[Revised January 12, 2026]

30+ Upcoming Events & Conferences Relevant to Veeva Vault/CRM

Below is a comprehensive list of 30+ events (in-person and virtual) happening in 2025 and 2026 in the United States.

🏆 Highest Relevance (Score 10/10) – Veeva-Focused Conferences

• Veeva Commercial Summit 2026 – May 19–20, 2026 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 10/10 Veeva's flagship event for commercial and medical affairs professionals in life sciences. This two-day summit (complimentary for industry attendees) features 2,000+ pharma/biotech leaders discussing the latest in Veeva CRM, sales, marketing, and medical engagement strategies. The 2026 theme is "Accelerate Impact with AI for the Industry," featuring more than 100 sessions and panel discussions, plus 50+ demo booths across five themed zones. (Venue: John B. Hynes Convention Center, Boston) Link:Event Website (Veeva) – Registration available on site.

• Veeva R&D and Quality Summit 2026 – Oct 20–21, 2026 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 10/10 A premier gathering of 2,400+ leaders in clinical operations, quality, regulatory, and IT to share advances in R&D and quality management. The 2025 summit (Sept 3–4, 2025 in Boston) drew attendees from 440+ life sciences companies with over 100 breakout sessions. This Veeva-hosted summit (U.S. edition) is free for Veeva customers and life sciences professionals, focusing on Vault applications for clinical (e.g. eTMF), regulatory (RIM), quality, and safety domains. The 2026 event is confirmed for October 20–21, 2026 in Boston. Link:Event Page (Veeva) – Includes agenda and registration.

• Veeva MedTech Summit 2026 – May 11–13, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Relevance: 9/10 Veeva's dedicated summit for the Medical Devices & Diagnostics industry, covering clinical, regulatory, quality, Vault CRM for MedTech, and commercial topics for medtech companies. The 2025 summit in Austin is complete; the 2026 event moves to Chicago at the Sheraton Chicago Grand Riverwalk. This in-person conference invites medtech peers to explore how Veeva's cloud solutions support compliance and innovation across the product lifecycle. Link:Veeva MedTech Summit 2026 – Official registration page.

High Relevance (Score 9/10) – Major Pharma & Life Sciences Summits

• Reuters Events: Pharma USA 2026 – March 16–17, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Relevance: 9/10 One of North America's largest cross-functional pharma gatherings. This annual forum (formerly "eyeforpharma") unites 1,500+ senior pharma executives across Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing, RWE, Market Access, Patient Engagement, Data & Analytics, and AI. The 2026 edition features debates on the agenda and every speaker has committed to including real-world examples. Sessions include workshops, roundtables, and hackathons. Link:Pharma USA 2026 (Reuters Events) – Event page with agenda and registration.

• DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting – June 14–18, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Relevance: 9/10 The Drug Information Association's biggest yearly conference, attracting thousands of professionals in pharma/biotech R&D, regulatory affairs, clinical development, and pharmacovigilance. DIA 2025 in Washington, DC (June 15–19, 2025) has concluded; DIA 2026 moves to Philadelphia. This is a hub for global industry visionaries and regulators to discuss drug development, data, and health tech advancements. For a Veeva consultant, it's a prime venue to network with stakeholders interested in R&D cloud solutions and regulatory operations. Link:DIA 2026 Annual Meeting – Official site for program and registration.

• Fierce Pharma Week 2026 – Sept 14–17, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Relevance: 8/10 Fierce Pharma Week 2025 (Sept 8–11, 2025) was a record-breaking event with 3,000+ pharmaceutical professionals and 400+ industry thought leaders from companies including AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi, and Takeda. The 2026 edition returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, convening life sciences leaders in marketing, commercial operations, medical affairs, and digital health. Sessions cover pharma digital marketing trends, omnichannel CRM strategies, patient engagement, and compliance. Link:Fierce Pharma Week 2026 – Event details and registration.

• RAPS Convergence 2026 – Sept 15–17, 2026 – TBD – Relevance: 8/10 The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) annual Convergence is a key regulatory conference for biotech, pharma, and medical device industries. RAPS Convergence 2025 took place Oct 7–10, 2025 in Pittsburgh with intensive workshops, topical sessions, and meet-ups with regulators. The 2026 event is scheduled for September 15–17, 2026 (location TBD). Vault RIM consultants can gain insights into regulatory changes and connect with regulatory operations teams here. Link:RAPS Convergence – Conference prospectus and updates.

