RAPS Conference Series
Present at Expert-Level Regulatory Conferences in Europe
We are seeking regulatory experts to submit proposals for two European conferences that will occur in October 2025.
Submission Cycle: 5 March – 10 April 2025 11:59 PM ET
IMPORTANT DATES
| 10 April 2025, 11:59 pm ET | Submission deadline for proposals. No extensions will be granted. |
| May 2025 | Notifications will go out to all who submitted a complete abstract. |
| 28-29 October 2025 | European Lifecycle Management Conference (preconference workshop 27 October) |
| 30-31 October 2025 | RAPS European Digital Technology and Software Conference |
Questions? Email europeevents@raps.org
Upcoming Conferences
ABOUT RAPS CONFERENCE SERIES
The RAPS Conference Series provides regulatory affairs professionals with opportunities to explore key topics more in-depth, creating a collaborative environment for interactive education and professional development. The Series offers conferences on various US and European topics.
WHY SHOULD I BECOME A SPEAKER AT A RAPS CONFERENCE?
Presenting at these conferences is a chance to share your insights with the regulatory community in an environment dedicated to advanced learning. Presenters contribute insights that lead to interactive discussions with other experienced professionals that ultimately benefit the profession. If you want to become a speaker or know of experts skilled in either of the conference topics, we invite you to submit a proposal.
European Lifecycle Management Conference | 28-29 October 2025 Preconference Workshop: 27 October 2025
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This conference will expand on the discussions from the past two years of the RAPS European Clinical, Risk, and Postmarket Surveillance Conference, with an extended focus on the complete lifecycle of medical products, including medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics.
Topics will include market access, risk management, usability, clinical development, PMS/PMCF, and end of life.
NEW: European Digital Technology and Software Conference
30-31 October 2025 | Rotterdam, Netherlands
This new RAPS Conference Series event is designed for regulatory professionals in the medical device, IVD, and pharmaceutical areas. Regulatory practitioners and innovators will address updates on AI, software, digital technologies, and the Internet of Things in healthcare.
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Proposals are blinded and peer-reviewed for quality, educational content, skill level (intermediate to advanced), and topic relevance.
SUBMISSION TYPES/FORMATS
- Preconference Workshop: EUDAMED (European Lifecycle Management Conference only) This is a one-day preconference workshop that takes place the day before the main conference (27 October). Preconference workshop proposals should be on the topic of EUDAMED, including a workshop outline, learning objectives, objectives and include a detailed “class agenda” that breaks down the schedule and activities to provide a clear overview of the workshop’s structure.
- Concurrent Educational Session: These are 60-minute sessions that occur during the main conference dates. Presenters can select from several track-specific topics.
| Breakout Session Topics | Medical Devices Track | IVD Track |
| Product Development |
• Market access strategies |
• Market access strategies • Product development planning • Risk Management • Usability • Clinical Evaluation • Other |
| Product Registration |
• Technical Documentation |
• Technical Documentation • Interactions with notified Bodies • EUDAMED • Other |
| Products on the Market | • PMS • PMCF • Change Control • Other |
• PMS • PMCF • Change Control • Other |
| End of Life | • Maintenance • Service • Notifying regulators • Article 10A • Safe waste disposal • Decommissioning • Other |
• Maintenance • Service • Notifying regulators • Article 10A • Safe waste disposal • Decommissioning • Other |
| Medical Devices/IVDS | Pharmaceuticals | Digital Tools and Product Development |
| • Use of AI or software in in silico toxicology • AK/ML as part of medical device or SaMD • Cybersecurity: Latest developments • State of the art (software development and risk management) • Regulatory standards • Other |
• AI for drug development • AI in personalized medicine • Regulatory standards • Digital in real-life regulatory work • Software as companion diagnostics • Patents • Other |
• R&D (acceleration, predictive tools) • Digital twins • Latest developments in non-product software • Practical applications • Regulatory updates: Digital and software applications • Advances in the application of digital technologies • Other |
PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Submit proposals to the RAPS 2025 European Conferences Proposal Submission Page.
Vital Information on the Submission Process:
- All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals submitted by email, fax or mail will not be accepted.
- You may save your progress at any point and return to your saved proposal until the deadline on Thursday 10 April 2025, at 11:59 pm ET.
- Although you may submit multiple proposed sessions, RAPS will not select more than two submissions from an individual to avoid speaker scheduling conflicts.
- Please allow several days before the submission deadline to resolve questions or problems with the online submission process.
- Please list ONLY presenters who have agreed to participate in your session should it be accepted. Do not include desired or ideal presenters in your submission.
- To comply with the blinded review process, do not include identifying information in your description, such as your name or your employer’s name.
- Failure to follow online submission procedures may result in the rejection of the proposal.
- Late and/or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
The conference committee reserves the right to request modifications and combine abstracts and may not accept all suggested speakers.
INFORMATION ON ACCEPTED PROPOSALS
If your preconference workshop proposal is accepted (Lifecycle management conference only):
- Preconference workshop presenters will receive complimentary registration for the main conference.
If your educational session proposal is accepted:
- Presenters will receive complimentary registration for the main conference.
- Preconference workshops are available as an add-on purchase option.
- RAPS does not provide an honorarium or additional funding.