Pre-Conference Workshops

Build practical skills and gain fresh perspectives in hands-on, interactive workshop sessions.

Choose from four pre-conference workshops exploring timely topics, emerging challenges, and actionable strategies for clinical research professionals.

Know Before You Register

Workshops are expected to sell out in advance, so register early.

Already registered for the conference? Please contact ACRP Customer Care to add a workshop to your existing registration.


Requires an Additional Fee. Workshops are $599 for ACRP Members and $799 for nonmembers and are not included with Full Conference Registration.


Earn More Contact Hours. Earn 5.50 additional ACRP Contact Hours on top of the 24.0 Contact Hours available with Full Conference Registration.


Full Day of Learning. All workshops take place Friday, April 30, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT, with lunch provided for workshop registrants.

Foundations of Clinical Research Project Management

Gain a practical introduction to project management in clinical research and learn how proven principles can support successful trial delivery. Explore key areas including study planning, stakeholder communication, timelines, risk management, and trial oversight.

Mitch Hilbe

CEO,
DiversiTrials

Jess Thompson

CEO,
Clinical Research Pro


This comprehensive workshop is designed to help quality, regulatory, and research professionals approach inspections with confidence, clarity, and a concrete plan. Moving beyond generic advice, the session delivers a structured, actionable framework—a blueprint for achieving and sustaining inspection readiness.

Charting the Course to Inspection Readiness

Christina Brennan, MD, MBA, FACRP

Senior Vice President, Clinical Research,
Northwell Health

Annie Carter, MBA, CRA, ACRP-CP

Vice President of Research, OneOncology


Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research: From Job Design to Assisted Workflows

Build practical skills for using artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly in clinical research. Learn how to develop effective prompts, evaluate AI outputs, and apply professional judgment while navigating privacy, security, and compliance considerations.

Stephen Loosli, MSc

Principal/Founder & CEO,
Boeson Research, LLC


Take a deeper look at how ICH E6(R3) is shaping day-to-day clinical trial conduct and what organizations are learning from early implementation. Explore practical approaches to risk-proportionate processes, Quality by Design, oversight, data governance, and protocol deviations.

ICH E6(R3): What We're Learning Now

Leslie Sam, CQIA, SSBB

President,
Leslie Sam and Associates, LLC