Attendee Info

At RAPS, we live and breathe regulatory. The annual Regulatory Convergence is designed specifically for you, and addresses all things relevant to our dynamic profession. Join us to experience a conference that includes knowledge sharing, education and training from some of the best minds in the business.

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Convergence App

The RAPS Events app lets you build your agenda, find your way around, interact with the speakers during their presentations, network with other attendees and earn points to be leader of the leaderboard at Convergence. The app will be available closer to the conference.

Dine-Arounds

Wednesday, 3 October, 6:00 and 6:30 pm departures

This popular dining out event is a great opportunity to spend quality time with friends and colleagues outside the convention center and sample some local cuisine.

Conversations That Matter

Wednesday, 3 October, 3:15-4:00 pm
Thursday, 4 October, 7:30-8:15 am, 3:15-4:00 pm

Join RAPS Fellows and senior regulatory professionals for informal discussions on key challenges facing today's regulatory professionals. These sessions are not recorded and no slides will be presented. Come prepared to ask your questions and share your personal insights. Each session is open to everyone at all career levels, but seating is limited and is managed on a first-come, first-served basis.

RAPS Central

Tuesday, 2 October, 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesday, 3 October, 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Thursday, 4 October, 9:30 am-4:00 pm

Visit RAPS Central in the Exhibit Hall. This is your go-to place for RAPS membership information, volunteer opportunities, up-to-the-minute news and information, updates on RAPS products and services and to purchase the publications you've been looking for.

The RAPS Store at RAPS Central is filled with must-have regulatory publications and this year's newest titles.

Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall and Taste of Vancouver

Tuesday, 2 October, 6:00-7:30 pm

Come enjoy some of the finest local fare, beer and wine while connecting with colleagues and exhibitors in a fun, relaxed environment inside the Exhibit Hall.

Grab and Go Lunch Networking

Wednesday, 3 October, 12:00-1:30 pm
Thursday, 4 October, 12:00-1:30 pm

Enjoy lunch while connecting with regulatory professionals from around the world.

RAC Mini-Sessions

Wednesday, 3 October, 3:15-4:00 pm
Thursday, 4 October, 3:15-4:00 pm

Talk with members of the Regulatory Affairs Certification Board and RAC holders about where the RAC credential can take your career. Whether you're wondering if you're eligible to take the exam or building a study plan, these open discussions are a great way to get your questions answered.

Closing Reception

Thursday, 4 October, 6:00-7:30 pm