KEYNOTE: A New Chapter for UK Clinical Trials: Regulation Reform and the Rise of AI

  • The impact of the new UK clinical trial regulations coming into force in April 2026 and what they mean for sponsors, investigators, and trial delivery
  • Government priorities and progress across the UK clinical research ecosystem two years on
  • How artificial intelligence is transforming clinical trial design, feasibility, patient identification, and operational efficiency
  • Cross-sector collaboration between regulators, industry, and the NHS to strengthen the UK’s position as a leading destination for clinical research
  • Looking ahead: building a more agile, technology-enabled clinical trials environment in the UK

Generating credible clinical evidence with limited budgets

  • Prioritising evidence that meaningfully advances regulatory and clinical credibility
  • Leveraging publications, partnerships and existing data without inflating costs
  • Practical tips and insights on structuring FDA interactions and study design to maximise impact with constrained resources