Risk Management - AI & Automation - Safety Vigilance

Where Drug Safety Strategy and Technology Converge

October 13, 2026 | Pre-Congress Workshops

October 14-15, 2026 | Main Congress Days

Thomas M.Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA

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THE #1 PATIENT SAFETY EVENT IN THE AMERICAS

1,800+

Attendees

250+

Speakers

100+

Exhibitors

10

Tracks

3

Days

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

Aysha Amman
Senior Director, Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Peter Hjelmstrom
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Uppsala Monitoring Centre
Juhaeri Juhaeri
Vice President & Global Head, Epidemiology and Benefit-Risk
Sanofi

Rohan Nanda
Executive Medical Director & Early Phase Drug Physician
Eli Lilly and Company

rupesh patel
Director, GPS Quality Management
Exelixis
James Buchanan
Co-Lead
American Statistical Association Biopharmaceutical Safety Working Group Interactive Safety Graphics

Juan Daccach
Vice President, Global Product Safety
Merz Aesthetics

William Blumentals
Head of Pharmacoepidemiology, Specialty Care
Sanofi
Janaina Brothers
Senior Manager, Medical Safety
Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Siva Kumar Buddha
Medical Director, Global Patient Safety
Amgen

Nirjhar Chatterjee
Senior MD Pharmacovigilance
Crinetics
Tasia-Leigh Deleon
Manager of Cosmetovigilance
CHANEL

Joshua Gagne
Vice President and Global Head of Epidemiology
Johnson & Johnson

Israel Gutierrez
Chief Medical Officer
TLR Therapeutics
Kendal Harrison
Head of Vigilance Development
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Shefali Jobanputra
CPASS Compliance, Process and Training Lead
Takeda

Jeremy Jokinen
Vice President, Global Patient Safety
ARGENX
Ankit Lodaya
Senior Director Pharmacovigilance
Beam Therapeutics

Reema Mehta
Vice President, Head of Risk Assessment and Management
Pfizer

Vasu Miduturu
Director, Pharmacovigilance operations
Tango therapeutics
Ella Nnadili-Okonkwo
Sr. Medical Director, Global Clinical Safety Lead, Therapeutics & Oncology
Moderna Therapeutics

Grinu Oommen
Sr. Medical Director, Head of Medical review
Moderna Therapeutics

Anuj Parikh MD FACEP
Associate Medical Director
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Gerson Peltz
Senior Vice President of Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Arcus Biosciences Inc

E. Alton Sartor
Medical Director, Safety Digital and Devices
AstraZeneca

Reinhold Schilling
QPPV
Wörwag Pharma
Dana Singer, MD
Medical Director
Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Tarak Thakker
Director, Safety Systems and Reporting
BeOne Medicines

Dennis Van Liew
Board Member Emeritus
Personalized Medicine Coalition
Tina Veizovic
Senior Director, GPS International and PV Partnerships
BeOne Medicines

Michael von Forstner
Chief Scientific Officer
MedGenie

Deb Wright
Director, PV Operations
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Oleg Zvenigorodsky
Director, Medical Safety
Jazz Pharmaceuticals

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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