This session explores how organizations can advance AI innovation while meeting evolving global regulatory, risk management, and compliance expectations. It examines regulatory readiness, governance, and oversight for agentic and adaptive AI systems that operate autonomously and challenge traditional compliance frameworks.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Member $15 | Nonmember $25 | Student Member $15 | Student Nonmember $20 (With Promo Code)
*Please reach out to a RAPS Dallas/Forth Worth Leader to request a Student Promo Code.
Speakers
Dr. Bassil Akra is CEO and owner of B2MAS Holding which has shares in various companies including AKRA TEAM in Germany (GmbH) and the USA (Inc): a globally acting consultancy company, and RAIANA B.V. in the Netherlands: AI Solution for MedTech Industry. Dr. Akra has advisory board responsibilities in the companies like 3Aware in the US and Milo Health in France. Dr. Akra was the Vice President of Strategic Business Development at the Global Medical Health Services of TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH. He has vast experience in leadership, business management, research, development, quality management, and regulatory approval of medical devices, combination devices, and ATMP Products. Dr. Akra played an essential role during the implementation of the medical device regulation in Europe. He was also involved in the drafting of several European guidance documents (e.g. MEDDEV, MDCG, etc.) andInternational Standards. He spent the last years of his career at TÜV SÜD training andeducating various stakeholders on EU Legislations. He was also member of the MDR EY Survey Advisory Group and is supporting the various stakeholders’ activities towards the upcoming revision of the EU MDR and EU IVDR. Dr. Akra is also member of the Board ofthe EU Association TEAM PRRC and is supporting the harmonization of the EU Interpretations of this new requirement. Dr. Akra supported the recent cost-saving calculation measures of the EU Commission when drafting the EU MDR and EU IVDR Revision 2 Proposal.
Location
Abbott Laboratories
1921 Hurd Drive
Irving, TX 75038
Cancellations and Refunds
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Substitutions
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Proof of Attendance
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Questions
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