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SCOPE 2026

February 2 - February 5, 2026

Orlando, Fla.

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SCOPE Summit 2026 will take place February 2–5 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL, bringing together over 4,500 clinical research professionals from more than 1,200 companies across 30 countries. The event features 30 conference tracks, three plenary keynotes, and expanded coverage on topics such as patient-centric trial design, protocol optimization, site engagement, generative AI, RBQM, and ClinTech investment. Attendees can expect robust networking opportunities, an exhibit hall with 300+ companies, and special activities including receptions, a golf tournament, fun run, and yoga. Recognized as a premier global event for clinical trial innovation and operations, SCOPE aims to advance solutions in trial planning, execution, and collaboration.

Parexel will be featured in multiple sessions throughout the agenda—be sure to stop by and connect with our experts at Booth #601.  Additional details to come!

Rob Goodwin

Chief Operating Officer

Monday, Feb. 2 from 3:58 – 4:01p.m. 
Plenary keynote introduction

Tuesday, February 3 from 4:20 – 4:45p.m. (timing may change)
Presentation
Track/topic:  AI in Clinical Research

Tala H. Fakhouri, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Vice President Consulting, AI & Digital Policy, Real-World Research

Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 3:30 – 3:55p.m.
Presentation
Title:  AI in Clinical Development: Shaping the Regulatory Environment to Enable Transformative Innovation

Deb Tatton

President, Global Clinical & Data Operations

Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 8:35a.m. – 9a.m.
Presentation
Track/topic: AI to accelerate Clinical Development

Kushal Gohil

SVP, Chief of Staff, Global Project Leadership & Launch Excellence

Thursday, Feb. 5 from 11:35a.m. – 12p.m.
Presentation
Title:  The past as prologue: what AI innovators of today can learn from DHT innovators of the past

Michelle Verhaeghe

Vice President, Head of FSP Clinical Operations

Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 11:30 – 11:55a.m.
Presentation
Track/topic:  Outsourcing

Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 3 – 3:05p.m.
Chair role
Track/topic:  Outsourcing

Diego Martinez

Associate Director, Decentralized Clinical Trial Solutions

Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 4:20 – 4:45p.m.
Presentation
Track/topic:  Site Engagement & Operations
Title:  Maximizing Impact for Sites Running Decentralized & Hybrid Clinical Trials

Karen McIntyre

Vice President, Global Site Alliances, Launch Excellence

Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 8:35 – 9:00a.m. (timing may change)
Presentation
Title:  Aligning Stakeholder Priorities: A Unified Performance Framework for Clinical Trial Success

Kushal Gohil

SVP, Chief of Staff, Global Project Leadership & Launch Excellence

Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 8:35 – 9:00a.m. (timing may change)
Presentation moderator
Title:  Aligning Stakeholder Priorities: A Unified Performance Framework for Clinical Trial Success

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