News & Events Category: Events
WCG Talks Trials Podcast: Episode 3 – A 360-degree View on Motivators and Deterrents to Clinical Trial Participation
Listen in as we dive into feedback from perspectives across all clinical research stakeholders — sponsors, providers, sites, and patients.
Read MoreDIA 2023 Global Annual Meeting
June 25-29, 2023 | Boston, MA
Join WCG at booth 231 and for two sessions.
WCG MAGI Clinical Research Conference – 2023 East
May 21-24, 2023 | Philadelphia, PA
Join WCG Avoca's Trevor Cole for the session: "What to Expect When You’re Inspected: Site FDA Inspection Readiness and Logistics"
2023 WCG Avoca Quality Consortium Summit
May 17-18, 2023 | Industry-wide Virtual Event
Now in its 12th year, the Summit features expert speakers, executive panels, and perspectives from all stakeholders across the clinical trial ecosystem.
SCOPE Summit 2023
February 6-9, 2023 | Orlando, FL + Virtual
Join WCG Avoca's Kristen Bennett for the session: "Principles of RBQM Success: Why It’s Important and What Happens Without an RBQM Program"
AQC East Coast Regional Member Meeting
October 20, 2022 | Boston, MA
Join us for breakfast, workshops, and face-to-face networking (AQC Member-only event).
AQC West Coast Regional Member Meeting
September 12, 2022 | San Diego, CA
Join us for lunch, workshops, and face-to-face networking (AQC Member-only event).
2022 WCG Avoca Quality & Innovation Summit
May 25-26, 2022 | Virtual
Now in its eleventh year, the Avoca Summit focuses on quality and the adoption of innovative technology in the execution of clinical trials.
MAGI’s Clinical Research Hybrid Conference – 2022 East
May 1-4, 2022 | Boston, MA + Virtual
Join WCG Avoca for the session: "Sticking Points in Decentralizing Clinical Trials"
Oracle Health Sciences Connect 2022
April - May 2022 | Virtual
Join Oracle's global community of customer advocates and industry leaders virtually for in-depth discussions about overcoming the challenges of today’s life sciences environment.
2021 WCG Avoca Quality & Innovation Summit
November 2, 4, 9, and 11, 2021 | Virtual
Now in its tenth year, the Avoca Summit focuses on quality and the adoption of innovative technology in the execution of clinical trials.
Informa Connect’s Clinical Trials Europe
November 2-4, 2021 | Virtual Event
Join Avoca's session: "Avoca Research on Adoption of Innovation"
DIA 2021 Global Annual Meeting
June 27 - July 1, 2021 | Virtual
Join Avoca for the session: "Post COVID: Sites Evolving Role in the Clinical Trial Ecosystem"
MAGI’s Clinical Research vConference
April 26 - May 6, 2021 | Virtual
Join Avoca for the session: "Powerful Quality Management Systems for Sponsors, Sites and CROs"
5th Global Clinical Quality Conference
April 7-8, 2021 | Virtual
Join Avoca for the session: "Distinguish Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) from Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs) and Why This is Important"
Informa Connect’s Risk-Based Quality Management
December 2-3, 2020 | Virtual
Join Avoca's session: "ICH E6(R3) Review: RBQM Considerations within Annex 2 Applied to Non-Traditional Trials"
2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit
October 14-15, 2020 | Virtual
Now in its ninth year, the Avoca Summit focuses on quality and the adoption of innovative technology in the execution of clinical trials.
News Release: The Avoca Group Announces Virtual 2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit
The Avoca Group announced the agenda for its 2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit. The event, which will be held virtually on October 14–15, will explore the role of quality as the foundation of clinical trials and the need for innovation in study execution. Across two days of interactive sessions, panel discussions, and workshops, attendees […]
Read MoreACRP-Avoca Quality Congress
September 10 and 15, 2020 | Virtual
Join Executive Leadership for this Virtual Program Exploring Patient Centricity in Clinical Trials
ACRP 2020: Women in Leadership
September 3, 2020 | 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Chutes, Ladders, and Unexpected Journeys
Virtual DIA 2020 Global Annual Meeting
June 14-18, 2020
The lively panel presentations, insightful Q&A sessions, and deep community exchanges you've come to expect from DIA will be carried on through digital technology.
