Agenda – Research Revolution

RR 2025 Agenda is Live

Our 2025 sessions will refresh your perspectives, hearing directly from Sites, Sponsors, and CROs as they share what’s working, what’s next, and how we can all grow together. From peer-led case studies to live tech demos, you’ll explore the cutting edge and leave inspired to bring fresh energy and new ideas back to your organization.

2025 Agenda

Sunday, October 26th

Flo Pro Certification - 8:00AM

8:00am - 9:00am

Breakfast + Arrivals

Enjoy a full breakfast and networking before the day begins.

9:00am - 12:15pm

Sessions

Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop tailored for clinical research professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in Florence’s eBinders product. This workshop offers practical training sessions, expert-led discussions, and networking opportunities, culminating in a certification that recognizes your proficiency in utilizing Florence’s digital tools to streamline clinical trial workflows.

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Flo Pro Certification Exam

User Conference - 2:00PM

2:00pm - 2:15pm

Welcome Remarks

2:20pm - 3:10pm | Breakouts - Session 1

Mastering eBinders: Power Workflows, Pro Tips, and Creative Use Cases

Take your eBinders skills to the next level in this advanced session led by Florence power users and workflow innovators. You’ll explore real-world strategies for optimizing regulatory workflows, accelerating startup, and enhancing compliance—plus creative use cases you may not have considered.

Training Compliance Through Florence

In this practical workshop, we’ll explore how to build and document training programs that meet regulatory expectations, support audit readiness, and drive confident adoption of eBinders, eConsent, and SiteLink. Learn strategies for rolling out new features, tracking user training, and embedding compliance into everyday workflows, all while leveraging Florence’s built-in tools to simplify your process.

Flo Flow Room: Meet the Product Team & Shape What’s Next

Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes session with Florence’s product team. Get early access to upcoming features through sneak peeks, live demos, and hands-on tests. Share your ideas in 1:1 interviews, provide feedback, and explore our roadmap—directly with the people who design and build Florence. Walk away with insider knowledge, early access, and a real voice in Florence’s future.

3:10pm - 3:30pm | Break

Networking Break

3:30pm - 4:20pm | Breakouts - Session 2

Making eConsent Click: What’s Working (and What’s Not) in the Real World

Florence users share what it actually takes to implement eConsent across diverse sites and studies. From patient hesitations to tech hiccups to compliance wins, this session dives into the real workflows and lessons that are making digital consent work. You’ll hear practical strategies from teams using Florence eConsent—plus the small changes that led to big adoption wins.

Monitoring That Moves: Power Tactics for Remote Oversight and Inspection Readiness

In this session, experienced CRAs, site managers, and power users of Florence SiteLink share advanced strategies for managing multi-site document workflows and ensuring trial teams stay audit-ready—without the scramble.

Flo Flow Room: Meet the Product Team & Shape What’s Next

4:30pm - 5:20pm | Breakouts - Session 3

Going Paperless & Lessons from Implementations

This session brings together implementation veterans to share what they’ve learned: what to repeat, what to avoid, and how to engage teams across sites and sponsors when adding new Florence workflows. Perfect for customers growing their stack—or prepping for another launch.

Tech That Builds Trust: How Sponsors and Sites Are Collaborating Inside Florence

What happens when the right people, the right workflows, and the right platform come together? Real collaboration. In this panel, site and sponsor teams share how they’re using Florence to align on documents, streamline communication, and reduce the back-and-forth that slows trials down.

Flo Flow Room: Meet the Product Team & Shape What’s Next

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Welcome Reception

Raise a glass to the start of Research Revolution 2025—mix, mingle, and unwind as we kick off a week of connection, conversation, and discovery.

Monday, October 27th

8:00am - 9:00am

Breakfast + Networking

Enjoy a full breakfast and networking before the day begins.

9:00am - 9:55am | Keynote

Opening Keynote

Ryan Jones, CEO, Florence Healthcare

Catherine Gregor, CCTO, Florence Healthcare

This keynote will explore the transformative journey towards improving trial operations and site enablement, reflecting on broader industry challenges and technological solutions. We will discuss the importance of strategic investments in technology and the role collaborative platforms play in overcoming operational hurdles. In this session, you will gain insight into the principles of designing user-centric technology that streamlines processes, ensures data integrity, and promotes efficiency across clinical trial ecosystems.

10:00am - 10:45am | Keynote

Future Predictions Based on a Lifetime of Work

Robert M. Califf M.D., MACC, Former FDA Commissioner

In this thought-provoking keynote, two-time FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf shares future predictions for healthcare and clinical research shaped by the insights and lessons of his groundbreaking career.

10:50am - 11:40am | Keynote

Building the Connected Clinical Research Ecosystem of Tomorrow

Anthony Costello, CEO, Medidata

Andy Corts, CIO, OneOncology

Ryan Jones, CEO, Florence Healthcare

In this forward-looking keynote, visionary industry leaders explore how an integrated ecosystem—powered by connected sites, sponsors, and CROs—can accelerate drug development, enhance compliance, and dramatically expand research capacity. Through real-world examples and predictions, you’ll see how interoperability, AI-driven analytics, and seamless workflows are reshaping clinical research, and discover how your organization can successfully position itself at the forefront of this digital transformation.

11:45pm - 12:45pm

Lunch + Networking

Enjoy a full lunch and networking opportunities.

12:55pm - 1:40pm | Breakouts - Session 1

Digital Participant Privacy: Managing Compliance in an Era of AI and Heightened Data Scrutiny

Explore best practices for ethically and responsibly managing participant data in an increasingly digital research landscape. Gain practical guidance from compliance and data ethics experts on navigating regulatory frameworks. Learn how to build trust and transparency while aligning with evolving standards in clinical research and data governance.

Panelists:

Nancy DiGioacchino, CIPM, CPCO, CPHQ, CAMS, VP of Quality Management & Global Compliance, Florence Healthcare
Leslie Bender, Senior Counsel, Evershed Sutherland

Empowered Teams: Best Practices to Prevent Burnout and Enhance Productivity

Clinical operations leaders discuss effective strategies to reduce staff burnout through digital solutions that simplify workload. Explore best practices for task management, workload balancing, and employee engagement.

Panelists:

Lauren Stockwell, Content & Engagement Manager, SCRS
Michelle Rowe, RN, VP Clinical Research, HCA Research Institute
Susan Landis, Executive Director, ACRP
Renuka Agarwal, Founder & CEO, UpTrials

Future-Proofing Clinical Trials AI, Old Data, and New Rules

How the clinical research industry must use insights from the past to better prepare our AI models and other technologies to meet the needs of patients in the present and future. Dive deeper into the role that collaboration between technologists and clinical scientists can play in helping to reduce bias in our AI models.

Panelists:

Andrea Bastek, VP of Market Strategy, Florence Healthcare
Lisa Moneymaker, SVP-Head of Strategic Customer Engagement, Medidata
Noelle Gaskill, MBA, ACRP-CP, VP, GM Tempus TIME Network, Tempus AI
Del Smith, PhD, Founder & CEO, Acclinate

Dialogue: eConsent in Practice

This interactive session invites audience members to engage directly with panelists in a collaborative conversation about the real-world application of eConsent. Together, we’ll unpack the barriers and successes experienced across different settings and populations. The focus is on open dialogue—sharing experiences, surfacing challenges, and collectively identifying practical steps to improve adoption of eConsent in diverse clinical research environments.

1:40pm - 2:10pm | Break

Networking Break

1:45pm - 2:10pm | Innovation Showcase

Innovation Showcase

1:45pm - 2:10pm | Wellness Activity

Wellness Activity: Stretch Break with Marissa

2:15pm - 3:00pm | Breakouts - Session 2

Abstract Winner: Communicating in Times of Uncertainty

This session emphasize the importance of effective, ethical, and inclusive communication strategies in science to improve public understanding and engagement, ultimately encouraging wider participation in research.

Panelists:

Chad Adams, MPH, AVP, COO, Honor Health

Harnessing Technology to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Clinical Trials: A Collaborative Approach

Traditional clinical trial operations often rely on high volumes of paper documentation, in-person monitoring visits, travel, and logistical inefficiencies, all of which contribute to a significant carbon footprint. Leveraging technology can dramatically reduce this footprint while simultaneously optimizing workflows and improving data integrity. This session will explore innovative solutions for reducing the carbon footprint of clinical trials through digitalization.

