Events

🎓 Upgrading your Protocol Writing Skillset: Best Practice Insights for Protocol Development
📅 Date: Monday, 14 October 2025
🕐 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 CET
🌐 Format: Online webinar
🎙️ Speaker: Jonathan Mackinnon
🔗 Register here

Overview

The skillset of medical writers is constantly evolving. Influences from patient centricity, trial complexity, technology, and project management mean that we’re now expected to bring more skills than ever before to our daily work.

Medical writers are no longer “only” expected to author the protocol by capturing the decisions of a small team of contributors. Instead, they must now incorporate multiple fragmented information streams, balance complexity with clarity, understand and implement technology, and manage increasingly complex team structures.

This webinar will provide an overview of the current best practice techniques used by a global medical writing team to handle these new and growing challenges.

What to Expect

✅ Insights into contemporary protocol development
✅ Practical guidance and methodologies for handling complexity
✅ Discussion of global best practices and technology integration
✅ Opportunity for Q&A with the speaker

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for intermediate to advanced medical writers with experience in developing clinical or regulatory documents.
Recommended prior knowledge:

General protocol structures and content
Familiarity with protocol or regulatory document development
Understanding of ICH E6(R3) and ICH E8(R1)

RAPS sponsored webcast: How to use agentic AI to systematically prevent deviations

📅 14th October 2025 | 11:00 – 12:00 ET (US & Canada)

🌐 Free Online Webcast | 1.0 RAC Credits

🔗 https://www.raps.org/events/sponsored-webcast-how-to-use-agentic-ai-to-systematically-prevent-deviations

🔍 Overview
Artificial Intelligence is already writing code, generating requirements, and suggesting test cases — but how can regulatory and quality assurance (RA/QA) teams maintain oversight when AI tools operate inside regulated workflows?

In this webcast, hosted by NAMSA, experts will explore how to ensure traceability, enforce QMS requirements, and validate AI-generated outputs using a risk-based approach. Attendees will gain practical insights through a real-world case study showing how teams have successfully embedded compliance into their development tooling.

The session will include a live demonstration and Q&A.

🧠 What to Expect

Automate compliance documentation and reduce manual effort by up to 90%
Use AI-driven quality reviews to catch issues while keeping humans in the loop
Accelerate product innovation up to 10x in a controlled, compliant way
Learn how to embed compliance into AI-enabled development workflows

👥 Who Should Attend?

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs professionals of all levels
RA/QA teams introducing AI into their workflows
Professionals embedding AI capabilities directly into medtech or life sciences products

🎤 Speakers

Jenn Dixon – Client Operations Manager, QA/RA, Ketryx
Leslie Cort

💡 Join this free webcast to see how Agentic AI can systematically prevent deviations while maintaining compliance and oversight.

🤖 AI in Medical Information: Who Holds the Responsibility?
📅 Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM (US EST) / 16:00 – 17:00 (CEST)
🌐 Format: Online webinar
🎙️ Speaker: Valerie Huh, Director, Global Innovation and Implementation
🔗 Register here

Overview

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes an increasingly integral part of daily workflows, questions of accountability are more important than ever.

In Medical Information (MI) and beyond, a critical question emerges: Who ensures the accuracy, compliance, and ethical use of AI? Is it the responsibility of individual contributors, leadership, pharma clients, technology providers — or regulatory authorities themselves?

This thought-provoking webinar explores the regulations, safeguards, and accountability frameworks needed to ensure AI in Medical Information is accurate, compliant, and ethically applied.

What to Expect

✅ Real-world examples of AI use in Medical Information
✅ Insights into evolving global regulations and ethical frameworks
✅ Discussion of shared accountability across pharma and technology stakeholders
✅ Practical safeguards and guidance to promote transparency and trust
✅ Live Q&A with Valerie Huh

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for professionals working in:

Medical Information
Medical Affairs
Regulatory and Compliance
Pharmaceutical Technology & Innovation
AI Governance and Ethics

Whether you’re already leveraging AI tools or preparing to do so, this session will provide valuable insights into best practices for ethical and compliant AI adoption.

Join us to explore how responsibility for AI in Medical Information is shared — and how to safeguard accuracy and trust in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

First to Market: Unlocking Switzerland’s Pharma Potential
📅 Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 BST
🌐 Format: Online webinar (Global Whispers series)

🔗 Register here

Overview

Switzerland is increasingly recognised as an attractive early launch market — offering unique regulatory pathways, strong payer engagement, and strategic opportunities for pharmaceutical and medtech innovators.

