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Registration & Refreshments

Kick off your conference experience by checking in at our registration desk. Collect your event materials and enjoy a selection of refreshments. It's the perfect time to mingle with fellow attendees and set the tone for an engaging and informative event

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Welcome Address & Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

Begin your conference journey with a warm welcome from our esteemed Chairperson

Nancy Meyerson-Hess

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer

eMQT

Rethinking Clinical Trial Operations: Data-Driven Governance, Performance Management & Scalable Delivery Models

Eric Vigas Saenz

Director, Strategic Projects - Alliance Management

AstraZeneca

Clinical Trial Innovation
Clinical Data & Tech Driven Clinical Trials
Real-World Data & Real-World Evidence: Transforming Clinical Research
  • Integrating real-world evidence into clinical development and decision-making.
  • Addressing challenges around data quality, governance and interoperability.
  • Leveraging real-world data beyond recruitment and patient identification.
  • Understanding evolving regulatory expectations for RWE.

Puja Myles

Director, Clinical Practice Research Datalink

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Clinical Trial Innovation
Data and Real-World Evidence
Quality by Design in Clinical Trials – From Over-Quality to Fit-for-Purpose

Raquel Redondeiro

Global Clinical Development Operations Site Quality & Compliance Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim

Risk Management and Compliance
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Smarter Site Selection: Using Data, Performance Metrics & Technology to Reduce Startup Delays
  • Moving beyond traditional feasibility approaches.
  • Using predictive analytics to identify high-performing sites.
  • Improving study startup timelines and operational efficiency.
  • Balancing quality, speed and patient access.

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Innovation and Technology Integration
Recruitment and Site Selection
Business Card Exchange with Morning Coffee/Tea & Discussion

Network over morning coffee or tea, exchanging business cards or using our app's QR code scanner for easy contact sharing. A prime moment for engaging discussions and new connections

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Site Contracting, Study Start-Up, Data-Driven Ways of Working and Reducing Cycle Times Through Technology and Local Understanding

Kirsty Sweeney

Associate Director, Global Clinical Site Contracting

GSK

Innovation and Technology Integration
Clinical Data & Tech Driven Clinical Trials
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Expanding Access to Clinical Research
  • Diversity & Representation in Clinical Trials
  • Reducing Participation Barriers
  • Community-Based Recruitment Strategies

Geeta Menon

National Dean for Inclusive Integrated Careers

NHS England

Clinical Trial Innovation
Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials
Streamlining Clinical Drug Development: A Holistic Framework for Multi-Agent Generative AI Systems

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Generative AI in Clinical Research
AI Innovative Strategies
Unlocking Hidden Insights: Leveraging Qualitative Data to Uncover Site Success Patterns

This presentation explores the use of qualitative data to identify success patterns in sites. By incorporating insights on cultural and organizational aspects that traditional data sources often overlook, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of site performance. Employing advanced analytical techniques, including machine learning models, we analyze these patterns to offer practical strategies for site selection and enhancement. Discover how these insights can contribute to improved outcomes and optimize site success.

Clara Cali Mella

Director | Chapter Lead Data Strategy

Bayer

Data and Real-World Evidence
Recruitment and Site Selection
Luncheon & Networking - Explore, Engage with Your Peers and Connect at Our Exhibitor Booths

Enjoy a luncheon while networking with peers and exploring exhibitor booths. This is an ideal time to engage with industry leaders, delve into innovative solutions, and forge valuable connections in a collaborative atmosphere.

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The Audit Trail of Trust: Verifying the Integrity of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Engagement Strategies

Mathias Madsen

Director, GLP & GCP Audits

Novo Nordisk

Transparency and Trust in Clinical Trials
Patient Engagement
RWD/RWE for Accelerating Clinical Programmes and Studies

Dragan Urosevic

Senior Global Program Medical Director/Clinical Head Global Clinical Development

Novartis

Clinical Trial Innovation
Data and Real-World Evidence
Beyond the Protocol: Building Resilient Risk-Mitigation Frameworks for Modern Clinical Trials

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Risk Management and Compliance
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Empowering Patients: Integrating Patient-Centric Approaches to Enhance Clinical Trial Outcomes
  • How to integrate patient feedback into clinical trial design effectively.
  • The role of digital health technologies in enhancing patient engagement and experience.
  • Strategies for maintaining communication and trust with participants throughout the trial.
  • The impact of patient-centric approaches on trial outcomes and drug development timelines.
  • Ethical considerations and data privacy in a patient-centered model.
Patient-Centric Approaches
Patient Engagement
Recharge with Tea or Coffee While Networking

Refresh with a tea or coffee break, using this time to continue networking. It's a perfect opportunity to discuss ideas, share experiences, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.

