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RAPS European Conference Series:
Preparing Your Proposal

What is This Guide?

This web page is designed to help you gather and prepare important proposal details for the Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe and AI in Regulatory Conference before submitting them through the online portal. For convenience, you may save a copy of this page or copy and paste its contents into your own editable document.

Once all your data is confirmed, please submit your proposal through the submission portal. It will take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete required tasks in the submission portal

Use of this document is OPTIONAL, but all submissions must be submitted through the online portal by the stated deadline. For questions, contact: europeevents@raps.org.

Important Dates

  • 6 April at 11:59 PM EST: Deadline to submit all proposals (no extensions will be granted)
  • May 2026: Proposal notifications sent


Overview of Conference Submission Types, Tracks & Topics

You will first be asked to select the conference for which you are submitting, followed by the applicable submission type. Each submission type includes specific tracks and topics aligned with the conference theme, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your content and intended audience.

Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe | 3 - 4 November 2026

Submission Type Description Total Presenters
Concurrent Session Proposal Submit a concurrent session proposal for the Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe. Proposals should focus on the regulatory intelligence function across the medical device, IVD, and/or pharmaceutical industries, and should address such topics as challenges/solutions for supporting regulatory intelligence, team development, KPIs, AI, and digital technologies. 4 presenters (max)

AI in Regulatory Conference | 5 - 6 November 2026 (4 November 2026 Preconference Workshop)

Submission Type Description Total Presenters
Preconference Workshop Proposal Submit a preconference workshop proposal for the AI in Regulatory Conference. The topic for the preconference workshop is: "The Roadmap to Implementing AI Tools at Your Organization." Your proposal must reflect this topic.  6 presenters (max)
Concurrent Session Proposal Submit a concurrent session proposal for the AI in Regulatory Conference. Proposals should focus on med tech processes broadly and highlight real-world uses across regulatory workflows. Topic ideas include, but are not limited to: clinical, risk management, post-market, usability, automation, prompt writing, simulated use, translation, compliance check/gap analysis, in-house use cases, risk analyses, business case, RIM, product lifecycle, technical documentation submission, international submissions, TD compilation, IVD performance evaluation, AI tools for notified bodies, and change management. 4 presenters (max)


Tracks & Topics

Tracks and topics vary by the conference and submission type you select in the proposal system. You will only be shown the track and topic options relevant to the conference you choose. The examples below are provided for reference to illustrate how tracks, topics, and sub-topics may be structured. 

Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe: Concurrent Session Proposal

You will indicate the most appropriate track and topics from the list below. 

Track Topic Sub-Topic
  • Medical Device/IVD
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • General
  • Capabilities & Processes
  • Team Building & Professional Development
  • Tools & Technology (non-commercial)
  • Assessing the impact of health authority changes on corporate policy positions
  • Assessing the impact of new guidance on quality, compliance, and operations
  • Communicating the value of regulatory intelligence to decision-makers
  • Communicating key information to stakeholders (written & presentations)
  • Conducting ad hoc research and topic-specific investigations
  • Developing your regulatory intelligence team (large, small, and medium enterprises)
  • Establishing metrics and KPIs for regulatory intelligence functions
  • Evaluating the impact of new approvals and precedents on product strategies, labels/TPPs
  • Incorporating AI into regulatory intelligence processes
  • Monitoring and scanning the regulatory horizon and landscape
  • Commenting on the development of draft guidance and standards
  • Managing internal data clearance, version control, and relevance of updates
  • Geographical or regional differences in regulatory intelligence
  • Trends and the future of regulatory intelligence — where is the human value?
  • Other

AI in Regulatory Conference: Preconference Workshop Proposal

There is one preconference workshop at the AI in Regulatory Conference. The committee is accepting workshop proposals on the topic of: The Roadmap to Implementing AI Tools at Your Organization.

We are looking for a proposal that will share both a holistic view (e.g. how to identify use cases to use AI) and also have time for specific hands-on examples (e.g. how to use AI for particular tasks or issues, what is the technical implementation, the methodology used, and/or how to approach/utilize existing tools) that are appropriate for a workshop setting.

AI in Regulatory Conference: Concurrent Session Proposal

In an open text field area, you will need to indicate where your proposal's topic best aligns. Proposals should focus on med tech processes generally. We’d like to bring real-world uses into the conference and share what is happening in all regulatory workflows. Any aspect of the workflow will be considered. Topic ideas include but are not limited to: clinical, risk management, post-market, usability, automation, prompt writing, simulated use, translation, compliance check/gap analysis, in-house use cases, risk analyses, business case, RIM, product lifecycle, TD submission, international submissions, TD compilation, IVD performance evaluation, AI tools for notified bodies, and change management



Concurrent Session Proposal Details

Once you have selected your proposal type, track and topic (if applicable), you will then submit your proposal’s details. Depending on the type selected, you will need to provide specific information. The items below highlight some of the common details you’ll be asked to provide.

