How to Plan Medical Meetings Doctors Want to Attend

Presenters: Wendy Porter, Lisa Schulteis

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Stop with the boring dinner talks. Busy practitioners deserve events that wow. We tapped two experienced conference designers for healthcare, insurance, health-tech, medical device and pharma meetings to share secrets for making your next event a must-attend.

You will learn:

  • Lessons from brilliant medical meetings that elevated the assignment.
  • How to agree on a litmus test for what will meet your high standards of engagement.
  • How to wow while staying in all applicable rules and guidelines.

Wendy E. Porter is the Founder and Chief Event Strategist at Wendy Porter Events, an award-winning Minneapolis based agency known for designing high-impact, engagement-driven experiences. With 23+ years in corporate event strategy — including 13 years leading national event strategy for UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement — Wendy has produced over 1,300 events, managed $200M+ in budgets, and reached more than a million attendees. She also serves as a Fractional Head of Events for SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, and Healthcare companies, helping growth-stage teams elevate strategy, streamline execution, and drive measurable ROI. A 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Visionary Award winner, Wendy is especially known for transforming healthcare and medical meetings into unforgettable, purpose-driven experiences.

Lisa Schulteis is an event strategist and consultant who transforms experiences with neuroscience-driven design. She is an international speaker on engagement, inclusivity, human behavior and sustainability. She produces both virtual and live medical meetings.

 

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