What is Candid Conversations?
Candid Conversations is an exclusive dialogue series, with limited seating, designed to facilitate open, honest discussions among stakeholders and leading experts in the Point of Care industry.
The series provides a space for participants to share challenges, insights, and solutions in a structured yet informal setting.
Agenda
Panels & Workshop
1:30pm
Registration & Networking
Lite bites and beverages will be served.
Meet & Greet with Mark Herzlich
Arrive early for an exclusive meet and greet from 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM ET with Mark Herzlich, former NY Giants Super Bowl Champion, cancer survivor, and patient advocate. Mark will also participate in our patient advocate panel, sharing his perspective on navigating healthcare decisions.
2:40pm
Designing for Real Patient Needs: Perspectives from Patient Advocates
What makes Point of Care messaging effective from the patient’s perspective? In this conversation, patients will share firsthand what captures their attention, builds trust, and influences their decisions within care environments—and what gets ignored. From tone and clarity to timing and relevance, this session will unpack what helps during real moments of need. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to design POC experiences that connect with patients and support more informed, confident decision-making.
Speakers
Rodnell Workman (Moderator)
Patient Advocate
MarketingWORK Advisors LLC
Mark Herzlich
Former New York Giants Super Bowl Champion
Bone Cancer Survivor
Shamekka Marty
Founder, Patient Advocate
Beyond the Game Health
Speakers
Rodnell Workman (Moderator)
Patient Advocate
MarketingWORK Advisors LLC
Mark Herzlich
Former New York Giants Super Bowl Champion
Bone Cancer Survivor
Shamekka Marty
Founder, Patient Advocate
Beyond the Game Health
3:15pm
Inside the Provider Mindset: What HCPs Need to Support Patient Care
Point of Care is one of the few environments where healthcare providers and patients are making decisions together—but that doesn’t mean every message adds value. In this discussion, healthcare professionals share what they need from Point of Care media to better support care delivery, improve patient understanding, and make more informed treatment decisions. The conversation will explore how marketers can create messaging that feels timely, credible, and useful in different clinical environments. Attendees will walk away with actionable guidance for building stronger provider-centered POC strategies.
Speakers
Steve Kearns (Moderator)
Sr. Director, Customer & Community Marketing
Jasper
Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Hematologist & Medical Oncologist
Citrus Oncology
Philip Jocelyn, MS, PA-C
Associate Chief ACP
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Speakers
Steve Kearns (Moderator)
Sr. Director, Customer & Community Marketing
Jasper
Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Hematologist & Medical Oncologist
Citrus Oncology
Philip Jocelyn, MS, PA-C
Associate Chief ACP
New York Presbyterian Hospital
4:00pm
Excellence in Action: A Deep-Dive Into Award-Winning POC Campaigns
What does best-in-class Point of Care execution actually look like in practice? This fast-paced showcase highlights standout campaigns from the POC Excellence Awards, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how leading brands are activating across environments and audiences. Through a series of focused case studies, we’ll explore how different approaches—from branded to unbranded to multicultural campaigns and beyond—come to life across POC settings. Each campaign example will break down its target audience, strategic objectives, channel mix, creative execution, and measured outcomes—providing a clear view into what drives action at the Point of Care.
Speakers
Taylor Wexler
Director, Point of Care Investments
Havas Media
Deborah Jakubicki
VP, Engagement Strategy
CMI Media Group
Shanoor Seervai
Senior Manager, Partnerships & Publications
Phreesia Network Solutions
Nathaniel Nagy
Audience Development Strategy Director
Sesame Workshop
Speakers
Taylor Wexler
Director, Point of Care Investments
Havas Media
Deborah Jakubicki
VP, Engagement Strategy
CMI Media Group
Shanoor Seervai
Senior Manager, Partnerships & Publications
Phreesia Network Solutions
Nathaniel Nagy
Audience Development Strategy Director
Sesame Workshop
4:40pm
Workshop: Putting It into Practice: Building a Point of Care Plan
Now it’s time to apply what you’ve learned. In this interactive workshop, attendees will bring together key insights from the day to shape mock strategies for smarter, more integrated Point of Care campaigns in small working groups. Guided by practical frameworks and real-world examples, participants will collaborate to build an integrated plan they’d activate at the Point of Care for a pre-set scenario. This session is designed to help you translate ideas into actionable next steps for 2027 planning.
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rooftop Cocktail Reception
Continue the conversation on the rooftop, where you’ll enjoy skyline views, cocktails, and light bites.