PurposeTo develop themes and tracks and identify topics and speakers for the RAPS Annual Conference (“Convergence”) that are suited to the needs of members and the profession and positions the annual conference as the preeminent professional development, learning, and networking opportunity for the regulatory profession.
ScopeThe Annual Conference Committee will work with RAPS staff to do the following:
- Identify content tracks for the full conference that will be a mix of evergreen topics that will remain consistent, year-over-year, and hot topics appropriate to the medical device and pharma regulatory communities
- Review all conference abstract submissions and, using a pre-selected rubric, select those that reflect excellence and innovation in regulatory work and can be slotted into one of the tracks defined previously
- Create the conference agenda, based on the tracks and selected abstracts
- Assist RAPS staff in identifying topics of interest for pre-conference workshops and potential subject matter experts to develop content and teach them
- Provide feedback to RAPS staff on networking ideas and opportunities
Composition/Size
- The committee will consist of twelve (12) members, all RAPS volunteers:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- President of the RAPS Board of Directors
- Representative of local chapter
- 8 others, chosen from pool of volunteers
Length of Service
- Committee members serve one (1) three-year term
- Committee Chair and Vice Chair both serve one (1) two-year term in the respective roles.
Primary Staff Contact
- Senior Manager, Education and Events