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FUTURE OF pharmacovigilance
WORLD TOUR 2026

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Medical Devices

Our program

Study:

Expert insights: Industry leaders discuss pressing issues in this evolving field
Best practice case studies: Learn how to integrate cutting-edge, disruptive technologies into rigid PV processes
Panel discussions: Discover strategies for prioritizing initiatives, managing budgets, and aligning with advanced therapies
Future-Proof Your Workforce: Gain insights on building cross-functional teams and adapting to Millennial and Gen-Z talent while leveraging veteran expertise

Experience:

  • MEET Europe’s top Drug Safety professionals from our World Tour
  • LEARN about the most important issues that need to be addressed
  • DISCUSS the vision for 2026 and lessons of 2025
  • LISTEN to the most crucial current topics selected & presented by industry leaders
  • ENJOY education & networking focused event in a non-vendor-driven environment
  • CREATE lasting work groups and friendships with the possibility of meeting regularly on the next stops of our world tour

Key topics

Exploring Risk Management, Minimisation
Measures And Effectiveness

Navigating The Future Of Pharmacovigilance
Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In PV: Practical Considerations
How RWE Is Transforming PV
Use Of AI In Automation Of Signal Detection Tool
The Impact Of Recent EMA, FDA And CIOMS Guidance On Lifecycle PV Planning
Future-Proofing Clinical Trials: Strategic Approaches To GCP Inspection Readiness And Management
Opportunities And Challenges Of A Global Pharmacovigilance System
Integrated Evidence Planning In PV
Leveraging Generative AI In Quality Management: Enhancing Efficiency

Trusted global partner in strategic events

The Pharmacovigilance Tour 2026 is the innovative vision of the Why Summits team, a group with a combined century of expertise in orchestrating 2,800+ conferences across all continents. With decades of proven success in industries including Pharma, Biotech, and Medical Devices, we’ve also pioneered strategies in areas like:

  • Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
  • End-to-end PV services
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Risk Management innovations
  • And more

UNRIVALED
experience and legacy

Since 2003, Why Summits has connected 30,000+ industry experts and attracted global thought leaders to share their insights. From fostering critical business connections to offering actionable strategies, we have earned the trust of professionals worldwide. Our team has cultivated forums that empower collaboration and transformation because we believe that “if we meet, we can change the world.” This guiding principle underlines the powerful opportunities created at each of our events.

EXCLUSIVE AND STRATEGIC NETWORKING

At Why Summits, you won’t get lost in the crowd. Designed for 100+ senior leaders by invitation only, we foster meaningful, strategic discussions in an intimate, interactive environment.

Interactive Networking

Numerous opportunities to meet with participants multiple times over two days

Tailored Discussions

Dive deep into hurdles, share visions, and secure a future-ready PV process

Healthy Participant Ratios

75% industry stakeholders, 25% solution providers — ensuring collaboration and avoiding over-pitching

WHO ATTENDS?

VPs, Global Heads, and Senior Directors from fields such as:

  • Drug safety & Pharmacovigilance executives
  • Heads of global safety programs
  • QPPVs
  • Benefit-Risk assessment management
  • Medical affairs management
  • Patient safety management
  • Compliance specialists
  • Post-market researches
  • PV auditors
  • Regulatory affairs directors
  • EMA professionals
  • Compilance specialists
  • Pharma IT management
  • Safety consultants

WHY ATTEND?

The event offers an unparalleled opportunity to:

  • BENCHMARK INNOVATIONS: Learn how top organizations navigate challenges in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
  • PILOT NEW SOLUTIONS: Explore small-scale implementation projects with potential for organization-wide adoption
  • LEVERAGE EXPERTISE: Engage with professionals boasting 10+, 15+, or 20+ years of PV experience

INDUSTRY LEADERS JOINING US

OUR VALUED PARTNERS, PAST AND PRESENT

OUR VALUED SPEAKERS, PAST AND PRESENT

Khaudeja Bano

Vice President, Global Head of Device Quality

Amgen

Manjiri Nirgudkar

Director, Global Risk Management

BMS

Annette Humes

Global Head of Safety Resource & Alliance Management and Chief of Staff (Safety)

