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Introducing ALEX™ A Learning Experience Revolutionizing Life Sciences Training

Introducing ALEX™: The Cost-Effective, Specialized Learning Management System Revolutionizing Life Sciences Training [Nashville, July 31, 2025] — Miller Tanner Associates (MTA) is proud to announce the release of ALEX™, a cutting-edge Learning Management System (LMS) designed specifically for healthcare professionals engaged in life sciences and pharmaceutical studies. ALEX™ delivers essential LMS features tailored to meet the complex training needs of this specialized industry. Developed to navigate the complexities of multi-study protocols and diverse role-based training needs, ALEX™ offers a fully integrated platform that streamlines onboarding, ensures 100% training compliance throughout...

MTA HONORED AS GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE STEVIE® AWARD WINNER IN 2025 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS®

MTA Receives Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Awards for Event Excellence Miller Tanner Associates (MTA) was named the winner of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Awards in the Events category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.  Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at...

MTA Strengthens Global Event Operations to Better Support Customers with Strategic Regional Hubs

MTA Strengthens Global Event Operations to Better Support Customers with Strategic Regional Hubs BARCELONA, Spain – April 29, 2025 — Miller Tanner Associates (MTA), a leader in global event operations for 28 years, today announced from the Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Europe 2025 conference in Barcelona, Spain, that it has restructured operational hubs in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions. This strategic initiative furthers MTA’s commitment to providing exceptional international support to its pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers. The restructuring aligns with MTA’s mission to deliver impactful events that...

Trial Equity and MTA Partner to Champion Diversity in Clinical Research

A Bold Step Forward: Trial Equity and MTA Partner to Champion Diversity in Clinical Research [May 20, 2024] – Trial Equity and Miller Tanner Associates (MTA) are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at expanding education and participation across diverse patient groups, in a strategic move to address the crucial gap in clinical trial diversity. This collaboration will co-market Trial Equity’s innovative Clinical Trial Diversity Training to pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, and site networks, leveraging MTA’s extensive global reach and expertise in event management within the healthcare sector. “This partnership...

Audience Engagement Strategies for Events

No matter what type of event you’re planning, we’re willing to bet that audience engagement is one of your top priorities – and, more than likely, one of your biggest challenges. These days, event organizers are facing serious competition when it comes to holding the attention of their audiences. In a world in which distractions are always within reach (literally and figuratively!), figuring out how to engage an audience has become as essential as it is challenging. But with a few tips and a solid variety of audience participation ideas...

How to Plan an Incentive Trip on a Budget

Incentive trips are a smart, essential investment for any company, including major corporations and small businesses alike. Offering incentive trips for employees can directly contribute to stronger business results, in addition to a multitude of other advantages. And here’s more good news: an outstanding incentive trip is possible even if you’re working with a limited budget. In fact, with some savvy budget hacks for travel planning, there are plenty of great company trip ideas that are far more affordable than you might think. What is an Incentive Trip? Essentially, an...

Meet MTA: Kimberly Fiscus, Senior Global Experience Specialist, Events

The Miller Tanner Associates’ (MTA) difference is our people. That’s why we want to introduce you to our team of superstars that brings our corporate meetings and events to life for our customers. Today, we introduce you to Sr. Global Experience Specialist – Events Kimberly Fiscus. Kimberly collaborates cross-functionally with the team to ensure alignment on strategies that enhance our impact in delivering greater value to our customers. Her proactive approach and commitment to excellence make her a key contributor to our ongoing success in customer experience. Meet Kimberly Fiscus, Senior...

MTA Global Workshop 2024 Awards

At Miller Tanner Associates’ (MTA) 2025 Annual Global Workshop, we recognize the distinguished associates who have gone above and beyond for our customers and for each other during 2024. We recognize these team members with these five awards that are presented at our Annual Workshop. MTA STORY OF THE YEAR AWARD: Jesse Torres, Solutions Architect, Technology Services Miller Tanner Associates are storytellers. We tell stories through our events, through our products, and through the various acts of kindness the MTA global team performs each day. Every year, we ask the...