• SCOPE Summit 2026 (Summit for Clinical Ops Executives) – Feb 2–5, 2026 – Orlando, FL – Relevance: 8/10 Now in its 17th year, SCOPE brings together the full clinical research ecosystem. SCOPE 2025 convened 4,500+ attendees (10% growth over 2024), 630 speakers, and 300 exhibitors. The 2026 edition at Rosen Shingle Creek features 30 conference tracks (including 3 new additions: Market Access, Safety, and Therapeutic Area Spotlights), plus 3 plenary keynotes. Topics include Development Planning, Protocol Optimization, Patient-Centric Trial Design, Site Engagement, Generative AI, and RBQM. Highly relevant for those consulting on Veeva's clinical suite (e.g. Vault eTMF, CTMS). Link:SCOPE Summit 2026 – Event info and registration.

• Future Pharma 2026 (WBR) – June 1–2, 2026 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 8/10 A marketing and sales leadership conference for pharma, biotech, and medical device executives. Future Pharma 2025 marked its 20th year, bringing together 250+ leading pharma executives at the Westin Copley Place. The 2026 edition moves to the Renaissance Seaport District (June 1–2, 2026), focusing on commercial strategy and patient-centric marketing, with peer-to-peer collaboration on topics like digital engagement, field force effectiveness, and CRM tools. For Veeva consultants, this is an opportunity to hear what top commercial operations leaders need from CRM and content management solutions. Link:Future Pharma 2026 Conference – Agenda and registration.

• DIA Regulatory Submissions, Information, and Document Management (RSIDM) Forum 2026 – February 2026 (Exact dates TBD) – Washington, DC area – Relevance: 8/10 An annual forum (typically held each Feb in Maryland/DC) that is laser-focused on regulatory submission management, electronic document management, and RIM. The 2025 forum (Feb 3–5, 2025 in Bethesda) gathered experts to discuss efficient submission planning, eCTD best practices, and regulatory content systems. The 2026 RSIDM Forum will likewise offer deep dives into regulatory operations and is extremely relevant for Vault RIM and document management consultants. Link:DIA RSIDM Forum – Details for 2026 will be posted by DIA.

Medium Relevance (Score 7/10) – Pharma IT, CRM, and Industry Events

• MAPS 2026 Americas Annual Meeting – Mar 22–25, 2026 – Denver, CO – Relevance: 7/10 The Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) annual meeting for North America, marking MAPS's 10th anniversary. This conference at the Hyatt Regency Denver gathers 800+ medical affairs leaders from pharma/biotech to share best practices in medical communications, scientific engagement, and compliant content management. The agenda features scientific keynotes, peer-led roundtables, compliance workshops, and networking opportunities. For a Veeva consultant, it's a chance to connect with medical affairs teams (who often use Veeva CRM and Vault MedComms/MedInquiry) and understand their needs in scientific content and customer interaction. Link:MAPS 2026 – Americas Meeting – Conference details and registration.

• Fierce Pharma Engage 2026 – April 22–24, 2026 – San Diego, CA – Relevance: 7/10 The inaugural Fierce Pharma Engage 2025 (April 29–May 1, 2025 at Town and Country Resort) brought together pharma and biotech marketing, dealmaking, communications, and medical affairs executives. The 2026 edition returns to San Diego, emphasizing collaborative discussions on omnichannel marketing, content personalization, AI, and digital sales enablement in life sciences. Sessions cover Marketing, PR/Communications, Medical Affairs, and BD&L. Link:Fierce Pharma Engage 2026 – Event page and registration.

• Disruptive Innovations (DPharm) 2026 – Sept 15–16, 2026 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 7/10 A specialized conference on innovation in clinical trials, known as DPHARM. The 15th annual DPharm 2025 (Sept 16–17, 2025 in Philadelphia) convened 1,000 professionals focused on making clinical trials better, faster, and more efficient. Keynote speakers included Victoria Gray (first CRISPR gene therapy recipient) and Ken Frazier (former Merck CEO). The 16th annual DPharm 2026 moves to Boston, featuring TED-style talks and case studies on decentralized trials, digital biomarkers, patient-centric trial design, AI, and automation. This is relevant for Veeva consultants focused on clinical Vault applications. Link:DPHARM 2026 Conference – Agenda and registration.

• ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo 2026 – Oct 18–21, 2026 – Washington, DC – Relevance: 7/10 The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering's annual meeting, covering pharmaceutical quality, manufacturing, and supply chain topics. The 2025 ISPE Annual Meeting in Charlotte (Oct 26–29, 2025) featured five tracks and 70+ sessions on Digital Transformation, Pharma 4.0, AI, machine learning, and automation. The 2026 edition moves to Washington, DC (Oct 18–21, 2026) with tracks on sustainability, operations, supply chain, facilities, production systems, quality systems, regulatory guidance, and cutting-edge innovations. Veeva's quality and manufacturing cloud solutions (e.g. Vault QualityDocs, QMS) align well with the interests of attendees. Link:ISPE 2026 Annual Meeting – Conference info and registration.

• The MedTech Conference 2026 (AdvaMed) – Oct 18–21, 2026 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 7/10 The largest annual gathering of the medical device and diagnostics industry, hosted by AdvaMed. The 2025 MedTech Conference in San Diego (Oct 5–8, 2025) coincided with AdvaMed's 50th anniversary and welcomed 3,708 attendees from 1,800 companies across 38 countries—the highest member company participation ever. The 2026 conference moves to Boston at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (Oct 18–21, 2026). It features CEOs and innovators discussing medtech market trends, regulatory and quality challenges, and digital health. For Veeva consultants, this is an opportunity to engage with medtech companies that may leverage Vault for quality/regulatory content management. Link:The MedTech Conference 2026 – Official site and registration.

• Bio-IT World Conference & Expo 2026 – May 19–21, 2026 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 6/10 A prominent conference on biotech IT, data management, and digital transformation in biomedical research. The 25th Annual Bio-IT World (May 19–21, 2026 in Boston) convenes more than 2,900 leaders from biopharma, clinical research, healthcare, informatics, and technology—now with virtual attendance options. The 2025 edition was held April 2–4, 2025 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. It brings together IT leaders, scientists, and software providers to discuss topics like cloud computing for R&D, AI in drug discovery, and data-driven medicine. While broader than Veeva's scope, it's relevant for understanding the IT landscape of life sciences. Link:Bio-IT World 2026 – Conference details and registration.

• PanAgora Pharma CX AI & Tech Summit 2025 – Nov 18, 2025 – Princeton, NJ – Relevance: 7/10 A focused Customer Experience (CX) and Tech conference for pharma marketers. The 8th Annual Pharma CX AI & Tech Summit brings together 25+ speakers and 100+ pharma marketing and customer experience leaders at the Nassau Inn in Princeton on Nov 18, 2025. It explores how pharma is using AI, automation, voice/chat, and personalization to improve HCP and patient experiences. Veeva CRM consultants will find this relevant as it covers omnichannel engagement strategies and technologies that often integrate with or complement Veeva. Link:Pharma CX AI & Tech Summit 2025 – Conference site and agenda.

• PanAgora Pharma CX Summit 2026 – March 24–25, 2026 – Princeton, NJ – Relevance: 7/10 Now in its 13th year, the flagship annual Pharma CX Summit (by PanAgora) focuses on broader customer experience strategy in pharma, including both HCP and patient engagement. The 2026 Pharma CX Summit at the historic Nassau Inn features March 24th as HCP CX Day and March 25th as Patient CX Day, bringing together 175+ attendees (65% from pharma and medical device companies). The agenda explores how pharma CX and marketing teams are leveraging AI, data, and design to optimize customer experiences. Attendees discuss seamless omnichannel experiences, CRM content, digital reps, and compliant engagement – directly relevant to Veeva CRM and Vault PromoMats consulting. Link:Pharma CX Summit 2026 – Conference details and registration.

• Fierce Biotech Week 2026 – May 12–14, 2026 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 7/10 Fierce Biotech Week brings together the brightest minds in drug development, clinical research, business development & licensing, TMF, and communications. The 2025 edition (Oct 7–9, 2025 at Encore Boston Harbor) drew 1,100+ participants (700 Biotech). The 2026 event in Boston features three days of high-impact learning, strategic networking, and transformative innovation across Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Trial Master File (TMF) Management, Business Development & Licensing, and Communications. For Veeva-focused professionals, this event provides insight into the R&D challenges of biotech companies – many of whom use Veeva Vault for clinical trial management and regulatory submissions. Link:Fierce Biotech Week 2026 – Information on sessions and registration.

Relevant Industry Events (Score ~6/10) – Regulatory, Quality, Safety, and Ops

• World Drug Safety Congress Americas 2026 – Oct 14–15, 2026 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 6/10 The largest commercial gathering of pharmacovigilance professionals in the world. The 2025 edition (Nov 4–6, 2025) brought together 2,000+ drug safety, pharmacovigilance, and AI innovation professionals across 10 tracks with 200+ speakers and 100 exhibitors. Key topics include next-generation technologies and data analytics revolutionizing pharmacovigilance, real-world data insights, patient centricity, safety challenges in advanced therapies (gene and cell therapies), and compliance best practices. The 2026 event is scheduled for Oct 14–15, 2026. This event is relevant to Veeva consultants due to Veeva's offerings in safety (e.g. Vault Safety, SafetyDocs). Link:World Drug Safety Congress Americas 2026 – Conference agenda and registration.

• PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference 2026 – Sept 2026 (Dates TBD) – Washington, DC area – Relevance: 6/10 An annual collaborative conference between the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and the FDA, focusing on regulatory expectations and quality in drug development. The 34th annual PDA/FDA Regulatory Conference 2025 (Sept 8–12, 2025 in Washington, DC) featured 900+ pharmaceutical professionals with the theme "Achieving CGMP Excellence: Ensuring Sustainable Compliance Across the Product Lifecycle." Topics included robust quality systems, facility and process design, supplier oversight, industrial modernization, and risk-based quality management. While not specific to Veeva, the discussions on regulatory compliance and data management are valuable for consultants guiding clients on using Vault Quality and Vault RIM. Link:PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference – Event details for 2026 to be posted.

• American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit 2025 – Nov 17–18, 2025 – Boston, MA – Relevance: 6/10 A C-suite level summit (hosted by Executive Platforms) focusing on pharma manufacturing, operations, and supply chain. The 9th annual summit in 2025 is at the Westin Boston Seaport District. It covers strategies for optimizing manufacturing, outsourcing partnerships, and emerging technologies in production. While centered on manufacturing, it intersects with quality systems and digital plant initiatives (Pharma 4.0) – areas where Vault Quality Suite can play a role (e.g., digital batch records, training content). Link:Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit 2025 – Summit program and registration.

• DIA Global Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management Strategies Conference 2026 – January 2026 (Dates TBA) – Baltimore, MD – Relevance: 6/10 DIA's annual PV & Risk Management meeting is a specialized forum on drug safety monitoring and risk mitigation strategies. The 2025 conference was Jan 27–29, 2025 in Baltimore. The 2026 conference will similarly feature sessions on global PV regulations, benefit-risk management, and safety data systems. This is moderately relevant: pharmacovigilance departments often integrate safety databases with content management – Veeva consultants may attend to understand safety compliance trends that could affect Vault Safety or related content workflows. Link:DIA Pharmacovigilance – Details to be updated for 2026.

• RAPS Regulatory Intelligence Conference 2026 – March 2026 (Dates TBD) – (likely) Washington, DC area – Relevance: 6/10 A targeted conference by RAPS focusing on Regulatory Intelligence – staying ahead of global regulatory changes, policy monitoring, and strategic intel for regulatory affairs. The 2025 event was held March 13–14, 2025 in Maryland, and we anticipate a 2026 installment. This niche event is useful for Vault RIM consultants as it illuminates how companies track and manage regulatory changes (often leveraging databases and content systems) and ensures consultants can align Vault implementations with evolving regulatory requirements. Link:RAPS Regulatory Intelligence Conference – RAPS events page (watch for 2026 details).

• WCG MAGI Clinical Research Conference 2026 – Spring 2026 (Dates TBD) – Boston, MA – Relevance: 6/10 A major conference for clinical research operations professionals. MAGI 2025 (May 18–21, 2025 in Boston) connected 700+ clinical research professionals across a unique 3.5-day event. WCG is transitioning to one in-person event each spring and one virtual event (MAGI@home) in fall. MAGI@home 2025 offers continuing education from October 20–24, 2025 with on-demand content available until October 2026. The in-person MAGI 2026 will offer best-in-class educational opportunities with 45+ sessions featuring practical tips, real-life examples, and training from acclaimed experts. Veeva Vault eTMF and CTMS consultants benefit as sessions cover efficient trial documentation and regulatory compliance. Link:WCG MAGI Clinical Research – Conference info and registration.

• Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East Coast 2026 – 2026 (Dates TBD) – King of Prussia, PA – Relevance: 6/10 Part of Arena International's OCT series, this East Coast event focuses on optimizing clinical trial outsourcing and partnerships. The 16th annual 2025 conference (May 20–21, 2025 at Valley Forge Casino Resort) featured talks from Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Otsuka, and Endo Pharmaceuticals. The 17th annual 2026 edition covers CRO-sponsor collaboration, decentralized trials, remote monitoring tools, wearables, GenAI in clinical research, AI, machine learning, and data analytics. It's relevant for understanding the operational challenges sponsors face – useful context for consultants implementing Vault CTMS, Study Startup, or eTMF. Link:Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East Coast 2026 – Event page and registration.

• Outsourcing in Clinical Trials New England 2026 – 2026 (Dates TBD) – Boston, MA – Relevance: 6/10 Another regional OCT event by Arena International in the Boston/Cambridge area. The 18th annual OCT New England 2026 covers similar themes as East Coast, with a New England biotech emphasis – including clinical operations innovation, vendor management, and eClinical technology in trials. A Veeva consultant can gauge how emerging biotechs are managing trials and where they may need support in content/document management or CRM for trial sites. Link:OCT New England 2026 – Details to be announced.

Broader Industry & Digital Health Events (Score ~5/10) – Adjacent Interest

• HLTH 2026 – Nov 15–18, 2026 – Las Vegas, NV – Relevance: 5/10 One of the largest conferences in health innovation, HLTH brings together stakeholders from across healthcare – providers, payers, startups, pharma, and investors – to discuss the future of health. HLTH 2025 (Oct 19–22, 2025 at The Venetian Expo Center) gathered 12,000+ attendees, 400+ speakers, and 900+ sponsors and exhibitors. The 2026 edition moves to November 15–18, 2026. While not pharma-specific, there is usually a Digital Pharma or life science innovation track. The HLTH Market Connect Program facilitates strategic engagements through curated 15-minute 1:1 meetings across payers, providers, employers, pharma, and life sciences. For Veeva consultants, HLTH offers a macro view of digital trends (AI, real-world data, digital therapeutics) influencing client strategies. Link:HLTH 2026 Conference – Conference site and registration.

• BIO International Convention 2026 – June 22–25, 2026 – San Diego, CA – Relevance: 5/10 The world's largest biotech industry gathering, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from around the world. BIO 2025 (June 16–19, 2025) was held in Boston at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The 2026 event moves to the San Diego Convention Center (June 22–25, 2026), with registration opening in February. The event is primarily about partnering (licensing deals, R&D collaborations) and high-level industry trends. While not focused on CRM or IT, many potential biotech clients will be there. As a Veeva consultant, attending BIO can be valuable for business development and understanding growth areas (e.g., cell/gene therapy companies scaling up, who may need Vault for compliance). Link:BIO International 2026 – Convention info and registration.

• ACRP 2026 Annual Conference – April 24–27, 2026 – Orlando, FL – Relevance: 5/10 The Association of Clinical Research Professionals conference, focused on clinical trial personnel (study coordinators, investigators, research nurses, etc.). ACRP 2025 (April 24–27, 2025 in New Orleans) coincided with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and offered $2,000 grants to clinical researchers from minority groups. ACRP 2026 moves to the Hyatt Regency Orlando (April 24–27, 2026) with 60+ continuing education sessions focused on Clinical Operations, Study & Site Management, Regulatory & Quality, Workforce & Professional Development, and Innovation & Change Management. Attendees can earn up to 24 ACRP contact hours. Understanding site pain points informs how sponsors use systems like Veeva SiteVault or engage via CRM with research sites. Link:ACRP 2026 Conference – Details on sessions and registration.