Investigator-Initiated Trials Conference

Advancing Investigator-Led Clinical Research Through Collaboration, Quality & Innovation

Join us in The Investigator-Initiated Trials Conference brings together academic investigators

As investigator-initiated trials (IITs) play an increasingly important role in addressing unmet medical needs

Welcome to TheInvestigator-Initiated Trials Conference 2026 — The Investigator-Initiated Trials Conference brings together academic investigators, clinical researchers, hospital research offices, industry partners, CROs, and regulatory stakeholders to explore best practices and emerging approaches in investigator-led clinical research across Europe.

As investigator-initiated trials (IITs) play an increasingly important role in addressing unmet medical needs, generating real-world evidence, and advancing clinical practice, there is growing demand for practical guidance, regulatory clarity, and sustainable collaboration models.

This conference is designed as a focused, discussion-driven forum, moving beyond theory to address the real-world challenges of designing, funding, managing, and scaling investigator-initiated trials within the European regulatory and institutional landscape.

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Who Should Attend

Principal Investigators & Academic Clinicians
Hospital & University Clinical Research Offices
Clinical Trial Managers & Study
Coordinators Biostatistics & Data Management
Professionals Medical Affairs & Clinical Operations (Pharma & Biotech)
CROs Supporting Investigator-Initiated Trials
Ethics Committee & Regulatory Affairs
Professionals Research Funding Bodies & Clinical Research Networks

Industries Represented

Academic Medical Centers& Universities
Hospitals & Healthcare Providers
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
Medical Device & Diagnostics Companies
Digital Health & Clinical Trial Technology
Providers Regulatory & Ethics Bodies
Public Research Networks & Funding Organizations

Key Themes

Investigator-Initiated Trial Design & Methodology

Designing scientifically robust investigator-led studies
Protocol development, feasibility, and endpoint selection
Avoiding common design and execution pitfalls

Regulatory, Ethics & Governance in Europe

Navigating EU Clinical Trials Regulation and
CTIS Ethics committee submissions and approvals
Clarifying investigator and sponsor responsibilities

Funding, Budgeting & Financial Oversight

Public grants, foundations, and industry support models
Budget planning, cost control, and transparency
Contracting and financial governance for IITs

Trial Operations & Quality Management

Study start-up, site management, and coordination
Risk-based monitoring approaches for IITs
Ensuring GCP compliance and audit readiness

Industry, CRO & Academic Collaboration

Best practices for supporting IITs while preserving independence
Effective pharma-academic and CRO-academic partnerships
Outsourcing strategies for investigator-led studies

Data, Evidence & Publication

Data integrity, ownership, and access
Statistical analysis and reporting
Publication ethics and dissemination of results

Future Trends in Investigator-Initiated Trials

Digital and decentralized trial approaches
Multi-country collaboration in Europe
Building sustainable investigator research ecosystems

mRNA design and optimization

Stability, translation efficiency, and immunogenicity

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Investigator-Initiated Trials Conference

Gain Practical Guidance for Investigator-Led Trials: Learn how to design, fund, and manage investigator-initiated trials with real-world insights from experienced investigators and trial professionals.
Navigate European Regulatory & Ethics Requirements: Understand how to work effectively within EU Clinical Trials Regulation, CTIS, and national ethics frameworks.
Strengthen Academic–Industry Collaboration: Explore transparent, compliant models for collaboration between investigators, pharma, CROs, and research networks.
Improve Trial Quality & Operational Execution: Discover best practices for monitoring, data management, and quality assurance in investigator-initiated studies.
Prepare for the Future of IITs: Gain insight into digital tools, decentralized approaches, and evolving expectations shaping investigator-led research.
Network with the Investigator-Initiated Trials Community: Connect with peers, experts, and stakeholders actively shaping the future of investigator-led clinical research in Europe.

Investigator-Initiated Trials Conference

Investigator-Initiated Trials Conference — This conference is designed as a focused, discussion-driven forum, moving beyond theory to address the real-world challenges of designing, funding, managing, and scaling investigator-initiated trials within the European regulatory and institutional landscape.

Investigator-Initiated Trials Conference

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