Sneak Peek: Top Clinical Operations Conferences for 2025

As we move into 2025, clinical operations leaders need to strategically plan their conference attendance to stay on top of industry trends and innovations. From clinical trial management and regulatory updates to innovative technologies and patient-centric research, these events provide invaluable opportunities to learn, network, and grow. Here’s a look at some of the top conferences happening in 2025 that should be on your radar.

These are great opportunities not only to learn from other industry leaders, but also to present to your peers and the future leaders in our industry.

Note: OnPoint Clinical is open to collaborating with those interested in speaking at these conferences. If you or any colleagues may be interested in a panel discussion, are looking for a moderator, or would like to speak on a shared topic, please reach out to me directly at: abenjamin@opsvs.com

Disclaimer

OnPoint Clinical in not affiliated with any of the conferences below, though we do typically enjoy attending and exhibiting at 10-20 conferences annually. The information below is purely meant to be a cheat sheet for planning purposes as deadlines for speaking engagements and early bird registrations are coming up for quite a few.

Top Clinical Operations Conferences for 2025

1. SCOPE Summit for Clinical Ops Executives

  • Date: February 3-6, 2025
  • Location: Orlando, FL
  • Focus: Clinical trial operations, innovation in clinical management, decentralized trials, and patient engagement.
  • Summary: This summit attracts over 4,000 clinical ops professionals, offering 29 diverse tracks covering patient engagement, decentralized trials, and AI-driven innovations. A must-attend for trial managers looking to improve operational efficiency and trial outcomes.
  • Cost to Attend: $2,999 for pharma/biotech, $3,099 for CROs/vendors, $1,599 for academics/government.
  • Website: https://www.scopesummit.com/

 


 

2. Outsourcing in Clinical Trials (OCT) West Coast

  • Date: February 11-12, 2025
  • Location: Burlingame, CA
  • Focus: Clinical trial outsourcing strategies, patient engagement, and trial optimization.
  • Summary: This event is tailored for professionals looking to enhance their outsourcing strategies, covering patient engagement, the integration of technology, and outsourcing best practices.
  • Cost to Attend: Complimentary for pharma/biotech/medical device professionals, $3,200 for vendor/CRO delegates.
  • Website: https://www.arena-international.com/oct-west/

 


 

3. TMF Summit (Trial Master File)

  • Date: March 18-20, 2025
  • Location: Savannah, GA
  • Focus: TMF compliance, clinical document management, and technology solutions.
  • Summary: The TMF Summit is essential for professionals managing clinical trial documentation, focusing on global regulatory compliance and AI/automation in TMF processes.
  • Cost to Attend: $1,995 to $2,395 depending on registration type.
  • Website: https://www.tmf-summit.com/

 


 

4. Immuno-Oncology Clinical Trials Summit

  • Date: March 24-26, 2025
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Focus: Immuno-oncology advancements, clinical operations, and translational science.
  • Summary: This summit brings together stakeholders to discuss the latest advancements in immuno-oncology, biomarkers, and regulatory science.
  • Cost to Attend: $1,895 for industry professionals, $995 for academia/government.
  • Website: https://theconferenceforum.org/conferences/immuno-oncology-360/

 


 

5. ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) Annual Conference

  • Date: April 24-27, 2025
  • Location: New Orleans, LA
  • Focus: Clinical research workforce development and clinical trial operations.
  • Summary: A key event for clinical research professionals, the ACRP Annual Conference provides education and networking focused on improving the quality and integrity of clinical trials.
  • Cost to Attend: $1,085 for members, $1,370 for non-members.
  • Website: https://www.acrpnet.org/

 


 

6. GCSG 2025 US Conference

  • Date: April 27-30, 2025
  • Location: San Antonio, TX
  • Focus: Clinical supplies, regulatory issues, supply chain management, and innovations in clinical trials.
  • Summary: The GCSG US Conference brings together over 450 clinical supply professionals to discuss the latest challenges and innovations in supply chain management for clinical trials.
  • Cost to Attend: Pricing will be available closer to the event.
  • Website: https://mygcsg.com/conference/gcsg-2025-us-conference/

 


 

7. MAGI Clinical Research Conference

  • Date: May 18-21, 2025
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Focus: Clinical research operations, regulatory compliance, and contracting.
  • Summary: With over 700 clinical research professionals, this conference offers workshops, roundtables, and panel discussions on topics like quality assurance and trial innovations.
  • Cost to Attend: $1,399 for early registration, $1,799 after April 18.
  • Website: https://events.wcgclinical.com/magi2025/

 


 

