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Compare structures, processes and performance measures across different trial models.
Clinical Trial Supply Chain Conference · London
From protocol to patient.
Two focused days for the people making clinical supplies more visible, resilient and patient-centred - across every trial, territory and temperature range.
2 daysOne connected programme
12 themesEnd-to-end trial supply
1 ecosystemPharma, biotech & partners
01Plan & forecast
02Package & label
03Move & monitor
04Deliver to patient
Clinical supply strategyRTSM & IRTPackaging &
labellingCold chainAdvanced therapiesGlobal
logisticsPatient deliveryDigital visibility
The conference
Where trial supply becomes patient impact.
ClinChain connects clinical supply professionals with practical ideas, proven technology and the partners needed to deliver trials reliably. The programme follows the real supply journey - from forecasting and packaging through depots, sites and direct-to-patient delivery.
01
Protocol
Translate trial design into supply reality.
02
Plan
Forecast demand and prepare for change.
03
Package
Label, blind and release with confidence.
04
Deliver
Protect products across borders and sites.
05
Patient
Put access, adherence and experience first.
The full clinical supply ecosystem - in one room.
A high-impact specialist programme connecting strategy, operations, technology and patient delivery across the complete clinical supply lifecycle.
StrategyPlanning, forecasting, risk and global operating
models
OperationsPackaging, release, depots, sites and last-mile
delivery
TechnologyRTSM, IRT, visibility, AI, automation and connected
data
Patient impactAccess, adherence, continuity and reliable trial
participation
The ClinChain experience
Ideas become stronger when the right people share the room.
Move beyond presentations. Compare operating models, challenge assumptions and learn how peers are solving the day-to-day problems behind reliable patient supply.
Practical case studies
Interactive discussions
Focused networking
Solution discovery
Why attend
Return with answers you can use.
ClinChain is designed to help you make better decisions across planning, packaging, logistics, technology and partner strategy.
Work through bottlenecks
Learn practical approaches to forecasting, visibility, cold chain and last-mile delivery.
Meet relevant specialists
Build relationships with professionals facing the same operational pressures.
Take ideas back
Leave with useful questions, contacts and improvements to explore with your team.
12 programme themes
The complete trial supply landscape.
Built around the operational decisions that determine whether the right product reaches the right patient at the right time.
Patient-centric & decentralised trials
Direct-to-patient models, home healthcare, adherence, access and patient-friendly delivery.
Forecasting, planning & risk
Scenario planning, demand signals, enrolment shifts and resilient inventory strategy.
RTSM, IRT & site resupply
Automated resupply, randomisation data, site inventory visibility and stockout prevention.
Protocol change & expiry
Amendments, retesting, pooling, overage and expiry exposure without interrupting patients.
Packaging, labelling & kit design
Multilingual labels, blinding, flexible packs and human-centred kit design.
Cold chain, biologics & ATMPs
Temperature assurance, cell and gene therapies, chain of identity and custody.
Global logistics & depot models
Country launches, customs, regional networks and reliable last-mile execution.
Comparator & ancillary supply
Sourcing continuity, equivalence, blinding, traceability and shortage mitigation.
IP accountability & reconciliation
Drug accountability, returns, quarantine, destruction and inspection-ready records.
Digital visibility & automation
Connected data, control towers, AI and actionable end-to-end oversight.
Partners & operational excellence
Vendor governance, sponsor-CRO collaboration, quality oversight and meaningful KPIs.
Sustainability & trial close-out
Reverse logistics, returns, responsible destruction and lower-impact supply networks.
Programme preview
Two days across the complete supply lifecycle.
Keynotes, operational case studies, technology deep dives, panels and peer discussion - designed as one connected journey from protocol to patient.
Strategy & planningOperations & executionTechnology
& dataQuality & patient impact
09:00
Opening keynote: designing future-ready supply around the patient
Turning protocol ambition into an agile, resilient and executable supply model.
