Cambridge Healthtech’s 18th Annual

SCOPE

Powering the Future of Clinical Research

March 1-4, 2027


Now in its 18th year, SCOPE returns March 1–4, 2027, to Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL, bringing together the global clinical research community for four days of strategic discussion, practical insight, high-value networking, and real-world innovation shaping the future of clinical trials. SCOPE 2026 convened 5,000+ attendees (20% growth over 2025), 630 speakers, and 325+ exhibitors (20% growth over 2024), with 62% in key decision-making roles. In 2027, SCOPE builds on that momentum with:

  • 38 conference tracks, 4 therapeutic area spotlights, and 3 plenary keynotes
  • A bustling exhibit hall with 325+ companies (up 25 from last year), Start-Up Pavilion, and Innovation Theater
  • The 11th Annual Participant Engagement Award and 4th Annual Site Innovation Award
  • The Best of Show Awards, cross-functional panels, and multiple networking receptions
  • The 6th Annual Master of Clinical Research Golf Tournament, morning Fun Run, yoga, and pickleball

Across every track, attendees gain practical perspectives on how to improve trial planning, accelerate operations, strengthen patient engagement, deploy emerging technologies responsibly, and navigate an increasingly competitive clinical research landscape.

SCOPE welcomes senior executives and decision-makers from more than 1,200 companies across 30+ countries. Whether you’re optimizing study operations, evaluating new technologies, advancing AI strategy, building partnerships, or shaping the future of clinical development, SCOPE is where the conversations driving the industry forward happen.

If you’re shaping the future of clinical research, you belong at SCOPE.

SUBMIT YOUR SPEAKING PROPOSAL FOR THE TOPICS BELOW

The deadline for priority consideration is August 7, 2026

Submit a Proposal »

Coverage will include, but is not limited to:

Trial Design & Protocol Optimization

  • Patient and Site Voice in Protocol Design
  • Technology, Data, and AI/ML for Intelligent Trial Design

To learn more, reach out to Bridget Kotelly

Feasibility & Site Strategy

  • Data-Driven Feasibility and Investigator Selection
  • Tech and Collaboration to Streamline Start-Up and Reduce Site Burden

To learn more, reach out to Bridget Kotelly

Recruitment & Engagement

  • Enrollment Strategy and Trial Readiness
  • Access, Trust, and Participant Engagement

To learn more, reach out to Bridget Kotelly

Site Partnering, Engagement & Operations

  • Building Strategic Sponsor-Site Partnerships
  • Tech and Collaboration to Streamline Start-Up and Reduce Site Burden

To learn more, reach out to Bridget Kotelly

Budgeting & Resources

  • Clinical Trial Budgeting, Contracting, and Payments
  • Clinical Trial Resource Management and Operational Planning

To learn more, reach out to Kaitlin Searfoss Kelleher

Outsourcing

  • Mastering an Outsourcing Strategy
  • Relationship and Alliance Management in Outsourced Clinical Trials

To learn more, reach out to Kaitlin Searfoss Kelleher

SCOPE Biotech Forum

  • Building Early-Stage Study Infrastructure
  • Scaling Clinical Capabilities for Late-Stage Development

To learn more, reach out to Iris Goldman

Data

  • Clinical Data Strategy
  • Integrating AI into Clinical Data and Analytics

To learn more, reach out to Marina Filshtinsky

Advancing Trial Delivery

  • Operational Excellence in Trial Execution
  • Point-of-Care, Remote, and Decentralized Models

To learn more, reach out to Marina Filshtinsky

Digital Measures & eClinical Technologies

  • Digital Endpoints and Biomarkers
  • Digital Trials in a Connected Health Ecosystem

To learn more, reach out to Marina Filshtinsky

Real World Evidence

  • Accessing and Generating RWD
  • Leveraging RWD for Clinical Research

To learn more, reach out to Marina Filshtinsky

AI in Clinical Research

  • Agentic AI in Clinical Research
  • AI for Trial Optimization and Data Management

To learn more, reach out to Marina Filshtinsky

Quality & Monitoring

  • Risk-Based Quality Management
  • Central Monitoring and Signal Detection

To learn more, reach out to Iris Goldman

Safety & Pharmacovigilance

  • Building a Unified Safety Ecosystem
  • Next-Generation Technologies and Intelligent Signal Detection

To learn more, reach out to Iris Goldman

Biospecimen Strategy & Operations

  • Modernizing Lab, Biospecimen & Data Management Operations
  • Biomarker & Biospecimen Technology & Innovation

To learn more, reach out to Bridget Kotelly

Clinical Supply & Logistics

  • Communication & Digitization for End-to-End Clinical Supply Management
  • Clinical Supply Chain Strategies to Align Process, Products, and Patients

To learn more, reach out to Iris Goldman

Therapeutic Area Spotlights

Clinical Trial Venture, Innovation & Partnering

To learn more, reach out to Julia Boguslavsky


The deadline for priority consideration is July 21, 2026.

All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

Please note that due to limited speaking slots, preference is given to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, regulators, and those from academic/hospital centers. Additionally, as per CHI policy, a select number of vendors/consultants who provide products and services to these biopharmaceutical companies are offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

Opportunities for Participation:


For more details on the conference content, please contact:

Micah Lieberman

Micah Lieberman
Executive Director, Conferences
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
mlieberman@healthtech.com
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Marina Filshtinsky, MD

Marina Filshtinsky, MD
Executive Director, Conferences
Phone: (+1) 781- 972-5496
mfilshtinsky@healthtech.com
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Kaitlin Searfoss Kelleher

Kaitlin Searfoss Kelleher
Senior Conference Director
Phone: (+1) 781-972-5498
kkelleher@healthtech.com
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Bridget Kotelly

Bridget Kotelly
Senior Conference Director
Phone: (+1) 781-972-5404
bkotelly@cambridgeinnovationinstitute.com
LinkedIn

Iris Goldman

Iris Goldman
Conference Producer
Phone: (+1) 781-247-1814
igoldman@healthtech.com
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Julia Boguslavsky

Julia Boguslavsky
Executive Director, Conferences
juliab@healthtech.com
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For sponsorship information, please contact:

Ilana Quigley

Companies A-E

Ilana Quigley
Director, Sales
Phone: (+1) 857-636-2334
iquigley@healthtech.com

Katelin Fitzgerald

Companies F-N

Katelin Fitzgerald
Senior Manager, Business Development
Phone: (+1) 781-247-1824
kfitzgerald@cambridgeinnovationinstitute.com

Jon Stroup

Companies O-V

Jon Stroup
Lead Business Development Manager
Phone: (+1) 781-972-5483
jstroup@healthtech.com

 

Patty Rose

Companies W-Z

Patty Rose
Vice President, Sales
Phone: (+1) 781-972-1349
prose@healthtech.com


For media and association partnerships, please contact:

Rich Handy

Rich Handy
Associate Vice President, Marketing
Phone: (+1) 781-972-5456
rhandy@healthtech.com


For registration and group discount information, please contact:

Melissa Dolen

Melissa Dolen
Sr. Account Manager
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Phone: (+1) 781-972-5418
mdolen@healthtech.com
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SCOPE Track Summariese

2027 Conference Programs