AGENDA
27th of November, 2026 – 1 day hybrid event Bucharest Onsite & Online Novotel Bucharest City CentreBICS 2026: Shaping the Future of Clinical Trials
Innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact
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09:30 10:00Registration and welcome coffee
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10:00 10:15Welcome SpeechesCristina Florescu Moraid, President of Clinical Trials Symposium (Romania), CEO Avantyo Institute of Clinical ResearchYoanni Matsakis, President of European CRO Federation EUCROFGeorge Regio Tanaseanu, President of the Romanian Association of CROs (ACCSCR) Romania
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10:15 10:30Introductory speechMarian Dan Ciopec van Zee, ARBNP, Romania
Topic:
• How participating to a clinical trial has changed my life?
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10:30 11:15China Accelerates, the US Streamlines: Can Europe Keep Up in the Global Race for Clinical Trials? Is Romania a Hub for Clinical Research and Innovation in Europe?Moderator:George Regio Tanaseanu, President of the Romanian Association of CROs (ACCSCR) RomaniaTeodor Cristian Blidaru, Project Manager of the Health Innovation HubSpeakers:Yoanni Matsakis, CEO Telemedicine Technologies France, EUCROF PresidentRazvan Prisada, President of the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Romania (NAMMDR)Doina Draganescu, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RomaniaClaudia Hesselmann, Founder and CEO Arensia Exploratory Medicine, GermanyMarcin Kolakowski, Vicepresident for Medicinal Products
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11:15 11:45Coffee Break
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11:45 12:15From Hospital to Research Site: How Hard Is It to Build a Clinical Trials Department?Moderator:Laurentiu Dasca, Country Manager Arensia Exploratory Medicine, RomaniaSpeakers:Diana Paun, Prof.Dr.Octavia Sabin, Conf.Dr. UMF ClujLaurentiu Micu, Assist.Prof. Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, RomaniaProf. Dr. Aysel Simin Florescu, General Manager “Victor Babes” University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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12:15 12:45Will AI Redefine the Clinical Research Monitor’s Role — or Replace It?Moderator:Smaranda Doucet, CEO Flowtrial, SpainSpeakers:Maria-Alexandra Milas, CEO CRA Connect, SpainOana Radu, CRA BMS, RomaniaAna Stojkovic, General Manager Svarog Research, Croatia, Chair of Event & Training WG, EUCROF
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12:45 13:15The Clinical Research Site of 2036: How Do We Prepare for an AI-Driven Future?Speakers:Florin M. Petrutiu, Chief Information Officer - SiteCentric, USAMaria Veleva, Velev Consulting GermanySmaranda Doucet, CEO Flowtrial, SpainMadalina Vlad, Bristol Myers Squibb, Romania
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13:15 14:15Lunch
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14:15 14:45What Makes Investigators’ Jobs Harder? A Candid Conversation with Sponsors and CROsModerator:Catalina Sarbu, Secretary General of the Romanian Association of CROs (ACCSCR), RomaniaSpeakers:Leontina Voicea, Head Of Monitoring, Clinical Operations Unit at CDC Poland, Novo NordiskMadalina Vasile, ArensiaOana Vittos, CEO Medone Research, Romania
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14:45 15:15Beyond the Clinic Walls: When Trials Come to Patients, What Makes Decentralized Clinical Trials Work?Moderator:Cristina Florescu Moraid, Organizer, President of Clinical Trials Symposium (Romania); CEO Avantyo Institute of Clinical ResearchSpeakers:Darina Hrdlickvova, Country Co-ordinator, Camina Medical Experts, Czech Republic and SlovakiaGeert Bries, CEO Deltaclinical, Belgium
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15:15 15:45Coffee Break
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15:45 16:15Would You Join Your Own Clinical Trial? Turning “Patient Centricity” from a Buzzword into ActionSpeakers:Doris Neuhauser, Country Manager PSI CRO Austria and NetherlandsAlina Comanescu, Founder of Community Health Association, RomaniaMarian Dan Ciopec van Zee, ARBNP, RomaniaRozalina Lapadatu, President of Autoimmune Disease Patients Association, RomaniaAdriana Maria Mocan, Founder & President of Willness Association, Strategic Leader & Healthcare Advocate
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16:15 16:45Celebrating Prof. Dr. Ana Aslan: International Icon, Founder of Geriatrics, and Pioneer for Women in ScienceSpeaker:Speranta Prada, President of “Prof. Dr. Ana Aslan” Foundation
Introducing HBA: Healthcare Businesswomen’s AssociationSpeaker:Theodora S Wicks, CEO, Vivexa Partners UK; Member of HBA London -
16:45 17:00Conclusions and Wrap-Up / Tombola
Please note that this draft agenda is subject to change.
SPEAKERS
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