2025 Combination Products Summit presented by DIA and RAPS

After a highly successful inaugural event in 2024, DIA and RAPS will reconvene the jointly produced summit, Combination Products in the EU, on 28-29 January 2025 at the Radisson Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium. This highly-interactive event unites key stakeholders across the field—including representatives from EMA, the European Commission, Notified Bodies, National Competent Authorities and Industry—to explore a coordinated drug and device approach to incentivise competitive innovation in Europe.

With a distinct focus on addressing challenges and creating efficiencies, 2025 Combination Products in the EU offers delegates the opportunity to engage with experts and exchange ideas via action-oriented working groups that stimulate ideation and innovation to drive solutions for pragmatic implementation.

New this year, the event will also feature a preconference workshop on 27 January focused on “Introduction to Combination Products in the EU: Regulatory and Practical Insights” (separate fee required).

Registration Fees & Deadlines

Learning Objectives

• Explore MDR implementation updates
• Discuss the impact of the EU IVDR (challenges, opportunities, lessons learned)
• Review the current landscape for Companion Diagnostics in the EU
• Share insights and case studies about critical combination products issues like MDR Article 117/MDR Rule 14, combined clinical trials, AI in medical devices and diagnostics, and lifecycle management
• Brainstorm ways to encourage innovation and progress in the regulation of combination products in the EU

Who Should Attend?

This highly-interactive summit will unite key stakeholders across the field—including representatives from EMA, the European Commission, Notified Bodies, National Competent Authorities and Industry—to explore a coordinated drug and device approach to incentivise competitive innovation in Europe. 

Audience Learning Level

Advanced: Content is designed for individuals who are well-versed in most, if not all, concepts associated with the topic(s). Activities place a high concentration on analysis and application of concepts or demonstration of competencies through exercises such as case studies, scenario building, and group projects. A high level of participation is expected from each attendee.

Accommodations & Travel Information

Radisson Grand Place
47 Rue du Fossé aux Loups, Brussels, 1000
Belgium

Delegates will receive a special rate of €239 including VAT.  The room rate includes a Radisson Collection Breakfast, Access to fitness facilities and fast wireless internet access. Kindly note that the City Tax is excluded (€4.24 per room per night). Reserve now. Please use the code 2501DIA when reserving your room at the Radisson Grand Place. 

Cancellations and Refunds

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to support@raps.org. Cancellations received by 27 December 2024 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative fee. Cancellations received after 27 December 2024 are nonrefundable except in cases of documented medical emergencies.  We are unable to accept cancellations by phone.  DIA and RAPS reserve the right to cancel this program at their sole discretion in which case registration fees will be refunded within 7 business days. DIA and RAPS will not be responsible for travel or other costs incurred due to cancellation.

Substitutions

Paid registration substitutions may be accepted with written approval from DIA and RAPS for requests received before the start of the event. To transfer a registration, email raps@raps.org with the event title, name of the original registrant and the contact information for the new attendee.

Proof of Attendance

A certificate of attendance will be made available after the event.

Questions