In this Global Whispers webinar, Louise Maddison interviews Dr Elisabeth Brock, an independent Swiss market access expert, to explore how companies can successfully navigate Switzerland’s healthcare and reimbursement systems.

Together, they’ll discuss key factors shaping access and pricing, including regulatory routes, inclusion on the Swiss Specialities List (SL), and how Swiss decisions may align with the EU’s Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA).

What to Expect

✅ Why Switzerland is an appealing first-launch market
✅ Key differences between Swiss and EU market access pathways
✅ How to prepare for SL inclusion and define “economically efficient pricing”
✅ The influence of cantonal variation and decentralised healthcare
✅ What global teams can learn from Swiss market strategy to inform wider launches

Who Should Attend

This free session is open to professionals working in:

Market Access and HEOR
Pharmaceutical Strategy and Commercial Teams
Medtech and Diagnostics Companies
Healthcare Systems and Regulatory Affairs

Whether you’re preparing for an early launch or refining a global strategy, this webinar offers actionable insights into the Swiss market landscape.

Join us to discover how to unlock Switzerland’s pharma potential — and what it takes to be first to market.

Mastering AI Prompts in Pharma: From Idea to Output
📅 Wednesday 22 October 2025, 15:00 – 15:45 BST
🌐 Online webinar
🔗 Register here

🔍Overview

Ever asked AI for help and got something completely off? In pharma, the stakes are too high; one wrong prompt can mean flawed trial summaries, mistranslated treatment guidance, or forecasts that steer launches off course.

This focused webinar, hosted by Kanga Health, shows you how to take control of AI prompting and ensure outputs are reliable, relevant, and ready to use.

🧠What to Expect

The anatomy of a powerful prompt – and why pharma demands a different approach
How small shifts in phrasing or sequencing can make results laser-focused
Real pharma examples: from trial-data summaries to customer-facing content
Step-by-step refinement techniques to ensure accuracy, compliance, and usefulness

Exclusive takeaway: Every attendee will receive Kanga’s Pharma Prompting Cheat Sheet – a practical toolkit of techniques to apply immediately in your daily work.

👥 Who Should Attend

Medical writers and regulatory professionals
Market access and medical affairs specialists
Pharma marketers and communicators
Anyone in pharma/biotech exploring practical, compliant use of AI

Join us to transform AI from guesswork into a game-changer for your role.

🏛️ Medical Information & Communications Conference 2025
📅 Date: Wednesday 22 – Thursday 23 October 2025
🕗 Time: 08:00 (22 Oct) – 15:30 (23 Oct) BST
📍 Location: Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington, 4–18 Harrington Gardens, London, SW7 4LH, United Kingdom
🌐 Format: In-person conference
🔗 Register here

Overview

The DIA Medical Information & Communications Conference is one of the most significant annual gatherings for medical information professionals. Designed by experts for experts, it offers a vibrant two-day programme of workshops, interactive sessions, and panel discussions exploring the latest developments in medical information, digital transformation, and compliance.

This year’s theme focuses on leveraging insights to improve the customer experience at every interaction point within pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Participants will also explore how evolving business, regulatory, and legal requirements impact daily practices, and how partnerships and innovation can elevate medical information functions across the industry.

What to Expect

✅ Expert-led workshops and interactive sessions
✅ In-depth discussions on digital innovation, AI, and automation
✅ Real-world case studies from global leaders in medical information
✅ Practical approaches to demonstrating strategic value within organisations
✅ Networking opportunities, including the Connect & Dine dinner on Tuesday evening

Key Topics

Evolving business, regulatory, and legal requirements in medical information
Digital transformation and AI in information delivery and customer engagement
Automation, real-world evidence, and compliant innovation
Strategic visibility and value demonstration within pharma organisations
Collaboration and best-practice sharing across global teams

Who Should Attend

This conference is essential for professionals working in:

Medical Information & Communications
Regulatory Affairs
Pharmacovigilance
Medical Affairs and Compliance
Digital Innovation & AI in Pharma

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and build valuable relationships with leaders shaping the future of medical information.