Roche

Israel Gutierrez

Chief Medical Officer

TLR Therapeutics Inc

Jacqueline Gerena

Director Risk Management Strategy

Johnson & Johnson

Jamie Wilkins

Head- Risk Management Center of Excellence - Worldwide Safety

Pfizer

Amit Jadhav

Director Global Patient Safety

Regeneron

Teresa Saragoca 

Technical & Regulatory Affairs Director

Italfarmco

John Solomon

Head of Pharmacovigilance UK & Ireland

Sanofi

Andrea De Iacovo

Global Head of Pharmacovigilance

Pierre Fabre

Testimonials

WhySummit’s Pharmacovigilance Conference in Boston exceeded expectations for all. As chair, I was impressed by the intimate scale and quality of interactions given how tricky it can be to strike the right balance of being large enough to bring together diverse perspectives and new connections, yet small enough to foster meaningful dialogue and substantive interactions. Both sponsors and attendees valued lively discussions that went beyond typical sessions (and without being overly ‘salesy’). Lubos and his team deserve credit for curating a program that was both informative and interactive, creating an environment where PV professionals could truly connect, share and learn from each other. Looking forward to next year!
Rated 5 out of 5
Andrew Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer, YEZA.ai
The event was incredibly well-organized, and we enjoyed both the thoughtful conversations and the chance to connect with others in the industry. Your efforts in bringing together leaders in drug safety to drive meaningful dialogue do not go unnoticed, and we are grateful to have been a part of it. Thank you again for your kind invitation and for making the experience such a great one. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing the conversation!
Rated 5 out of 5
Alison Purdon
Senior Director, MedOps, Quality & Compliance, Engagement Oversight, Genentech
Excited to have participated in the American Drug Safety Summit in Boston, MA! 🌟 It was an honor to highlight the successful partnerships and collaborations between our Safety and Social teams over the past couple of years as well as connect and learn from with industry Subject Matter Experts. A key takeaway for me: AI is coming/ AI is now- How can we utilize this tool, not only to bring efficiencies into our work, but also focus on value-add and increasing quality of work? Thank you to Alison Purdon for your sponsorship and mentorship over the past several years and inviting me to join in on this opportunity! Thank you to Lubos K.and the #WhySummits team for all of your partnership and efforts creating a memorable event!
Rated 5 out of 5
Marissa StLouis
Safety Partnering Lead, Genentech
I heard great things about the event from those who attended, and those who didn’t manage to attend this year regret.
Rated 5 out of 5
Katarina Ilic
Expert Consultant, Drug Safety, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Development, Pharmacoepidemiology
Fabulous meeting today, Lubos. This is a fabulous opportunity for us to shape the future, not just that we can be the conduit to current advances, but we can go beyond that with our military grade solutions.
Rated 5 out of 5
Robert Huber
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Veridat
This event provided great opportunity to network with Industry peers & thought leaders and explore new ways of working. Especially in the new AI era; “on  how Pharmacovigilence industry is progressing and how we need to adapt to the change”. Insights from presentations and panel discussions are adorable . I left with great ideas and new connections in my network to collaborate with and grow further.
Rated 5 out of 5
Vasudev Sureddy
Executive Director & COO, ADVITY RESEARCH
Attending this year American Drug Safety Summit 2025 in Boston by Why Summits was an absolute discovery for me. Attendees were not numerous but they represented top-notch leaders from pharma industry in the EU and USA. Discussions were so exciting and constructive – I enjoyed every moment of it. I am truly grateful to Jan, Lubos and Zuzana for such a smart planning of this important event.
Rated 5 out of 5
Maja Barac
Director, EU Qualified Person for PV, PharmaVigil
I want to express my gratitude to Lubos and the Why Summits team for a well-organized and informative Pharmacovigilance event. The comprehensive agenda, featuring a variety of expert presenters and engaging panel discussions, provided valuable insights and fostered productive networking. I’m eager to participate in future Why Summits events.
Rated 5 out of 5
Israel Bocanegra
Associate Director, Business Development, Pharmacovigilance Technology Solutions
The American Drug Safety Summit 2025 was a great event to learn from industry experts about the evolution of patient safety. It was very interesting to see how AI is being leveraged in data-intensive projects to improve patient outcomes. The introduction to the REMS Industry Consortium was a highlight, and their work is truly inspiring.
Rated 5 out of 5
Apoorva Anil Joshi
Senior Pharmacovigilance Product Scientist, Genentech
The conference fosters invaluable connections and drives meaningful collaboration, offering an engaging platform for dynamic interactions within Global Pharmacovigilance & Risk Management, exchange of ideas, and shared growth among participants to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kal Elhoregy, RPh., PA.
Senior Director, Global Risk Management, Amneal
I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Why Summits pharmacovigilance conference. The topics were not only timely and relevant but also deeply engaging, sparking meaningful discussions. I especially appreciated the collaborative atmosphere, which created a great opportunity to connect with colleagues across the field and exchange valuable insights.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mina Ebeid 
Director, Global Drug Safety, Genmab
Participating in the American Drug Safety Summit was a truly rewarding experience. The energy in the room, the depth of conversations, and the shared commitment to transforming pharmacovigilance made it an inspiring and impactful event. I walked away with new perspectives, meaningful connections, and a strong sense of momentum for what’s ahead.
Rated 5 out of 5
Gigi Atalla​​​​
Vice President, Head of Global Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance, Genmab
I thoroughly enjoyed the interactive and spontaneous discussions on key pharmacovigilance topics, ranging from Gen AI to PV regulatory frameworks. The conference brought together a focused group of PV professionals, providing ample opportunities to connect and network with like-minded individuals. Overall, it was a successful conference and met its objectives.
Rated 5 out of 5
Karthik Babu
Consumer Healthcare Global PV Operations Head, Sanofi

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Location: San Diego, USA
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Date: December 8-9, 2026
Location: Boston, USA
World’s greatest minds in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, data analysis, reporting, government policy, and innovative technology united under one roof.

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