Cambridge Healthtech’s Inaugural

Site Partnering, Engagement & Operations

Collaborative Site Models to Reduce Burden and Accelerate Trial Delivery

13-14 October 2026

This conference explores how sponsors, CROs, and sites are building collaborative, long-term site models that move beyond transactional study engagement to drive operational performance at scale. Sessions will examine practical approaches to partnering with sites—from academic institutions to integrated health systems, independent research centers, and emerging site networks—engaging them earlier and working in parallel across key start-up and operational activities. Speakers will share real-world examples of portfolio-level site partnerships. The program will address strategies for reducing administrative and technological burden while operating within national health systems and regulatory constraints. Attendees will also learn how digital tools and AI are being applied to streamline workflows without compromising site realities. Panel discussions and case studies will highlight concrete models and tactics for collaborating more effectively to accelerate trial delivery.

Coverage will include, but is not limited to:

Designing portfolio-level site partnership models.
Reducing administrative and technological burden at sites
Partnering with health systems and academic centers
Building and sustaining trust in long-term site relationships
Becoming a partner of choice
Applying AI and automation to support site operations
Balancing patient-centricity and site sustainability
Measuring the ROI of site partnerships

The deadline for priority consideration is 24 February 2026.

All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge Healthtech’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

Opportunities for Participation: