Satellite Symposia slot assignments will be made by AMCP based on the topic area. AMCP reserves the right to accept or reject proposals to ensure we are providing diversity in our educational programming. 

Clarity and completeness. Applications should be written in a manner that clearly, concisely, and logically conveys the intended content. The description of the symposium should provide enough information to enable reviewers to envision the content and flow of the presentation. 

Relevance and appeal to managed care pharmacists. Satellite symposia should be relevant to the interests, programs, initiatives, or practices of pharmacists (and, if applicable, other health care practitioners) working in managed care pharmacy environments or seeking to increase their knowledge of the management and coordination of clinical, pharmacy benefit, and pharmacy care programs. Topics that are broad in appeal, applicable to managed care pharmacy, and timely are likely to attract the largest attendance. 

The originality of the subject matter. Satellite symposia should highlight real-world examples of innovations in managed care pharmacy and/or include information of interest to physicians and nurses as well as pharmacists. 

Balance/no commercial bias. Satellite symposia must provide for in-depth presentation with fair and full disclosure and equitable balance. Satellite symposia may not endorse a specific commercial drug, product, or service. Applications written in a manner that appears to promote a specific drug, product, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or commercial service will not be considered. 

The following information will be requested in the satellite symposia application: 

• Satellite Symposium Title. The title should appear in title case (major words capitalized and minor words are lowercase). Titles must reflect the actual content of the presentation. 
• Program Description. A comprehensive summary of the content and flow of the symposium (maximum 350 words). 
• Learning Objectives. Include at least three specific, measurable learning objectives that define intended outcomes for the audience and complete the statement: “At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to….” 
• Target Audience. Specify whether the symposium is intended for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physicians, nurses, etc. 
• Provider. Name of accredited providers that will award CPE, CME, or CNE credit for the symposium. 
• Contact Hours. Identify the contact hours of CPE credit (or CEUs) to be awarded. For live meetings, content should be 1.5 hours. For virtual meetings, content should be 1.0 hour. 
• Commercial Support. Indicate the source(s) of commercial grant support. 
• Primary Contact. Determine who the primary contact and program manager for the activity will be. 
• Fee. Satellite Symposium fee.

Satellite Symposium fee is due, in full, with the application. The placement fee for  a satellite symposium is $22,500. The fee includes: 

• An assigned two-hour meeting slot that includes one and one-half hours (1.5) of content and a 30-minute food and beverage break within the meeting agenda. 
• A meeting room set in classroom style for up to 75 attendees (live only). 
• A table with (2) chairs and a wastebasket outside of the meeting room for check-in (live only). 
• Placement of one professionally produced sign outside of the satellite symposium room starting one hour prior to the published program start time. (Note: Sign design and printing is at the expense of the satellite host.) 
• Placement of one professionally produced sign in a designated Satellite Symposia directional area advertising your program starting two hours prior to the published program start time for afternoon and evening satellites and the evening prior for morning satellites. (Note: Sign design and printing is at the expense of the satellite host.) 
• A basic head table and audio visual set up to include a stage, a lectern with a podium mic, a head table with (2) chairs, table microphones and (2) audience microphones. Any additional audio visual or decor needs are at the cost of the satellite host. AMCP can provide contacts for these additional elements if required. 
• (2) badge scanning devices to collect attendee contact details.
• Collective — not individual  —promotion of satellite symposia through the following channels: 
  • (2) targeted emails to AMCP members and guest lists, an audience of more than 30,000. 
  • (2) mentions in AMCP’s daily newsletter Daily Dose sent to the AMCP membership, an audience of more than 8,000.
  • (1) mention in attendee newsletters sent to all registered attendees starting (5) weeks before the meeting start date. 
  • (1) announcement in AMCP’s monthly e-newsletter. 

Satellite Symposium fee is due, in full, with the application. The cost of a satellite symposium is $15,000. The fee includes: 

• An assigned one hour (1) meeting slot within the meeting agenda 
• Collective — not individual  — promotion of satellite symposia through the following channels: 
  • (2) targeted emails to AMCP members and guest lists, an audience of more than 30,000. 
  • (2) mentions in AMCP’s daily newsletter Daily Dose sent to the AMCP membership, an audience of more than 8,000. 
  • (1) announcement in AMCP’s monthly e-newsletter.
     
• Withdrawal by a company 30 days or more prior to the first day of the meeting will receive a 50% refund of the total fee paid. 
• Cancellation by a company 30 days or less from the first day of the meeting will not receive a refund of the total fee paid. 
• Exact dates will be listed in the contract. 

AMCP 2025 

Type of event: Live meeting  with livestream option
Date: March 31-April 3, 2025
AMCP 2025 will unite 3,000+ managed care decisions makers in Houston, TX. Attendees will network with the top professionals in health care, learn about the latest innovations in managed care, and leave feeling refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to solve today’s most pressing managed care problems.  

Slots are available for one-half hour (1.5) satellite symposia on any managed care pharmacy topic scheduled around AMCP 2025 education programming.    

Submission timeline: 

• Friday, January 10, 2025 — Submission site closes
   
• Wednesday, January 15, 2025 — Notifications will be sent 
   

Nexus 2025 

Type of event: Live meeting  with livestream option
Date: October 27-30, 2025
Nexus 2025 will unite 2,000+ managed care decisions makers in National Harbor, MD. Attendees will network with the top professionals in health care, learn about the latest innovations in managed care, and leave feeling refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to solve today’s most pressing managed care problems.  

Slots are available for one-half hour (1.5) satellite symposia on any managed care pharmacy topic scheduled around AMCP 2025 education programming.   

Submission timeline: 

• Thursday, August 15, 2025 — Submission site closes

• Tuesday, August 20, 2025 — Notifications will be sent
   

Satellite Symposia Virtual Meeting Opportunities for 2025

AMCP is conducting quarterly eLearning Days in 2025.  AMCP eLearning Day is an educational experience focused on the hottest topics related to a specific topic. Slots are available for one hour (1) satellite symposia on any managed care pharmacy topic scheduled around eLearning Day programming.

• Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Submission Deadline: Friday, January 3, 2025

• Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Submission Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025

• Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | Submission Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025

• Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Submission Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2025