2026 SOS CONFERECE
PARADISE POINT, SAN DIEGO, CA
2026 SOS Conference
Preliminary Agenda
This agenda is preliminary as we continue confirming speakers and sessions. We’re sharing it now to support your planning.
Day 1
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Arrival Day & Informal Networking Event
Join us at 5:30 PM for a relaxed evening gathering.
RSVP Required
Location: TBD
DAY 2
Friday, March 6, 2026
7:00–8:20 AM –Breakfast + Registration 10:00–4:00 PM–Exhibit Area Open 8:30–9:15 AM –Session 1: Strategies to Maximize Your Budget
9:25–10:15 AM –Two Sessions Available 9:25–10:15 AM–Workshop#1: Sponsor Block 9:25–10:15 AM–Collab Discussion: Changing CRO Landscape 10:15-10:25 AM Networking Break (Exhibit Area Open) 10:30-11:05 AM –SOS Talks (Two 15-minute talks) 10:30-10:45 AM –Mental Health Oriented 10:50-11:05 AM –Economy Oriented 11:15 -12:00 PM –Two Sessions Available
11:15–12:00 PM –Workshop #2: What do sites implement at the site level that expand BD? 11:15–12:00 PM –Panel: How As A Site Are You Implementing AI? 12:05–1:25 PM –Lunch Break
1:35–2:25 PM –Session 2: What Are You Worth?Budget & Compensation 2:35–3:25 PM –Two Sessions Available
2:35–3:25 PM –Session 3: Sponsors Unfiltered
2:35–3:25 PM –Workshop# 3: Problem Escalation
3:35–4:25 PM – Session 4: The Ideal Sponsor Sites
5:30 –8:30 PM–Welcome Party - Paradise Terrace
DAY 3
Saturday, March 7, 2026
7:30–9:00 AM –Breakfast + Registration 7:30–4:00 PM –Exhibit Area Open
9:10–9:55 AM –Session 1: Community Engagement & Recruitment
10:05–10:55 AM –Workshop#1: Community Engagement Deep Dive
11:05–11:55 AM –Session 2: AI Disruptions 12:05 –12:55 PM –Session 3: Expanding Therapeutic Areas
1:00 – 2:20 PM –Lunch Break
2:30–3:05 PM –SOS Talks ( Two 15-minute talks) 2:30–2:45 PM –Mental Health Oriented 2:50–3:05 PM –Economy Oriented
3:15–4:05 PM – Session 4: FDA Panel
4:15–4:30 PM –Celebratory Toast- THANK YOU!
Connection, Collaboration & Shared Purpose
The SOS Conference is where industry leaders come together to openly discuss what’s rarely said out loud. It’s about surfacing real challenges, sharing real perspectives, and creating real solutions.
Because TALK Is Good But ACTION Is Better!
Co- Founders & Panel Moderators
Select any of the moderators below to learn more about them.
2026 Panelists
Who You’ll Hear From
Our conference brings together leaders across clinical research. Below are some the panelists who will be sharing insights throughout the event.
Select any of the panelists below to learn more about them.
