
5th Annual Thought Leader Liaison Engagement Summit
October 15-16, 2025
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Cultivate Long-Lasting and Productive Relationships with Thought Leaders Using Effective and Compliant Strategies, that Amplify the Impact and Validate the TLL Function
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Target Audience
This event is tailored for professionals responsible for thought leader engagement and speaker program strategy within life sciences organizations.

Networking
Connect with fellow TLLs, regional marketers, and KOL engagement leaders to share strategies and build lasting professional relationships.

Program Design
Each Momentum event is crafted through comprehensive research to address the evolving strategies and compliance considerations in thought leader engagement, speaker programs, and KOL/DOL collaboration within life sciences.
Featured Speakers
Meet the Minds Behind Our Awesome Event

Michael Bokor
Orgovyx Marketing Director, Thought Leader Liaison
SUMITOMO PHARMA AMERICA

Kristine Hoek
Head, Global Thought Leadership
PFIZER

Jody Mills
Director, Thought Leader Liaisons and Key Account Managers
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS

Badal Shah
Founder & President
NEOLYTICA - A QPHARMA COMPANY

Nikita Upadhyaya
Associate Director, Field Marketing
TAKEDA

Suzy Velazquez
Sr Director, Business Planning
TRAVERE THERAPEUTICS

Jennifer Whipkey
Executive Director Marketing, Regional Marketing Team
MENARINI STEMLINE

Jason Plant
Senior Director, Thought Leader Liaisons
VERA THERAPEUTICS
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Alan Mello Jr.
Co-Founder, Managing Director
STEEPROCK

Serge Foley
Director, Thought Leader Liaisons
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Program Agenda: Day One
October 15, 2025
7:45 am
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST
8:45 am
CHAIRPERSON OPENING REMARKS
9:00 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: THE ROLE OF THE TLL, TLE, RMM, RML…
Discuss How the Role Changes from Company to Company, What are the Core Responsibilities and Defining Functions that Bring Value to the Role


9:45 am
CASE STUDY: ADVOCACY CONTINUUM - RANKING SCALE FOR KOLs
Discover Tools and Parameters to Score and Rank KOLs
- Explore proven frameworks for scoring and ranking thought leaders based on influence and activity
- Learn how to apply measurable parameters to assess and track advocacy across the continuum
- Use data-driven insights to guide engagement strategies and optimize field medical impact
10:30 am
NETWORKING BREAK
11:00 am
CONFERENCES AND CONGRESSES
Share How to Collaborate with Sales and Medical to Effectively Engage HCPs and Navigate the Event Successfully
- Maximize on-site impact – learn strategies to plan, coordinate, and execute successful HCP engagements during key events
- Gain tips to optimize your presence, build meaningful relationships, and gather valuable insights from the field
- Discover best practices for cross-functional collaboration between TLLs, Sales, and Medical teams
11:45 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: A BOOMING ROLE - MEETING THE NEED OF TLLs - WHERE AND HOW ARE YOU HIRING YOUR TEAM?
Engage on How and Who Are Being Considered When Looking to Add TLLs to Your Team, Internal, External Hires?

Senior Director, Thought Leader Liaisons
VERA THERAPEUTICS

Head, Global Thought Leadership
12:30 pm
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 pm
Discuss How to Bring Continuous Educational Value to your HCP Collaborators Beyond Speaker Bureaus
Discuss How to Bring Continuous Educational Value to your HCP Collaborators Beyond Speaker Bureaus - Finding 3rd Party Help and New Ideas to Capture their Interest
- Deliver ongoing value to HCPs – Learn strategies to sustain meaningful scientific exchange and thought leader relationships through diverse educational touchpoints
- Discover how external collaborators can enhance program quality, reach, and credibility
- Expand Beyond Traditional Speaker Bureaus and explore innovative educational formats to keep HCPs engaged and informed year-round
2:15 pm
NEOLYTICA SESSION

3:00 pm
NETWORKING BREAK
3:30 pm
MEASURING THE ROLE
Discuss Which Metrics and KPI Indicators are Ideal to Measure The TLL Role and Its Impact in both Internal and External Stakeholders

4:15 pm
LOOKING FOR THE MVK (MOST VALUABLE KOL)
Review the Different Types of Thought Leaders, How Thought Leaders Communicate and Engage, Different Approaches and Tools for Identification

5:00 pm
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
6:00 pm
DAY ONE CONCLUDES
Program Agenda: Day Two
October 16, 2025
7:50 am
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
8:50 am
CHAIR RECAP OF DAY ONE AND WELCOME TO DAY TWO
9:00 am
INSIGHTS & DATA MANAGEMENT
How Are TLLs Gathering Insights and What is Being Done with All The Collected Information

Director, Thought Leader Liaisons and Key Account Managers
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9:45 am
SPEAKER COACHING AND ADVOCACY
Prepare your KOLs by Sharing Best Practices on How to Successfully Engage an Audience Both In- Person and Online
- Boost advocacy through training by exploring strategies to prepare KOLs as effective brand ambassadors who inspire and educate
- Discover best practices for crafting compelling, clear, and compliant presentations
- Learn techniques to help thought leaders confidently engage audiences in both live and virtual settings
10:30 am
NETWORKING BREAK
11:00 am
CASE STUDY: SHIFTING THE TLL PARADIGM
Find Ways to Gather Leadership Allies into TLL Buy-in, Providing Understanding About the Role and its Importance

11:45 am
TLLs & AI
Analyze the Impact of Technology and Discovering Opportunities that will Maximize and Streamline the TLL Role
- Understand how AI can transform engagement strategies and improve decision-making within the TLL function
- Discover AI tools that help TLLs gather and analyze data faster and with greater accuracy
- Learn how artificial intelligence is automating routine tasks to free up TLLs for higher-value activities
12:30 pm
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: SURVIVING A LAUNCH
Hear Learnings and Findings on How to Survive a Launch, Dealing with Unknowns, Navigating in Crunch- Time
- Hear firsthand insights from experts on what works—and what doesn’t—when launching successfully
- Discover strategies to stay flexible, prioritize effectively, and lead your team through crunch time
- Gain practical tips on managing uncertainty and rapid changes during high-pressure product launches
2:15 pm
ADVISORY BOARDS
Share Advisory Board Best Practices to Deliver Quality Content While Keeping the Participants Engaged and Invested in Both Virtual and In-Person Settings
Discover techniques to encourage open dialogue and maximize insights in both virtual and in-person formats
Explore strategies to capture actionable feedback that drives decision-making and strengthens stakeholder relationships
Learn best practices for creating compelling content that keeps advisory board participants actively involved
3:00 pm
DAY TWO CONCLUDES
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Venue
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection
21 North Juniper Street,
Philadelphia, PA, 19107, US

A 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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Testimonials
"Overall I feel that the summit was engaging and a wonderful opportunity to network and meet other TLLs"
"TLL provided additional, tools, strategy and network"
"This summit was informative and helpful to me in order to perform my day to day TLL functions"
"Pleasantly Surprised"
"Very applicable & Informative"
"Focused on our unique role"
Interested in learning more?
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 Solange Leclair at Solange@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 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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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
-
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!
