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16-17 April 2025

3rd annual Operational Excellence in Clinical Trials Summit

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

CONFERENCE BENEFITS

''Even though a study may be very well designed and funded, it cannot bring a drug to market without the availability of suitable subject.“

OECT Summit in New Jersey, USA is targeted for professionals who are always seeking for new opportunities, visionary ways of conducting performance. Study Feasibility, Site Management, Monitoring and Patient recruitment & Patient Retention offer major challenges to the executives from clinical researcher, clinical project, clinical operations, innovation, intelligence, medical Operations with potential for significant impact on time lines, budgets, CRA talent rejuvenation, collaborations & partnerships and ultimately the scientific integrity of the trial itself.Many factors affect the recruitment of patients and difficulty in finding suitable patients is driving the development of many innovative methods for accessing new patient groups. How the Risk Based Monitoring and Big Data can have a significant impact in clinical trials.The artificial intelligence, innovative channels of communication, rise of social media & Blockchain means that new technologies and changing strategies for communication can be used to have feasibility right at first & great effect to reach out to patients directly.Additionally outreach through patient advocacy groups/communities, social service agencies are becoming more important to communicate with patients viable for trial participation as well as for those already enrolled in clinical trials. How to maximise the benefit of this approach and ensure our regulatory obligations are appropriately met will be the subject of several sessions during the summit.

Click here for the Two days Agenda Schedule

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You should not miss this annual opportunity if you are - Chiefs, Directors, Heads, Senior Manager, Leaders and Executives from:
  • Clinical Operations

  • Clinical Developments/Research/Innovation

  • Clinical Intelligence 

  • Clinical Program

  • Clinical Project Management

  • Study Feasibility

  • Site Management

  • Study Monitoring Operations

  • International Clinical Research

  • Patient Recruitment & Retention

  • Medical Operations

  • Medical Affairs/Advisors

  • MSL

  • Data Management

  • Compliance and Regulatory

  • Patient Advocacy

For group discounts and complete details contact us.

OVERVIEW

Opportunity to meet top expert and decision makers from Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices, Clinical Sites and CROs industry under one Roof
  • Get engaged with the professionals from leading industries

  • 20+ Keynote Sessions

  • 5+ Workshop sessions

  • Round Table Discussions – Brain storming

  • Panel Discussions – Interact Directly with the Panellists to raise your challenges

  • More than 10 Case Studies presenting by the top experts from across the industry

  • 13+ hours Networking Opportunity

  • Benchmarking Opportunities

  • One-to-one interactions

  • Tea/Coffee Breaks, Social Events and Cocktail Reception

  • .…and much more!

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About KP-Morgan Group

KP Morgan specializes in clinical trials, SFE, commercial excellence and Healthcare innovation events, hosting events in various locations such as Canada, USA, Europe and Dubai.

KP-Morgan Conferences have provided platforms for debate across many industry sectors including: Telecommunication, banking & financial services, retail and FMCG, investments, pharmaceuticals, IT, chemical & petro chemical.

Many argue that the innovation process cannot be managed because innovation is supposed to be about creativity and cannot be predicted. We believe in KP-Morgan that Innovation is not only about being creative and inventive; innovation is a collaborative process where ideas are taken and managed through to value-adding market introduction.

The consistent high quality of our events has given rise to a reputation for excellence, ensuring that KP-Morgan conferences provide the most fertile ground for participants to gain up-to-the-minute market intelligence and invaluable opportunities to network and generate new business.

AGENDA: TOPICS AT GLANCE

Keynote Presentation, Interactive Discussions, Case Studies, Brain Storming and Round Table Discussions

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OPEX, Study Feasibility and Site Selection, Activation, Management
  • Beyond Monitoring your Clinical Trial: Best Practices in Applying RBQM

  • Future Trends in Study Feasibility and Site Management

  • Complex Regulatory Environment: Diversified Market Challenges

  • Hurdles of Data Management and Integration

  • How to gain actionable insights and improve decision-making processes?

  • Investigator Motivation in Clinical Trials and how it affects enrolment in studies

  • Complex of SOPs & eConsent

  • Changing Roles of Clinical Project Leaders

  • Communication barriers in CROs, Sponsors & Sites: Key to successful partnership

  • Let's Make it work: Time, Quality, Budget & Rare Disease!

  • Leadership, Coaching and Motivating

  • Managing Site Performance and how to motivate site staff?

  • Voice of Patient in study design and start-up

  • Future of Data Driven Clinical trials

  • Sponsor & CRO impact on enrollment of sites

  • Use the TMF as a strategic study asset

  • How data and technology platforms accelerating the feasibility process?

  • PI engagement: Role of sites

  • Solution to unmet clinical trial needs: Investigators perspective

  • Design Tools to effectively plan, manage and track your clinical study portfolio

  • How to optimize digital tools to accelerate operations?

  • How to optimizing resource allocation to maximize ROI?