2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit (Rescheduled)
3-4 June 2020 | Amsterdam
In light of the public health concerns around the spread of COVID-19, The Avoca Group has chosen to reschedule the 2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit originally planned for 3-4 June in Amsterdam. Details to follow.
ACRP 2020: Signature Series (Postponed)
May 2, 2020 | Seattle, WA
Women in Leadership: Chutes, Ladders, and Unexpected Journeys - Executive leadership from Juno Therapeutics, Genentech, IQVIA, The Avoca Group, and Javara Research will share their career journeys and host an honest conversation about what it takes to advance as a woman in research.
ACRP-Avoca Quality Congress (Postponed)
May 1, 2020 | Seattle, WA
Adding Electricity to Patient Centricity: Energizing Solutions - Join patients and executive leadership from sponsors, CROs, sites, and technology suppliers in a collaborative, solutions-focused discussion of the patient centricity landscape. Industry leadership will unveil recent trends in the use of patient-centric tools and technologies and lead an […]
ExL’s 4th European Clinical Quality Risk Management Forum
24–25 February 2020 | London
Join Avoca's session, "Define the Framework and Critical Elements of an Effective Oversight Plan: ICH E6 (R2) Requirements for Vendor Oversight."
Virtual Clinical Trials Conference
December 2-3, 2019 | Sonesta Hotel | Philadelphia, PA Virtual clinical trials bring the clinical trial experience to the patient. Through these VCTs, companies are expected to reduce trial costs and increase patient enrollment and participation. There are new technologies that make these trials easier to conduct and with the patient demand for more flexibility in their participation, this new way of doing business will only continue to expand for the industry. […]
Read More8th Annual AQC Fall Member Meeting
November 7, 2019 | Seattle, WA
Attendance at the Fall Member Meeting is one of many benefits of Membership of the Avoca Quality Consortium. Participants gain practical knowledge and experience in a casual, interactive learning environment.
ExL’s 10th Clinical Quality Oversight Forum
October 16-18, 2019 | Sonesta Hotel | Philadelphia, PA The CQOF has become THE annual event for clinical quality professionals to network with, learn from and benchmark against their peers. The CQOF provides an interactive forum for senior-level clinical quality and operations professionals to engage, discuss and share their challenges, best practices and experiences in […]
Read MoreExL’s 8th Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit
August 14-15, 2019 | Sonesta Hotel | Philadelphia, PA The Avoca Group is pleased to once again be speaking at ExL’s 8th Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit, August 14-15, in Philadelphia, PA. By attending the Summit, you will understand the importance of an organizational culture of inspection readiness and how to implement that cultural change. […]
Read MoreT3: Tech, Trials and Transformation
August 8-9, 2019 | The Inn at Penn | Philadelphia, PA Please join Avoca at T3: Trials, Tech and Transformation where we will be speaking and participating on a panel. T3 provides a platform to industry insights and patient perspectives on the major shifts occurring within the clinical trial space. By attending, you will gain insight […]
Read MoreDIA 2019 Global Annual Meeting
June 23-27, 2019 | San Diego, CA The DIA 2019 Global Annual Meeting brings together thousands of innovators from around the globe. Designed to drive insights into action by connecting key policy discussions to real-world knowledge that you need to do your job every day, your attendance will accelerate your growth and your organization’s […]
Read More8th Annual Avoca Global Summit
June 5-6, 2019 | Boston, MA
With over a dozen interactive sessions and numerous networking opportunities, the Summit offered attendees a chance to connect, address challenges, engage with thought leaders, and influence global change. For a recap of the event, click Read More below.
Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East Coast 2019
May 21-22, 2019 | King of Prussia, PA Arena International’s Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East Coast will be co-located with Clinical Technology and Data Management East Coast in King of Prussia for its 10th Annual event! The 2019 programme boasts a range of speakers. Through a variety of interactive session formats, the agenda focusses on […]
Read MoreCHI’s 8th Clinical Trials Innovation Summit
May 13-15, 2019 | Boston, MA The Avoca Group is pleased to once again be speaking at CHI’s 8th Clinical Trials Innovation Summit, May 13-15, in Boston, MA. The Summit brings together 300+ leaders from across pharma, biotech and academia for the perfect blend of high quality presentations and intimate networking. Through case studies, interactive discussions […]
Read MoreACRP Quality Congress
April 12, 2019 | The Omni Nashville Hotel | Nashville, TN Quality and Risk Management through Industry Collaboration Back for its second year, the ACRP Quality Congress provides an unparalleled view of the changing clinical trial landscape and offers exclusive networking opportunities with management teams from sponsors, CROs, and sites. This half-day program will […]
Read MoreNews Release: The Avoca Group Announces Agenda for 8th Annual Avoca Global Summit
March 19, 2019 – Princeton, NJ – The Avoca Group today announced the preliminary agenda for its 8th Annual Avoca Global Summit to be held June 5-6 at the Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, MA. […]
Read MoreExL’s 10th Proactive GCP Compliance
March 18-20, 2019 | The Inn at Penn | Philadelphia, PA Now in its tenth year, ExL’s Proactive GCP Compliance conference continues to act as the annual forum for both senior-level clinical quality and clinical operations executives to gather, learn and discuss strategies to achieve and maintain global GCP compliance. Join us to learn how […]
Read MoreExL’s 3rd European Clinical Quality Oversight Forum
February 25-26, 2019 | Hilton London Canary Wharf | London, UK The European Clinical Quality Oversight Forum in London is the ONLY European event dedicated to risk-based approaches for selecting, managing and monitoring clinical vendors and sites. This interactive event focuses on ensuring trial integrity by effectively assessing, optimising and managing the quality of clinical […]
Read MoreExL’s 8th Trial Master File Summit
January 22-24, 2019 | Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista | Orlando, FL Learn more >> 15% off standard pricing rates using Discount Code AVOCAVIP Join Avoca for the following session: Thursday, January 24 – 9:10am | Main Conference Day Two [Panel] Prepare for a TMF Inspection With a Quality Management System Manifest prioritization drivers […]
Read MoreExL’s 8th CROWN Congress
January 22-24, 2019 | Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista | Orlando, FL CROWN provides a comprehensive education on the latest strategies, trends, tools, and technologies for optimizing clinical trials and enables you to make the connections necessary to streamline operations and advance. In 2019, the 8th Crown Congress will expand on last years conference by […]
Read More7th Annual AQC Fall Member Meeting
October 30, 2018 | Princeton, NJ
Attendance at the Fall Member Meeting is one of many benefits of Membership of the Avoca Quality Consortium. Participants gain practical knowledge and experience in a casual, interactive learning environment.
ExL’s 9th Clinical Quality Oversight Forum
October 10-12, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Attend a presentation by Steve Whittaker, “The Impact of (R2) Sites,” and a panel discussion, “Inspection of Oversight Activities.”
ExL’s 7th Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit
August 13-14, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Attend a presentation entitled, “Comparing how agencies (FDA, EMA, MHRA, Health Canada, PMDA, and CFDA) conduct inspections. What are the implications of ICH E6 (R2), based on recent inspection experiences?"
7th Annual AQC Global Quality Summit
13-14 June 2018 | Dublin, Ireland
Join your peers for two insightful days of high-quality analyses and discussions focused on transforming clinical trial execution. Avoca will also unveil two new technology platforms.
Clinical Leader Forum
May 9-10, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Patricia Leuchten, CEO, The Avoca Group, will participate in a panel discussion with SCRS, ACRO, ACRP, and APCR on Wednesday, May 9.
CHI’s 7th Annual Clinical Trial Innovation Summit
May 7-9, 2018 | Boston, MA
Dennis Salotti, VP of Operations, The Avoca Group, will participate on the panel discussion, “Balancing Oversight in the Wake of ICH E6 (R2)” in the track, Vendor Quality, Performance and Oversight.
