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MedComms Networking has evolved from what was largely UK-based activity but now embraces a global community of medical communications specialists, and we welcome participation by anyone working in or around MedComms and the global Pharma industry, anywhere in the world. I am particularly keen to see the development of activities led by other individuals and specifically based in other regions so if you would like to act as a local organiser for - or you would like to provide funding for - such events please contact me directly. I'm always happy to chat and all feedback is welcome, so give me a shout anytime or please post your thoughts to the MedComms Networking Linkedin group for discussion. Scroll down to see details of activities that are planned for the coming months. Meantime, you can see reports of all the previous meetings here. Cheers Peter Llewellyn Email: peter@networkpharma.com

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR How to embed inclusion and diversity into everyday work practices in MedComms Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 05 October 2022 This webinar will be focused on Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and specifically at Fishawack Health. Come and join Sheena Amin-Liebman (Director of Diversity & Inclusion) to hear about how the D&I team was built up, how Fishawack Health have introduced mandatory training in this area and how to cultivate an inclusive workplace fit for everyone, now and in years to come. Sheena will be joined on the panel by her colleagues, Kirsty Wear (Global Head of Talent) and Tristan Varela (Medical Copywriter). And we answer questions from the audience. [PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Are event planners zombies? How to design and measure more sustainable events Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 12 October 2022 Some event planning decisions are simple, some less so. Gut-feel or experience can count for a lot. But in this exciting new world of events in which we all now live, having some real numbers on which to make sustainable decisions is crucial. There is support for event planners designing more sustainable, carbon-neutral events. In this webinar, Matt Grey will use real-life examples to show you how both pharma and other B2B brands are approaching understanding and measuring the impacts of their event programmes. Matt is the founder of event:decision, delivering sustainability measurement for events globally on behalf of brands and agencies including AZ, Amgen, Santen, Sanofi, Google, Samsung and Vodafone. And we answer questions from the audience. [PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Good business is everyone's responsibility. Can MedComms do better? Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 19 October 2022 Join the teams from The Salve and Stirred as they take you on their (Pending) B Corporation journeys to becoming truly purpose-driven organisations. Benefit Corporations, or 'B Corps', are companies verified to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The B Corp community as a collective is a global movement of businesses leading the field by demonstrating their commitment to people and the planet. There are now over 5,000 B Corps in 82 countries, covering 156 industries. Following this purpose-driven webinar, you will: * Understand the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) movement * Find out more about the B Corporation movement * Consider why and how companies become Certified B Corporations * Understand the objectives of the Better Business Act * Identify where, as MedComms businesses, we can drive sustainable initiatives * Consider what's next for your MedComms organisation on our collective journey towards sustainability And we answer questions from the audience. [PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Patient centricity in scientific publications: what is it and will GPP 2022 help us achieve it? Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 26 October 2022 With more and more pharmaceutical companies putting patient centricity at the forefront of drug development, the role of the patient in clinical research has undergone huge transformation in recent years. But how far have we come in terms of ensuring the accessibility - to patients - of the information this research generates, and will GPP 2022 help us make more progress towards meeting the information needs of today's patients? In this webinar we will be joined by Helena Williams from CMC Connect and others to answer these questions, from both the industry and the patient perspective, and invite participants to contribute their own thoughts and questions on this topic. [PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Navigating Copyright in Medical Communications Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 02 November 2022 The reuse of previously published content is common practice in medical communications projects but navigating complex copyright requirements governing this practice is not easy. Join CCC (Copyright Clearance Center) for a webinar focused on basic principles of copyright to learn how to avoid unintentional copyright infringement that can put your organization and your clients at risk. Attendees will leave the program able to: * Understand the basics of copyright law and international copyright treaties * Describe what is and what is not copyright protected (e.g., conference posters and abstracts) * Explain fair use and fair dealing * Identify when copyright permission is needed * Explain what is in the public domain and how to reuse Open Access materials * Use online tools to obtain rights and manage permissions projects Please join Chloe Duchesne (Educational Services Coordinator, CCC) and Robert Gaggin (Senior Product Marketing Manager, Information and Content Solutions, CCC) for this webinar focused on copyright as it pertains to the work of medical communications professionals. And we answer questions from the audience. [PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Save the date! Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 09 November 2022 Booked and awaiting details! Watch this space... [For more information, please contact Peter Llewellyn]

IN-PERSON EVENT Working in and around #MedComms Venue: Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow, Bath Road (Building A), West Drayton, Heathrow, London, UB7 0DU Date: 08.00-18.00, UK time, 10 November 2022 Join us at any time, for as long as you like between 08.00 - 18.00, for a messy, chaotic, in-person event. Come and go as you like. Make a day of it. Lots of people who work in and around medical communications, medical education, medical publishing and associated specialisms will explain the many career opportunities and guide your next steps. Arrive early. Stay late. We'll make it worth your while. And it's free to attend! PLEASE NOTE: Following the Queen's funeral, this event has now been rescheduled to run on 10 November 2022. We are currently expecting the majority of programme content and exhibitors to simply transfer across, but please bear with us while we confirm those details. If you had signed up for the original date, you will have to register again. [PROGRAMME DETAILS]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Building solutions and skills to design digital-first medical events Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 16 November 2022 This webinar will focus on how to build HCP digital events that stand out. Join Pierre Metrailler, SpotMe's CEO and one of the life science events industry leaders, to discover the key solutions and skills you need to succeed when running digital-first medical events. Pierre will deep dive into the best practices that Fortune 500 life science companies implement at their events. Come along to find out how some of SpotMe's customers, like Pfizer, J&J, Sanofi, and Novartis, keep their HCP and KOL audiences engaged. And we answer questions from the audience. [PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Save the date! Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 23 November 2022 Ideas welcomed... [For more information, please contact Peter Llewellyn]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Save the date! Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 30 November 2022 Booked and awaiting details! Watch this space... [For more information, please contact Peter Llewellyn]

WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR Save the date! Venue: Global Date: 12.00 midday UK time, 07 December 2022 Booked and awaiting details! Watch this space... [For more information, please contact Peter Llewellyn]

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