Boston | October 20-21, 2026

Powerful Community, Fresh Ideas

Advance Life Sciences R&D and Quality

Connect, learn, and collaborate with over 2,500 peers across clinical operations, clinical data, research sites, regulatory, safety, quality, and IT at Veeva R&D and Quality Summit, U.S.

Attendance is complimentary for Veeva customers and life sciences professionals.

2,500⁺

life sciences attendees

250⁺

life sciences companies

100⁺

customer speakers

20

product roadmaps

Clinical Operations

Learn how to drive operational efficiencies and advance clinical trials for sites, sponsors, and CROs.

Clinical Data

Innovate the next generation of clinical data management together. Learn how AI, eSource, and risk-based approaches can maximize end-to-end efficiency and quality.

Clinical Research Sites

Collaborate with industry sponsors on clinical research initiatives that drive meaningful change. Learn how to leverage site-centric products to eliminate manual burdens and streamline workflows.

Regulatory

Leverage AI and a unified data foundation to accelerate regulatory processes, reduce routine work, and measure efficiency gains to demonstrate business value.

Safety

Discover ways to simplify pharmacovigilance operations with seamless global to local processes, AI, end-to-end automation, and real-time partner collaboration.

Quality

Drive quality efficiency and modernization by unifying QA, QC, and training. Discover new ways to accelerate time to market and increase value to the business.

Vault Platform

Maximize value with a common platform and boost productivity with AI and automation. Get process insights, connect teams, and optimize platform operations.

Why Attend

The Largest Life Sciences R&D and Quality Gathering

Powerful Community

Catch up with colleagues and build new connections through group networking, roundtables, and a fun evening event with 2,500+ life sciences peers.

Fresh Ideas

With 100+ breakout sessions, panel discussions, and product deep dives, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for learning and inspiration.

Latest Innovations

Be the first to know about new capabilities with roadmap presentations, demo booths, and expert-led Innovation Theater sessions.

Exchange Ideas and Build Your Network

“This is my third time and I definitely like coming to Summit. We’re all trying to get drugs faster to the patients. If we can come together, I think it’s a great value.”

Christopher Zajac

Senior Associate Director, Principal Capability Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim

“My biggest takeaway from Summit is the connectivity between Veeva and its customers. They want to understand not only what’s going well, but what else is there to work on.”

Scott Cleve

VP Regulatory Operations, Daiichi Sankyo

“Summit is an opportunity to look for solutions, and ways that technology can help us solve problems at an industry level rather than individually. That’s what I’m really excited about.”

Cory Gilbert

Senior Director, Business System Management and Innovation, Merck

“Summit is a great way to connect with peers and get inspiration. From sessions to roundtable discussions, it’s a fantastic way to learn what others are doing and take the lessons back to your own company.”

2026 R&D and Quality Summit