01 

What Are Health
Conferences?

But, your time and budget are probably limited. And not every conference is guaranteed to provide ROI.

For instance, a medical device manufacturer would likely prefer a conference where an expo floor is a central feature of the event. That type of meeting would put them in a better position to show off their products, meet with potential investors, and spread the word.

Put simply, to derive the most value from your conference attendance, you should carefully curate a conference stack that aligns with your desired goals and outcomes by considering features like:

So, what are the upcoming health conferences in 2023 that you should consider adding to the list?

 

02 

Who Can Attend
Health Conferences?

As mentioned, some events only require that you pay to attend. Others are limited only to industry professionals. And then there are conferences that you can only attend if you’re a sub-specialist aligned with the conference focus. That said, common participants in major health conferences include:

 

03 

What are the
Benefits of Attending?

Similarly, the expected positive outcomes of attendance are linked to the conference itself.
Generally speaking, the benefits of attending a health conference include:

That said, if you had to boil it down to a single benefit, the underlying reason to attend medical conferences is that it’s a golden opportunity for peer-to-peer communication. As researchers note:

The value of a clinical conference is thought to be in direct communication between physicians, in analysis of topical issues in a given specialty with the aim to improve the quality of care. Speakers based on their own observations and studies reveal the most urgent problems, analyze results and offer potential decisions to their colleagues interested in the same questions.

 

04 

What’s Covered at a
Health Conference?

Every conference will differ in its curriculum. However, the typical schedule typically includes the following major events:

Keynote speakers – Everyone attends the keynote sessions. Typically, either a single expert or group of speakers lecture or present on universal health topics.

Educational breakout sessions – Each day, attendees have the option to select from one of dozens of available breakout sessions, which could be lectures, presentations, or group panels.

Expo hall – The exhibit hall is an open-air portion where attendees can walk the floor to see the latest advancements in life science and medical technology.

Award dinners – Major health conferences often host a lavish dinner and award ceremony for health professionals and researchers who have made a positive impact on communities.

Receptions – There are often nightly receptions where colleagues can connect over drinks.

 

05 

How to Prepare for a
Health Conference

Conferences represent a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. However, the value derived from them depends entirely on you. If you properly prepare, you can ensure that the weekend is a success.

From there, the primary purpose of medical conferences should be to foster dialogue and awareness around the selected health topics.

To that end, use every means at your disposal to create a unique, stimulating, and impactful conference. Specifically, an insights management platform, like Within3, could help you identify and engage diverse key opinion leaders (KOLs) and gather insights to your most critical questions.

 

06 

Discover New Health
Technologies – Within3

In-person health conferences are back on the menu. With a full slate of exciting opportunities on the horizon, now’s the time to start planning and preparing.

Equipped with tools like the Within3 platform, it becomes that much easier to plan and prepare for your next big medical conference. Our powerful insights management platform can help you connect with KOLs, gather information from attendees, and provide actionable insights to enhance your health conference the following year.

If you want to discover more about this groundbreaking platform, experience a demo with one of our experts.