SCOPE: Where Clinical Research Connects

Clinical trials are the engine of medical progress, advancing new treatments, improving patient outcomes, and expanding scientific knowledge. Their success depends on collaboration and strategic execution across every stage of the clinical research process.

Now in its 18th year, SCOPE returns March 1–4, 2027, to the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, bringing together the global clinical research community for four days of thought-provoking discussions, meaningful connections, and practical insights. The event features 38 conference tracks, 4 Therapeutic Area Spotlights, 4 plenary keynote sessions, and a dynamic exhibit hall showcasing 325+ companies. Attendees can also participate in special cross-functional panels, networking receptions, the 11th annual Participant Engagement Award, 4th annual Site Innovation Award, Best of Show Awards, the 6th annual Master of Clinical Research Golf Tournament, morning Fun Run, yoga, pickleball, and more.

Building on continued growth and strong attendee demand, SCOPE 2027 expands its coverage of the critical issues shaping the future of clinical research, including trial design and protocol optimization, patient recruitment and retention, site engagement, clinical data and RWD/RWE, generative and agentic AI, trial execution and operating models, biotech clinical development strategy and operations, ClinTech investment, and more.

Join 5,000+ clinical research professionals from 1,200+ organizations across 30+ countries, spanning pharma and biotech, clinical operations, research sites, technology, patient advocacy, regulatory, and investment communities, and be part of a vibrant, collegial environment where the entire clinical research ecosystem comes together to share ideas, build relationships, and do business.