17th Operational Excellence in Clinical Trials (OECT) Summit

A polished, professional in-person summit for clinical trial professionals, with opportunities to join OECT in Germany, Canada, and the USA.
About this Event

The 17th Operational Excellence in Clinical Trials (OECT) Summit is an in-person event for clinical trial professionals focused on operational excellence and peer networking.

From Feasibility to First Patient In

10–11 March 2027 | Berlin, Germany

Clinical trials are becoming more complex, while timelines, budgets and expectations remain demanding. The summit brings together professionals responsible for clinical studies, covering feasibility, study start-up, site activation, monitoring, recruitment and study delivery.

Join Clinical Project Managers, Clinical Operations Managers, Study Managers, CRAs, Monitoring, Feasibility and Study Start-Up professionals for two days of practical insights, real-world case studies, interactive discussions and peer-to-peer exchange. The focus: how to start smarter, solve problems faster and deliver clinical trials better.

Why Attend OECT 2027?

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• Improve feasibility and site activation: Explore site selection and ways to remove study start-up bottlenecks, accelerate site readiness and reach first patient in.
  
• Address operational challenges: Learn from case studies and interactive sessions on underperforming sites, recruitment delays, protocol complexity, monitoring challenges and studies at risk.
  
• Exchange practical ideas: Connect with peers across Clinical Operations, Project Management, Study Start-Up, Feasibility, Monitoring and Site Management, and compare approaches across organisations and operating models.
  
• Explore smarter study management: Discuss risk-based approaches, data-driven decision-making and new technologies for managing sites, identifying risks and keeping studies on track.
  

OECT Summit offers a rewarding opportunity to join the event across three key locations in Germany, Canada and the USA.