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At our inaugural event in New Orleans, senior site leaders, plus experts from study sponsors, CROs and solution providers, discussed nine strategic challenges that can make or break an investigative site. The highly interactive format worked very well. We efficiently shared consequential insights, acquired practical tips, and formed new relationships (not just networking contacts), any one of which could have strategic consequences for a clinical research enterprise.
What the participants are saying:
"The Site Council Leadership Forum uniquely brings together site, sponsor and CRO leaders for solution-driven discussions."
Cerdi Beltre, Chief Operating Officer. Innovo Research
"The discussion was at a higher level than I have experienced at other conferences. The problem solving and growth concepts were truly helpful and enlightening."
Rick Greenfield, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, RealTime eClinical Solutions
"The conversational format of the sessions and smaller size of the event created an open and reassuring environment for learning."
Nick Duesbery, Assistant Vice President of Research, Ochsner Health
"I really appreciated the ease of connecting, learning and empathy in this crazy space we call ‘clinical research.’”
Donna Benson, CEO, PCT Networks
"It felt like everyone in the room was an expert in their field. As a CRO and service provider, it's important for us to hear directly from sites regarding their pain points and how we can collaborate to improve our ecosystem moving forward."
Vatche Bartekian, President, Vantage BioTrials
"This meeting should be the model for all future meetings."
Alex White, CEO, Progressive Medical Research
Our next event will be in Nashville, TN, March 6-9, 2026. To learn more, to express interest in speaking at the event, or to reserve a priority invitation, contact us at support@sitecouncil.org
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Registration & Networking
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Hosted Event
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Welcome
09:20 AM - 10:00 AM
What Can We Do to Make Sense of the Evolving Clinical Research Landscape?
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Networking
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
What Can We Do to Accelerate into the Study Startup Fast Lane?
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Networking
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
What Can We Do to Build Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Study Sponsors and CROs?
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
01:00 PM - 01:40 PM
What Can We Do to Get the Revenue We Deserve When We Deserve It?
01:40 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking
02:00 PM - 02:40 PM
What Can We Do to Rationalize Our Technology?
02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking
03:00 PM - 03:40 PM
What Can We Do to Ensure Notable Patient Enrollment?
03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking
04:00 PM - 04:40 PM
What Can We Do to Get the Revenue We Deserve When We Deserve It?
04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Discussion
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Networking Reception
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Opening Remarks
09:10 AM - 09:50 AM
What Can We Do to Deliver Exceptional Quality?
09:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Networking
10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
What Can We Do to Optimize Our Workforce?
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Networking
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
What Can We Do to Eradicate Risks and Their Consequences?
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks