Creator/Host of the Award-Winning Series, Talk Stoop, to Present Keynote at 14th Annual Pharma Forum Conference

BOSTON, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cat Greenleaf, creator/host of the award-winning series Talk Stoop on both NBC & USA Networks is confirmed to deliver the keynote address at the 14^th Annual Pharma Forum Conference to take place on March 25-28, 2018 in Philadelphia.  

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Power of Communication — Infuse Stronger Connections through Practiced Techniques to Develop More Valuable Relationships

The mom, wife, pet collector, adoption advocate, and interview guru will share her insights from the stoop, discussing the importance of meaningful conversation and how to navigate the world of words to create an environment of impactful negotiation to gain solution-oriented results. She will also highlight her cultivated techniques for improving communication to propel relationships forward.

Cat Greenleaf's series, Talk Stoop, has featured conversations with A-List actors including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Don Cheadle, Woody Harrelson, Mick Jagger, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Arianna Huffington, Claire Danes, Dan Rather, Katie Holmes, every Kardashian possible, Selena Gomez, Wilco, the Muppets, Tony Robbins, Joel Osteen, JLO, Dick Cavett, Elliot Spitzer, Jesse Jackson, Rahm Emmanuel, Dan Ackroyd, Heather Graham, A-Rod, Mike Tyson, Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart, James Spader, Michael Strahan, Barry Manilow, Alan Cumming, Nas, Orlando Bloom and Michael J. Fox.

"We are thrilled to announce Talk Stoop's Cat Greenleaf keynoting the conference," says Melanie Demakis, Senior Program Director of Pharma Forum 2018. "Meeting planners from all over the world come to Pharma Forum and will benefit from Greenleaf's insight on improving conversations to enhance negotiation and professional communication," Demakis adds.  In its 14th annual installment, the 2018 Pharma Forum conference is a three-day event connecting corporate and third-party planners with supplier partners in a highly collaborative networking and educational environment to build relationships, share insights, brainstorm solutions and discuss the future of meeting compliance, technology, experiences and more. Registration for the early bird promotion expires Friday December 15:  www.pharmameetingplanners.com

Agenda Highlights for Pharma Forum 2018

Check out the full agenda here: 

http://www.cbinet.com/pharmaforum-agenda

. Over 35 distinguished meeting management experts will provide key insights on topics during:

• 4 Featured Keynotes
• Pharma Forum Talk Stoop Exclusive with Cat Greenleaf and Rolf Benirschke
• Safety, Security and Risk Management Expert Panel
• Reignite Your Path to Career Success with Laurie Cooke
• Find Your Fire with Heather Hansen O'Neill
• 20+ Breakout Sessions Including
• Best Practices to Create an Efficient and Effective RFP for Life Sciences Meetings
• Leverage the Brain Science of Meeting Behavior to Improve Audience Experience and Takeaways
• Analyze the MedTech Europe Code and How it Affects Your Job
• Bring Your Own Challenge Workshop – Corporate and Third-Party Planner Collaborative
• Over 14 Hours of Networking
• Tap into the advice and expertise of the Pharma Forum community
• Join our 6 networking breaks and 2 cocktail receptions to build new connections
• Attending 1:1 appointments for a world of new opportunities

Confirmed Thought Leaders at Pharma Forum 2018:

• Michelle Bartolone, CMP-HC, Chief Executive Officer, Meeting Sites Pro, Inc.
• Danielle Baruch, Meeting Market Director, IHG
• Jacqueline Beaulieu, HMCC, Consultant, JB Consult
• Rolf Benirschke, Founder, Grateful Patient Project, Former Placekicker, San Diego Chargers
• Betsy Bondurant, CMM, CTE, HMCC, President, Bondurant Consulting
• Valli Chapjian, Manager, Conventions & Meeting Operations, GlaxoSmithKline
• Laurie Cooke, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA)
• Monica Dickenson, CMP, SMMC, Head, Global Meetings and Events, Shire
• Kenneth Dixon, VP of Security & Safety Solutions, Javits Center
• Kathi Donovan, CMP, HMCC, Global Meetings and Travel Group Manager, U.S. Lead, Amgen
• Marlize Eckert, HMCC, HCCP, Head Compliance Solutions, GCO (Global Conference Organisers)
• Mozelle Goodwin, CMP, HMCC, Meeting Planner, Global Clinical Meeting Planning, Eisai, Inc.
• Isabelle Gordon, Deputy Director, Meeting & Convention Management, Bayer U.S.
• Cat Greenleaf, Creator and Host, NBC and USA Network Show, Talk Stoop
• Heather Hansen O'Neill, President, Find Your Fire
• Hara Hawthorne, HMCC, Senior Manager, Global Clinical Meeting Planning, Eisai Inc.
• Julie Hills, Managing Director, Corporate Group Sales, Hilton Worldwide
• Sonal Humane, Director, Meeting Management, Merck
• Jill Kueser, Senior Manager, Scientific Meetings, Celgene
• Missy Lawson, Operations Manager, The Lane Group, LLC
• Chris Lee, Chief Executive Officer, ACCESS Destination Services          
• Michael Mahoney, Director Meeting and Convention Services, Genentech
• Brian McArdle, Senior Manager, Global Procurement, Meeting and Conference Sourcing, Allergan, Inc.
• Ronli Merlis, CMP, CMM, Senior Manager of Event Strategy, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
• Carmen-Alyce Murray, Owner, CM Meeting & Event Consultants, LLC
• Kimberly O'Connor, Senior Director, Meetings and Conventions, Sanofi
• Taya Paige, Business Development Manager, ITA Group
• Meghan Palm, CMP, HMCC Meeting and Event Planner, Independent Consultant         
• Jovana Paredes, J.D., LL.M, Compliance Expert, GCO (Global Conference Organisers)
• Amy Perrone, SMMC, CMM, and Travel Manager, Genentech
• Jill Rankin, C.P.M., Global Sourcing Associate Director Category Management, Boehringer Ingelheim
• Stephanie Russo, Global Account Executive, Marriott International
• Janet Sperstad, CMP, Program Director, Meeting and Event Management, Madison College
• James Vachon, CMM, Associate Director, Events, Meetings & Conventions, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
• Karen Vander Ploeg, Director Travel, Meetings, Events, Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
• Bonnie Weiss, HMCC, Global Pharmaceutical Sales Director, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Pharma Forum 2018 Advisory Committee:

• Danielle Baruch, Meeting Market Director, IHG
• Monica Dickenson, CMP, SMMC, Head, Global Meetings and Events, Shire
• Mozelle Goodwin, CMP, HMCC, Meeting Planner, Global Clinical Meeting Planning, Eisai, Inc.
• Isabelle Gordon, Deputy Director, Meeting & Convention Management, Bayer Healthcare
• Julie Hills, Managing Director, Corporate Group Sales, Hilton Worldwide
• Sonal Humane, Director, Meeting Management, Merck
• Michael Mahoney, Director Meeting and Convention Services, Genentech
• Stephanie Russo, Global Account Executive, Marriott International
• James Vachon, CMM, Associate Director, Events, Meetings & Conventions, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
• Karen Vander Ploeg, Director Travel, Meetings, Events, Daiichi Sankyo Inc
• Bonnie Weiss, HMCC, Global Pharmaceutical Sales Director, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Act Fast – Early-Bird registration ends December 15! 
Access the special promotion pricing here: https://www.cbinet.com//conference-registration-form?conference=pc18086

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