SCOPE Summit Europe: Your Questions, Answered.
The SCOPE Europe Summit: Powering the Future of Clinical Research. Everything you need to plan your trip to Barcelona, from dates and registration to posters and hotel booking.
When is SCOPE Summit Europe 2026?
SCOPE Summit Europe 2026 takes place on 13-14 October 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. It is the 9th Annual SCOPE Europe: Powering the Future of Clinical Research, a two-day, in-person summit for clinical operations executives and leaders in clinical research.
Where is SCOPE Summit Europe held?
The summit is held at the InterContinental Barcelona (Fira Center), Avenida de Rius i Taulet 1-3, Barcelona, 08004, Spain. It sits in the Montjuïc district, one of Barcelona's city centres, a five-minute walk from Plaça d'Espanya and close to the city's major attractions.
Is SCOPE Summit Europe virtual or in-person?
SCOPE Summit Europe 2026 is a fully in-person conference at the InterContinental Barcelona (Fira Center), featuring face-to-face networking, live keynotes, expert panels, and interactive sessions. There is no virtual attendance option.
What is the format of the conference?
SCOPE Europe is a two-day main conference (13-14 October) built around seven parallel tracks, preceded by pre-conference workshops, user group meetings, and the new Capital & Innovation program on Monday 12 October. Across the event you'll find two plenary keynote sessions, 150 presentations, expert-led panels, case studies, an exhibit hall with 65+ suppliers and partners, and structured networking.
What's new at SCOPE Europe for 2026?
The 2026 edition introduces the Capital & Innovation program, a new set of afternoon and evening workshops and user groups on Monday 12 October, held ahead of the main conference. It joins the seven conference tracks and refreshed case studies. Keynote and full agenda details are published on the program page.
What clinical trial topics are covered?
The 2026 program is organized into seven conference tracks: Analytics-Driven Feasibility and Site Selection; Patient Engagement and Recruitment; Risk-Based Quality Management; Clinical Data Strategy and AI Innovation; Trial Design and Protocol Development; AI Governance and Operational Readiness; and Site Partnering, Engagement & Operations. Content is delivered through keynotes, presentations, interactive panels, and expert-led sessions on clinical operations best practices.
What is the conference schedule?
Sessions run across seven parallel tracks over both conference days, covering feasibility, patient recruitment, quality management, data and AI, trial design, and site operations, with two plenary keynote sessions and around 150 presentations in total. Pre-conference workshops take place on Monday 12 October. The current timetable is on the agenda page.
How do I register for SCOPE Summit Europe 2026?
Register online via the official registration page. Choose a standard or Premium package, apply a discount code if you qualify, and contact the events team for group bookings of three or more.
What discounts are available?
SCOPE Europe offers individual and group registration. Employees of a Top 50 pharmaceutical company (as cited by Pharmaceutical Executive) can use keycode PH25. Alumni discount is available as well.
Do you offer group rates?
Yes. Group pricing is available for teams attending together. Contact the events team to arrange a group discount and register your organization together.
Who attends SCOPE Summit Europe?
SCOPE Europe brings together 800+ senior executives from 300 organizations across 30 countries. Attendees include clinical innovation leaders, clinical operations executives, digital leaders, functional heads, and category managers responsible for planning and managing clinical trials across Europe and beyond. The group includes leading pharma and biotech sponsors, CROs, technology providers, academia, sites, investors, regulators, and patient advocacy groups.
What networking opportunities are available?
Attendees connect through structured networking sessions, exhibition-hall interactions, and informal meetings throughout the two days, where they can share best practices and discuss current industry topics.
Where should I stay, and is there a discounted hotel rate?
The conference and hotel are both at the InterContinental Barcelona (Fira Center), so no travel between the two is needed. A discounted room block is available at €339 Classic / €379 Premium (Wi-Fi included). The cut-off is 12 September 2026, and rooms are limited, so book early. Book only through the official travel page (SCOPE uses no third-party hotel booking services), and note the reservation link may default to the wrong dates, so adjust them to your stay.
How do I get to the venue?
The venue is in Barcelona's Montjuïc district, a five-minute walk from Plaça d'Espanya and well connected by the city's metro, tram, train, and bus network. Full directions are on the travel page.
Still have a question?
For anything not covered here, contact the team to help you plan your time at SCOPE Europe 2026.