importance of compliance with the Sunshine Act and Open Payments requirements, highlighting how government agencies analyze this data to identify patterns of fraud.
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Explore global compliance challenges, particularly concerning interactions with foreign government employees.
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Address concerns regarding MSL attendance at promotional programs and the need for internal review processes for virtual platforms.
11:00 AM
Mastering KOL Relationship Building: Soft Skills & Personalized Engagement
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Explore the fundamental role of emotional intelligence, active listening, and adaptability in building strong interpersonal relationships with KOLs. Discuss the mutual substantive exchange that fosters value for both companies (gaining insights) and KOLs (expanding expertise).
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Emphasize the critical aspects of respect for KOLs, their time, and their gatekeepers, along with the importance of consistent follow-up and follow-through.
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Provide strategies for managing expectations and avoiding over-promising.
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
KOL Portfolio Management: Broadening Expertise & Diversity
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Provide insights into identifying and validating experts, leveraging objective analysis tools like Scopus, Sileads, and Biode Tully. Discuss the critical need for diversity in KOL selection (gender, race, age, geographic location) to ensure representation and richer perspectives.
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Explore engaging ancillary staff, professional organizations, patient advocacy groups, and the emerging influence of social media for identifying KOLs.
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Highlight the importance of a central repository/CRM for expert management to avoid over-utilization and improve transparency.
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Fully understand how success of KOL engagements is measured.
2:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Strategic Insights Management: From Collection to Actionable Outcomes
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Address challenges such as navigating high volumes of insights and ensuring the "feedback loop" is closed. Discuss the role of CRM systems and new technologies like AI and Large Language Models (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot) in summarizing themes, trends, and repetition from insights and social media.
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Examine best practices for setting clear "Key Information Topics" (KITs) for MSLs to guide data collection. Discuss the balance between quantitative and qualitative insights, emphasizing quality over mere quantity. Address the need for anonymizing HCP names for compliance when sharing globally.
3:00 PM
Day One Concludes
Day Two: Advanced Strategies & Cross-Functional Synergy
December 9, 2025
9:00 AM
Welcome Back & Day One Recap
9:15 AM
The Rise of Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs): Identification, Engagement, and Content Creation
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Define DOLs as credentialed medical specialists with significant digital reach. Discuss their role in spreading information about clinical trials, providing feedback on marketing materials, and co-creating medical/educational resources.
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Explore compliant strategies for engaging DOLs across various digital platforms such as social media, podcasts, and webinars. Highlight the trend of traditional KOLs engaging with DOL content.
10:00 AM
The KOL Perspective - What We Really Want
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Provide candid insights from a KOL's viewpoint on exceptional partnerships, emphasizing clear communication, respect for time, and fair compensation. Directly address frustrations related to vague "courting" without concrete offers, pay discrepancies, and unrealistic travel expectations.
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Discuss the importance of companies being up-to-date on product developments and offering instrumental in-person training. This session will provide a crucial "outside-in" perspective to enhance engagement strategies.
10:45 AM
Panel Discussion: Optimizing Interdepartmental Collaboration: Bridging MSL, TLL, Commercial & Marketing
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Directly address the "clear friction between MSL and TLL roles" and the need for a summit on how they differ and how they can compliantly collaborate.
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Explore strategies for consistent messaging and streamlined engagement across departments to present a cohesive brand voice to KOLs.
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Discuss ways to reduce overlap and redundancies in KOL engagement, including the use of shared documents and regular internal touchpoints. Examine the role of leadership in fostering a "no silos" culture and the importance of simple, direct communication. Discuss how to measure the success and impact of cross-departmental collaboration on KOL engagement outcomes, moving beyond just quantitative metrics.
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Incorporate questions on sharing top KOLs between functions and managing data sharing/privacy.
11:30 AM
Lunch
12:30 AM
High-Impact Speaker Programs & Advisory Boards in a Hybrid Model
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Discuss strategies to successfully engage KOLs in speaker advisory boards, emphasizing clear objectives, specified topics, and fair compensation.
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Explore best practices for maximizing educational impact through effective KOL participation in speaker programs, including targeted content delivery, evidence-based education, and emotional storytelling.
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Detail how to effectively utilize virtual and hybrid advisory boards and speaker programs, incorporating interactive features like gamification, breakout rooms, polls, and live translation to sustain engagement. Discuss the role of strong facilitation and note-taking for productive discussions.
1:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Program Agenda: Day One
October 13th
10:00AM
Welcome
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10:00AM
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Program Agenda: Day One
October 13th
10:00AM
Welcome
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10:00AM
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10:00AM
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10:00AM
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Testimonials
Many thanks for an amazing few days of speakers and loved the platform.
