Key takeaways from ASCO® 2026
July 16, 2026 |
Following ASCO® 2026, Inizio’s experts have shared their perspectives across three thought leadership articles, each exploring a different aspect of what this year’s congress revealed for pharmaceutical organisations. Together, they examine the evolving role of congresses, from experience design and technology to strategy, measurement and commercial impact.
What the best congress experiences got right at ASCO® 2026
Simon Davenport, Global Head of Environments at Inizio Engage, explores the characteristics that set the most successful congress experiences apart. Drawing on observations from the exhibition floor, the article highlights three key principles: creating a clear and consistent scientific narrative, designing interactions that genuinely enhance engagement rather than relying on technology for its own sake, and building flexible experiences that allow HCPs to engage at different levels. The article explains why thoughtful experience design is becoming increasingly important as congress environments grow more competitive.
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What ASCO® 2026 revealed about the future of pharma congress engagement
Nick Bellomo, VP of Experience and Technology at Inizio Medical, examines the technology and engagement innovations that stood out across ASCO® 2026. From immersive LED environments and AI-powered interactions to tactile, low-tech activations, the article explores how organisations are rethinking the use of technology to create more meaningful scientific engagement. It concludes that the most effective congress experiences combine creativity with purposeful design to strengthen scientific communication and generate valuable behavioural insights.
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ASCO® 2026: Why a connected approach is key to congress success
Lynsey Holbrook, Global Client Development Director at Inizio Engage, focuses on the growing complexity of congress planning and the challenge of demonstrating return on investment. The article explores why many pharmaceutical organisations struggle to connect strategy, execution and measurement, despite increasing investment in congresses. It outlines how a more connected approach can help teams align stakeholders, create more coordinated delegate experiences and measure the activities that drive meaningful scientific and commercial outcomes.
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