  • Evolution of data science in data management

  • Data driven decision making

  • Leveraging RWD for Clinical Research

  • Vendor Oversight & relationship in Clinical operations

  • Data Management: Integrating diverse data sources efficiently in quality and time manner

  • Digital vs Human Behaviour: CRA of the Future

  • Engaging Sites and investigators: Optimizing Study Design

  • How to improve site relationship

  • Importance of Embracing Change to Optimize Clinical Research

  • Navigating Global Challenges with Innovative Approaches

  • Importance of Patient-Centric Trial Design

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PATIENT EMPOWERMENT: AS PARTER

  • Enrolment Planning and Patient Recruitment

  • Role of communities & advocacy groups in planning & patient recruitment

  • Rethinking the path to enrolment: Planning and Recruitment

  • Holistic approach to patient recruitment: Case Study

  • Data Driven Approaches to Enhancing Retention

  • Optimize Patient Outcomes and Promote Health Equity

  • Patient Engagement: Diversity, equity & inclusion

  • How the needs of patients have evolved clinical trials

  • Re-defining Patient Value Transformation

  • Patient Experience & Compliance: opposing forces?

  • Drivers and Barriers for Patient Engagement

  • Touch Points in a Patient’s Journey

  • How Pharma Companies Can Partner with Patients for Better Patient Experience?

  • Data Science as key pillars to patient recruitment

  • Demonstrating Patient Insights at early drug development

  • Understanding technology advancement at patient level

  • What is the future of innovative medicines development?

  • Despite digital acceleration, how to remain Patient centric

  • Bridging the two worlds, Clinical and Medical: key to enabling stakeholders at all levels

  • The challenging path to patient centricity: breaking down silos to achieve the ultimate goal

  • Trends in Medical Devices industry: Driving growth

  • The Role of Technology(mobile apps etc) in Enhancing Patient Retention

  • Retention Strategies in Long-Run Clinical Trials

  • Patient Retention: Who own the Future of Next Generation Clinical Trial Innovation?

  • Using patient insights for feasibility excellence

  • Cross Functional KPIs

  • Diversity & Inclusion

CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIES & TRENDS

  • Modernising & Revolutionising Clinical Trials: From Paper to AI-Driven Speed

  • Data & Technology role in the overall ecosystem

  • The Future of Clinical Innovation

  • Data Privacy & Security

  • - Healthcare Workforce Adaptation

  • - Scalability and Cost Efficiency: scaling up DCTs, Digital and AI solutions.

  • - Integration of new technologies with Existing Systems

  • - Evolving regulatory requirements for AI-driven clinical solutions

  • How to harness innovations in digital engagement, AI and machines learning

  • Integrating AI and Machine Learning in Clinical Decision-Making

  • Human behaviour Vs Technologies

  • Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

  • How technologies advancing the clinical trials

  • Differentiation of various aspects of AI e.g. Gen AI and Analytical AI

  • Benefits of running clinical trials with minimum platforms

  • Innovating and Decentralizing Clinical Trials: Challenges for the Sponsor

Joseph Kim

Chief Strategy Officer | ProofPilot

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Raj Reddy

President and CEO |

Canary Cure Therapeutics

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Ellie Houston

Sr. Manager Monitoring Oversight |

4D Molecular Therapeutics 

Jamila Watkins

Principal |

PSC Engagement Solutions, LLC.

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Lauren Walrath

Preseident | 

Versedin Communications & Advocacy

Dr Chardae Gamble

CEO | 

CR Clinical CRO

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Robin Rimsky 

Founder | 

Forza Clinical

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Erinne Wasalski

Global Head, Site Management & Oversight

Daiichi Sankyo US

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Greg Lubin 

Head of Business Operations |

UpSite Clinical

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David Rodin

CEO & Co-Founder |

Upsite Clinical

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Maria Palombini

Global Practice Leader, Healthcare & Life Sciences | 

IEEE Standards Association

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Aneta Woroniecka-Osio

Decentralised Clinical Trial (DCT) Strategy
Development Lead | Bayer

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Mary-Anne Thomas

Founder and Principal Consultant | 

Tomas Clinical Research Strategies

PANEL LEADER, OECT SUMMIT

Executive Director, Hematology & Oncology Patient Advocacy  | Bristol Myers Squibb

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Carmine Johnson

Clinical Trials Research Associate (CTRA) Advisory Committee Member

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Founder and Chief Executive Officer |

Karuna Integrated Clinical Services (KICS)

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Susan Marlin

President and CEO | 

Clinical Trials Ontario 

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Melissa Cabral

Associate Director Patient Engagement | 

BMS

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Greg Bauer

Managing Partner

Health Connections

SPEAKERS AND PARTNERS

Well known industry leader and emerging talents

2025 Featured Speakers

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REGISTER

Basic
  • One Entry Pass to in-person Two days conference

  • Conference Material

  • Business Lunch

  • Tea and snacks

  • Cocktail Reception

Premium
  • Two Entry Passes to Two days conference and pre-conference workshop

  • One complimentary pass

  • Business Lunch

  • Tea and snacks

  • Cocktail Reception

Gold
  • One Entry Pass to in-person Two days conference

  • Two-night Accommodation

  • Certificate of Attendance

  • Conference Material

  • Business Lunch

  • Tea and snacks

  • Cocktail Reception

VENUE

HILTON NEWARK AIRPORT

1170 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

CONTACT US

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STEPHEN PATEL

Telephone: +12675156114

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