What Our Clients Are Saying

Hear what people are saying about their experience working with the PlanetConnect team.

Attendee

What are scientists, engineers, managers and executives saying about their PlanetConnect produced event?

"The vendors provided aspects of this application not previously considered. It was understanding that will be implemented moving forward."
2017-07-17T18:15:27+00:00
"The vendors provided aspects of this application not previously considered. It was understanding that will be implemented moving forward."
"The panel discussions were great. Maybe the highlight of the conference."
2017-07-17T18:27:11+00:00
"The panel discussions were great. Maybe the highlight of the conference."
"Access to many vendors in a short time."
2017-07-17T18:25:42+00:00
"Access to many vendors in a short time."
"Broad overview of vendors and possibilities (Biology), and exposure to different opinions about similar services/products."
2017-07-17T18:24:13+00:00
"Broad overview of vendors and possibilities (Biology), and exposure to different opinions about similar services/products."
"I liked learning what other researchers are working on, even from those from my own lab."
2017-07-17T18:22:08+00:00
"I liked learning what other researchers are working on, even from those from my own lab."
"Opportunity to discuss various science/project topics with colleagues from other sites/departments that I normally never see."
2017-07-17T18:19:52+00:00
"Opportunity to discuss various science/project topics with colleagues from other sites/departments that I normally never see."
"Chance to network and the broad overview of novel and interesting technologies."
2017-07-17T18:19:11+00:00
"Chance to network and the broad overview of novel and interesting technologies."
"I liked the flexibility to attend talks based upon my interests."
2017-07-17T18:18:21+00:00
"I liked the flexibility to attend talks based upon my interests."
"Best were the networking opportunities and the chance to hear about new technology and science."
2017-07-17T18:17:00+00:00
"Best were the networking opportunities and the chance to hear about new technology and science."
"Keynote speakers were excellent; bring them back. The speaker addressed a technical subject in a very effective fashion. Good blend of business and technical content."
2017-07-17T17:56:21+00:00
"Keynote speakers were excellent; bring them back. The speaker addressed a technical subject in a very effective fashion. Good blend of business and technical content."
"I liked meeting and interacting with people who really lay the groundwork for the labs...and learning how they incorporate the latest in complex or competent technology."
2017-07-17T18:13:32+00:00
"I liked meeting and interacting with people who really lay the groundwork for the labs...and learning how they incorporate the latest in complex or competent technology."
"It was a great opportunity to meet with research scientists from around the company."
2017-07-17T18:11:32+00:00
"It was a great opportunity to meet with research scientists from around the company."
"We had high attendance and high attendee enthusiasm."
2017-07-17T18:10:08+00:00
"We had high attendance and high attendee enthusiasm."
"It was vital that we hear and understand the strategic direction...as well as understand the momentum of the market."
2017-07-17T18:07:00+00:00
"It was vital that we hear and understand the strategic direction...as well as understand the momentum of the market."
"It linked the efforts of multiple areas to form a more complete picture of how research groups should interact."
2017-07-17T18:05:38+00:00
"It linked the efforts of multiple areas to form a more complete picture of how research groups should interact."
"Valuable results, good leads, strong relationship building."
2017-07-17T18:04:50+00:00
"Valuable results, good leads, strong relationship building."
"It was one of the best organized events I have had the pleasure of being a part of."
2017-07-17T18:00:01+00:00
"It was one of the best organized events I have had the pleasure of being a part of."

Client

"I really cannot say enough; thank you for everything! We continue to hear positive feedback on the organization of the event."
2017-07-17T18:29:36+00:00
"I really cannot say enough; thank you for everything! We continue to hear positive feedback on the organization of the event."
"All the staff—from PlanetConnect, the hotel and PSAV—were great and extremely helpful!"
2017-07-17T18:33:43+00:00
"All the staff—from PlanetConnect, the hotel and PSAV—were great and extremely helpful!"
"On behalf of the CLT and the entire R&D Symposium Organizing Committee, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to the ENTIRE PlanetConnect team!"
2017-07-17T18:38:45+00:00
"On behalf of the CLT and the entire R&D Symposium Organizing Committee, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to the ENTIRE PlanetConnect team!"
"This year’s event was the best yet! As always we really appreciate the team’s professionalism and “can do” attitude. It was because of your partnership with the committee and the effort behind the scenes that we were able to provide such a seamless experience to attendees."
2017-07-17T18:39:25+00:00
"This year’s event was the best yet! As always we really appreciate the team’s professionalism and “can do” attitude. It was because of your partnership with the committee and the effort behind the scenes that we were able to provide such a seamless experience to attendees."
"I have heard from many people that the 2017 R&D Symposium rivals most external industry conferences. I hope that the entire team is as proud of this year’s event as our team is."
2017-07-17T18:41:11+00:00
"I have heard from many people that the 2017 R&D Symposium rivals most external industry conferences. I hope that the entire team is as proud of this year’s event as our team is."
"We hope that you will pass along our gratitude to the rest of the PCI team. Hopefully you are taking the weekend to relax before moving on to the next event! I am sure we will be talking about next year soon."
2017-07-17T18:44:52+00:00
"We hope that you will pass along our gratitude to the rest of the PCI team. Hopefully you are taking the weekend to relax before moving on to the next event! I am sure we will be talking about next year soon."
"Thank you for all you do to make the event special for Large Pharma!"
2017-07-17T18:47:32+00:00
"Thank you for all you do to make the event special for Large Pharma!"
"We appreciate the commitment from your team as well as all the hotel and vendor staff."
2017-07-17T18:50:53+00:00
"We appreciate the commitment from your team as well as all the hotel and vendor staff."

