The 5th Annual Clinical Trial Venture, Innovation & Partnering Conference returns to Orlando on March 1–2, 2027. Part of the 18th annual SCOPE Summit, this high-impact forum for investors and industry leaders shaping clinical research.
Connect with C-suite peers across pharma, health systems, and growth-stage companies while gaining an exclusive market overview and insights on investment trends, innovation, and returns. Meet innovative clinical tech start-ups driving the next wave of disruption.
Highlights include a dedicated investor-to-investor meetup, full access to the SCOPE Summit, and exclusive meet-and-greets with keynote speakers. Discover high-growth opportunities and strategic partnerships shaping the future of clinical trials.
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2026 Co-Chairs
2026 Featured Speakers
Sunny Kumar, MDPartner, Informed Ventures
Rana LonnenGeneral Partner, Science Capital
David StevensonCOO & Managing Director, Merck Global Health Innovation Fund
Eliav BarrHead, Global Clinical Development and CMO, Global Clinical Development, Merck & Co.
Jessica J. FedererBoard Member, Angelini Ventures
Jeremy P. GoldbergOperating Partner, Healthcare, Arsenal Capital Partners
Jared Saul, MDChief Medical Officer, Commercial Healthcare and Life Sciences, Amazon Web Services
Laura HiltyPrincipal, HealthX Ventures
Mitesh RaoFounder & CEO, OMNY Health
Zach TaftCEO, IgniteData
Carrie WilliamsVice President & Partner, McKesson Ventures
John R. PavleticExecutive Director, Lilly Ventures
Megann Vaughn WattersVice President, New Ventures & Strategic Alliances, Labcorp
Lynne Chou O'KeefeFounder & Managing Partner, Define Ventures
Ariel B. KatzCEO & Co-Founder, H1
Maulik D. MehtaFormer President, Safety & Pharmacovigilance, TriNetX, Inc.
Carolyn MagillVenture Partner, Define Ventures
2026 Major and Strategic Sponsors
MARKET OVERVIEW:
Life Sciences Outlook 2026—What does it mean for Clinical Trials?
Andy B. Bolt, Principal, Leader, Life Sciences R and D Practice, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Collaborate and Connect with Investors & Pharma Leaders in 2026
Who Should Attend
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Scenes from 2026
Event Features
Additional SCOPE Offerings
Key Contacts
CONFERENCE CONTENT
Eileen Murphy, MEdConference Producer (+1) 781-738-0049emurphy@healthtech.com
PARTNERING & SPONSORSHIP
Brian CaineManager, Strategic PartnershipsVenture, Innovation & Partnering (VIP) Event Series(+1) 908-809-0946bcaine@healthtech.com