  • Proposal Title.
    • Share up to 10 words / 200-character limit. Your title should briefly describe the focus and nature of your presentation.
  • Proposal Description.
    • Describe in 100-300 words how participants will benefit from attending this workshop. Hint: Focus on how they can apply what they learn to their job and career in addition to what they will learn.
  • Learning Objectives.
    • Provide 2–3 learning objectives that clearly explain what participants should be able to do after attending your workshop.
  • Geographic Coverage. 
    • Select the primary geographic region the proposal will cover. While proposals should remain EU-focused, they may address more than one region. Please provide at least one that is the best fit. Regions include: US, Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, Other (if other, please explain)
  • Instructional Format. Select the format that best suits your proposal. 
    • Regulatory Intellingence Conference Europe: Presentation, panel, or case study.
    • AI in Regulatory Conference: Presentation, panel, or case study. Additonally, the Planning Committee is open to proposals that are creative with regard to instructional formats. Ideas include a fireside chat, a hands-on activity (e.g. given AI as the subject matter), or other engaging formats.

Preconference Workshop Proposal Details (ONLY for AI in Regulatory Conference)

In addition to the above items, you are required to include a workshop agenda that follows RAPS’ standard structure. While you have the flexibility to design an agenda that aligns with the needs of your workshop, you must adhere to the fixed agenda items set forth by RAPS. This includes the daily start and end times plus breaks and meals. Here is a sample agenda as a reference. RAPS’ agenda items (shown in blue below) must be reflected in your agenda.

7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast for Preconference Workshop Attendees
8:30 – 10:30 AM Your Agenda Items
10:30 – 11:30 AM Refreshment Break for Preconference Workshop Attendees
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Your Agenda Items
12:30 – 13:30 PM Lunch for Preconference Workshop Attendees
13:30 – 15:00 PM Your Agenda Items
15:00 – 15:15 PM Break for Preconference Workshop Attendees
15:15 – 16:00 PM Your Agenda Items
16:00 PM Adjourn (all workshops must adjourn for day)


Presenters List

Each submission type (preconference workshop or concurrent session) has a maximum number of presenters.

RAPS Presenter Policies Permit the Following:

  • Preconference Workshops: Up to 6 presenters may be listed in your proposal.
  • Concurrent Sessions: Up to 4 presenters may be listed in your proposal.

If you are entering information on behalf of a presenter, you will be required to confirm that they are aware of and agree to be recommended for this topic. Only confirmed individuals may be listed on a proposal. Unconfirmed or “wish list” speakers are not permitted.

If your proposal is selected, you will have the opportunity to work with a member of the planning committee to review and discuss any potential speaker additions (including Health Authority presenters). Accepted presenters are expected to travel and present in-person in Barcelona.

Presenter Details

As you review the presenter details required by submission type, please note that items marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory in the submission system. Be sure to gather this information in advance to ensure a smooth submission process.

  • First and Last Name*
  • Email*
  • Phone*
  • Address*
  • Professional Job Title*
  • Name of Company / Institution / Organization*
  • Brief Professional Biography* (up to 300 words)
  • Organization Type*
  • Presentation History* (Has this individual presented at other educational conferences or at the European Conference Series within the past two years? If yes, list the event name, year, and topic. If no, type “No.”)
  • RAPS Membership Status (Is this presenter a current RAPS member? Membership is not required to submit or be listed on a proposal.)
  • Presenter Awareness Confirmation* (If you are entering information on behalf of a presenter, please confirm that they are aware of and have agreed to be recommended for this topic/proposal.)


Regulatory Competency Framework & Learning Levels

To help ensure a comprehensive educational experience for conference participants, you will need to indicate how your proposal aligns with the RAPS Regulatory Competency Framework. Preference will be given to proposals that are: designed for Advanced or Expert levels; clearly specify both a domain and knowledge area; and emphasize implementation/application of the topic rather than a general overview.

RAPS Regulatory Competency Framework Resources

Regulatory Competency Framework Levels

You will select the appropriate level. Please refer to the framework documents for guidance.

Domain And Knowledge Areas

The Regulatory Competency Framework organizes competencies into seven domains with respective knowledge areas. Please refer to the framework documents for guidance in identifying where your content aligns within these domains and knowledge areas. You will need to provide the most appropriate option by selecting from a dropdown menu in the online submission form.