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Clinical Outsourcing Group Europe 2026

Nov 4–5

Nov 4–5, 2026

Novotel Amsterdam City · Amsterdam, Netherlands · In person

COG Europe brings together biopharma, regulators, patient groups, and clinical research providers in Amsterdam. The programme covers clinical outsourcing, funding and partnerships, trial operations, patient recruitment, and site selection.

Venue
Novotel Amsterdam City
Program
4 tracks · 36 sessions
28 speakers
Organizer
PBC Group

Agenda

Times in Amsterdam (CET)
Wed, Nov 4 Thu, Nov 5

  1. 7:30 AM

    Networking

    Registration & Morning Refreshments

  2. 8:15 AM

    Other

    Organiser’s Welcome Address

    Alexander O’Leary, PBC Group

  3. 8:20 AM

    Other

    Chair’s Welcome Address

    Sverre Bengtsson, Digital Trial Solutions

  4. 8:30 AM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    Breakthrough T1D: Funding Innovation Through Strategic Research Partnerships in Europe

    Hilda Ahnstedt, Breakthrough T1D

  5. 9:00 AM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    Navigating CTIS: Planning Ahead for Submission Success

    Saqib Mir, HiRO

  6. 9:30 AM

    Panel · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    When Things Go Wrong: Prevention, and Managing Complications

    Sverre Bengtsson, Digital Trial Solutions Rahul Hole, Formycon AG Bernd Arents, International Eczema Council

  7. 10:00 AM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    Why Sponsors Are Expanding Clinical Trials to CEE & MENA, Including Conflict-Affected Regions

    Vitaliy Solskyy, PVR

  8. 10:30 AM

    Break

    Morning Refreshments & Networking Break

  9. 11:00 AM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    From Lab to Deal Table: Navigating the Sale of an Early-Stage Asset to a Pharma Partner

    Dorthe da Graça Thrige, Cantargia AB

  10. 11:40 AM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    How to Use AI to Dramatically Accelerate Study Build and Deliver a Unified Data Flow for EDC and eCOA

    Joseph Lovett, Medidata

  11. 12:10 PM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    CRO’s Big to Small: Which Option Is Better for You?

    Sandra Kohler, Xeltis

  12. 12:40 PM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    Unlocking Success: Navigating Clinical Research Contracts with Sites & Vendors

    Myrthe Trompert, Salvius Legal Charlotte James-Sweeney, Salvius Legal

  13. 1:10 PM

    Break

    Lunch & Networking Break

  14. 2:10 PM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    Predicting Safety Risks Earlier in Clinical Development: Blood Vessel Organoid Case Study

    Teodor Yordanov, Angios FlexCo

  15. 2:40 PM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    Confidence in clinical supply: Keeping trials on track

    Antony Davison, Thermo Fisher Scientific

  16. 3:10 PM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    Building Rare Disease Trials Around Patients and Partnerships

    Stéphane Wilzius, Santhera Pharmaceuticals

  17. 3:40 PM

    Keynote · Clinical Partnering & Outsourcing

    Beyond Traditional Trial Markets: Unlocking the GCC’s Potential for Global Clinical Trials

    Benjamin R. Baranyai, EarlyHealth Clinical Services

  18. 4:10 PM

    Break

    Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break

  19. 4:30 PM

    Panel · Strategy & Funding

    ‘Show Me The Money’: Funding and Positioning Your Clinical Trials

    Sverre Bengtsson, Digital Trial Solutions Marc Dechamps, Bioxodes Katja Rosti, Avenue Biosciences Eric Halioua, ErVImmune

  20. 5:15 PM

    Other

    Chair’s Day 1 Summary

    Sverre Bengtsson, Digital Trial Solutions

  21. 5:20 PM

    Networking

    Networking Drinks & Canapés Reception

  1. 8:20 AM

    Networking

    Registration & Morning Refreshments

  2. 8:50 AM

    Other

    Chair’s Day 2 Welcome Address

    Sverre Bengtsson, Digital Trial Solutions

  3. 9:00 AM

    Keynote · Trial Operations

    The Point of No Return: Making High-Stakes Decisions When Trials Go Off Course

    Helen Blanco, RAKOS

  4. 9:30 AM

    Workshop · Trial Operations

    Rescue Room: From Warning Signs to Recovery Plans

    Helen Blanco, RAKOS Sverre Bengtsson, Digital Trial Solutions

  5. 10:10 AM

    Keynote · Trial Operations

    The Best Athlete Model: Is Clinical Trial Outsourcing Moving from Full-Service CROs to Specialist Ecosystems?

    Heike Schön, Lumis International GmbH

  6. 10:40 AM

    Break

    Morning Refreshments & Networking Break

  7. 11:10 AM

    Keynote · Trial Operations

    Insights from The Netherlands

    Wenliang Dong, ORCA Therapeutics

  8. 11:40 AM

    Keynote · Trial Operations

    What Oncology Can Teach Us About Competing for Patients.

    Laura Vidal, Evestia Clinical

  9. 12:10 PM

    Keynote · Trial Operations

    Making Vendor Models Work in Phase II: From Oversight to Operational Alignment

    Liesbeth Hof, Curiall

  10. 12:40 PM

    Break

    Lunch & Networking Break

  11. 1:25 PM

    Other

    Delegate Prize Draws

  12. 1:40 PM

    Keynote · Patient Recruitment and Site Selection

    Advancements in Underserved Markets: Lessons from Women’s Health and Fertility Technologies

    Peter van de Graaf, Choice B.V.

  13. 2:10 PM

    Keynote · Patient Recruitment and Site Selection

    From Compliance to Control: Proactive Quality Management in Biotech

    Mihaela Nosca, BeOne Medicines

  14. 2:40 PM

    Panel · Patient Recruitment and Site Selection

    Out of Site, Out of Mind: It’s Time to Improve Site Selection, Collaboration and Activation

    Sverre Bengtsson, Digital Trial Solutions Liesbeth Hof, Curiall Inka Pawlitzky, Adcytherix

  15. 3:15 PM

    Other

    Chair’s Day 2 Summary & Closing Remarks

    Sverre Bengtsson, Digital Trial Solutions

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Novotel Amsterdam City

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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