Programme Committee (Selected Members)

Elvar Eyjolfsson – Head of Global Medical Information, Kyowa Kirin, UK
Dr Hakan Aribas – CEO & Founder, ORION Healthcare, Turkey
Dr Isabelle C. Widmer – CEO, elytra GmbH, Switzerland
Dr Jürgen Bentz – Global Head of Medical Information, UCB, Belgium
Dr Katia Castrillo – Senior Manager, Medical Information Europe Capability, Eli Lilly, Ireland
Dr Marie-Luise Helmich – Head of Global Medical Information Key Markets, Sanofi, Germany
Michelle Bridenbaker – VP, Medical Information Leaders in Europe, Recordati, Switzerland
Peter Brodbin – Director of Medical Information Effectiveness, Pfizer Ltd, UK

Join global leaders and peers for the most important event of the year in Medical Information — where innovation, strategy, and collaboration meet.

⚙️ Accelerating Medical Affairs: Harnessing Generative AI for Evidence, Engagement, and Impact
📅 Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 12:00 (US EST) / 14:00 – 17:00 (GMT)
🌐 Format: Virtual event

🔗 Register free now

Overview

The future of Medical Affairs is here — and it’s powered by Generative AI.

AI is rapidly transforming how Medical Affairs teams uncover evidence, create content, engage stakeholders, and measure impact. But knowing where to start, and how to implement AI safely and compliantly, remains the biggest challenge.

This high-impact virtual event will showcase real-world case studies demonstrating how Gen AI is being applied today in literature reviews, scientific content development, stakeholder engagement, and performance analytics — all while maintaining regulatory integrity and scientific accuracy.

What to Expect

✅ Maximise the relevance and accessibility of medical evidence
✅ Learn how Gen AI supports content creation across congresses, webinars, and HCP communications
✅ Explore cross-functional collaboration between medical and commercial teams
✅ Hear best practices for ethical, compliant AI implementation
✅ Interactive Q&A with global leaders in AI-enabled medical affairs

Key Sessions

🧠 Smarter Training for Smarter Conversations: Gen AI for MSL development and adaptive learning
🔒 Starting Safely: How to pilot Gen AI tools responsibly in medical functions
✍️ Content Execution: Scaling scientific content creation with Gen AI
💬 Prompting Effectively: Understanding LLMs and mastering AI-driven communication
⚖️ AI-Powered MLR Review: Compliance in the age of automation
🎤 Panel Discussion: Real-world applications of Gen AI in Medical Affairs

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for professionals working in:

Medical Affairs
Scientific Communications
Regulatory and Compliance
Pharma Innovation and Digital Strategy
AI and Data Science for Life Sciences

With over 300+ expected attendees, this is an essential opportunity to future-proof your Medical Affairs function and learn from those leading the transformation.

Partners

Qubittron | Node Medcom | eventSPACE | Real Chemistry | AITHENA

Join industry leaders and innovators to explore how Generative AI is reshaping Medical Affairs — from evidence generation to stakeholder engagement.

🧠 Doctored Truths: The Misinformation Illness You Can’t Cure with Medicine
📅 Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00 BST
🌐 Format: Online webinar
🔗 Register here

Overview

Misinformation has become one of the greatest threats to modern healthcare — and it can’t be treated with medicine.

Across every therapy area, from oncology and obesity to HIV, false narratives and distorted data are reshaping patient behaviours, eroding trust in experts, and warping the public’s understanding of what’s credible.

This session, led by Paul Simms and a panel of cross-sector experts, will expose how misinformation infiltrates everyday healthcare decisions — and explore how pharma can fight back.

Because this isn’t just about correcting facts — it’s about understanding belief, bias, and the psychology of influence, to reclaim the healthcare conversation before real lives are lost.

What to Expect

✅ How misinformation spreads across therapy areas and media platforms
✅ The impact of health myths on diagnosis, treatment, and adherence
✅ How pharma can proactively address misinformation and rebuild trust
✅ Psychological insights into belief formation and public perception
✅ Real-world examples of misinformation in action — and strategies to counter it

Who Should Attend

This webinar is essential for professionals in:

Medical Communications
Pharma Marketing and Patient Engagement
Public Health and Policy
Digital and Social Media Strategy
Medical Affairs and Scientific Communication

Anyone concerned with patient trust, scientific accuracy, and the future of credible healthcare information will find this session particularly valuable.

Join us to uncover how misinformation is reshaping healthcare — and how our industry can take the lead in restoring truth and trust.

💊 ICCPP 2025: 19th International Conference on Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacovigilance
📅 Date: Monday 3 – Tuesday 4 November 2025
📍 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Digital + In-Person)
🌐 Conference Code: 25NLAM11ICCPP007
🔗 Register here

Overview

The International Conference on Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacovigilance (ICCPP 2025) brings together leading academic scientists, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world to exchange insights, present research, and discuss the latest innovations across clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, and drug safety.