It was my pleasure to attend the outstanding Summit that you and your team put together
The event is wonderful! I loved the variety of topics within the agenda and the networking opportunities within the virtual platform
I loved the panel discussions. This is a much-needed sharing and networking because patients are our end user and need our support!
Great, love the content – and slides available are a bonus!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Why Should I Attend? (aka: What's In It for Me?)
Top Reasons to Attend
- Adaptation & Innovation: Attendees will learn how to navigate the evolving hybrid and digital landscape of HCP engagement.
- Compliance & Ethics: The event will focus on ensuring all interactions strictly adhere to guidelines, especially in the context of new technologies and global reach.
- Strategic Collaboration: The summit aims to foster seamless interdepartmental synergy to achieve maximized impact.
- Relationship Excellence: Participants will discover how to build authentic, long-term partnerships with diverse KOLs, HCPs, DOLs grounded in mutual value and transparency.
- Actionable Insights: The agenda highlights leveraging data and technology to effectively collect, analyze, and apply insights for strategic decision-making.
- Networking Opportunities: Meet and connect with peers, industry leaders, and experts to expand your professional network and exchange ideas.
- Innovative Solutions: Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools and methodologies that can transform your approach to HCP and KOL engagement.
- Comprehensive Learning: Benefit from a wide range of sessions covering both foundational strategies and advanced techniques in the field.
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2. Who Should Attend? (Hint: It Might Be You)
This event is designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device professionals with responsibilities in the following areas:
- KOL Relationship Management/Development and Opinion/Thought Leader Relations
- Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and Medical Affairs.
- Commercial/Marketing Strategy and Commercial Operations
- Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory roles
- Scientific/Medical Communication, Relations, and Affairs
- Advisory Board Management and Speaker Bureau Training/Management
- Speaker Programs and Professional Education/Programs
- Global Relations
- CRM Systems
- External Engagement and Stakeholder Relations/Outreach
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3. Can I Register a Group? (Squad Goals: Activated)
Yes! Bring your crew. Whether it’s your department, your leadership team, or your whole company — group registration is easy and comes with perks. Discounts? You bet. Better collaboration back at the office? Definitely. Reach out to us for custom group packages and let’s make it a team experience.
Interested in Group Rates?
Email Arianne Leclair at arianne@momentumevents.com to secure the best group discounts
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4. What’s the Event About? (The Elevator Pitch)
In today's evolving healthcare landscape, traditional HCP access is declining, and virtual interactions are becoming the norm. How do we effectively engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) while navigating complex compliance demands?
The 2025 HCP Engagement Summit is your answer. We bring together industry leaders to provide strategic foundations for compliant and impactful KOL engagement in a hybrid world.
Over two days, you'll learn to master relationship-building with KOLs and Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs), optimize cross-functional collaboration, leverage new technologies like AI for insights, and ensure full compliance with the latest regulations like the Sunshine Act.
Join us to transform your KOL strategy, drive measurable impact, and stay ahead in the future of healthcare collaboration. This is your essential guide to building truly valuable and compliant HCP relationships.
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5. Where's the Event? (Location, Location, Inspiration)
VIRTUAL EVENT
Momentum’s Virtual Event has been designed to achieve every single conference objective – minus the impossible, the handshake. Designed on the latest technological platforms, and seamlessly integrated with Momentum’s best in class infrastructure, attending a Momentum Virtual Event will be the next best thing to sitting in the conference session.
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6. Interested in Sponsorship? (Let’s Talk Visibility + Value)
2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN
Sponsorship is a great way to enhance your brand’s visibility and help you connect with top-level decision-makers, innovators, and industry disruptors. There are a number of ways to maximize branding opportunities at the summit.
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7. How Do I Network? (Spoiler: It’s Easier Than You Think)
We make networking feel natural — not awkward. From structured roundtables and topic lounges to networking receptions and interactive sessions, there are plenty of ways to meet people who matter to your work (and might just become collaborators or friends). Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the rest.
NETWORKING CAPABILITIES
✔ Virtual Matchmaking: Visit our virtual lobby and connect with fellow attendees using our platform’s matchmaking technology. You can chat, video, and even make a list of the people you want to meet and the knowledge you’re looking to gain through our bespoke 1:1 matchmaking services.
✔ Roundtable Networking throughout the Summit will give you the chance to connect and meet in-depth your fellow attendees as well as our sponsors and speakers.
✔ The platform we use allows us to make polls, QA, and chat during the sessions.
