2026 Keynotes

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

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 INTERACTIVE MEET UP: Collaborating to Speed Up Trials
MODERATORS:
Marina Filshstinsky Marina Filshtinsky, MD, Executive Director, SCOPE Summit; Co-Founder, ClinEco

Erik Yorke, Marketing Lead and Scientific Writer, ClinEco
Join an interactive discussion with your peers in a relaxed setting to discuss patient recruitment/retention, site management, and protocol design challenges. This is not a lecture, but a discussion to tackle three key points and ways the clinical research industry can address them and better collaborate to improve the speed of trials. A post-conference report will be generated and distributed based on the discussion. The interactive discussion and report are hosted by SCOPE 365, the digital community and extension of SCOPE, as well as ClinEco, our dynamic online B2B marketplace bringing together sponsors, CROs, site networks, and innovative solution providers. Bring your friends and your ideas. Open to all SCOPE attendees.

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.

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
(Sponsorship Opportunity Available)

4:35 pm SCOPE's 3rd Annual Site Innovation Awards
JUDGES:
Kimberley Kallsen, Head of Patient & Site Engagement, Global Clinical Development & Operations, Boehringer Ingelheim
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 Kickoff Reception (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Kick off SCOPE the right way! Reunite with friends, make new connections, and soak up the Florida vibes at a reception you won’t want to miss.

7:00 pm Close of Day

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026

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!

6:30 am Morning Yoga (IN-PERSON ONLY)—Sponsored by CISRP
Join us for a calming Morning Yoga session to gently ease into your day. 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. Additional details will be provided closer to the event.
Sign up here to be notified when registration is available for this event: https://www.ciscrp.org/yoga-session

7:30 am Registration Open

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

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

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: Presentation to be Announced

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!

2:30 pm SCOPE around the World, Faces from the Community
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
Marina Filshtinsky, MD, Executive Director, Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI); Co-Founder, ClinEco

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 Booth Crawl & Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)—Last Chance for Exhibit Viewing.
Tired or not, there’s still networking to do! Join SCOPE’s Networking Booth Crawl in the Exhibit Hall—visit sponsored booths for food, drinks, and connections. This final break is your last chance to see exhibits, meet new people, and enter the raffle (must be present to win)—finish SCOPE strong!

4:55 pm Close of Day

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm SCOPE out the restaurants and shops at Pointe Orlando, via our courtesy Shuttle* (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
SCOPE out the restaurants and shops at Pointe Orlando, via our courtesy Shuttle
*Times subject to change. More details closer to the event.

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