Seniority
- C-suite and VP level
- Senior Directors and Heads of Function
- Global and Regional Clinical Development Leaders
- Principal Investigators, KOLs and Academic Research Leaders
Annual Flagship Summit · Invite-Only · London 2027
Redefining
Clinical Trials
Where the world's most senior clinical research leaders
gather to shape the future of medicine.
80–100
Senior Leaders
2
Intensive Days
6
Core Pillars
About the Summit
The annual gathering that defines what comes next
RCT Summit is a two-day invite-only convening for the world's most senior clinical trial leaders. Over two intensive days in London, 80–100 hand-selected executives from global biopharma, CROs, regulators, and academic centres engage in open, on-the-record dialogue that shapes the future of clinical research.
The summit features keynote sessions, interactive roundtables, curated exhibition booths from leading solution providers, and dedicated networking ; all designed to maximise connection, insight, and commercial opportunity in one curated setting.
Six Core Pillars
The forces reshaping
clinical research
Each pillar is a critical domain where transformation is already underway. Summit programming is built across these six themes ; ensuring every conversation carries strategic weight and operational relevance for the leaders in the room.
01
AI & Technology
AI-driven trial design, automation & predictive analytics ; harnessing machine intelligence to accelerate every stage of the clinical process from protocol to read-out.
02
Next-Gen Trials
Decentralized, adaptive & platform trial innovations ; reimagining the structural architecture of how trials are designed, executed, and scaled globally.
03
Clinical Operations & Trial Supply
Site management, data quality & trial efficiency ; alongside the supply forces reshaping delivery at scale: direct-to-patient models, cold chain innovation for cell & gene therapies, AI-driven forecasting, and navigating tariff volatility across global IMP supply chains.
04
Patient Centricity
Diversity, retention & patient-reported outcomes ; placing the patient at the center of every protocol, design decision, and long-term research strategy.
05
Regulatory Future
FDA/EMA evolving frameworks & digital submissions ; navigating and actively shaping the regulatory landscape as it transforms across major jurisdictions.
06
Data & Real-World Evidence
RWE, digital biomarkers & data interoperability ; converting the explosion of real-world data into evidence that regulators, payers, and the public can trust.
Exclusive Evening · Summit Night One
The Insight Circle
Dinner
An intimate private dinner for the summit's most senior 20 attendees on the evening of 17 November 2027.
Attendance is by separate invitation only. Places are extremely limited and prioritised for C-suite leaders and Global Heads.
Date
Evening of Monday, 17 November 2027
Format
Private Dinner · Facilitated Conversation
Capacity
20 Senior Leaders · Strictly Limited
Location
Private Venue, Central London (TBC)
Eligibility
C-Suite, SVP+ · Separate Invitation Required
Who Attends
A curated room of clinical research leaders.
RCT Summit brings together senior decision-makers across clinical development, operations, regulation, data and patient engagement.
Functions
- Clinical Development and Medical Affairs
- Clinical Operations and Trial Management
- Regulatory Affairs and Digital Submissions
- Clinical Data Science and AI Innovation
- Patient Engagement, Diversity and PRO Strategy
- Real-World Evidence and Data Interoperability
Companies
- Global Biopharma and Big Pharma
- Emerging Biotech, Small and Mid-Size Pharma
- Clinical-Stage Startups
- CROs and Trial Technology Vendors
- Academic and Research Institutions
- Selected Consultants and Solution Providers
Venue & Dates
Two days in London,
United Kingdom.
Pricing & Passes
Two pass categories. One curated room.
Passes are reviewed against seniority and balance criteria before confirmation. All passes include full conference access, meals and refreshments, and speaker presentations.
Pharma · Biotech · Sponsor
Industry Pass
For senior clinical research leaders at pharma, biotech, medical-device companies, and trial sponsors.
£
349
Per attendee
- Access to the full 2-day conference
- All meals and refreshments during the conference
- Access to speaker presentations
CRO · Vendor · Consultant
Solution Provider Pass
For CROs, technology vendors, consultants and service providers serving the clinical trials ecosystem.
£
1,749
Per attendee
- Access to the full 2-day conference
- All meals and refreshments during the conference
- Access to speaker presentations
Bringing a team?
Group discounts on every additional seat.
Applied on confirmation, per ticket, on both pass categories.
Enquire NowTeam of 2
15%
off each ticket
Team of 3
20%
off each ticket
Team of 4+
25%
off each ticket
Sponsorship opportunities, on request.
Want to sponsor a session, dinner or the Insight Circle? We tailor sponsorship packages to align with your audience and objectives.
Secure your place
at the defining
table of clinical research.
Invitations are extended to a select cohort of senior clinical trial leaders globally. Submit your expression of interest and our curation team will be in touch within 5 business days.
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