09:50
Forecasting when the trial keeps changing
Scenario-led planning across enrolment shifts, countries, cohorts and discontinuations.
11:00
RTSM-driven inventory and automated site resupply
Using randomisation and demand signals to reduce stockouts, waste and site burden.
11:50
Protocol amendments, expiry and inventory recovery
Managing retesting, relabelling, pooling and overage without disrupting patients.
12:55
Packaging, labelling and patient-friendly kit design
Balancing multilingual compliance, blinding, flexibility and usability.
14:10
Comparator and ancillary supply under pressure
Building sourcing continuity, equivalence and traceability in constrained markets.
15:20
Global depot and last-mile strategy
Balancing network footprint, customs, inventory, responsiveness and cost.
16:35
Building resilient partner ecosystems
Governance, escalation and shared performance across sponsors, CROs and vendors.
09:00
Cold chain confidence for biologics and advanced therapies
Qualification, monitoring, chain of identity and intervention for complex products.
09:50
Direct-to-patient delivery that works in practice
Consent, privacy, home healthcare, couriers and the patient experience.
11:00
Real-time visibility, AI and automation in clinical supply
Connecting platforms and teams around actionable data and measurable outcomes.
11:50
Site-level inventory visibility and supply performance
Improving site readiness, stock accuracy and escalation before recruitment is affected.
12:55
Investigational product accountability and reconciliation
Creating inspection-ready control across returns, quarantine and product disposition.
14:10
Sustainable trial close-out and responsible destruction
Reducing waste while protecting traceability, compliance and patient confidentiality.
15:20
Risk readiness across the end-to-end network
Preparing for border delays, cyber events, shortages and unexpected demand.
16:35
What should clinical supply leadership measure next?
Metrics that connect service, quality, waste, site experience and patient outcomes.
Registration
Book early and save.
Join two days of conference sessions, expert discussion, structured networking and exhibition access at the Super Early Bird rate.
Registration includes
Conference sessionsPanel discussionsExhibition
accessNetworking reception and lunchesPresentation
accessCertificate of attendanceNetworking app
Who attends
Built for every link in the clinical supply chain.
Meet decision-makers and practitioners responsible for turning clinical programmes into dependable patient supply.
Clinical Supply
Clinical Operations
Supply Chain Planning
Packaging & Labelling
Cold Chain & Logistics
RTSM / IRT & Digital
Quality & Regulatory
Procurement & Partnerships
Comparator Sourcing
Sustainability
Meaningful conversations, not crowded corridors.
Focused audienceRelevant roles
Expert sessionsPractical learning
Hosted networkingQuality time
Partner showcaseUseful solutions
From complexity to control
Follow the product - not just the process.
Explore the connected decisions that protect clinical supplies from packaging line to depot, site and patient.
Packaging & labelling
Temperature assurance
Chain of custody
Returns & reconciliation
Sponsor & Exhibit
Put your solution where trial-supply decisions happen.
Meet professionals from pharmaceutical, biotech and clinical research organisations who are improving how clinical supplies are planned, packaged, monitored and delivered to patients.
Connect with the people responsible for
delivery.Clinical supply, clinical operations, packaging and labelling, logistics, cold
chain, RTSM / IRT, quality, procurement and partner management.
Reach the right audienceFocused conversations with professionals working across
the clinical supply lifecycle.
Show practical valueDemonstrate how your solution addresses live operational and
patient-delivery challenges.
Build lasting visibilityExtend your presence through programme, event and digital
partnership opportunities.
United KingdomLondon3–4 March 2027
Meet in London
A global life-sciences hub. Two days of useful connection.
Join colleagues from pharma, biotech, clinical research and specialist supply partners in one of the world’s most connected healthcare markets.
Venue details: The central London venue and accommodation information will be shared with confirmed participants.
Request event informationExpert-led programme
Practitioner voices, selected for practical value.
