Regulatory conferences and events to attend in 2026, 2027 and beyond
Regulatory and quality professionals work in an environment that requires constant learning and connection. To keep up with changes in healthcare and healthcare regulation, across medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and more, you need to stay up to date and meet people who can complement your knowledge and skills.
These conferences are where professionals in regulatory, quality, and any related fields can upgrade their knowledge, learn from experts, and make crucial connections with those working in industry, for health authorities, and more.
RAPS Convergence 2027
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
When: 19-21 September
After celebrating 50 years of regulatory affairs in 2026, the profession heads to a new city to chart the next 50 years of regulatory innovation. This is your chance to hear from expert speakers, make crucial connections, and get the global perspectives you need to get safe and effective healthcare products to the people who need them.
Want to present at RAPS Convergence 2027? The Call for Proposals for this event is scheduled to open in November 2026.
"From global regulatory updates and lifecycle management strategies to discussions about artificial intelligence, innovation, and the future of healthcare, every session challenged me to think differently and expand my perspective."
Jasmine Muse
RAPS Convergence 2026 attendee
RAPS Euro Convergence 2027
Where: Dublin, Ireland
When: 25-28 May
RAPS Euro Convergence is where Europe’s regulatory community unites for the advancement of healthcare across the EU and beyond. Hear from Europe-focused speakers across industry, EMA, the European Commission, and more.
"It was a truly enriching few days, not only because of the sessions themselves, but also thanks to the conversations, shared experiences, and new connections within the regulatory affairs community."
Camila Jiménez Flores
RAPS Euro Convergence 2026 attendee
RAPS Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: 3-4 November
Structured for healthcare regulatory professionals across all sectors in Europe, this conference focuses on best practices for tracking, gathering, analyzing, and transforming immense amounts of regulatory information into actionable intelligence.
“Regulatory intelligence is evolving rapidly, and this conference is a great opportunity to learn how others are turning information into better regulatory decisions. It’s also a chance to build connections, exchange practical experiences, and stay ahead of emerging trends shaping our profession.”
Barbara Bovy
Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe Planning Committee
RAPS AI in Regulatory Conference
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: 5-6 November
Where senior professionals gather to share perspectives and learn from experts in regulatory strategy.
"The value of this conference is that presenters will explain actual use cases for AI in regulatory affairs, with adequate time during and between sessions for an exchange of more experiences between speakers and attendees. It will help you to better understand the possibilities when it comes to AI, and will give you the tools you need when it comes time to decide on the most optimal solution for your organisation."
Robert van Boxtel
RAPS European Council
2027 Combination Products in the EU
Where: Brussels, Belgium
When: 26-27 January
This event, produced jointly between DIA and RAPS, unites key stakeholders across the field of combination products, including representatives from EMA, the European Commission, Notified Bodies, National Competent Authorities and Industry. This event is where we explore a coordinated drug and device approach to incentivise competitive innovation in Europe.
"An impressive initiative by the organizers to bring together all parties involved in in-vitro diagnostics and medical devices for decision-making, resulting in an exceptionally focused group."
Anna Trullas, European Medicines Agency
2026 Combination Products in the EU attendee
RAPS Regulatory Intelligence Conference 2027
Where: Baltimore, Maryland
When: 4-5 March
Where senior professionals gather to share perspectives and learn from experts in regulatory intelligence.
Registration opening soon.
"Every year I attend this conference, I leave with a full notebook and plenty of new ideas sparked by conversations with colleagues - ideas I actually want to bring back and apply in my day-to-day work."
Kylie Marflak
Regulatory Intelligence Conference attendee
RAPS Global Regulatory Strategy Conference 2027
Where: Baltimore, Maryland
When: 6-7 March
Where senior professionals gather to share perspectives and learn from experts in regulatory strategy.
Registration opening soon.
"What stood out most was the energy in the room. Regulatory professionals are not sitting on the sidelines while technology changes the field. They are asking smart questions, testing new tools, and thinking carefully about how innovation fits within responsible oversight."
Geethapriya (Priya) Setty
RAPS Global Regulatory Strategy Conference attendee
RAPS Quality Conference 2027
Where: Baltimore, Maryland
When: June 2027
Our second annual event focused completely on quality, where we learn to embed quality functions throughout the entire product lifecycle, from early design and development to postmarket performance, ensuring faster market access and better outcomes.
Want to present at the 2027 RAPS Quality Conference? The Call for Proposals for this event is scheduled to open in November 2026.
"I'm leaving with valuable insights, new connections, and an even clearer understanding of how risk based, fit for purpose quality systems can drive compliance and innovation while enabling greater agility and efficiency."
Brianna Phillips
RAPS Quality Conference attendee
Who are these events for?
While these regulatory conferences and events are designed for regulatory and quality professionals, they are suitable for anyone working in related fields and anyone looking to learn more about regulatory and regulations. The more we all understand regulatory, the better we can work together to get safe and effective healthcare products to the patients who need them.
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