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11th Annual Outsourcing in Clinical Trials & Clinical Trial Supply Korea 2026
Dec 2–3, 2026
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul · Seoul, Korea, Republic of · In person
Arena's two-day Seoul meeting bringing together Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Korea and Clinical Trial Supply Korea, two co-located conferences with one shared agenda. Two streams cover Outsourcing & Clinical Operations and Clinical Trial Supply, with sessions on Korea's outsourcing strategy, quality by design in clinical supply, data privacy in trials, IRT systems, and supply continuity for radiopharmaceuticals.
- Venue
- JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
- Program
- 2 tracks · 41 sessions
- 26 speakers
- Organizer
- Arena International Events Group
Agenda
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Wed, Dec 2
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8:00 AM
40 min
Other · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Registration and refreshments
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8:40 AM
5 min
Other · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Chairperson’s opening remarks
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8:45 AM
30 min
Keynote · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
KEYNOTE: The India Advantage: Rethinking Korea’s Clinical Trial Outsourcing Strategy
Akhilesh Sharma, Alkem Laboratories Ltd
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9:15 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
From Korean Oncology Data to Global Development Decisions
Steven Cha, Novotech
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9:45 AM
30 min
Panel · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
PANEL DISCUSSION: How AI Is Transforming Clinical Operations: What’s Next?
Hyojin Park, GlobalData Healthcare Megumi Ebara, Kyowa Kirin Akhilesh Sharma, Alkem Laboratories Ltd
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10:45 AM
45 min
Break · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Morning refreshments and networking
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11:30 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Operationalizing Trials in Resource-Limited Settings: Experience Sharing from Vaccine Development
Sunee Chuasuwan, International Vaccine Institute (IVI)
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11:30 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Quality by Design in Clinical Supply: Driving Efficiency, Compliance, and Patient Safety
Alicia Kim, LN Robotics
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12:00 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Phase 1 globalization and decision-enabling evidence
Jeffery Wong, Nucleus Network
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12:30 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Optimising Early-Phase Clinical Development: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Eun-Jihn Roh, NEX-I / Selecxine
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12:30 PM
30 min
Keynote · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
KEYNOTE: Strategic Utilization of Local and Global CROs by Drug Development Sponsors
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1:00 PM
75 min
Break · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Lunch and networking
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2:15 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Patient Centricity: What Does Patient-Focused Clinical Trial Development Actually Look Like in 2026?
Sooyoung Kim, Eli Lilly and Company
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2:15 PM
30 min
Panel · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
PANEL DISCUSSION: Strengthening Collaboration Between Clinical Trial Supply and Clinical Operations
Seongyun Bang Tina Karunaratne, Karuna Integrated Clinical Services Tanuj Sircar, GlobalData
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2:45 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Data Privacy in Clinical Trials: The Sponsor’s survival guide
Edward Sheehan, MyData-TRUST
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2:45 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Europe Is Not One Market: Turning Complexity into Opportunity for APAC Clinical Trials
Nico Surdo, PHOENIX Pharma
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3:15 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
CASE STUDY: AriBio’s AR1001: Korea’s First Global Blockbuster Candidate for Alzheimer’s
Jae-Young Ha, Aribio
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3:15 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
From GDP Compliance to Global Standardisation: Building More Resilient Clinical Trial Cold Chains
Kyoung Chul Hong, MegSpace
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3:45 PM
30 min
Break · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Afternoon refreshments and networking
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4:15 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Selecting and Managing the Right CRO: A Strategic Guide for Korean Biotech
Hyerim Kang, GC Biopharm
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4:15 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
The 2026 Clinical Trial Surge: Can Clinical Supply Keep Pace?
Tanuj Sircar, GlobalData
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4:45 PM
30 min
Keynote · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
KEYNOTE: US FDA Entry Strategy in 2026: How Korean Biotech Should Approach the US Market
Young Su (Bobby) Noh, Hanmi Pharm
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4:45 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Implementing an effective IRT system in your clinical trial supply chain to streamline supply planning and management
Tina Karunaratne, Karuna Integrated Clinical Services
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5:15 PM
Other · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Chairperson’s closing remarks
Thu, Dec 3
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8:15 AM
35 min
Other · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Registration and refreshments
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8:50 AM
10 min
Other · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Chairperson’s opening remarks
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9:00 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
From Strategy to Execution: Making Outsourcing Partnerships Work in Multinational Clinical Trials
Jaesun Kang, CHA Biotech
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9:00 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
From Manufacturing to Patient: Strengthening the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Through Efficiency and Quality
Jungwon Jung, HK inno-N
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9:30 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
From Forecasting to Smarter Clinical Supply Decisions
Danni Liu, Shanhu Health
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10:00 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
CASE STUDY: From Planning to Practice: Embedding Patient Engagement into Clinical Development at Kyowa Kirin
Megumi Ebara, Kyowa Kirin
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10:00 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Ensuring Supply Continuity for Short Half Life Radiopharmaceuticals in Global Clinical
Katrien Aerts, ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE
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10:30 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
From Automation to Intelligence: How AI Is Transforming EDC and Clinical Data Management
Jo Chen, QPS
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11:00 AM
45 min
Break · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Morning refreshments and networking
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11:45 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
From In-Licence to First Patient: Trial Design Lessons for an Acquired Asset
Alex Shin, Sovargen
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11:45 AM
30 min
Talk · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Strengthening Cold Chain Resilience: Addressing Emerging Challenges in Temperature-Controlled Clinical Supply
KangPyo Lee, Hanul TL
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12:15 PM
45 min
Panel · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
PANEL DISCUSSION: From Good to Great: High-Performing Sponsor-CRO Partnerships in 2026
Hyojin Park, GlobalData Healthcare Megumi Ebara, Kyowa Kirin Alex Shin, Sovargen
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12:15 PM
45 min
Panel · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
PANEL DISCUSSION: AI’s Reach in Clinical Supply: How Far Are We From the Ceiling?
Katrien Aerts, ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE Tanuj Sircar, GlobalData KangPyo Lee, Hanul TL
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1:00 PM
90 min
Break · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Lunch and networking
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1:00 PM
Break · Stream B: Clinical Trial Supply
Lunch and networking
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2:30 PM
30 min
Talk · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Outsourcing the Work, Not the Accountability: A Practical Framework for Oversight in FSP Oncology Trials
Hye-Yeon Jeon, Korean Cancer Study Group (KCSG)
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3:00 PM
30 min
Roundtable · Stream A: Outsourcing & Clinical Operations
Speaker Hosted Afternoon Tea & Chat
Hyojin Park, GlobalData Healthcare Tina Karunaratne, Karuna Integrated Clinical Services
Speakers
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Alkem Laboratories Ltd
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Novotech
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GlobalData Healthcare
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Kyowa Kirin
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International Vaccine Institute (IVI)
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LN Robotics
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Nucleus Network
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NEX-I / Selecxine
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Eli Lilly and Company
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Karuna Integrated Clinical Services
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GlobalData
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MyData-TRUST
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PHOENIX Pharma
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Aribio
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MegSpace
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GC Biopharm
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Hanmi Pharm
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CHA Biotech
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HK inno-N
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Shanhu Health
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ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE
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QPS
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Sovargen
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Hanul TL
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Korean Cancer Study Group (KCSG)
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Getting there
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
279 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu
03198 Seoul, Korea, Republic of