DIA and the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency launch an inaugural joint summit in London, – — bringing regulators, industry and healthcare-innovation leaders together on next-generation medicines, clinical research and international regulatory alignment.
Dates and format
- Dates: 16–17 November 2026
- Format: in person, Senate House, London
- Organizer: DIA, developed in partnership with the UK's MHRA
- Timing: held during London Life Sciences Week
What it covers
This inaugural gathering showcases how the UK enables innovation across the full pathway — from early development and clinical investigation, through regulation and evidence generation, to real-world adoption in healthcare systems. Over two days, the programme features keynote addresses, panel discussions and case studies exploring next-generation medicines, including cell, gene and mRNA therapies, alongside sessions on the future of clinical research, real-world evidence, AI-enabled healthcare, international regulatory alignment, and accelerating patient access to innovation.
Who should attend
Regulatory affairs and clinical development leaders at companies bringing advanced therapies or AI-enabled products to the UK and global markets, plus regulatory strategists tracking international alignment. Comparing EU-side regulatory science instead? HMA/EMA's Multistakeholder AI and Data Forum covers similar AI-in-regulation ground from the EU side, and TOPRA's Annual Symposium spans both UK and EU regulatory practice.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the DIA-MHRA Global Summit?
16-17 November 2026 at Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU, United Kingdom, during London Life Sciences Week.
Who organizes it?
DIA (Drug Information Association), developed in partnership with the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This is the inaugural edition.
What does the programme cover?
Keynote addresses, panel discussions and case studies on next-generation medicines including cell, gene and mRNA therapies, plus sessions on clinical research, real-world evidence, AI-enabled healthcare, international regulatory alignment and accelerating patient access.
Is there a registration fee?
Not stated in the sources reviewed for this listing; registration is open. Confirm current pricing directly with DIA before making plans.
Sources & further reading
- DIA. DIA-MHRA Global Summit: Global Collaboration for Safer and Smarter Health Innovation, 16-17 November 2026. diaglobal.org
- DIA and MHRA. Joint launch release: DIA and MHRA Launch New Global Regulatory Science Summit in London. prnewswire.com
Event details are published by the organizer and can change. Confirm dates, pricing and format with DIA before making plans. Verified via WebSearch corroboration (direct organizer-page fetch was blocked this session) — last checked 24 September 2026.