Panelists:

Jen Brown, CCRP, Director of Clinical Research Quality, MCW
Sara Brueck Nichols, President, McCreadie Group (Vestigo)
Patrick Eckstein, Clinical Environmental Sustainability Lead, Novartis

Abstract Winner: Digitising Research: Why Patient Records Can’t Be the Only Ones Going Paperless

NHS England have set the ambition that the majority of health and social care services are to have digital foundations in place, including electronic records, by March 2025. Whilst focus is on patient health records, the digitisation of research documentation is lagging behind in academic research and there is no national solution or plan in place to address this. This presentation will cover the criteria that the UK needed to move to an eTMF and eISF, about how the procurement process works within the NHS and how Southampton has become the 1st NHS/ Academic Sponsor and one of the first sites using eISF as a solution.

Panelists:

Luke Atwill, Research and Development Quality Assurance Officer, NHS Southampton

Dialogue: Where Do We Go from Here?

Building on the themes from Dr. Califf’s keynote, this session offers a roundtable-style conversation between panelists and audience members. The focus is on unpacking key policy changes and navigating the uncertainty they bring. Participants will share perspectives, surface concerns, and work together to identify practical, actionable steps to reduce disruption and stay grounded during this period of transition.

Panelists:

Catherine Gregor, CCTO, Florence Healthcare
Sophia McLeod, Director, Government Affairs, ACRO
Jackie Kent, Independent Advisor

3:15pm - 4:00pm | Breakouts - Session 3

Abstract Winner: The Power of Wellness & Self-Advocacy: Enhancing Data Integrity in Clinical Research

In clinical research, participant data quality is paramount. However, chronic stress, health literacy barriers, and lack of self-advocacy among participants can compromise data consistency and reliability. Incorporating wellness practices and promoting self-advocacy can support participants’ physical and emotional well-being, ultimately leading to better study outcomes.

Panelists:

Tayo Togba, Founder & CEO, Impact Element Solutions

Adopting the New Normal: Change Management Strategies for Scaling Research Teams

As clinical research becomes more complex, teams must evolve quickly. This session walks through a framework for introducing new tech, processes, or structures in a way that actually sticks. Attendees will leave with a practical change roadmap they can apply back at their orgs.

Panelists:

Catherine Gregor, CCTO, Florence Healthcare
Guylaine Charrois, Associate Clinical Lead Director-Oncology, IQVIA
Sarah Ryan, Associate Director-Clinical Central Services and Innovation, Lilly
Lilith Mist, Executive Clinical Research Director, Merck

Building Shared Understanding: Best Practices for Clinical Trial Budgeting

This session shares findings from a cross-industry working group focused on improving clinical trial budgeting. Representatives from sites, sponsors, and CROs identified key challenges in research finance and developed practical strategies to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and build mutual understanding. Attendees will gain actionable insights across three focus areas—study startup, budget estimation, and budget justification—with content designed to support stakeholder alignment and staff development.

Panelists:

Andrea Bastek, VP of Market Strategy, Florence Healthcare
Matt Lowery, CEO, Pathways Group

Debate: AI in Recruitment: Savior or Hype?

Part of our Dialogue or Debate track, this session features a head-to-head, academic-style debate on the role of artificial intelligence in clinical trial recruitment. Is AI revolutionizing how we find and engage patients—or are the real barriers rooted in human behavior, systems, and trust? Two speakers will argue opposing viewpoints, a moderator will guide the exchange, and the audience will decide who makes the stronger case.

Panelists:

Steve Wimmer, VP of Partnerships, 1N Health
Sergio Armani, Founder & CEO, Armani Consulting
Michael W. Young, Principal, biomedwoRx: Life Sciences Consulting

4:00pm - 4:30pm | Break

Networking Break

Treat yourself after a day of sessions to refreshments and connections.

4:05pm - 4:30pm | Innovation Showcase

Innovation Showcase

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Game Show/Full Conference Activity

Join us for our annual game show! You won’t want to miss this half hour of fun and entertainment to end the day.

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtime

7:00pm - 10:00pm

After Party

After grabbing dinner, join us for our after party!

Tuesday, October 28th

8:00am - 8:30am

Grab & Go Breakfast

8:30am - 9:15AM | Keynote

Plenary Keynote

Ryan Jones, CEO, Florence Healthcare

Barbara Lopez Kunz, CEO, Caidya

9:15AM - 10:00AM | Keynote

Plenary Keynote

10:10am - 10:55am | Breakouts - Session 4

Abstract Winner: From Breach to Breakthrough: Transforming Site File Management with eISF

The decision to adopt eISF followed a serious MHRA-reported breach in 2023, which exposed systemic issues in site file management. In response, UHL launched a strategic change programme to improve compliance, oversight, and efficiency, identifying Florence eISF as the solution. A structured change management approach has been key to success. This session shares practical insights from UHL’s implementation, including change strategies, early impacts, and the value of national collaboration.

