October 13-14, 2026

Philadelphia, PA
Advancing the TLL Function — From Relationship Management to Strategic Influence
Previous Attendees
The Only Event Built for TLLs
Join the life sciences event that puts Thought Leader Liaisons front and center—where strategy, execution, and peer connection collide and take part in a rapidly expanding community.
Why Attend?
- 💡 Actionable insights from top pharma & biotech TLLs
- 🧠 Real-world tools for KOL mapping, scoring & speaker coaching
- 🚀 Launch readiness, AI-powered engagement, and cross-functional collaboration
- 🤝 Unmatched networking with fellow TLLs and commercial leaders
- 📍 Live in Houston —where the future of HCP engagement takes shape
Elevate your impact, Expand your influence, Lead the conversation
This is for YOU, the TLL
Step into a community built for Thought Leader Liaisons. Every session is crafted to help you sharpen your expertise, navigate compliance with confidence, and expand the influence of your work. You’ll gain clarity on evolving expectations, discover new approaches to expert engagement, and leave empowered to drive greater impact within your organization and across the life sciences community.
A Network That Understands Your World
Connect with peers, regional engagement leaders, and medical affairs colleagues who live the realities of thought leader collaboration. Share proven strategies, uncover fresh approaches, and build lasting relationships with professionals who understand the challenges — and opportunities — of expert engagement.
Content That Elevates TLL Impact
Our agenda is built on deep industry research and the real-world challenges faced by Thought Leader Liaisons. Expect bold keynotes, interactive roundtables, and tactical sessions focused on expert engagement, speaker program innovation, and compliant collaboration with KOLs and DOLs. You’ll leave with fresh content, practical tools, and clear strategies to strengthen relationships, amplify scientific exchange, and drive measurable impact in your role.
2025 Speaking Faculty
Dean Fera
Director, Regional Marketing, Commercial Team
MENARINI STEMLINE
Marshall Evans
Director, Commercial Development
SERB PHARMACEUTICALS
Badal Shah
Founder & President
NEOLYTICA
Jody Mills
Director, Thought Leader Liaisons and Key Account Managers
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS
Kristine Hoek
Head, Global Thought Leadership
PFIZER
Jennifer Murawski
Head of Commercial Development
SERB PHARMACEUTICALS
Michael Petro
Chief Marketing Officer
BOOST FERTILITY
Blake Walter
Senior Vice President, Business Analytics
81QD
Jason Plant
Senior Director, Thought Leader Liaisons
VERA THERAPEUTICS
Serge Foley
Director, Thought Leader Liaisons
SANOFI
Nikita Upadhyaya
Associate Director, Field Marketing
TAKEDA
Jonica Eberbach
Thought Leader Liaison
AMGEN
Daniel Quam
Senior Director, Thought Leader Liaison
ACROTECH BIOPHARMA
Maggie Hall
Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison
ALEXION
Alan Mello Jr
Co-Founder & Managing Director
STEEP ROCK
Ryan Daufenbach
President
INTERACTIVE FORUMS
Mahek Chhatrapati
CEO, CO-Founder
DOCNEXUS
Dr. Jason Mouabbi
Assistant Professor | Breast Medical Oncology
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Austin Maxwell
Director Thought Leader Liaison Team
AMGEN
Brian Krogh
Founder
BK PRESENTATIONS
Jim Hafner
Senior Area General Manager, Oncology
BAYER
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Pricing
Pharmaceutical / Medical Device / Biotech Companies
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Venue
TWO COMMERCE SQUARE
2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Please note there is no exclusive housing block for this event. If you are contacted by a 3rd party housing company claiming to have a relationship with Momentum Events Group LLC, or its event, these companies and others like it are not in any way affiliated with us.
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Click below to schedule a meeting with our sponsorship team!
Testimonials
"Overall I feel that the summit was engaging and a wonderful opportunity to network and meet other TLLs"
This was my first TLL summit, and it exceeded expectations. The content was excellent, the organization seamless, and the networking opportunities truly valuable
Being with peers from other organizations was the most valuable part. The sessions on measuring and quantifying impact were top-notch and provided solid industry examples to take back to my team
I thought the caliber of the speakers, attendees and the content that was covered this year was the best so far!
