Thank you for joining us at SCOPE Europe, October 2024
7th Annual Summit for Clinical Operations Executives Europe (SCOPE Europe)
The 7th Annual SCOPE Europe Summit, held on 29-30 October 2024 in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, once again brought together the best minds in clinical operations for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange. This year’s event saw a remarkable 35% increase in participation compared to last year, attracting 700 participants from 295 unique companies spanning 30 countries, with half of the attendees holding executive-level roles.
Key discussions at this year’s summit were centered around the latest trends in clinical trial design, site study activation, patient recruitment and engagement, clinical data technology, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), and risk-based quality management. The sessions provided valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities emerging in Europe’s biopharma landscape, along with strategies for overcoming them.
A highlight of the event was the keynote presentations, including the inspiring talk by Bernhard Glombitza, Head of Clinical Operations EMEA and LATAM at Bayer. His session, titled "Reinventing Clinical Development", set the tone for a series of deep dives into the evolution of clinical trials and the importance of simplifying processes to drive efficiency. Other notable keynote discussions, including a patient panel focused on how “Patient-led Conversations Can Improve Study Design and Execution”, a pharma panel on “The Future of Clinical Trial Quality”, and a case study on “Accelerating Clinical Trials with AI" from Jonathan Crowther, PhD, Head of Predictive Analytics at Pfizer, all helped pave the way for a more streamlined, patient-centric approach to clinical development.
Beyond the presentations, the summit served as an excellent platform for cross-industry collaboration. With a mix of top-tier executives, innovators, and subject matter experts in attendance, the event fostered a unique environment for sharing best practices and discussing new solutions to the ongoing challenges in clinical operations.
As we look ahead to the 8th Annual SCOPE Europe, set to take place on 14-15 October 2025, we’re excited to build upon the success of this year’s event. With a growing community of industry leaders, the future of clinical operations looks bright, and we look forward to continuing to drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in this dynamic field.
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to making this year’s summit a resounding success. We hope to see you next year in Barcelona!
For more information on the event and to register for next year’s summit, please visit SCOPE Europe.