2026 Keynotes

SCOPE: Where Clinical Research Connects

Clinical trials are the engine of medical progress—driving new treatments, improving patient outcomes, and expanding scientific knowledge. Their success depends on collaboration, innovation, and strategic execution at every step.  SCOPE returns for its 17th year of cross-stakeholder collaboration, February 2–5 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. Over four stimulating days of in-depth discussions and networking, SCOPE features 30 different conferences (3 new), a bustling exhibit hall with 300+ companies (45 more than last year), 3 plenary keynote sessions, the 10th annual Participant Engagement Award, the 3rd annual Site Innovation Award, the Best of Show Awards, special cross-department panels, multiple receptions, the 5th annual Master of Clinical Research golf tournament, morning Fun Run, and Yoga. SCOPE keeps gaining momentum (14% YoY Growth last year alone!). At the request of our attendees, we have extended the coverage in 2026 on Patient-Centric Trial Design, Site Engagement, Recruitment, Generative AI, Small Biopharma Strategies, ClinTech Investment, and other key topics. The programming focuses on advances and innovative solutions in all aspects of clinical trial innovation, planning, management, operations, and investment. SCOPE welcomes more than 4,500 attendees and 1,200 different organizations from 30 countries, in clinical research, operations, innovation, technology and investment, and we want you and your company to join the community!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026

MONDAY MORNING GOLF, YOGA, WORKSHOPS & USER GROUPS

Co-locate your User Group, Workshop, or even your company’s Annual Meeting with SCOPE Summit: www.scopesummit.com/scope-user-group-meetings

8:00 am SCOPE’s 5th Annual Masters of Clinical Research Golf Tournament* (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Network on the greens at SCOPE's 5th Annual Golf Tournament!  Visit the SCOPE Summit website for player and sponsorship opportunities.
*Limited spots available. Separate registration and fee apply.

9:00 am Registration Open

1:00 – 1:45 pm WORKSHOP: Modernizing Informed Consent: AI, Automation, and Ethics in Global Clinical Trials

2:00 – 3:00 pm OPEN WORKSHOP: The Path towards Sustainable Clinical Trials: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Global Clinical Trials
INSTRUCTOR:
Michael Cohen, Senior Director, Lead, Environmental Sustainability, PPD/Thermo Fisher Scientific
While developing leading and innovative therapies, we must not lose sight of the environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. We can reduce the environmental impact of our studies by prioritizing remote visits and monitoring, by reducing kit wastage, and working together to find ‘greener’ solutions. This workshop will provide a brief overview of research and introductory strategies for reducing emissions as well as a 'Sustainability 101' to help anyone in our industry get started towards developing more environmentally responsible clinical trials. Open to all SCOPE attendees. Sustainable Healthcare Coalition is a Partnering Organization at SCOPE.

MONDAY AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION:
PATIENT PANEL, SITE INNOVATION AWARD, PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT AWARD

3:50 pm Organizer's Welcome Remarks & 5th Annual Masters of Clinical Research Golf Tournament Awards and Jacket Signing
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco

3:58 pm Chairperson’s Introduction
Speaker to be Announced, PAREXEL International

4:00 pm FIRESIDE CHAT: Hope: The Double-Edged Sword of Patient Experience
Lindsay Guentzel, Multimedia Journalist & Advocate
Jane Myles, Program Director, Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA); Board Member, The Myositis Association (TMA)
Brad Watts, CAR T Recipient and Patient Advocate, Emily Whitehead Foundation
In this fireside chat, two CAR T trial participants and a patient advocate/clinical research professional unpack the journey: find the trial, fight the insurer, cross state lines, then live the trial reality, along with your family. Careful research, long consent forms, and great care teams can still miss key things that matter. For clinical researchers, we share a clear look at what we ask—and what patients still can’t see.

4:25 pm Tips for Getting the Most out of SCOPE
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
Visit our FAQ page! We hope this page answers some of your questions related to SCOPE. It consolidates a lot of info for speakers, attendees, and vendors into one page. We look forward to seeing you at SCOPE on February 2-5, 2026, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida!
https://www.scopesummit.com/faq-how-to-succeed-at-scope

4:33 pm Chairperson’s Introduction: Developing Site Relationships beyond Study-Level Engagement
Speaker to be Announced, TrialScreen

