# 7th Clinical Trial Agreements Summit

- Dates: November 2026
- Location: Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia
- Organiser: Dynamic Global Events
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

This event focuses on clinical trial agreements and strategies to accelerate CTA negotiations. It addresses challenges such as budget negotiation, communication transparency, language determination, and technological advancements for sponsors, CROs, and research institutions.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://dgevents.com/event/clinical-trial-agreements-summit/)
- [Registration](https://dgevents.com/event/clinical-trial-agreements-summit/register)
- [Agenda](https://dgevents.com/event/clinical-trial-agreements-summit/agenda)
- [Call for speakers](https://dgevents.com/event/clinical-trial-agreements-summit/become-speaker) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Negotiate Budgetary Restraints
- Protect IP
- Clinical Data
- Reduce Risks in Indemnification and Subject Injury
- Leverage homehealth agencies in decentralized trials
- Navigate global data transfer and cybersecurity requirements
- Plan for post-trial access
- Strengthen inspection readiness

## Speakers

- Sharri Adams-Edwards, Executive Director, Clinical Operations, ADVERUM BIOTECHNOLOGIES
- Kristy Averette, Research Practice Manager, DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Kenny Bachek, Head, Clinical Site Agreements, ARGENX
- Tuba Bas, Interim Head, Clinical Design & Delivery Center, BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
- Quincy Byrdsong, Vice President for Research Operations, BALLAD HEALTH
- Monica Chmielewski, Partner, McDERMOTT WILL & SCHULTE
- Amanda Coulter, Senior Associate Counsel, Clinical Trials and Research, University of Maryland Medical System
- Kyle Faget, Partner, McDERMOTT WILL & SCHULTE
- Christy Greene, MERCK
- Darshan Kulkarni, Regulatory and Compliance Attorney for the Life Sciences, THE KULKARNI LAW FIRM
- Karolina Latus-Marecka, Associate Director, Site Contracts and Budgets, ASCENDIS PHARMA
- Jason Lawn, Senior Director and Lead Counsel, KYOWA KIRIN
- Melissa Levine, Partner, HOGAN LOVELLS CADWALADER
- Avril Liu, Associate Director of Sponsored Programs, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO
- Michael Nichols, Sr. Assistant, General Counsel, MOFFITT CANCER CENTER
- Nancy Powers, Director, Legal Operations and Contracts, KYOWA KIRIN
- Suzanne Rose, Executive Director of Research, STAMFORD HEALTH
- Faraz Siddiqui, Assistant GC – EDD, Office of General Counsel, MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
- Jesselle Simeon, Director, Clinical Operations and Contracts Management, ADVERUM BIOTECHNOLOGIES
- Burt Snell, Partner, KIRKLAND & ELLIS

## Ticket pricing

USD 796

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