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Connecting 1,000+ Industry Executives, Innovators, and Change-Makers

The 16th Annual DPHARM® will offer an unparalleled opportunity to hear senior clinical operations executives and innovative thought leaders unveil the latest innovations on modernizing clinical trials.

DPHARM speakers report on R&D industry innovation that drives greater efficiencies and accelerates clinical trials for the benefit of patients.

DPHARM 2026 features senior clinical operation executives with industry and patient thought leadership, and technologists showcasing the latest innovations in clinical trials driving efficiencies in operational processes and reducing patient, site and physician burden to participating in research.​​​​​​​

2026 Themes

SIMPLIFYING DEVELOPMENT

Optimizing operating models to drive efficiencies and speed

Deploying new tech

Shifting from innovation to scaled execution

AI and automation

Practical use cases where it’s impacting clinical operations now

Fostering site led innovation and solving for operational bottlenecks and site burden

Expanding access, scaling community based clinical trial models and embedding clinical research in healthcare

Clinical data management and advancing digital health tech and digital measures in clinical trials

DPHARM Commitment

Innovative Voices, Engaging Formats
Innovative Voices, Engaging Formats
DPHARM combines TED-style talks with fireside chats, quick fires, panels and demos presentations showcasing innovations from leading Pharma R&D practitioners and from other industries.
Advancing Drug Development
Advancing Drug Development
DPHARM underscores the promise and challenge of innovation in advancing drug development.
Collaborating for Speed
Collaborating for Speed
DPHARM features new models and collaborations to get therapeutics to patients faster.
End-to-End Clinical Perspectives
End-to-End Clinical Perspectives
DPHARM features the full spectrum of clinical research options and utilizes insights more appropriately.
Implementing What Matters
Implementing What Matters
DPHARM is dedicated to challenging creative solutions and finding a way to implement them.

DPHARM Idol Disrupt

DPHARM Idol Disrupt is a series of quick-fire presentations where you see bold and daring startups pitch their disruptive technologies to the most discerning judges. The Q&A provides amazing shared learnings on how to properly assess new technologies.

Congratulations to 2025 Winner, TrialHub!

If you are interested in learning more or applying for a spot as a DPHARM Idol Disrupt 2026 presenter, click here.

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