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ICH E6 (R3) Inspection Readiness: What Needs to Be in Place Before Your Next GCP Inspection

Quality by Design, Risk Proportionality, Data Governance, and Accountability

Amer Alghabban

R&D Quality Regulatory Authority Inspection Management

Bristol Myers Squibb

Regulatory Insights and Compliance
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Fireside Chat – Bridging the R&D Divide: Aligning Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations for Accelerated Trial Timelines
Clinical Trial Innovation
Partnerships and Collaboration
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
From Vendor Management to Strategic Partnership: Building High-Performing CRO Relationships in Global Clinical Trials

Zubair Hussain

Global Clinical Operations

GSK

Partnerships and Collaboration
Outsourcing & Clinical Trials
Establishing Quality Partnerships Between Sponsors and CROs
  • Having a shared vision in sponsor–vendor relationships
  • Involving the CRO in the project design and planning
  • Decide on the Quality Agreement and CRO Oversight Plan upfront
Partnerships and Collaboration
Outsourcing & Clinical Trials
Executive Panel Discussion – Breaking the Recruitment Barrier: Solving Clinical Research's Biggest Challenge
  • Why recruitment remains the industry's biggest bottleneck.
  • What strategies are delivering measurable results?
  • The role of technology, patients and sites.
  • Future recruitment models.
Patient-Centric Approaches
Patient Engagement
Recruitment and Site Selection

Nancy Meyerson-Hess

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer

eMQT

Technology Innovations Driving Opportunities and Challenges in Clinical Trials Operations

Maria Palombini

Global Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice

IEEE Standards Association

Clinical Trial Innovation
Innovation and Technology Integration
Clinical Data & Tech Driven Clinical Trials
Interactive Clinical Trials Leadership Roundtables

All the participants will have a great opportunity to discuss and explore a selection of most interesting topics discussed during the conference in small groups with their industry colleagues in an informal setting. All the participants will have a great opportunity to discuss and explore a selection of most interesting topics discussed during the conference in small groups with their industry colleagues in an informal setting.

  • Revolutionizing Patient Recruitment: Strategies for Today's Digital World Exploring the intersection of digital marketing, social media, and patient advocacy in enhancing recruitment efficiency.
  • Mastering the Art of Site Selection: Balancing Technology, Geography, and Patient Access Delving into the criteria and tools that can optimize site selection for diverse and technologically advanced clinical trials.
  • Harnessing Data Science: The New Frontier in Trial Design and Real-World Evidence Discussing the transformative potential of big data analytics, AI, and real-world evidence in the design and execution of clinical trials.
  • The Evolving Landscape of Clinical Trial Regulations: Global Perspectives and Harmonization Navigating the complexities of international regulatory environments and striving for a harmonized approach to global clinical trials.
Chairperson’s Closing Remark

End of Day 1 with the Chairperson's closing remarks and summarising key insights

Nancy Meyerson-Hess

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer

eMQT

Networking Drinks Session

Wrap up the day with evening drinks and lively conversations. A relaxed setting to network, share insights from the day, and enjoy the company of fellow attendees.

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Day 2   
Registration & Refreshments

Start the second day of the conference by checking in and grabbing a morning refreshment. It’s a great opportunity to re-engage with peers, discuss the previous day’s insights, and prepare for another day of learning and networking.

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Welcome Address & Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

Start the second day with insightful remarks from our Chairperson

Nancy Meyerson-Hess

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer

eMQT

Accelerating and Leveraging Real-World Evidence in Clinical Development

Jennifer Onwumeh -Okwundu

Director Clinical Scientist Emerging markets ( Evidence Generation) Vaccines

Pfizer

Clinical Trial Innovation
Data and Real-World Evidence
Risk-Based Monitoring in the Era of Intelligent Clinical Operations
  • How RBQM programs are evolving.
  • Using analytics to identify emerging risks.
  • Optimizing monitoring resources.
  • Improving oversight and quality.

Andrew Gray

Senior Director, Therapy Area Quality

GSK

Risk Management and Compliance
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Future Models of Running Trials Using Protocol Simulation to Test the Protocol

Cristina De Juan

Clinical Innovation & Digital Solutions Lead

UCB

Clinical Trial Innovation
Innovation and Technology Integration
Building Effective Clinical Data Strategies for Modern Research
  • Managing increasing volumes of clinical, operational and patient-generated data.
  • Breaking down data silos to improve accessibility and collaboration.
  • Building data foundations that support advanced analytics and AI.
  • Improving data quality, governance and decision-making across studies.

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Data and Real-World Evidence
Clinical Data & Tech Driven Clinical Trials
Business Card Exchange with Morning Coffee/Tea & Discussion

Network over morning coffee or tea, exchanging business cards or using our app's QR code scanner for easy contact sharing. A prime moment for engaging discussions and new connections.

