In this edition of the Quality Issue, we’re highlighting some key events across Europe and North America that are well worth attending if you’re interested in Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) and involved in clinical trials. Whether you’re looking to stay up to date on regulatory trends, connect with industry peers, or explore new RBQM tools and technologies, these events offer valuable opportunities to learn and engage.
📍 Society for Clinical Trials 46th Annual Meeting
🗓 When: May 18-21
📌 Where: Vancouver, Canada
💡 Why Attend: This flagship event brings together the global clinical trials community – from academia and regulators to pharma, medtech, and CROs. With a multidisciplinary program and broad participation, it’s a must-attend for those focused on trial design, conduct, and oversight.
📍 PCMG 2025
🗓 When: June 10 – 12
📌 Where:Malaga, Spain
💡 Why Attend: The PCMG Assembly is a leading event for professionals in Clinical Development and Clinical Research Outsourcing, offering three days of expert-led discussions, interactive sessions, and strategic insights. It’s a key opportunity for sponsors, service providers, and industry experts to explore innovative outsourcing models, enhance partnerships, and stay ahead in the evolving clinical trials landscape.
📍 OCT UK
🗓 When: June 10 – 11
📌 Where: London, UK 💡 Why Attend: This exclusive event is a prime opportunity to connect face-to-face with peers across the pharma and biotech sectors, hear from expert speakers, and explore the latest innovations and regulatory updates in clinical development. With a focus on operational challenges and opportunities within the UK & Ireland, this year’s agenda will also spotlight government initiatives aimed at driving growth in the clinical trials landscape. 🔗 Register here
📍 SOCRA 2025 Annual Conference
🗓 When: September 26-28
📌 Where: Chicago, USA 💡 Why Attend: Join over 1,000 clinical research professionals from around the world at SOCRA’s Annual Conference – a three-day event packed with expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. With a focus on best practices, compliance, and emerging trends, the conference offers essential training and insights to keep your clinical research practice current and effective. 🔗 Register here
Of course, this list is not exhaustive – and we’d love to hear about the top events you make sure to attend each year. Whether it’s a hidden gem or a major annual fixture, let us know what’s on your RBQM events radar, by commenting below.
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We hope you’ve enjoyed this edition of the newsletter! Don’t forget to comment with your must have events, or drop us a line if there are any topics you’d like us to explore in future issues.
Until next time — take care and stay curious! 😊