2026 Medical Affairs eXcellence Forum Registration

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, Medical Affairs must lead with purpose; turning scientific insight into measurable impact through responsible innovation. The Medical Affairs eXcellence Forum brings together forward-thinking Medical Affairs leaders and field teams to explore whatโ€™s working now; from governed AI and real-world evidence to modern stakeholder engagement and next-generation MSL strategy.

This exclusive, one-day forum is designed for Medical Affairs professionals who are ready to move beyond pilots and traditional activity metrics; embracing leadership-driven innovation to elevate scientific exchange, strengthen trust with HCPs, and deliver real-world impact for patients, providers, and the healthcare system.

Event Information
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Event
MAX (Medical Affairs eXcellence) Forum 2026
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Date
Wednesday March 25, 2026
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Time
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
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Location
Sheraton Toronto Airport
801 Dixon Road
Toronto, ON
M9W 5P1

Agenda at a Glance


8:00 AMBreakfast & Networking


9:00 AMOpening

Speaker: Jefferson Tea


9:15 AMKeynote + Q&A: AI in Healthcare: Myth, Reality, What's actually working

Speaker: Muhammad Mamdani


9:45 AMPanel Discussion - How AI delivers real medical value?

Speakers: Dung Pham, Michael Duong, Nahal Nasseri
Moderator: Amit Suri


10:50 AMFrom Data to Action: finding patients & scaling RWE

Speakers: Chris Pettengell


11:20 AMPanel Discussion - 360 Customer Engagement: What works (and what doesn't)!

Speakers: Clinton McCracken, Peyman Nakhaei, Taline Movsessian
Moderator: Daanyaal Bandukwala


12:00 PMLunch & Networking


1:00 PMCoffee Chat with a Medical Affairs Leader in Pharma

Speakers: Shurjeel Choudhri
Moderator: Jefferson Tea


1:30 PMThe Power of Connection

Speaker: Dr Jacob Cookey


2:00 PMPanel Discussion: Bridging Medical Strategy into Real Impact

Speakers: Francois Sincholle, Elizabeth Bongfen Silayuv, Tao Meng
Moderator: Kai Carlsen


2:35 PMBreak


3:00 PMPanel Discussion: MSLs of the future: Challenges and Opportunities

Speakers: Sophie Michaud, Kai Carlsen, Mark Surka
Moderator: Stephanie Kwong


3:30 PMMedical Leadership Panel: current and future state of Medical Affairs in Canada

Speakers: Samuel Lee, Kathy Foris, Glen Newell
Moderator: Brennan Smith


4:15 PMClosing Remarks

Speaker: Jefferson Tea


4:20 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking


Speakers

Jefferson Tea CEO | Agilis Health


Muhammad Mamdaniโ€‹ Director - Temerty Center for AI Research and Education in Medicine | University of Toronto


Clinton McCracken Head, Medical Affairs | Leo


Francois Sincholle Country Medical Director | Vertex


Taline Movsessian Associate VP, Medical Affairs | Lilly


Mark Surka Head, Medical Affairs - Onc / Rare | Sanofi


Michael Duong Head of Innovation | Roche


Kathy Foris Country Medical Director | Advanz


Tao Meng Director, Medical Affairs | Johnson & Johnson


Peyman Nakhaei Country Medical Head | Dailchi - Sankyo


Nahal Nasseri Country Medical Head | Sandoz


Dung Pham Director, Medical Affairs | Mitsubishi Tanabe


Samuel Lee Head, Medical Affairs | Astellas


Stephanie Kwong Medical Lead | Methapharm


Shurjeel Choudhri Sr VP, Medical & Scientific Affairs | Bayer


Kai Carlsen MSL Manager | GSK


Elizabeth B. Silayuv Medical Director | Alexion


Glen Newell Head, Medical Affairs | Biogen


Daanyaal Bandukwala Founder & Managing Director | INK PharmaSolutions


Sophie Michaud Head, Medical Affairs | Galderma


Amit Suri Founder | Next Gen Pharma


Jacob Cookey Co-Founder & Head of Medical Affairs | Virtual Hallway


Chris Pettengel Healwell AI


Brennan Smith President | CTC Medical Communications


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General Registration (Non-vendor)

For biopharma professionals

This registration is intended for employees of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
It is not valid for vendors, service providers, or consultants, including organizations that sell products or services to biopharma companies (e.g., consulting firms, digital or data service providers, agencies, CROs, PSPs, or similar organizations).

$89.00

Vendor Registration

For solution providers & service partners

This registration is required for vendors and service providers that offer products, platforms, or services to biopharma organizations, including but not limited to consulting firms, digital or AI solution providers, data and analytics companies, CROs, PSPs, agencies, and other commercial partners.

$599.00
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Non-Refundable Registration
All registrations are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, except at the sole discretion of the Organizer in exceptional circumstances.

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