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SOLD OUT- Hidden Costs Of Conducting Clinical Research – Thursday, 23 July
Add-On to Summit Registration – Advanced Registration Required
SOLD OUT
Standard study budgets don’t cover the real cost of running trials. Start-up activities, document storage, regulatory submissions, and dozens of other essential tasks eat into site margins. This workshop shows you exactly what to charge and how to justify it. Receive contract language examples, a complete list of billable start-up and closeout items, document storage checklists, and worksheets to calculate your true costs and pricing models. Walk away ready to negotiate budgets that actually cover your costs.
Attendees will receive:
- Four (4) contact hours
- Contract language and justification examples
- Comprehensive study start-up and closeout items list
- Long-term document storage checklist
- Worksheets to calculate pricing models, breakeven and staff productivity
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Pre-Summit Workshop – Oncology
ANZ Oncology Connections: Insights & Collaboration
Whether you’re an emerging oncology site, established research center, sponsor, CRO, or service provider, this pre-summit session is designed for meaningful connection and practical insights. We’ll explore oncology landscape survey findings, engage in a candid panel discussion about what’s really slowing down patient access and site start-up, and work to identify actionable improvements.
The session concludes with networking, because the best solutions often emerge from the conversations between sessions. You’ll leave with:
- Real data on ANZ’s oncology research landscape
- Fresh perspectives from sites, sponsors, and CROs
- New connections with ANZ Oncology colleagues
Thank You to our Oncology Spirit Partners:
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Registration Desk Open
Welcome! Check in at the SCRS registration desk to receive your name tag, schedule, and other important details to kick off your Summit journey.
Welcome & Opening
Welcome to the SCRS Site Solutions Summit! We are thrilled to have you join us for this event designed to empower industry collaboration and site sustainability. Get an exciting preview of what’s in store this year while learning how to navigate the Summit effectively and maximize your experience.
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Site Landscape: Benchmark Your Site
Gain insight into trends and metrics to position sites for success. Current survey data on site finances, staffing, technology and partnerships will be discussed by a panel of industry leaders. Use the information shared during this solution-focused discussion to make an impactful change at your organization. Participate in the Site Landscape Survey today.
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Winning Globally: Building ANZ’s Collective Advantage
Australia and New Zealand have the ingredients to be clinical research leaders: regulatory agility in New Zealand, tax advantages in Australia, strong patient engagement, and a track record that global sponsors trust. The foundation and history are there – now it’s time to build on it. This session takes an honest look at what is needed to compete for trials globally, discussing regional barriers, collective strategies to address them, and building a compelling case for why ANZ should be a first choice.
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Global Clinical Trial Trends: What It Means For ANZ
Global clinical trial trends don’t happen in a vacuum — and for ANZ sites, the signals are worth watching closely. Trial volumes are fluctuating, therapeutic focuses are changing, and sponsors are adjusting priorities. This session evaluates what those shifts actually mean for your region, sharing emerging opportunities and how ANZ sites can position themselves to win more trials.
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Networking Break In Exhibit Hall
Recharge with a fresh cup of coffee and connect with peers during this morning break. Share ideas, discuss key takeaways from sessions, and start building meaningful connections to make the most of your event experience.
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Breakout Session I
Take a deeper dive into the topics that matter most to your organisation. These interactive sessions are designed to share targeted insights and encourage collaborative discussions.
Clinical Connections Lunch
Lunch is served! Enjoy a delicious meal while taking advantage of this opportunity to connect with fellow attendees. This is your time to recharge and engage in meaningful conversations with industry peers, share insights, and build valuable relationships.
Breakout Session II
Take a deeper dive into the topics that matter most to your organisation. These interactive sessions are designed to share targeted insights and encourage collaborative discussions.
Networking Break In Exhibit Hall
Step into the Exhibit Hall and connect with top industry vendors showcasing cutting-edge solutions and services. Now’s your chance to learn about the latest advancements and find new ways to optimize your clinical trial operations.
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A Smarter Trial Starts Here
Behind every clinical trial is a site that said yes — to the protocol, the sponsor, the workload, and the risk. AI is reshaping what that “yes” means. This session explores how sponsors use AI to identify and score sites before outreach, how sites leverage AI for smarter protocol review and negotiation, and what cybersecurity demands in an AI-driven ecosystem. For ANZ sites, this shift isn’t coming, it’s here.
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Patient Voice: The Other Side of the Protocol
Behind every trial is a family navigating the unimaginable. In this conversation, Luca and his parents share what it felt like to walk through a world of clinical research with no roadmap — and why the human beings in this room matter more than they may ever know.
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Site Appreciation Reception
Celebrate industry collaboration in true SCRS fashion! Join your fellow Summit attendees to celebrate site-industry partnerships.
Registration Open
Visit the registration desk to pick up your personalized name tag and all the essential details you’ll need to make the most of your Summit experience!
Networking Breakfast In Exhibit Hall
There’s no better way to start your Summit off than drinks, food and networking with fellow attendees. Explore a variety of innovative solutions, services, and resources from our industry-leading exhibitors.
Our Voice. Our Community. Your Success!
Let’s talk solutions! Site sustainability is a cornerstone of running effective clinical trials. This session will focus on providing valuable resources, tools, and insights to help sites build and maintain sustainable operations. From financial stability to workforce development and operational efficiencies, discover innovative approaches that ensure long-term success and empower your site to thrive.
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Site Spark Award Presentations
Site Spark Award finalists will showcase their new and exciting ways to operationalize trials. Hear inspiring case studies and programs by forward-thinking sites that have developed unique recruitment methods, championed the use of new technology, or excelled in inclusive business practices.
2026 Judges:
- Lauren MacNaughton, Pfizer
- Kathryn Speed, PPD, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Paul Christensen, Life Clinical Research
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Networking Break In Exhibit Hall
It’s time to meet with colleagues, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying light bites. Continue conversations, share insights, and foster connections with like-minded professionals.
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Breakout Session III
Take a deeper dive into the topics that matter most to your organisation. These interactive sessions are designed to share targeted insights and encourage collaborative discussions.
Clinical Connections Lunch
Take a moment to refuel with a delicious meal and engage in conversations with peers as you prepare for the next round of sessions.
Breakout Session IV
Take a deeper dive into the topics that matter most to your organisation. These interactive sessions are designed to share targeted insights and encourage collaborative discussions.
Networking Break In Exhibit Hall
Have you connected with everyone you were hoping to meet? Utilize the final networking break of the day to continue important conversations with exhibitors and attendees.
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Beyond Awareness: Building Cultural Competency
ANZ sites serve some of the most culturally diverse patient populations in the world, including Māori, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Pacific communities. Sites that invest in cultural competency are seeing it pay off: stronger community trust, more representative recruitment, and research that reflects the people it’s designed to serve. This panel brings together practitioners who do this work well, sharing how sites of all sizes can embed cultural competency in hiring, training, and community engagement.
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Site Spark Recipient Announcement & Closing
Don’t forget to catch the announcement of the Site Spark Award recipient and stay tuned for closing thoughts from SCRS.