Panelists:

Louise Rossiter, Research and Innovation Project Manager, NHS Leicester
Carolyn Maloney, R&I Director of Operations, NHS Leicester

Abstract Winner: Why A Positive Site Culture Can Have A Huge Impact — And How To Spot It

A thriving workplace culture is essential to employee retention, productivity, and overall study success in clinical research. High turnover not only disrupts workflows but also increases costs, delays studies, and compromises data quality. For both clinical sites and sponsors, creating a positive and supportive work environment is key to ensuring long-term success. This article explores practical strategies that can help improve workplace culture in clinical research and how sponsors and sites can work together to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Panelists:

Amy Bland, COO, CuroResearch
Maria Ladd, Site Operations Consultant, Maria P Ladd, LLC

Accelerating Studies Through Integrated Technology Ecosystems: Best Practices from Industry Leaders

Discover how leading sites, sponsors, CROs, and technology partners are accelerating clinical research by seamlessly integrating multiple technology platforms. This panel highlights real-world best practices for integrating site platforms, EDCs, CTMS, recruitment systems, and other digital tools to reduce friction, streamline workflows, and accelerate clinical trial timelines.

Panelists:

Andrea Bastek, VP of Market Strategy, Florence Healthcare
Carlos Orantes, CEO, Alcanza
Katherine Barboza, Director, Process Development, Galderma

Debate: Tech vs. Paper: Is It Time to Go All-In?

As part of our Dialogue or Debate track, this session will pit two opposing perspectives against each other in a spirited, academic-style debate. Is the drive toward full digital adoption in clinical research overlooking practical challenges in the field? Or is reliance on paper-based processes stalling innovation and efficiency? Two speakers will go head-to-head, a moderator will steer the discussion, and the audience will choose the winner.

Panelists:

Sara Saunders, Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Florence Healthcare
Brad Hightower, Founder & CEO, Hightower Clinical

10:55am - 11:30am | Break

Networking Break

10:55am - 11:25am | Innovation Showcase

Innovation Showcase

11:30am - 12:15am | Breakouts - Session 5

Abstract Winner: If You Ain’t First, You’re Last: Risk Management Strategies to Help You Reach the Finish Line

In the high-speed world of clinical research, success isn’t just about speed—it’s about staying on track, avoiding crashes, and knowing when to hit the brakes. Inspired by Talladega Nights, this session brings high-octane energy to the essential topic of risk management. You’ll learn how to identify risks early, assess their impact, and implement strategies that keep your projects racing toward success. Whether you’re dodging regulatory roadblocks or steering around operational potholes, these practical tools will help you manage uncertainty like a true pro. Because in research, just like racing—if you ain’t first, you’re last.

Panelists:

Jess Thompson, MS, MBA, PMP, Founder & CEO, Clinical Research Pro
Mitchell Hilbe, Co-Founder & CEO, Diversitrials

Reimagining Site Feasibility: Data-Driven Partnerships Between Sites and Sponsors

The traditional approach to site feasibility often falls short—burdening sites with repetitive questionnaires and yielding limited predictive value for sponsors. This panel brings together experts from research sites, sponsors, and technology innovators to explore how data, digital tools, and collaborative models can reshape feasibility assessments. We’ll discuss real-world strategies for streamlining the process, improving site selection accuracy, and enabling earlier, more transparent engagement between stakeholders.

Panelists:

Michele Cohen, Senior Director Clinical Research, Mount Sinai
Jill Johnston, CIO, WCG

AI and Clinical Trials 101: What's Possible, What's Practical, What's Next

AI is a hot topic, but what does it actually mean for trial teams today? This panel breaks down the basics of AI, explores real-world use cases, and helps attendees identify areas where AI might support their work through case brainstormings, discussions on regulations, and exploring the road ahead.

Panelists:

Andrea Bastek, VP of Market Strategy, Florence Healthcare
Tara Rabe, Operations Administrator, Mayo Clinic
Lesley Solomon, Founder & CEO, Veda Trials
Joe Dustin, Managing Partner, Dauntless eClinical Strategies

Dialogue: Sponsor-Site Collaboration

This session invites open, honest conversation between panelists and audience members about what truly drives effective sponsor-site relationships. Through shared experiences and collaborative discussion, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s falling short, and where trust breaks down. The goal: to co-create a practical wishlist for improving engagement, communication, and long-term partnership across the research ecosystem.