4:35 pm SCOPE's 3rd Annual Site Innovation Awards
JUDGES:
Wouter Daniels, Clinical Trial Patient & Site Engagement Lead, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Mara Kramer, Feasibility Transversal Projects Lead, Global Clinical Early Operational Strategy, Sanofi
Jeffrey Somerstein, Site Director, Operations, Pioneer Clinical Studies
Sean Soth, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Global Business Partnerships, SCRS
Michele Teufel, Senior Director, Therapy Area Strategy & Portfolio Delivery, SM&M, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Amanda Wright, Co-Founder & Senior Vice President, Healthcare Alliance, Javara
We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Site Innovation Award, recognizing sites and partnerships pioneering new approaches to improve clinical trials. This is an opportunity to highlight your successes and be recognized by your peers for your dedication to advance clinical research. By sharing your actionable solutions, you will inform the broader Clinical Operations Community at SCOPE. Our definition of innovation is inclusive of low-tech or high-tech solutions, or any site operations-related process improvements that effectively reduce site burden and improve a site’s ability to advance clinical research while providing patient-centered care.  Participant Engagement Award program is brought to you by Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI)’s SCOPE and is accepting submissions at: https://www.scopesummit.com/site-innovation-award

5:05 pm SCOPE's 10th Annual Participant Engagement Awards Introduction by ZS Associates: Industry Mandate and Collaboration for Expanding Access to Clinical Trials
Jonathan Rowe, Principal, ZS

5:10 pm KEYNOTE INTERACTIVE PANEL: SCOPE's 10th Annual Participant Engagement Awards
JUDGES:
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
Kelly McKee, Head, Innovative Patient Recruitment, Evinova, an AstraZeneca Company; Co-Creator of the SCOPE Participant Engagement Award
David Sall, President & CEO, Marketing, Patient Enrollment Advisors LLC; Co-Creator of the SCOPE Participant Engagement Award
Beth Brooks, Head of Patient Insights & Behavioral Sciences, Patient Informed Development & Health Value Translation, Sanofi
Jameka Hill, Senior Director, Clinical Trial Health Equity, Moderna, Inc.
Samantha Rogers, Director, Patient Engagement & Patient-Centered Innovation, Raven (RA Ventures)
Mark Evans, Managing Director, Patient Recruitment, Faze
Neha Shah Londono, Director, Global Clinical Trial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Pfizer Inc.
Jessica Perry, Senior Director, Trial Optimization, Kymera Therapeutics
Brad Watts, CAR T Recipient and Patient Advocate, Emily Whitehead Foundation
Now in its 10th year, the Participant Engagement Award (PEA) recognizes innovation and change in how the industry communicates with participants in the fields of recruitment and retention in clinical trials.  PEA embodies the values and personal accomplishments of Jerry Matczak, who sadly passed away soon after receiving the inaugural 2017 award. We dedicate this award to Jerry in the hopes that it will serve as a reminder of his ideals and accomplishments. SCOPE’s 2026 Participant Engagement Award program is brought to you by Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI)’s SCOPE and is accepting submissions at: https://www.scopesummit.com/participant-engagement-award

5:45 pm SCOPE's Winter Games Opening Reception (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Break out your coolest Winter Games–inspired look—no snow required!  Think country flag t-shirts, Olympic colors, or your favorite team gear. While we may be in sunny Florida, let’s ignite the Olympic spirit of unity, energy, and excitement—as we toast to teamwork and triumph!

7:00 pm Close of Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026

TUESDAY MORNING EXERCISE & COFFEE

6:30 am SCOPE's Morning Fun Run! (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Lace up and join SCOPE’s Coordinators for the Fun Run on Tuesday, February 3! Sprint, jog, walk, or talk-your-way-through—ALL abilities are welcome. This informal event is all about getting moving together. Full details to come…just don’t forget your sneakers!

6:00 – 8:00 am Sunrise Yoga: In Gratitude for Clinical Research Participants (IN-PERSON ONLY)—Sponsored by CISRP
Join us at sunrise for a restorative yoga session celebrating the invaluable contributions of clinical research participants. Led by a trained instructor, this all-levels practice will focus on mindful movement, breath, and grounding—no experience necessary. Yoga mats and towels will be provided by the hotel; just wear comfortable clothing. This event also includes a complimentary breakfast and a fitness-related gift for attendees. Yoga begins at 6:30 am. 
Registration Link: Click here

7:30 am Morning Coffee (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Fuel your morning with made-to-order coffee and sweet bites, courtesy of our sponsors.

TUESDAY MORNING PLENARY SESSION

8:25 am Grab Your Seat: Early-Bird Seat Raffle & Prize Giveaway! * (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
*Must be present to win.

8:30 am Welcome to SCOPE 2026—Who’s Here and Why, What’s New this Year, Annual Awards
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco

• SCOPE and Clinical Research News Best of Show Awards
• SCOPE Site Innovation Award 
• SCOPE Participant Engagement Award

8:38 am Chairperson's Plenary Keynote Introduction by Medidata: Patient Engagement as a Guiding Principle in Research
Lisa Moneymaker, Chief Strategy Officer, Medidata

8:40 am KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Aligning Purpose, Innovation, and Operational Excellence in Clinical Development 
Eliav Barr, Head, Global Clinical Development and Chief Medical Officer, Merck Research
Pharma’s mission to deliver life-changing therapies depends on its ability to innovate while staying grounded in execution. This keynote will highlight how companies are aligning purpose with investment in new clinical models and technologies. The conversation will focus on where big pharma is directing innovation strategy—and how operational alignment ensures impact for patients and the healthcare system. 

