About this Event
The 17th Operational Excellence in Clinical Trials (OECT) Summit is an in-person event for clinical trial professionals focused on operational excellence and peer networking.
From Feasibility to First Patient In
10–11 March 2027 | Berlin, Germany
Clinical trials are becoming more complex, while timelines, budgets and expectations remain demanding. The summit brings together professionals responsible for clinical studies, covering feasibility, study start-up, site activation, monitoring, recruitment and study delivery.
Join Clinical Project Managers, Clinical Operations Managers, Study Managers, CRAs, Monitoring, Feasibility and Study Start-Up professionals for two days of practical insights, real-world case studies, interactive discussions and peer-to-peer exchange. The focus: how to start smarter, solve problems faster and deliver clinical trials better.
Why Attend OECT 2027?
- Improve feasibility and site activation: Explore site selection and ways to remove study start-up bottlenecks, accelerate site readiness and reach first patient in.
- Address operational challenges: Learn from case studies and interactive sessions on underperforming sites, recruitment delays, protocol complexity, monitoring challenges and studies at risk.
- Exchange practical ideas: Connect with peers across Clinical Operations, Project Management, Study Start-Up, Feasibility, Monitoring and Site Management, and compare approaches across organisations and operating models.
- Explore smarter study management: Discuss risk-based approaches, data-driven decision-making and new technologies for managing sites, identifying risks and keeping studies on track.
OECT Summit offers a rewarding opportunity to join the event across three key locations in Germany, Canada and the USA.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hotel MOA Berlin, Stephanstraße 41, Berlin, Germany
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.