Dear Colleagues,

One of the best things about the Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Ethics & Compliance Congress isn't just the content, it's the people you'll meet.

Every year, compliance professionals, industry leaders, government officials, and legal experts come together in one place. While the sessions are valuable, some of the most useful insights come from the conversations that happen between them. A chat over coffee, a question after a session, or reconnecting with an old colleague can spark ideas, solutions, and relationships that last well beyond the week.

My advice: don't leave those connections to chance.

Before you arrive, think about who you'd like to meet or reconnect with. Once you're there, take advantage of breaks, meals, receptions, the exhibit hall, and time between sessions to introduce yourself and start a conversation. And don't forget the person sitting next to you. Chances are they're facing some of the same challenges you are.

That's what makes an in-person Congress so valuable. We come to learn, but we also build a network of peers we can rely on throughout the year to share ideas, compare approaches, and solve problems together.

So when you're planning your Congress schedule, don't just build your session agenda. Build your networking agenda, too.

Please see the Congress agenda here and register here.

I hope you'll join us October 13-16 in Washington, DC. And if you do, please introduce yourself. I'd love to meet you.

Warm regards,



Daniel Spicehandler, JD
Vice President Compliance, MSNT and Global Programs, Stryker
Medical Device Executive Steering Committee