9:05 am SCOPE’s Stretch Break & Annual T-Shirt Toss
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
Take a quick pause to stretch, recharge, and enjoy a little SCOPE tradition—our Annual T-Shirt Toss! Watch for the t-shirt slingshot sending giveaways into the audience as we add some fun to your day.

9:15 am KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: From Years to Months: Is Radical Acceleration in Clinical Research Possible? 

Jeremy Goldberg, Operating Partner, Healthcare, Arsenal Capital Partners 

Clinical development timelines remain one of the biggest barriers between breakthrough innovation and patients in need. Incremental process tweaks won’t cut it—what’s required is a step-change in how trials are designed, executed, and financed. This keynote will push beyond theory into bold, actionable strategies for compressing timelines, rethinking operational models, and deploying capital where it can have the greatest impact. Leaders will examine how smarter investment, data integration, and operational transformation can turn years into months—and what will truly move the needle for the future of clinical research. 

PANELISTS:

Sandeep Burugupalli, Head, Data Science & Biopharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca

Jared Saul, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Commercial Healthcare and Life Sciences, Amazon Web Services

9:45 am Grand Opening Coffee & Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)—Best of Show Voting Opens

Step into SCOPE’s one-of-a-kind exhibit hall! With 300+ leading clinical trial technology and service companies, it’s the place to discover new partners and reconnect with familiar ones. Cast your vote for SCOPE’s Best of Show, recharge with coffee, snap a photo, and don’t forget your comfy shoes—you’ll have miles to explore!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026

1:55 pm Networking Coffee & Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)—Best of Show Winner to be Announced 
Recharge with coffee, dessert, and networking at SCOPE’s Exhibit Hall Break! Grab a sweet treat courtesy of our sponsors, visit Game Card Sponsors to collect stickers, and connect with colleagues before the afternoon sessions. Plus, don’t miss the announcement of the Best of Show winner!

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION

2:30 pm SCOPE around the World, Faces from the Community
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
SCOPE’s Producer Team (Meet the Team!)

2:40 pm Chairperson’s Introduction: Rethinking Trial Design
Meenakshi Sinha, Director, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, PwC

2:42 pm KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: Clinical is Not an Island: How Med Affairs and Access Can Transform Trial Success
PANEL MODERATOR:
Rosemary Rebuli, Global Head, Study and Site Operations, Novartis
Clinical operations leaders face increasing pressure to design trials that not only deliver clean data but also support downstream market success. This keynote panel explores how biopharma organizations can break down functional silos by integrating insights from Medical Affairs, Market Access, and field-facing roles like MSLs and CRAs. Panelists will discuss how early cross-functional collaboration improves protocol design, enhances site and prescriber engagement, supports feasibility, and aligns clinical development with real-world needs—ultimately creating a competitive edge. Learn how forward-thinking teams are redefining roles and relationships across the clinical-commercial continuum.

PANELISTS:
Karen Correa, PhD, Vice President, Clinical Development Operations, Boehringer Ingelheim
Raza Zaheer, Medical Head, Next Gen Immunology, North America, Sanofi
Jie Zhang, PhD, Head, Global Pipeline Market Access, CSL

3:12 pm SCOPE Award Winners & Announcements (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco

3:23 pm Chairperson's Introduction: AI Adoption in eClinical Technology
Nagaraja Srivatsan, CEO, Endpoint Clinical, Inc.

3:25 pm KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: Change Management for AI Adoption in Pharma Clinical Development Teams
PANEL MODERATOR:
Michael Sullivan, Executive Director, Global Development Operations Business Insights & Technology, Bristol Myers Squibb
PANELISTS:
Chris Sinclair, PhD, Vice President, Global Therapeutic Platforms, AbbVie, Inc.
Demetris Zambas, Vice President, Global Head, Data Monitoring and Management, Pfizer

3:55 pm SCOPE’s Closing Ceremony Booth Crawl (Sponsorship Opportunities Available). Last Chance for Exhibit Viewing
As the flame of another unforgettable SCOPE conference comes to a close, join us for our final reception, our infamous “booth crawl.”  Just like the Closing Ceremonies of the Games, we’ll come together one last time to honor the moments of triumph, teamwork, and inspiration that made this week so special.  Gather with friends, old and new, enjoy great food and drink, and celebrate the spirit of unity that connects us all. SCOPE 2026 may be ending, but the memories will last long after the torch goes out.

SCOPE out the restaurants and shops at Pointe Orlando, via our courtesy Shuttle
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