The world's leading marketplace for Drug & Patient Safety

Risk Management - AI & Automation - Safety and Vigilance

Where Drug Safety Strategy and Technology Converge

October 14-15, 2026 | Thomas M.Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA

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THE #1 PATIENT SAFETY EVENT IN THE AMERICAS

2,000+

Attendees

200+

Speakers

100+

Exhibitors

10

Tracks

3

Days

The world's leading marketplace for drug & patient safety

The World Patient Safety Congress Americas is where C-suite, R&D, and Data leaders converge to define the future of patient safety. In addition to examining core areas like benefit-risk management and patient centric approaches, the congress will specifically explore how innovative technologies are transforming safety monitoring. From pharmaceutical drugs, animal health, over the counter drugs to cosmetics and dietary supplements.

Next-generation safety solutions that leverage AI are disruptive forces that can help create a culture and community of innovation, all while improving patient, animal, and consumer safety across all regulated product categories.

2026 Speakers

Felix Arellano
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Safety and Risk Management
Roche
Mariette Boerstoel
Senior Vice President, Worldwide Patient Safety Officer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Gloria Bustos
Global Head, Global Patient Safety
Vantive
Tanmay Desai
Head, Global PV Operations
Kyowa Kirin
Karthik Muthusamy
Executive Director, Head of Patient Safety
Novo Nordisk
Pav Rishiraj
Director, Head of Patient Safety & ABPI PV Expert Chair
Ipsen & ABPI
Julie Thomas
Vice President, Global Medical Safety Operations
Johnson & Johnson

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What is the World Patient Safety Congress Europe?

THE CONFERENCE

Covering AI & automation, patient centricity, quality assurance, signal management, outsourcing and risk management

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THE EXHIBITION

Discover innovative products and solutions revolutionizing the future of drug safety and patient safety.

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NETWORKING

Networking is at the heart of World Patient Safety Congress EU. Our congress allows you to connect directly with thousands of thought leaders across 2 days of built-in 1-2-1 networking.

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The Start-to-Finish of Patient Safety

From quality assurance and compliance to AI & automation and patient centricity

AI & Automation

AI & Automation
Discover how artificial intelligence and automation are transforming pharmacovigilance processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and drug safety monitoring.

Global PV

Global PV
Explore global trends in pharmacovigilance and how international regulatory requirements shape drug safety practices.

Regulatory

Regulatory
Stay updated on the latest regulatory developments in drug safety internationally and how to ensure compliance with evolving guidelines

Safety Risk Management

Safety Risk Management
Learn advanced strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the drug development lifecycle

Next Gen Tech & Data

Next Gen Tech & Data
Learn first-hand how next-generation technologies and data analytics are revolutionizing pharmacovigilance and enhancing drug safety monitoring.

Real-World Evidence & Data Analytics

Real-World Evidence & Data Analytics
Understand the role of real-world data in generating insights that improve drug safety and patient outcomes.

Patient Centricity

Patient Centricity
Dive into how placing patients at the center of drug safety efforts improves care, reporting, and risk management

PV Education & Training

PV Education & Training
Gain insights into effective PV training programs that ensure a skilled and knowledgeable workforce in drug safety.

PV Outsourcing

PV Outsourcing
Discuss the benefits and challenges of outsourcing pharmacovigilance operations to external partners.

Innovation & Partnerships

Innovation & Partnerships
Learn how collaborations and partnerships are driving innovation in drug safety and pharmacovigilance.

Compliance

Compliance
Hear best practices on navigating the complexities of ensuring drug safety compliance with stringent local and global regulations.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance
Explore the importance of maintaining high-quality standards in pharmacovigilance to protect patient safety.

Safety in Advanced Therapies

Safety in Advanced Therapies
Address the unique safety challenges posed by advanced therapies such as gene and cell therapies.

Vaccine Safety

Vaccine Safety
Discuss the latest strategies and challenges in monitoring the safety of vaccines in a rapidly evolving landscape.

MedTech

MedTech
Understand the intersection of pharmacovigilance and medical technology, focusing on the safety monitoring of medical devices.

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"The WPSC Americas is one of the best meetings in the PV space gathering both scientific, industrial and regulatory thought leaders discussing why and how. It is occupying a sweet spot where other meetings are either more policy-oriented or more commercially oriented."

Peter Hjelmström is the Director/CEO of Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC)

“The event was well run, engaging, informative and a great place to network. It was great to meet new colleagues to collaborate with and see many old friends. This was my first year as an exhibitor and we will be back next year."

Roche Kathleen Humel, CEO/Senior Consultant, Rx KHumel, LLC

"Informative and very well organized. The content presented and presentors were wonderful."

United Therapeutics

"A superb platform and conference for the global PV community to leverage leadership, expertise and help define the future of Pharmacovigilance!"

Pav Rishiraj, Director, Head of Patient Safety & ABPI PV Expert Chair, Ipsen & ABPI