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Cencora

Cencora

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Aligning Teams. Energizing People. Bringing Strategy to Life. Innovent partnered with Cencora to design and produce Converge 2026, a large-scale internal event uniting employees across its U.S. Pharmaceutical and Animal Health businesses. The objective was clear: bring people together around a shared direction while making the time away from their day-to-day meaningful.

Challenge

Cencora setout to reimagine its internal meeting experience. Previous formats needed toevolve to better capture attention, resonate across diverse roles, and fostermeaningful connection.

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The event had to:

  • Deliver clear, consistent strategic messaging
  • Feel relevant to a wide and varied audience
  • Encourage interaction and cross-team connection
  • Leave attendees motivated, not just informed

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Our Work

Innovent designed the experience with intentional variety, energy, and audience relevance at every touchpoint.

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  1. General Sessions That Balanced Vision and Practicality: We developed two dynamic general sessions that combined big-picture strategy with actionable insights. Through curated speakers and focused panel discussions, we ensured content felt both inspiring and grounded in real work.
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  2. Tailored Breakouts for Deeper Relevance: Seven business-unit-specific breakout sessions allowed individual teamsto engage with content directly tied to their roles. This structure made theexperience more personal, practical, and immediately applicable.
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  3. A Reimagined Awards Experience: We transformed the awards night into a centerpiece moment. A "theater in the round" format brought attendees closer to the action, while live performances inspired by iconic artists and a surprise flash mob created a sense of excitement and shared celebration.

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Through curated speakers and focused panel discussions, we ensured content felt both inspiring and grounded in real work.

Message-First Approach: Strategy anchors every detail.

High-Touch Partnership: Every client matters, every moment counts.

Nimble & Responsive: We adapt in real time to deliver results.

Creative with Strategic Depth: Bold, immersive experiences grounded in purpose.

Outcome + Impact

The result was an experience that delivered on both engagement and alignment:

  • Sustained Engagement: Varied formats and intentional pacing kept attention high across sessions
  • Stronger Connections: Attendees connected beyond their usual circles, strengthening cross-team relationships
  • Clarity of Direction: Key priorities were communicated clearly and consistently throughout the event
  • Memorable Moments: The awards celebration became a standout highlight, leaving attendees feeling recognized, energized, and proud

By rethinking the experience design, Innovent helped Cencora turn a large internal meeting into a meaningful, high-impact moment-one that aligned teams, reinforced strategy, and created a memorable experience for the entire organization.

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