ClinChain sessions are built around real decisions, operating models and lessons from clinical trial supply. Confirmed speakers will be announced as the programme develops.
Sponsor, pharma and biotech case studiesIndependent
perspectives from clinical supply leadersSpecialist insight supported by evidence and
implementation experience
Share a case study at ClinChain
We welcome proposals that explain a challenge, the approach taken and what changed. Priority is given to sponsor-led and collaborative presentations with clear audience takeaways.
Structured networking
Useful conversations are part of the programme.
Meet peers and solution partners in formats designed for relevant introductions, practical exchange and enough time to continue the discussion.
Interactive roundtables
Small-group discussions organised around shared challenges, with practical questions and participant-led exchange.
Curated introductions
Request introductions to relevant attendees and partners, supported by the event team and networking app.
Exhibition meetings
Dedicated breaks for product demonstrations, supplier conversations and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.
Networking reception
Continue the first day's conversations in a relaxed hosted setting with the full ClinChain community.
Hosted lunches and breaks
Generous programme gaps create space to compare approaches and follow up with speakers and peers.
Networking app
Build your profile, identify relevant contacts and plan meetings before arriving in London.
Programme depth
Built around the decisions that make supply executable.
Alongside the core themes, the programme addresses the quality, regulatory and operating-model details that determine whether a strategy works in practice.
GMP, GDP and QP readiness
Quality agreements, audits, release pathways, deviation management and inspection-ready control.
Customs and import strategy
Importer-of-record models, UK and EU requirements, border delays and country activation planning.
Excursions and lane qualification
Risk-based qualification, monitoring, excursion assessment, CAPA and product disposition.
Late-stage customisation
Just-in-time packaging, placebo and blinding strategies, pooling and rapid response to protocol change.
Lean and outsourced models
Partner selection, governance and oversight when internal clinical supply resources are limited.
Oncology, rare disease and CGT
Adaptive designs, enrolment uncertainty, biological sample coordination and patient-specific logistics.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who is ClinChain designed for?
Professionals involved in planning, packaging, labelling, distribution, technology, quality and oversight of clinical trial supplies across pharma, biotech, CROs and specialist partners.
Can I apply to speak?
Yes. We welcome practical, non-promotional case studies from sponsors, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, research organisations and supply-chain specialists. Use the speaker application form to share a proposed title, challenge, approach and audience takeaways.
Are sponsorship and exhibition packages available?
Yes. Opportunities include thought leadership, exhibition space, brand visibility, meeting formats and tailored partnership packages. Request the prospectus for current availability and inclusions.
What does registration include?
Registration includes two conference days, panel and roundtable sessions, exhibition access, hosted lunches and breaks, the networking reception, presentation access, a certificate of attendance and networking app access.
Are prices subject to VAT?
Yes. Website prices are shown in GBP and exclude 20% VAT. The order summary displays VAT and the total before payment.
Can I substitute a delegate?
Delegate substitutions are normally possible before the event. Contact the registration team with the booking reference and replacement attendee details so eligibility and deadlines can be confirmed.
What are the cancellation and refund terms?
Cancellation, refund and transfer conditions are governed by the terms accepted during registration. Request a copy from the event team before booking if your organisation requires review.
Can I pay by invoice?
The registration page supports secure card payment through Stripe. For group bookings or invoice requirements, contact the team before completing payment.
Will the programme change?
Session timings, formats and speakers may change as the programme is finalised. Registered attendees will receive the latest programme and joining information.
Can you support dietary or accessibility requirements?
Yes. Share dietary, accessibility or other participation requirements with the event team as early as possible so arrangements can be confirmed with the venue.
Is accommodation included?
No. Travel and accommodation are not included in the delegate pass. Venue and nearby hotel information will be shared once arrangements are confirmed.
Do you provide visa invitation letters?
Registered delegates may request supporting attendance documentation. Visa decisions remain the responsibility of the relevant authority, and attendees should allow adequate processing time.
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