Networking was a highlight. Pulling TLLs together to share best practices made the experience very valuable. The sessions were excellent and the organization was top-notch
It was an amazing conference. As someone new to leading a TLL team, I found every topic valuable. The content on measuring effectiveness was especially impactful
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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
-Learn and implement different metrics for measuring the success of your KOL interactions and to benchmark against other TLLs
-Craft effective TLL Business Planning and Development that secures cross-functional effective collaboration for the overall success of the company
-Explore different tools and ways to work with your KOLs and DOLs, learn best practices on how the industry is managing its interactions
-Find innovative ways to keep HCPs engaged and interested in your speaker programs
-Understand the compliance and ethics considerations for TLLs on their internal and external interactions and engagement to guarantee successful engagement
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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:
- TLL (Thought Leader Liaison)
- Thought Leader Engagement
- KOL Relationship Management/ Development
- Regional Marketers
- Associate Director of Marketing
- Opinion/Thought Leader Relations
- Speaker Bureau Training/Management
- Speaker Programs
- Speaker Advisory Boards
- Key Customer Engagement Manager
- Regional Marketing Liaison
- Global Stakeholder Strategy and Insights
- Associate Director, Opinion Leader Programming
- Global KOL Manager
- Sr Manager, International and Global Customer Meeting Services
- Global Thought Leader Center of Excellence
- Medical Education, Launch, and TL Engagement
- US Customer Meeting Services
- KOL Marketing
- Associate Director, Medical Marketing
- Digital Communication
- Media/Multimedia
- External Engagement
- Commercial Operations
- Marketing Operations
- Field sales/Field Directors
- Strategic Account Management
- Advisory Board Management
- Professional Education/Programs
- Global Relations
- Compliance, Legal and Regulatory
- CRM Systems
- External Affairs
- Stakeholder Relations/Outreach
- Physician Education/Outreach
- Promotional Regulatory Affairs
- Franchise/Business Unit/Therapeutic Area Management
- Brand/Portfolio Management
- Brand/Product Commercialization
- Commercial//Marketing Strategy
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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)
The ONLY Thought Leader Liaison-focused event in the Pharma industry is COMING BACK for its 7th Edition!
The 7th Thought Leader Liaison Engagement Summit is the only conference that focuses entirely on the TLL/Regional Marketing role within the Pharmaceutical industry. Emphasizing on TLL strategies, using of technology and enhancing HCP engagement across the board, in advisory boards, speaker programs in a compliant manner and the KOL-DOL strategizing and prioritizing, learning from established TLL teams and their successful implementation of new tactics.
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5. Interested in Sponsorship? (Let’s Talk Visibility + Value)
Want your brand in front of the right people, in the right way, at the right time? Our sponsorship opportunities are customizable, creative, and designed to deliver ROI. From thought leadership to branding to curated meetings — let’s create something impactful. Drop us a line and we’ll cook up something special.
2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW 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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6. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the top reasons why I should attend?TOP REASONS TO ATTEND
-Learn and implement different metrics for measuring the success of your KOL interactions and to benchmark against other TLLs
-Craft effective TLL Business Planning and Development that secures cross-functional effective collaboration for the overall success of the company
-Explore different tools and ways to work with your KOLs and DOLs, learn best practices on how the industry is managing its interactions
-Find innovative ways to keep HCPs engaged and interested in your speaker programs
-Understand the compliance and ethics considerations for TLLs on their internal and external interactions and engagement to guarantee successful engagement
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Who should attend?
This event is designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device professionals with responsibilities in the following areas:
- TLL (Thought Leader Liaison)
- Thought Leader Engagement
- KOL Relationship Management/ Development
- Regional Marketers
- Associate Director of Marketing
- Opinion/Thought Leader Relations
- Speaker Bureau Training/Management
- Speaker Programs
- Speaker Advisory Boards
- Key Customer Engagement Manager
- Regional Marketing Liaison
- Global Stakeholder Strategy and Insights
- Associate Director, Opinion Leader Programming
- Global KOL Manager
- Sr Manager, International and Global Customer Meeting Services
- Global Thought Leader Center of Excellence
- Medical Education, Launch, and TL Engagement
- US Customer Meeting Services
- KOL Marketing
- Associate Director, Medical Marketing
- Digital Communication
- Media/Multimedia
- External Engagement
- Commercial Operations
- Marketing Operations
- Field sales/Field Directors
- Strategic Account Management
- Advisory Board Management
- Professional Education/Programs
- Global Relations
- Compliance, Legal and Regulatory
- CRM Systems
- External Affairs
- Stakeholder Relations/Outreach
- Physician Education/Outreach
- Promotional Regulatory Affairs
- Franchise/Business Unit/Therapeutic Area Management
- Brand/Portfolio Management
- Brand/Product Commercialization
- Commercial//Marketing Strategy
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Can I register a group?
We offer group discounts for teams attending the conference, providing a valuable chance to connect with remote colleagues.
Interested in Group Rates?
Email Solange Leclair at Solange@momentumevents.com to secure the best group discounts
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What is the Event About?
The ONLY Thought Leader Liaison-focused event in the Pharma industry is COMING BACK for its 5th Edition!
The 5th Thought Leader Liaison Engagement Summit is the only conference that focuses entirely on the TLL/Regional Marketing role within the Pharmaceutical industry. Emphasizing on TLL strategies, using of technology and enhancing HCP engagement across the board, in advisory boards, speaker programs in a compliant manner and the KOL-DOL strategizing and prioritizing, learning from established TLL teams and their successful implementation of new tactics.
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Venue
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia,
Autograph Collection
21 North Juniper Street,
Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA limited and exclusive room block is available for our 5th Thought Leader Liaison Engagement Summit. To take advantage of our discounted room rate please click here.
Please note there is only one official, exclusive housing block for this event. Any other channels for booking reservations are not authorized. If you are contacted by a 3rd party housing company claiming to have a relationship with Momentum Events Group LLC, its event and/or Wyndham Lake Buena Vista; these companies and others like it are not in any way affiliated with us.
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Sponsorship
2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW 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.
Interested in learning more about Sponsorship Opportunities?Contact Lauren Arcady at Laurenb@momentumevents.com to get a customized quote today!