Panelists:

Victor Chen, Sr. Managing Director, Clinical Trials Program, Northern California

12:30pm - 1:15pm

Lunch + Networking

Enjoy a full lunch and networking.

1:20pm - 2:05pm | Breakouts - Session 6

Abstract Winner: Built Without Us

Clinical trials are becoming more digital, decentralized, and complex—but one thing hasn’t changed: the people expected to implement innovation are rarely the ones asked to shape it. Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) are responsible for overseeing the daily execution of clinical trials but despite their central role, CRAs are almost never consulted when new technologies or strategies are designed. Explore what happens when innovation leaves out the people on the ground—and what becomes possible when we bring their voices in.

Panelists:

Maria-Alexandra Milas, CEO, CRAConnect

Maximizing Capacity: How Alternative Models and Technology Allow Teams to Do More

Trial experts discuss how adopting technology and alternative site-models can expand study capacity. Real-world examples demonstrate best practices for reimagining the possible when it comes to managing studies and patients.

Panelists:

Crystal Taylor, Project Manager, TRIO
Lora Black, Vice President, Clinical Research, Sanford Health

Negotiate Without Burnout: Building Contracts and Budgets That Actually Work for Sites

Contract and budget negotiations shouldn’t be a black hole—or a burnout trigger. In this session learn about strategies for building contracts and budgets that reflect real workload, reduce delays, and set studies up for long-term success.

Panelists:

Kelly Willenberg, CEO, Willenberg Consulting
Joelle Duker, Clinical Trial Manager, XVIVO
Jim Wagner, CEO, The Contract Network
Dawn Pittinger, Director, Research Compliance, Nemours Children

Debate: Patient-Centricity: Reality or Rhetoric?

This lively session will feature two speakers going head-to-head to explore opposing views on the concept of patient-centricity in clinical trials. Is it a genuine shift toward patient-first practices, or just industry buzz? Together, we’ll examine what “patient-first” really means in trial design, recruitment, and communication. A moderator will guide the discussion—and the audience will decide who made the most compelling case.

2:15pm - 3:00pm | Breakouts - Session 7

Real-Time Risk Management: Leveraging Data Analytics to Move from Reactive to Proactive Compliance

Discover how sponsors and CROs use real-time analytics and automated dashboards to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks. Session includes best practices for actionable oversight, risk-based monitoring, and digital tools that enhance compliance visibility.”

Panelists:

Kristie Moffett, Sr. Director, Moffitt Cancer
Cris McDavid, Senior Director, Global Clinical Operations, RBQM, Parexel
Nicole Stansbury, SVP of Clinical Operations, Premier Research

How Much is Too Much?

CRCs & CRAs are pivotal to trial success, yet they often face overwhelming workloads. This session examines workload assessment tools and strategies to ensure equitable task distribution, prevent burnout, and retain skilled staff.

Panelists:

Christina Brennan, VP Clinical Research, Northwell
Andrea Black, Director of Site Management and Monitoring, Merck
Melynda Geurts, COO, Total Diversity Clinical Trial Management

Beyond the Acronym: Reclaiming the Why Behind Inclusive Research

As political and cultural pressures shift how organizations talk about DEI, it’s more important than ever to focus on why inclusive research matters—and how to keep equity and access front and center without getting lost in the language. This session unpacks the evolving conversation around diversity in clinical trials:

What happens when “DEI” gets de-emphasized—but disparities persist
Practical approaches for designing studies that are inclusive in action, not just in messaging
How sites can build trust with underrepresented communities, even in challenging climates
What sponsors and CROs need to understand about operationalizing equity at the site level

Panelists:

Catherine Gregor, CCTO, Florence Healthcare
Rachael Fones, Government Relations, IQVIA
Zoe Felicie, Sr. Patient Diversity Specialist, ThermoFisher
Del Smith, PhD, Founder & CEO, Acclinate

Dialogue: Tech Stack Nightmares (and Dreams)

In this interactive conversation, panelists and audience members will come together to tackle the real-world challenges of building and managing a clinical tech stack. From integration headaches to unexpected wins, we’ll share stories, explore how to align tools across functions, and surface the root causes of chaos. The group will work collaboratively to identify practical strategies for creating a more seamless, functional, and future-ready tech ecosystem.

Panelists:

Christoph Hornik, Associate Director, i-Cubed

3:00-3:15pm

Closing

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