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Speed Networking

Speed Networking is our way of making business connections with manufacturers as seamless as possible. As our honored guests, Medicaid payers are asked to participate in all activities at Crossroads, including Speed Networking.

We make it easy and organized for you to meet with manufacturers for an introductory meeting.
About Speed Networking

Crossroads 2025 will feature three, one-hour Speed Networking sessions.

Once the Speed Networking coordinators have collected manufacturers’ interests, you will have the option to select the manufacturers you’re interested in meeting with during Speed Networking. We will provide details regarding the manufacturer’s product pipeline and current products on the market. Out of the three Speed Networking sessions, at least one-third of appointments will be dedicated to your interests.

If you have additional questions, please view our FAQs below or contact us.

What Medicaid Payers Say

“I love the relaxed environment it provides for interaction between pharma and states.”

– Sheri Dolan, Illinois Medicaid

“The level of engagement exceeded my expectations. I was able to connect and network without feeling too bogged down.”

– Renee Williams-Clark, Tennessee Medicaid

Key Dates

Early July 2025

The final list of manufacturers participating in Speed Networking will be announced to Medicaid payers.

Mid July 2025

The Speed Networking coordinators will send a Speed Networking Interest Form to Medicaid payers. We will provide details regarding the manufacturer’s product pipeline and current products on the market.

August 2025

All Speed Networking participants will be notified of their scheduled appointments approximately one week prior to Crossroads 2025. Each participant, both the manufacturer and the Medicaid payer, will receive a calendar invitation appointment with appointment topics.

At the Conference

The three Speed Networking sessions will be held on

Monday, August 25, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. CT

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT

Frequently Asked Questions about Speed Networking

What is Speed Networking?

Speed Networking is a unique-to-Crossroads experience that is mutually beneficial for manufacturers and payers. We make it easy and organized for you to meet with manufacturers for an introductory meeting.

Can multiple people from my state or plan attend Crossroads and participate in Speed Networking?

Yes! We encourage multiple team members to attend Crossroads and participate in Speed Networking. Please contact us for more details.

How do we prioritize the manufactures we would like to meet with?

Once the Speed Networking coordinators have collected manufacturers’ interests, you will have the option to select the manufacturers you’re interested in meeting with during Speed Networking. We will provide details regarding the manufacturer’s product pipeline and current products on the market. Out of the three Speed Networking sessions, at least one-third of appointments will be dedicated to your interests.

When will Speed Networking be held?

The three Speed Networking sessions will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. CT; Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT; and Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT.

How long is each Speed Networking appointment?

Speed Networking appointments are 8 minutes. There will be a 2 minute break between each appointment.

Will my Speed Networking appointment be private?

Speed Networking appointments are held in a quiet and semi-private setting. Meeting booths are separated by curtains.

I can’t attend in person. Can I attend Speed Networking appointments virtually?

Yes! We would be happy to host you virtually for Speed Networking. Please note that Crossroads 2025 will notbe live-streamed, but we will record all sessions and panels. Recordings include over 13 hours of on-demand CEUs for pharmacists.

What topics will be discussed during my Speed Networking appointments?

Prior to Crossroads 2025, both Medicaid payers and manufacturers will be asked to submit topics for appointments. These topics will be shared with participants ahead of the Speed Networking sessions.

When should I arrive to my Speed Networking appointments?

Please arrive at the Legends Ballroom at least ten minutes prior to your scheduled appointments.

When will I be notified of my final appointments?

All Speed Networking participants will receive calendar invitations with their final Speed Networking appointments approximately one week before Crossroads 2025.