Pre-Conference Seminars
Arrive Early and Maximize Your Conference Experience
Pre-conference sessions provide an opportunity for you to dive deep into specific topics, gain specialized knowledge, and engage in hands-on learning experiences before the main conference begins. These sessions aim to enhance your skills, expand your perspectives, and set the stage for a more enriching and tailored conference experience.
All pre-conference seminars will take place in the morning of Monday, 29 September.
Pre-Conference Seminar Options
NOTE: All times listed in Pacific Time.
Presented by: Jennifer Kenny
Monday, 29 September
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
What if you could see the hidden system that truly drives your organization? Every company runs on commitments—not tasks—and our AI-powered Organizational Operating System (OOS) makes that system visible for the first time. Unlike traditional tools that reduce organizations to processes and outputs, the OOS reveals a living network of human relationships, purpose, and trust. In healthcare, pharma, and biotech, where complexity is high and stakes are real, this shift is a game changer. You'll discover how to recognize your role in the OOS, identify key leverage points, and use AI not just as a tool—but as a partner in understanding and engaging successfully in your company’s, your department’s and/or your project’s OOS.
Get ready for real time mapping, hands-on coaching, a demo, and tangible tools and takeaways to help you lead and thrive in the AI supported future of work.
Pre-registration is required and additional fees apply. Space is limited.
- Register before 24 July: $350 / €330
- Register between 25 July - 30 August: $440 / €415
- Register after 31 August: $550 / €519
In order to register for this pre-conference seminar, you must register for the full 2025 HBA Annual Conference.
Presented by: Diane West
Monday, 29 September
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
As a professional advancing in your career, do you ever struggle to take your ideas, research, or recommendations and communicate them in a way that instills confidence and moves business forward? Do you ever not speak up for fear that what you say may not be impactful?
If so, you are not alone. With all the noise we are all competing against, it is easy for our ideas to get drowned out and for good initiatives to stall. But to elevate overall effectiveness, and successfully navigate the organizations we work in, we need communication strategies to help us rise above the noise.
2Connect’s “Fool Proofing Communication: A proven method to influence others and elevate credibility” program helps professionals master the art of communicating ideas in a way that resonates with their audience, builds credibility, and influences outcomes.
During this interactive session, you will be introduced to a practical framework you can use immediately, whether you are preparing for a 1:1 meeting, presenting in front of a group, crafting an email or even providing updates in a daily team huddle. Participants will gain insights into how to:
- Craft compelling messages that resonate with employees at all levels
- Build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders
- Borrow from storytelling to create clarity and engagement
- Deliver your message with confidence
Join us to harness the power of communication and become a more influential professional in your organization.
Pre-registration is required and additional fees apply. Space is limited.
- Register before 24 July: $350 / €330
- Register between 25 July - 30 August: $440 / €415
- Register after 31 August: $550 / €519
In order to register for this pre-conference seminar, you must register for the full 2025 HBA Annual Conference.
Contact us if you are already registered for the 2025 HBA Annual Conference and would like to add a pre-conference seminar.