Medpace Receives First Place in ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Awards
Press Release – April 27, 2018 Medpace was recognized with the first-ever ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Award today during the ACRP-Avoca Awards and Recognition Ceremony taking place at the ACRP 2018 annual meeting. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals and The Avoca Group jointly recognized leading CROs at the event. The following ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Awards […]
Read MoreAbbott Laboratories Receives First Place in ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Awards
Press Release – April 27, 2018 Abbott Laboratories was recognized with the first-ever ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Award today during the ACRP-Avoca Awards and Recognition Ceremony taking place at the ACRP 2018 annual meeting. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals and The Avoca Group jointly recognized leading sponsors at the event. The following ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality […]
Read More2018 Quality Congress
April 27, 2018 | National Harbor, MD
In conjunction with the ACRP Annual Meeting and the Avoca Quality Consortium®, this one-day event will offer participants an unparalleled view of the changing clinical trial landscape and transformational approaches to improving clinical research quality.
9th Proactive GCP Compliance
March 19-21, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Join Avoca for a presentation outlining a practical approach for identifying and measuring risk in clinical trial operations.
ACRP and The Avoca Group Announce Finalists for CRO and Sponsor Quality Awards
Press Release – March 13, 2018 The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and The Avoca Group will jointly recognize leading Sponsors and CROs at the ACRP/Avoca Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Friday, April 27, during the ACRP 2018 annual meeting. Finalists for the ACRP-Avoca Quality Awards were chosen by investigational sites through a research […]
Read More2nd European Clinical Quality Oversight Forum
February 26-27, 2018 | London, UK
Join Avoca as we present on Service Provider Prequalification: Centralizing qualification to drive consistency, efficiency, and higher quality.
7th Annual CROWN Congress
January 23-25, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Join Avoca as we present sessions on a Clinical Quality Risk Management System (CQRMS) with Inovio and developing effective oversight strategies, and lead a panel discussion on outsourcing in clinical trials.
7th Trial Master File Summit
January 16-18, 2018 | Orlando, FL
Join Avoca for a presentation on Inspection Readiness co-presented by Steve Whittaker, Executive Director, The Avoca Quality Consortium®; and Grace Crawford, Vice President Clinical Quality and Compliance, MedImmune.
ACRP and the Avoca Quality Consortium Announce 2018 Quality Congress in Conjunction with the ACRP 2018 Annual Meeting
Press Release – December 7, 2017 Washington, DC – The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the Avoca Quality Consortium® (AQC) will host the first-ever ACRP-AQC Quality Congress in conjunction with ACRP 2018. The 2018 Quality Congress will kick off the leadership track at ACRP 2018, the premier education and networking event for […]
Read MorePartnerships in Clinical Trials EU
November 28-29, 2017 | RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre, Amsterdam
Avoca’s CEO, Patricia Leuchten, will moderate Stream 4: Governance, Oversight, and Quality.
6th Annual AQC Fall Member Meeting
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | New Brunswick, NJ
The AQC Fall Member Meeting is an opportunity for ClinOps, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research and Development, and Outsourcing professionals to connect with Avoca and industry thought leaders in a fun, casual, and interactive learning environment.
ExL Pharma’s 8th Clinical Quality Oversight Forum
October 11-13, 2017 | Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel | Philadelphia, PA Join The Avoca Group at ExL Pharma’s 8th Clinical Quality Oversight Forum. Attend to hear our own Dennis Salotti, M.S., MBA, CCRA, Vice President, Operations, The Avoca Group give a State of the Industry on Evaluating the Results from The Avoca […]
Read MoreWebinar: An Inside Look at the Avoca Quality Consortium® (AQC) Knowledge Center
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
Join us for an open demonstration of the Avoca Quality Consortium’s Knowledge Center including industry leading tools and processes for quality oversight.
Webinar: Continuous Organizational Inspection Readiness is a Challenge: How prepared are you?
