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Day 2

3rd DCT, HYBRID & CENTRALISED CLINICAL TRIALS WORLD CONGRESS 2027 EUROPE

Where Innovation, Collaboration and Human‐Centred Design Meet to Transform Clinical Research

Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London, UK

Day 2 - Friday 26th February 2027

Implementation, Technology & Real‐World Delivery

  • Lessons learned from real‐world decentralised and hybrid deployments across multiple therapeutic areas and geographies.
  • Deviations and variability introduced by remote data sources, including device inconsistencies and patient behaviour.
  • Site‐centric approaches to digital workflow integration that reduce burden and improve operational clarity.
  • Strategies to ensure patient safety and data integrity in remote and hybrid trial environments.

Moderator:


Panellists:

  • How AI can optimise protocol feasibility, reduce patient burden and improve operational predictability.
  • Emerging digital biomarkers and remote assessment technologies that expand the scope of measurable endpoints.
  • Predictive recruitment and retention models that support more accurate planning and resource allocation.
  • Regulatory considerations for AI‐supported decision‐making and the validation of algorithmic outputs.
  • How decentralisation enables faster early‐phase studies and more agile operational models for small teams.
  • Digital recruitment strategies tailored to niche, rare and geographically dispersed patient populations.
  • Cost‐efficiency gains achieved through remote procedures, simplified workflows and reduced site dependency.
  • Partnership models that allow biotech organisations to leverage CRO and technology expertise effectively.
  • Demonstrating real‐time dashboards that enhance operational oversight and support rapid decision‐making.
  • Presenting strategies for harmonising data from remote and site‐based sources into a single, coherent ecosystem.
  • Showcasing automated quality checks and deviation alerts that strengthen compliance and reduce manual review.
  • Highlighting how integrated datasets support regulatory submissions and improve evidence completeness.
  • Validated devices capable of producing clinical‐grade data suitable for regulatory acceptance.
  • Patient adherence challenges and presenting usability strategies that improve long‐term engagement.
  • How continuous monitoring can be integrated into trial workflows without overwhelming sites or patients?
  • Evidence showing how remote monitoring enhances safety oversight and patient experience.
  • Operational models that support multi‐country decentralised studies with consistent quality and oversight.
  • Regulatory variability across regions and strategies for harmonising digital processes internationally.
  • Technology harmonisation approaches that reduce fragmentation and improve operational efficiency.
  • Lessons learned from large‐scale deployments across diverse therapeutic areas.
  • Enterprise‐level strategies that embed digital trial capabilities into long‐term R&D planning.
  • Frameworks for integrating decentralisation into clinical operations without disrupting existing workflows.
  • Capability‐building initiatives that strengthen digital literacy and operational confidence across teams.
  • Metrics used to measure digital transformation impact across portfolios.
  • Approaches to ensure validity and reliability of digital endpoints collected through remote devices.
  • Statistical methods for managing device variability and patient‐generated data inconsistencies.
  • Hybrid methodologies that balance remote flexibility with scientific rigour.
  • Recommendations for future standards that strengthen methodological consistency.
  • Communication strategies that clearly explain digital trial expectations and reduce uncertainty.
  • Support models that help patients navigate remote participation challenges with confidence.
  • How co‐creation strengthens trust and improves the relevance of digital trial tools.
  • Approaches to ensure equitable access to digital platforms across diverse populations.
  • AI‐driven automation tools that reduce manual burden and streamline operational processes.
  • Intelligent scheduling and remote visit optimisation features that improve trial efficiency.
  • How workflow intelligence enhances predictability and reduces operational risk.
  • Collaboration models that align technology innovation with sponsor and CRO needs.
  • Combining insights from AI‐driven design, digital biomarkers and remote monitoring to shape next‐generation methodologies.
  • Aligning biotech agility, CRO global scaling and pharma transformation to build unified operational models.
  • Strengthening patient trust through transparent communication and inclusive digital engagement practices.
  • Translating unified data platforms, automation and national policy into sustainable digital ecosystems.

Moderator:


Panelists:

Joint Networking & Exhibit Area. 

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