LEAD. INFLUENCE. TRANSFORM.
ACMA Medical Affairs Executive Leadership Summit 2026
Where the Future of Medical Affairs
Leadership Takes Shape
The ACMA Medical Affairs Leadership Summit returns on April 30, 2026, following a sold-out event in 2025 that left Medical Affairs & MSL Industry Leaders wanting more.
This one-day, in-person event exclusively brings together top executives and visionary Medical Affairs leaders across the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Industries.
Why You Need to Attend – Less Talk. More Action.
20-minute power talks with 30 minutes of brainstorming & collaboration sessions for each topic.
Why You Need to Attend – Less Talk. More Action.
20-minute power talks with 30 minutes of brainstorming & collaboration sessions for each topic.
Forget 45 min didactic sessionsFocus on exchanging ideas and building relationships
Peer-Led Discussions:
Get real-world insights into challenges and innovations shaping our industry and strategies that truly make a measurable impact.
Strategic Networking:
Build powerful peer relationships with executives from leading companies in an environment designed for connection and collaboration.
Shape The Future:
An event specifically curated and designed for maximum value with actionable outcomes.
Be Part Of The Solution, Not Just The Conversation
Be Part Of The Solution, Not Just The Conversation
A Summit That Exceeds Expectations:What Leaders Said About Last Year
"Absolutely the most relevant, high-impact Medical Affairs event I've attended all year."
"The speaker lineup was world-class. Every session delivered value."
"This wasn't just a conference, it was a leadership experience."
Last year's Summit brought together Medical Affairs Leaders from over 100 companies globally, featuring speakers from:
ACMA Medical Affairs Leadership Summit Agenda:
Come away with real-world insights and strategies that will make an impact in your partnerships.
Crisis Management in Medical Affairs: Preparation, Response & Recovery Panel Discussion:
This panel explores how medical affairs teams can navigate reputational and operational crisis. Experts will share real-world scenarios and best practices for preparing, responding, and recovering effectively while preserving credibility and compliance.
Elevating Medical Affairs Leadership in the C-Suite Workshop:
This hands-on session focuses on how medical affairs can communicate scientific value in a business-focused context. Attendees will explore practical ways to align with executive priorities and strengthen their voice at the leadership table.
Medical Affairs Leadership in Evolving Political & Regulatory Landscapes:
With constant shifts in global and national policies, the regulatory environment feels more unpredictable than ever. This session will help medical affairs leaders make sense of the chaos, stay ahead of rapid changes, and develop strategies to remain compliant, agile, and aligned with business needs.
The Innovation Crossroads Clinical Investigator Needs from Industry Partners Panel Discussion:
Engage with Clinical Investigator Thought Leaders, learn about challenges and changes impacting them, and what Clinical Investigators really want from Pharma partners.
Valuation Beyond the Molecule: Why Medical Affairs Strategy Is Now a Critical Signal to Wall Street
Engage with a learning healthcare equity analyst from a leading financial firm that will break down how institutional investors and Wall Street evaluate pharmaceutical and biotech companies, not just on pipeline assets, but also on how effectively they activate medical affairs strategies.
2026 Annual ACMA Medical Affairs Awards
Join us as we honor the outstanding achievements within medical affairs over the past year. These prestigious awards will recognize leaders and teams who have driven innovation, strategic excellence, and measurable impact.
Crisis Management in Medical Affairs: Preparation, Response & Recovery Panel Discussion:
This panel explores how medical affairs teams can navigate reputational and operational crisis. Experts will share real-world scenarios and best practices for preparing, responding, and recovering effectively while preserving credibility and compliance.
Elevating Medical Affairs Leadership in the C-Suite Workshop:
This hands-on session focuses on how medical affairs can communicate scientific value in a business-focused context. Attendees will explore practical ways to align with executive priorities and strengthen their voice at the leadership table.
Medical Affairs Leadership in Evolving Political & Regulatory Landscapes:
With constant shifts in global and national policies, the regulatory environment feels more unpredictable than ever. This session will help medical affairs leaders make sense of the chaos, stay ahead of rapid changes, and develop strategies to remain compliant, agile, and aligned with business needs.
The Innovation Crossroads Clinical Investigator Needs from Industry Partners Panel Discussion:
Engage with Clinical Investigator Thought Leaders, learn about challenges and changes impacting them, and what Clinical Investigators really want from Pharma partners.
Valuation Beyond the Molecule: Why Medical Affairs Strategy Is Now a Critical Signal to Wall Street
Engage with a learning healthcare equity analyst from a leading financial firm that will break down how institutional investors and Wall Street evaluate pharmaceutical and biotech companies, not just on pipeline assets, but also on how effectively they activate medical affairs strategies.
2026 Annual ACMA Medical Affairs Awards
Join us as we honor the outstanding achievements within medical affairs over the past year. These prestigious awards will recognize leaders and teams who have driven innovation, strategic excellence, and measurable impact.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2026 ACMA MEDICAL AFFAIRS AWARDS
Do you know a trailblazer who is redefining Medical Affairs?
A leader who has elevated the role of MSLs or driven impactful innovation in field medical strategy? ACMA is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Medical Affairs Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement, leadership, and impact in the field. Categories include:
Medical Affairs Leader Award
The recipient of this award whose led remarkable initiatives, creativity, and leadership, contributing meaningfully to their organization
Medical Affairs Organization of the Year
This award recognizes an entire organization or medical affairs team for their innovation in ensuring an excellent medical affairs team.
Medical Science Liaison of the Year
This award recognizes the exceptional performance and contributions of a medical science liaison (MSL) who has consistently gone above and beyond in their role.
Winners will be honored during a special Awards Ceremony at the Summit.
Deadline: March 1, 2026. Self-nominations welcome.
Open to individuals across pharma, biotech, and medtech.