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ANZ Agenda Schedule

24-25 July 2026
SCRS Australia & New Zealand Site Solutions Summit™

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Thursday July 23, 2026
13:00 – 17:00
Workshop

Hidden Costs Of Conducting Clinical Research – Thursday, 23 July

Add-On to Summit Registration – Advanced Registration Required

Fee: $199

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

Speakers

Friday July 24, 2026
8:00 – 17:00
Networking

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.

9:00 – 9:15
Plenary

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.

 

9:15 – 10:15
Plenary

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.

Speakers

10:15 – 10:45
Plenary

Plenary TBA

Plenary information to come. 

10:45 – 11:15
Plenary

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.

Speakers

11:15 – 12:00
Networking

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.

 

12:00 – 13:00
Breakout

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.

13:00 – 14:30
Networking

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.

14:30 – 15:30
Breakout

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.

15:30 – 16:00
Networking

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.

 

16:00 – 16:30
Plenary

Plenary TBA

Plenary information to come. 

16:30 – 17:00
Plenary

The Patient Voice

Patients are at the center of our work, so it’s imperative to understand how they experience today’s clinical trials. Learn how to incorporate patient feedback into trial design and execution, enhancing patient engagement throughout the research journey.

17:00 – 18:00
Networking

Site Appreciation Reception

Celebrate industry collaboration in true SCRS fashion! Join your fellow Summit attendees to celebrate site-industry partnerships.

Saturday July 25, 2026
7:30 – 15:00
Networking

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!

8:00 – 9:00
Networking

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.

9:00 – 9:15
Plenary

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.

9:15 – 10:00
Plenary

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.

10:00 – 10:45
Networking

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.

10:45 – 11:45
Breakout

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.

11:45 – 12:45
Networking

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.

12:45 – 13:45
Breakout

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.

13:45 – 14:15
Networking

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.

14:15 – 14:45
Plenary

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.

14:45 – 15:00
Plenary

Closing & Site Spark Recipient Announcement

Don’t forget to catch the announcement of the Site Spark Award recipient and stay tuned for closing thoughts from SCRS.