Exhibitor

"There's a great opportunity to bring people from your company to meet with maybe the scientists from an entire lab. Because everybody's here you can do a lot of business in a short time. In two days you can do six months' worth of business."

BethAnne Willert Account Manager

2017-07-17T18:52:26+00:00

BethAnne Willert Account Manager

"There's a great opportunity to bring people from your company to meet with maybe the scientists from an entire lab. Because everybody's here you can do a lot of business in a short time. In two days you can do six months' worth of business."
"Our key account team can really focus together on our customers in depth and accomplish a lot of business in a few days. We look forward to this event every year!"

David Hoekzema Global Director / Pharmaceutical Market Development

2017-07-17T18:55:34+00:00

David Hoekzema Global Director / Pharmaceutical Market Development

"Our key account team can really focus together on our customers in depth and accomplish a lot of business in a few days. We look forward to this event every year!"
"All the researchers are there and they are our customers. It’s a big deal…and people treat it that way. We get a greater response than from any other show."

Paul Brouillard Director of Global Strategic Accounts

2017-07-25T19:17:37+00:00

Paul Brouillard Director of Global Strategic Accounts

"All the researchers are there and they are our customers. It’s a big deal…and people treat it that way. We get a greater response than from any other show."
"The Symposium was an extremely worthwhile event for us this year. We made a number of valuable contacts and the procurement overview was particularly interesting and helpful. I was even able to schedule some meetings during the event, and made contact with some of our key customers. The event was a winning combination. Congratulations!"

Ilze P. Geller Global Key Account Executive

2017-07-25T19:19:04+00:00

Ilze P. Geller Global Key Account Executive

"The Symposium was an extremely worthwhile event for us this year. We made a number of valuable contacts and the procurement overview was particularly interesting and helpful. I was even able to schedule some meetings during the event, and made contact with some of our key customers. The event was a winning combination. Congratulations!"
"A PlanetConnect Symposium removes us from the usual buyer-vendor scenario. At this event the communications are very collaborative and productive. It makes our job of understanding testing needs much easier. This forum is an absolute necessity for us."

Brett Gandy Global Accounts Director

2017-07-25T19:19:58+00:00

Brett Gandy Global Accounts Director

"A PlanetConnect Symposium removes us from the usual buyer-vendor scenario. At this event the communications are very collaborative and productive. It makes our job of understanding testing needs much easier. This forum is an absolute necessity for us."
"This PlanetConnect Symposium last year probably gave me 50 leads – not names, but leads. You bring great value to us because you host hundreds of researchers who are interested in our technology and I've made more than I paid for the investment of coming to the show."

Gary Boch Director of Industrial Markets

2017-07-25T19:20:54+00:00

Gary Boch Director of Industrial Markets

"This PlanetConnect Symposium last year probably gave me 50 leads – not names, but leads. You bring great value to us because you host hundreds of researchers who are interested in our technology and I've made more than I paid for the investment of coming to the show."
"Last year was incredibly successful and so we made a big commitment to come back this year. It allows us to connect to all the different parts of the company. We’ve gotten more value out of this than any other vendor show."

Janet LaBarge Corporate Vice President Global Client Relations

2017-07-25T19:22:04+00:00

Janet LaBarge Corporate Vice President Global Client Relations

"Last year was incredibly successful and so we made a big commitment to come back this year. It allows us to connect to all the different parts of the company. We’ve gotten more value out of this than any other vendor show."
"PlanetConnect’s internal shows allow me to talk freely with the company’s scientists about their specific projects, which I wouldn’t be able to do in an open Forum. And it’s good for them to all come to one location and compare the new technologies that are out there. They share information and bring others over to meet us. That’s really refreshing."

Dennis Holloway Account Manager

2017-07-25T19:23:14+00:00

Dennis Holloway Account Manager

"PlanetConnect’s internal shows allow me to talk freely with the company’s scientists about their specific projects, which I wouldn’t be able to do in an open Forum. And it’s good for them to all come to one location and compare the new technologies that are out there. They share information and bring others over to meet us. That’s really refreshing."
"There was an increase in the activity at our booth by the attendees, which was a “breath of fresh air” compared to previous symposiums"
2017-07-25T19:23:49+00:00
"There was an increase in the activity at our booth by the attendees, which was a “breath of fresh air” compared to previous symposiums"
"The PlanetConnect Technology Symposium is of high value to us and is unlike any other traditional show in the industry. It’s an opportunity to get together with so many scientists from different regions and R&D programs at one location at the same time."
2017-07-25T19:24:24+00:00
"The PlanetConnect Technology Symposium is of high value to us and is unlike any other traditional show in the industry. It’s an opportunity to get together with so many scientists from different regions and R&D programs at one location at the same time."