GEO CLUSTER AGENDA

*Subject to change

MONDAY, JUNE 8

5:30pm

NETWORKING DINNER – New England Aquarium
(1 Central Wharf, Boston MA)

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

8:00am – 9:00am

Security Sign In & Badge Check In 
No onsite registrations. All attendees must arrive no later than 8:30am and have their ID for security. We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please do not arrive any earlier than 8:00am

8:15am – 9:00am

Cluster Morning Conversations
Networking Breakfast and Conversations to reconnect with old colleagues and meet new ones.

9:00am – 9:05am

Cluster Introduction & Overview

9:05am – 9:15am

Cluster Host Welcome

9:15am – 9:45am

Inside the Buyer’s Mind: Decoding How Life-Science Companies choose Suppliers
Moderated panel of procurement leaders covering decision drivers, pet peeves, gaining visibility, and value beyond price. Lighting round of Myth vs. Truth

9:45am – 10:30am

Rapid Fire Compliance & Quality Challenge: Are You Audit Ready?
Interactive session presenting 3 scenarios that a Supplier may face when a Life Science partner walks in to assess them. The audience will be asked to respond via a polling link in real time to the scenario. Members of the Quality and Regulatory teams will then debrief on each scenario and how best to respond in real life.

10:30am – 10:45am

Break

10:45am – 11:15am
Fast Track to Supplier Readiness: What You Can Fix in 90 Days!
  • Ted Talk style discussion of 5 areas of Business Readiness. Takeaway score sheet for Suppliers to rate their own orgs.
  • Documentation & Traceability
  • Certifications
  • Responsiveness & Quoting
  • Risk & Continuity planning
  • Communication & Professionalism

11:15am – 12:00pm

Advancing Together – When We Challenge: How to be Bold in the Face of Modern Business Challenges
• Moderated panel discussion with cross functional Leaders

12:00pm – 12:45pm

Cluster Nourishment – Lunch and Networking

12:45pm – 1:30pm

The Unspoken Edge: Using Body Language to Influence & Inspire

1:30pm – 2:00pm

Prove It! Mini Pitch Lab Game

2:00pm – 2:45pm

AI & Employee Wellbeing: Is Fear of AI Creating a Mental Health Barrier

2:45pm – 3:00pm

Break & Transition to Beyond the Match Roundtables

3:00pm – 4:45pm

Beyond the Match & Body Language Coaching

4:45pm – 5:00pm

Closing Remarks

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Cluster Closing Reception & Networking
Join us for appetizers and beverages during our Networking Reception