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.

Location: Paradise Point Resort & Spa

San Diego, California

Day 1

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Arrival Day | Fire-side Welcome

You’ve arrived, now it’s time to unwind by the fire. Join us for drinks, bites, s’mores, and good conversation as we kick off the conference in a laid-back setting.

Time: 5:00 PM -7:30 PM

Location: ( To be shared upon RSVP)

Limited Space Available: Gathering has reached capacity

Conference Location:

Paradise Ballroom / Conference Center

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 can sites implement AI at their sites? 12:05–1:25 PM –Lunch Break (Paradise Terrace)
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 –10:00 PM– Join us for Light Bites, Drinks & Poker Vibes (location: 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 ( Paradise Terrace)
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!

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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!