8. Outsourcing in Clinical Trials (OCT) East Coast

  • Date: May 20-21, 2025
  • Location: King of Prussia, PA
  • Focus: Clinical outsourcing strategies, partnerships with CROs, and trial management.
  • Summary: This conference brings over 450 attendees and 30+ speakers to discuss strategies for outsourcing clinical trials and using AI for patient recruitment.
  • Cost to Attend: Complimentary for pharma/biotech professionals, $2,895 for vendors/CROs.
  • Website: https://www.arena-international.com/oct-east/

 


 

9. ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting

  • Date: May 30 – June 3, 2025
  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Focus: Oncology research, clinical trial management, and treatment advancements.
  • Summary: ASCO is one of the largest oncology events, featuring cutting-edge presentations on new cancer treatments, trial results, and innovations.
  • Cost to Attend: $790 for ASCO members, $1,220 for non-members.
  • Website: https://conferences.asco.org/am/

 


 

10. DIA Global Annual Meeting

  • Date: June 15-19, 2025
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Focus: Regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and healthcare product development.
  • Summary: This premier life sciences event covers the entire lifecycle of medical products with sessions on regulatory science, clinical trials, and patient engagement.
  • Cost to Attend: $1,519 for members, $1,979 for non-members.
  • Website: https://www.diaglobal.org/

 


 

11. BIO International Convention

  • Date: June 16-19, 2025
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Focus: Biotechnology innovations, strategic partnerships, and business development.
  • Summary: The largest biotech event globally, BIO facilitates partnerships and showcases the latest innovations in biotechnology.
  • Cost to Attend: Pricing will be available closer to the event.
  • Website: https://convention.bio.org/bio-2025

 


 

12. Clinical Trials Innovation Summit

  • Date: May 13-14, 2025
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Focus: Clinical trial design, patient engagement, and technological advances.
  • Summary: This summit gathers pharma and biotech leaders to discuss the integration of new technologies into clinical trials, AI applications, and patient recruitment.
  • Cost to Attend: $199 for pharma/biotech professionals (early bird), $1,699 for CROs/service providers (early bird).
  • Website: https://www.clinicaltrialsinnovationsummit.com/

 


 

13. Outsourcing in Clinical Trials (OCT) Northeast

  • Date: October 2025
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Focus: Clinical trial outsourcing strategies, patient recruitment, technology integration, and CRO partnerships.
  • Summary: OCT Northeast provides clinical operations professionals the opportunity to explore key outsourcing strategies and innovative approaches to optimize trial efficiency.
  • Cost to Attend: Pricing for pharma/biotech professionals is typically complimentary, while Vendor/CRO passes are around $3,000.
  • Website: https://www.arena-international.com/oct-northeast/

 


 

14. Fierce Clinical Trials Innovation Summit

  • Date: September 25-27, 2025
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Focus: Clinical trial innovation, trial quality, and decentralized trials.
  • Summary: This event covers strategies to improve clinical operations, trial quality, and decentralized trials, featuring workshops and networking sessions.
  • Cost to Attend: $2,295 for Emerging Biotech/CRO professionals, $2,895 for Vendor/Service Providers.
  • Website: https://www.fierceclinicaltrials.com/

 


 

15. Biotech Week Boston

  • Date: September 22-25, 2025
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Focus: Biopharma development, biotech innovations, and drug discovery.
  • Summary: A major event that brings together scientists, technologists, and vendors to explore new ideas, technologies, and partnerships in biotech.
  • Cost to Attend: Pricing will be available closer to the event.
  • Website: https://informaconnect.com/biotech-week-boston/

 


 

16. CNS Summit 2025:

  • Date: November 2025 (exact dates TBD)
  • Location: Likely Encore Boston Harbor, Boston, MA (based on previous years)
  • Focus: Life sciences innovation, including clinical development, artificial intelligence, digital biomarkers, decentralized trials, and patient engagement.
  • Summary: CNS Summit is a forward-looking event that brings together more than 1,000 life sciences leaders, including pharma, biotech, and CROs, to discuss the future of drug development. It offers a highly curated experience, with keynote presentations from industry innovators, spotlight sessions, and interactive networking opportunities. Topics range from AI and digital medicine to site engagement and regulatory collaboration, aimed at fostering collaboration and driving transformative solutions in clinical research. The event also provides year-round networking access to the CNS community.
  • Cost to Attend: Pricing is generally available closer to the event. Discounts for early registration or special categories like speakers or exhibitors may apply.
  • Website: https://cnssummit.org/

 


 

Although not an exhaustive list of conferences, this is a great place to start. By attending one or more of these industry events, clinical operations leaders can stay informed about the latest trends, innovations, and best practices that will drive success in 2025. Be sure to check out the event websites for more details and registration information.

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