Monday, September 25, 2017 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Read MoreCQRMS Webinar hosted by ExL, Inovio, and Avoca
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | 1:00-2:00 PM EDT
CASE STUDY: Examining How a Small Pharma Company Designed and Developed a Clinical Quality Risk Management System (CQRMS) to Achieve ICH E6 R2 Compliance
ACRP and The Avoca Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Quality and Collaboration in Clinical Research
Press Release – August 8, 2017 The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and The Avoca Group today announce a new strategic partnership aimed at driving quality, standardization, and collaboration in clinical research. The Avoca Group, whose clients include top five pharmaceutical companies and global contract research organizations (CROs), is a driving force behind […]
Read MoreExL Pharma’s 6th Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit
August 7-8, 2017 | The Rittenhouse Hotel | Philadelphia, PA Is your organization inspection ready? Join Avoca at ExL Pharma’s 6th Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit August 7-8. Attend a presentation by Steve Whittaker, Executive Director, Avoca Quality Consortium, and learn how to interpret the requirements described by ICH GCP E6R2. Plan how to […]
Read MoreWebinar: QMS and Inspection Readiness
Reviewing The Components Of Quality Management Systems And How They Affect Inspection Readiness Especially In The Context Of The New ICH E6 R2 Requirements Thursday, July 6, 2017 | 10:00 am EDT | 1 hour Click here to access the webinar recording and slides, and receive the AQC Leading Practice Quality Agreement The […]
Read MoreWebinar: Best Practices for CRO Oversight
How an Oversight Capability Maturity Model and Automation Drive Speed and Quality of Clinical Trials Wednesday, June 28, 2017 | 1:00 pm EDT | 1 hour Click here to access the webinar slides and receive the AQC OCMM Model Summary Please join Avoca and Comprehend for or an in-depth look at challenges and […]
Read MoreDIA 2017 Annual Meeting
June 18-22, 2017 McCormick Place | Chicago, IL The DIA 2017 Annual Meeting is the largest, longest-running event in the life sciences industry designed to foster the international exchange of actionable insights to improve health globally through the advancement of lifesaving medicines and technologies. DIA 2017, themed “Driving Insights to Action,” will host more than […]
Read MoreACRP 2017 Meeting & Expo
April 28 – May 2, 2017 Washington State Convention Center | Seattle, WA See the future of clinical research at the ACRP Meeting & Expo. Learn from the influencers, innovators, and regulators driving change in clinical trial operations. You and your team will gain practical strategies to manage change, streamline operations, and minimize risk. Position […]
Read More8th Proactive GCP Compliance Conference
April 5-7, 2017 | Philadelphia, PA
Avoca Panel Discussion: Vendor Oversight
6th Annual CROWN Congress
March 7-9, 2017 | Philadelphia, PA
Avoca Workshop: MAKING PATIENT CENTRICITY A REALITY TODAY
Partnerships in Clinical Trials Europe – November 2016
16-17 November 2016 Reed Messe Wien Congress Center, Vienna Conference Day One – Wednesday, 16 November 2016 2:00pm: Stream 2: Patients as Partners – Patient Centricity should be at the Core of All Trials – Is this the case? Chair: Patty Leuchten, President & CEO at The Avoca Group Panelists: Estrella Garcia, Head of […]
Read More2016 AQC Fall Meetings
Join us this fall as we review this year's AQC initiatives and set the direction for 2017.
Read MorePartnerships in Clinical Trials US – October 2016
Steven Whittaker and Lakshmi Sundar will present on "The State of Sponsor-CRO Strategic Partnerships and How the Industry Has Evolved in the Past Five Years"
Read MoreRecap & Photos from the 2016 Summit Europe
The inaugural Summit Europe took place in Basel, Switzerland on June 6-7, 2016. At the two-day event leaders from across the clinical trial industry to network and collaborate on solutions that make a tangible difference to the quality, innovation, and efficiency of their studies.
Read MoreRecap & Photos from the 2016 Summit USA
Check out photos from the 2016 Summit USA that took place in Princeton, New Jersey on May 10-11, 2016.
Read MoreExL Pharma 7th Annual Clinical Quality Oversight Forum
AQC Members will present data on industry challenges related to prequalification of technical service providers.
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