Posted 22 February 2021 AM
The pharma industry's national conferences have become the latest calendar item to fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, with companies forced to ditch the traditional, centrally-located black tie or themed events and opt for virtual get-togethers instead.
A crucial part of company culture, national conferences have been a way of building momentum for the year, usually culminating in a black-tie gala event where staff could meet, mingle and develop camerarderie. But not this year.