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Unlocking the Potential of Digital Biomarkers in Clinical Research
  • Using digital biomarkers to generate continuous and meaningful patient insights.
  • Validation and regulatory considerations for wider adoption.
  • Supporting decentralized and patient-centric trial models.
  • The future role of digital endpoints in clinical development.
Innovation and Technology Integration
Clinical Data & Tech Driven Clinical Trials
Digital Twins in Oncology Trials: From Proof of Concept to Protocol

Rafik Fellague-Chebra

Executive Global Group medical Director, Solid tumors franchise, GI cancers

Novartis Oncology

Clinical Trial Innovation
AI Innovative Strategies
Beyond Pilots: Scaling Decentralized and Hybrid Clinical Trials Successfully
  • Moving decentralized and hybrid trials from pilot programs to enterprise-wide adoption.
  • Overcoming operational, regulatory and technology challenges that continue to limit scalability.
  • Balancing patient convenience, site engagement and data quality requirements.
  • Lessons learned from organizations successfully implementing DCTs globally.

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Clinical Trial Innovation
De-Centralised Clinical trials
The Real Impact of AI on Clinical Trial Operations

Pawel Podbielski

Associate Director Global Study Lead

GSK

Innovation and Technology Integration
AI Innovative Strategies
Luncheon & Networking - Explore, Engage with Your Peers and Connect at Our Exhibitor Booths

Enjoy a luncheon while networking with peers and exploring exhibitor booths. This is an ideal time to engage with industry leaders, delve into innovative solutions, and forge valuable connections in a collaborative atmosphere.

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Executive Debate – The Next Decade of Innovation, Collaboration & Patient-Centricity
  • How clinical trials will evolve over the next decade.
  • The impact of AI, automation and decentralization.
  • New partnership and operating models.
  • Creating a more efficient and patient-focused future.
Clinical Trial Innovation
Partnerships and Collaboration
Patient-Centric Innovation

Nancy Meyerson-Hess

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer

eMQT

Future-Proofing Clinical Trials: Using Sustainability Intelligence to Anticipate Emerging Risks and Opportunities

Karen Edelmann-Stergiou

Senior Sustainability Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim

Sustainability in Clinical Trials
Regulatory Insights and Compliance
Inspection Readiness in an Increasingly Digital Clinical Trial Environment
  • Preparing for inspections in technology-enabled studies.
  • Common findings and lessons learned.
  • Strengthening oversight and documentation practices.
  • Managing data integrity risks.

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Regulatory Insights and Compliance
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Sponsor centric to Patient centric framework - Improving patient recruitment & enhancing their involvement

Emily Pickering

Patient Engagement in Clinical Development Service Lead

NIHR Research Delivery Network

Recharge with Tea or Coffee While Networking

Refresh with a tea or coffee break, using this time to continue networking. It's a perfect opportunity to discuss ideas, share experiences, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.

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Improving Access, Diversity & Retention Through Decentralized Trial Models
  • Expanding access to clinical trials for traditionally underrepresented populations.
  • Reducing participation barriers through patient-centric trial models.
  • Improving retention and long-term patient engagement.
  • Measuring the impact of decentralized approaches on diversity and study outcomes.
De-Centralised Clinical trials
Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials
Fireside Chat – AI in Clinical Development: Hype, Reality & The Road Ahead
  • Where AI is genuinely transforming clinical development.
  • What barriers continue to slow adoption?
  • Balancing innovation with compliance.
  • Preparing for the next wave of transformation.
Clinical Trial Innovation
Innovation and Technology Integration
AI Innovative Strategies
Harmonizing Global Real-World Evidence (RWE) through Cross-Cultural Data Governance to Accelerate Adaptive Clinical Trials."

Luis Salazar

Executive Clinical Research Director

MSD

Cultivating High-Impact HCP Relationships: The Secret Weapon for Site Activation and Patient Retention

Jimmy Watson

Global Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD)

Novartis

eConsent, ePRO & Digital Patient Experience
  • Improving patient engagement through digital-first trial experiences.
  • Implementing eConsent and ePRO solutions at scale.
  • Enhancing compliance, retention and patient satisfaction.
  • Balancing innovation with accessibility and usability requirements.
Innovation and Technology Integration
Patient Engagement
The Future of Generative AI in Clinical Research
  • Opportunities across medical writing and trial documentation.
  • Accelerating protocol and study design.
  • Risks, governance and validation considerations.
  • What the future may look like.
Generative AI in Clinical Research
AI Innovative Strategies
Closing Executive Panel - Clinical Trials 2035: The Next Decade of Innovation, Collaboration & Patient-Centricity
  • How clinical trials will evolve over the next decade.
  • The impact of AI, automation and decentralization.
  • New partnership and operating models.
  • Creating a more efficient and patient-focused future.
Clinical Trial Innovation
Patient-Centric Approaches
De-Centralised Clinical trials

Nancy Meyerson-Hess

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer

eMQT

Chairperson’s closing remarks & End of Conference

End the conference with the Chairperson's closing remarks, summarizing key insights and leaving attendees with final thoughts to inspire ongoing engagement and action.

Nancy Meyerson-Hess

Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer

eMQT

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