Flawless by Design: How MTA Delivered at ATS Congress

With a growing agenda, global attendees, and evolving needs, MTA delivered flawless execution through smart tools and strategy. The Event A global life sciences customer participated in the 2025 American Thoracic Society (ATS) Congress in San Francisco, CA. With both commercial and medical teams on-site, the customer hosted a robust slate of activities. This multi-layered presence required 6–8 months of meticulous planning across stakeholders, platforms, and vendors. From the outset, MTA was embedded as a strategic partner – ensuring alignment, readiness, and room for agility as congress needs evolved. The...

Success Story: President’s Club Celebrates Achievement, Culture, and ‘Ohana in Hawaii

The Event Celebration and recognition of the President’s Club and Chairman’s Club winners for approximately 32 attendees. The Challenge The goal of the incentive trip was to provide a unique experience at a remote Hawaiian destination that focused on celebration and relaxation. Working within a limited budget for this event, the MTA team leveraged in-house creative capabilities to achieve the overall goals of this destination event. The Results The MTA Team delivered a truly unforgettable 4-day President’s Club experience in Maui. Nestled along Maui’s northwest coast, this lush, tropical paradise...

Meet MTA: Sarah Coffman, Key Account Manager, Congress

The Miller Tanner Associates’ (MTA) difference is our people. That’s why we want to introduce you to our team of superstars that brings our corporate meetings and events to life for our customers. Today, we introduce you to Key Account Manager, Congress, Sarah Coffman. Sarah’s dedication to fostering strong relationships and her innovative approach to congress management make her an invaluable asset to our team, offering seamless coordination, creative solutions, and an unforgettable congress experience for our customers. Meet Sarah Coffman, Key Account Manager, Congress Strengths as defined by Clifton...

3 Ways We Keep Your Event’s Cost Per Attendee Low

Updated 6/12/2025 Event expenses, based on Miller Tanner Associates (MTA) data, have shown a continual downward trend in per attendee overall spend. This per attendee spend metric includes items such as airfare, ground transportation, accommodations, meals, collateral, audio visual options, management and on-site costs, along with attendee expense reimbursement. This trend highlights the fact that event planning has become an increasingly cost-conscious effort by our client base, and affords MTA a great opportunity to utilize our resources and skills to achieve great results for our clients. MTA continues to track...

Meet MTA: Hannah Taylor, Financial Compliance Associate

The Miller Tanner Associates’ (MTA) difference is our people. That’s why we want to introduce you to our team of superstars that brings our corporate meetings and events to life for our customers. Today, we introduce you to Financial Compliance Associate Hannah Taylor. Hannah ensures that post-event details, along with compliance and transparency reports, are meticulously processed and finalized for our customers. Meet Hannah Taylor, Financial Compliance Associate CliftonStrengths: Developer, Empathy, Adaptability, Relator, Positivity Tell us about your current role with MTA. What are your primary responsibilities? As a financial compliance...

How to Plan Successful Investigator Meetings

Updated: 6/12/2025 At Miller Tanner, we help pharma, biotech, medical device, and contract research organizations (CROs) orchestrate creative training solutions for investigative sites participating in clinical trials. Through our work—which includes planning hundreds of investigator meetings —we’ve observed some of the key factors that contribute to successful training programs. Training Is Critical to a Successful Clinical Research Study Timely and effective investigational plan training for CROs and site staff is essential to conducting a successful clinical research study. The integrity of clinical research data and even the study itself can...

Sustainable Event Planning Tips

As an eco-conscious organization, you work hard to reduce your impact on the environment by taking measures to save energy and reduce waste. Yet, when planning an event that doesn’t fall into the scope of your typical operations, it’s easy to overlook the potential environmental impact. Luckily, it’s possible to arrange an amazing and successful event while minimizing negative environmental impacts. Evaluation and careful planning can help you create a sustainable event that matches your goals and aligns with your organization’s core values. The Importance of Sustainable Event Planning Impact...