Organised under the International Research Conference series, this event offers a premier interdisciplinary platform for sharing cutting-edge research results, practical experiences, and emerging trends shaping the future of patient safety and therapeutic management.

What to Expect

✅ Presentations and posters from global experts in clinical pharmacy and pharmacovigilance
✅ In-depth discussions on innovations, regulations, and risk management strategies
✅ Peer-reviewed proceedings indexed in leading academic databases
✅ Opportunities for publication in special journal issues
✅ Networking with academic, regulatory, and industry leaders

Themes & Topics

Clinical pharmacy practice and optimisation
Pharmacovigilance and adverse event monitoring
Patient safety and quality assurance
Drug utilisation research
Risk-benefit assessment and regulatory frameworks
Real-world evidence and data-driven safety monitoring

Who Should Attend

This international forum welcomes:

Clinical Pharmacists and Researchers
Pharmacovigilance Specialists and Drug Safety Officers
Regulatory Professionals and Policy Makers
Pharmaceutical Scientists and Industry Leaders
Academics, Educators, and Students

Whether presenting or attending, delegates will gain valuable insights into the most recent scientific advances and global best practices in clinical pharmacy and pharmacovigilance.

Call for Contributions

Prospective authors are invited to submit research abstracts, papers, and e-posters addressing the themes of the conference. Submissions will undergo triple-blind peer review, and accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, indexed in the Open Science Index, Google Scholar, and other academic databases.

Selected high-impact papers will be considered for inclusion in a Special Journal Issue on Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacovigilance.

Sponsorship and Exhibition

Opportunities are available for organisations wishing to showcase their products, services, or research to a global audience. Interested parties are invited to complete the Conference Sponsorship Request Form.

Join us in Amsterdam — or online — for this leading international event advancing the science and practice of clinical pharmacy and pharmacovigilance.

RAPS & TOPRA 2025 Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe

📅 3rd – 4th November 2025

🌐 London, UK

🔗 https://web.cvent.com/event/d01c990b-e311-4132-8308-0ae96f185de7/summary

🔍 Overview
Navigating the complex world of healthcare regulatory affairs demands more than knowledge — it requires foresight. With rapid technological advancements and evolving compliance standards, staying ahead is more critical than ever.

That’s why RAPS (Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society) and TOPRA (The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs) are partnering to host this new European conference. Together, they will deliver a targeted, deep dive into the most pressing regulatory intelligence topics, equipping professionals with strategies to address challenges, spark innovation, and improve compliance.

🧠 What to Expect

Explore the most urgent regulatory intelligence challenges and best practices across pharma and medical devices
Learn how to transform regulatory data into actionable intelligence for better decision-making
Discover strategies to save time and resources, reduce errors, and strengthen compliance
Gain insights into global trends, including the UK MDR, and their impact on regulatory responsibilities
Network with peers to share experiences, challenges, and solutions

👥 Who Should Attend?

Regulatory Affairs professionals in pharma, medical devices, biologics, and digital health
Quality Assurance and Compliance specialists
Professionals responsible for regulatory strategy, intelligence, and decision-making
RAC-certified professionals seeking continuing education credits

🎤 Speakers Include

Bill McMoil – Executive Director, RAPS
Dr. Samantha Atkinson – Chief Executive, TOPRA

💡 Join regulatory peers from across Europe for two days of actionable insights, collaborative learning, and future-focused regulatory intelligence.

American Medical Writers Association (ANWA) conference

📅 5th – 8th November 2025

🌐 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

🔗 https://www.amwa.org/event/2025annualconf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🔍 Overview
The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) invites you to its flagship annual event, uniting medical communicators from around the world.

Over four days in Phoenix, attendees will explore the latest trends in medical writing, publishing, digital health communication, and professional development, while connecting with peers and leaders in the field.

🧠 What to Expect

A comprehensive program of keynote lectures, breakout sessions, and workshops
Opportunities to engage with thought leaders on the evolving landscape of medical communication
Networking events, receptions, and informal meet-ups to share experiences and ideas
Exhibits and resources showcasing new tools and services to support your work

👥 Who Should Attend?

