RAPS Euro Convergence Programme Committee Volunteers

PURPOSE 

To develop themes and tracks and identify topics and speakers for RAPS Euro Convergence that are suited to the needs of members and the profession and positions Euro Convergence as the preeminent professional development, learning, and networking opportunity in Europe for the regulatory profession. Current RAPS members with previous volunteer experience with RAPS are preferred.  Applicants must live and work in Europe. Evaluations will be not only based on the individual but on the overall needs of the committee to achieve diverse representation to deliver a well-rounded program. 

 
SCOPE 

The RAPS Euro Convergence Programme 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, pharma,  IVD, and digital health. 

• Review all conference abstract submissions and, using a pre-selected rubric, select those that reflect excellence and innovation in regulatory work. 

• 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 lead the workshops. 

• Participate in monthly committee calls beginning in September 2026, and one, 2-day in-person program planning meeting on 2-3 November in Barcelona, Spain.  

• During program planning, members must be able to provide session development support and serve as committee liaison for up to five sessions. Including: 

• • Approximately 20 hours per month during the general program planning and abstract review period (September – November). 

• • 20+ hours per month during peak program planning (December - May). 

• Travel to Euro Convergence and provide support as session moderator and/or committee representative. 

COMPOSITION/SIZE 

The committee will consist of twenty-three (23) members, all RAPS volunteers. 

• Two (2) Co-chairs 

• Nineteen (19) members, divided into Medical Devices, IVDs, Pharmaceuticals, and Digital Health 

• Two (2) advisors (EMA and Notified Body Representative) 

LENGTH OF SERVICE 

• Committee members serve one (1) three-year year with the option to renew for an additional three-year term. The three-year term begins in August 2026 and includes Euro Convergence 2027, 2028, and 2029. The term ends after Euro Convergence 2029 is complete (which includes the event debrief meeting). 

• Co-chairs each serve one (1), two-year term with the option to stay on the committee for a single year after their term as co-chair ends. 

COMMITTEE MEMBER BENEFITS 

• For the in-person committee review meeting in November 2026: travel, hotel, and meals paid by RAPS. 

• For Euro Convergence: 
  • Complimentary full, main conference registration to Euro Convergence plus one ticket to the Euro Convergence Networking Party. 
  • Travel and hotel coordination and costs for Euro Convergence are the responsibility of committee members. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 

• Three (3) openings 

• 1 Device track 

• 2 Pharmaceutical track 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Eight (8) or more years of industry experience 

• Demonstrated success in working with committees (RAPS and otherwise)