Medical writers, editors, and communication specialists
Healthcare professionals and researchers considering a transition into medical writing
Managers, educators, and consultants seeking to expand their expertise
Students and newcomers exploring careers in medical communications

💡 Join us in Phoenix this November to learn, connect, and celebrate the future of medical communication.

EMWA 60th Virtual Conference

📅 12th – 29th November 2025: 08:00 – 17:00 CET

🌐 Virtual Event

🔗 https://emwa.org/event/emwa-60th-virtual-conference/

🔍 Overview
The 60th European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) Conference offers a comprehensive program of workshops, lectures, and networking opportunities for medical writers and communicators at all career stages. This fully virtual event provides flexible access to training, knowledge-sharing, and professional development, enabling participants from across the globe to join.

Topics covered include:

Regulatory writing, scientific writing, and medical communications
Medical devices and drug development
Pharmacovigilance and safety writing
Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR)
Professional development, freelancing, and career pathways
Advances in AI, digital health, and future trends in MedComms

👥 Who Should Attend?
The EMWA Conference is ideal for:

Medical writers (regulatory, scientific, promotional, or educational)
Freelancers and consultants in medical communications
Regulatory affairs professionals and safety writers
Clinical researchers and scientists moving into MedComms
Students and early-career professionals seeking training and networking
Experienced writers looking to expand expertise and certification credits

Audience Level: All – suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced professionals, with tailored workshops to match career stage.

PCMG AI Symposium 2025: Cutting Through the Hype – Real Value vs. Overpromised Innovation

📅 24th November 2025 | 1-Day Event

📍 In-Person – Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK

💷 Member Price: £0 + VAT | Non-Member Price: £200 + VAT

🔗 https://www.pcmgglobal.org/pcmg-event-details/?entryid=841

🔍 Overview
AI in clinical trials is being promoted as a game-changer for efficiency, timelines, and cost reduction — but how much of the promise is real? This in-person symposium takes a pragmatic look at AI’s true impact in clinical development.

Attendees will hear expert case studies, panel discussions, and a procurement-focused playbook designed to cut through the noise, highlight proven applications, and explore where technology has failed to deliver.

Key topics include:

Proven wins in patient recruitment, site selection, and data integrity
Real-world case studies: lessons from AI setbacks
Procurement with precision: key evaluation questions, risk management, and regulatory considerations
Understanding the tech: transparency, explainability, and compliance essentials
What’s next? Emerging trends shaping AI in clinical trials

👥 Who Should Attend?

Pharmaceutical sponsor company professionals
CRO leaders and strategic operations teams
Procurement & outsourcing decision-makers
Service providers developing or integrating AI tools

Audience Level: Intermediate to Advanced – ideal for decision-makers, strategists, and professionals evaluating AI adoption in clinical trial operations.

🎄 MedCommsNetworking Pre-Christmas Event 2025

📅 Tuesday 16 December 2025
🕒 13:30 – 17:00 (GMT)
📍 Business School 3rd Floor Seminar Room BS 3.11. Manchester Metropolitan University. Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6BH
🌐 Hybrid format – join in person or online
💷 Free to attend- registration details below

✨ Overview
Join us for our final MedComms Networking event of the year – a festive afternoon of learning, sharing insights, and connecting with colleagues across the MedComms community. Expect thought-provoking talks, lively discussions, and of course, homemade mince pies!

📖 Programme

13:30 – 14:00 | Arrival & refreshments

14:00 – 14:05 | Welcome – Tim Hardman & Steven Walker (MedSciCommsNet)

14:05 – 14:35 | Martin Delahunty (President of EMWA): “Current State of Publishing”

14:35 – 15:05 | Corinne Swainger (Medical Journalist): “New AI opportunities for MedComms writers and editors”

15:05 – 15:30 | Steph Carter & Vicki Evans (Freelance Writers): “Let’s talk rates: What are MedComms freelancers charging in 2025?”

15:30 – 15:50 | Break & homemade mince pies 🥧

15:50 – 16:20 | Alice Choi (tbc): Keynote – MedComms: past, present, and do we have a future?

16:20 – 16:50 | Tim Hardman & Steven Walker: Christmas Prize Quiz 🎁

16:50 – 17:00 | Discussion on future events & close

🍻 17:00 onwards – Networking at The Salutation pub on campus

🎅 This is a great chance to celebrate the festive season with colleagues, reflect on 2025, and look forward to the year ahead in MedComms.

👉 Register to attend:

In person: Register for in-person attendance
Online via Zoom: Register for online attendance

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at info@medscicommsnet.org