Clinical Futures Forum
Clinical Futures Forum
Transcending AI Innovation. Transforming Patient Impact.
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October, 6 2026 Hotel Commonwealth, Boston
Invitation only
Clinical development is changing fast. AI, connected data, evolving regulation, and new partnership models are reshaping how trials are designed and delivered. But meaningful innovation must do more than introduce new technology — it must improve outcomes for patients, sites, sponsors, and study teams.
The Clinical Futures Forum is an exclusive, in-person forum hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Clinical Research Group. This focused event brings together customers, partners, investigators, and CRG leaders to explore the future of clinical development and the innovations already creating real-world impact.
Why attend
Explore the pressures reshaping clinical development and why current models need to evolve toward more human-centered, connected, and adaptive approaches.
Hear directly from patients, advocacy voices, investigators, and those closest to the trial experience about the problems innovation must solve to create meaningful impact.
Gain practical insight from client-led success stories and real-world examples of innovation already improving trial delivery, collaboration, and outcomes across the clinical ecosystem.
Hear perspectives on regulation, patient safety, AI governance, trust, and decision-making — and what sponsors and CROs must do to move innovation from promise to responsible adoption.
Learn how integrated services, data, technology, labs, sites, clinical operations, and partnerships can come together to design trials around people, not process.
Join senior leaders, clients, partners, and CRG experts in a future-focused discussion on what must change over the next three to five years — and how to engage in the next wave of clinical innovation.
Who is attending
This invitation-only forum is designed for senior leaders across clinical development, clinical operations, digital transformation, data and analytics, R&D, patient engagement, site strategy, procurement, vendor management, and strategic partnerships.
Register your interest to attend
Attendance is limited.
Hotel accommodations & parking
The Clinical Futures Forum will be held at Hotel Commonwealth, a boutique hotel located in Boston’s Kenmore Square, just steps from Fenway Park and within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and public transportation.
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Group room rate
A discounted group rate of $389 USD per night (single or double occupancy), plus applicable taxes, has been secured for Clinical Futures Forum attendees.
The group rate is available for stays on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, 2026, subject to availability.
How to reserve your room
To receive the discounted group rate, reservations must be made by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Guests may reserve their room by:
- Book online
- Phone: 866-784-4000 (U.S. & Canada) or 617-532-5019
- Email: allreservations@hotelcommonwealth.com
When booking by phone or email, please mention the Clinical Futures Forum to receive the negotiated group rate.
Reservation cancellation
Individual reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to 10 days prior to arrival. Cancellations or reservation changes made within 10 days of arrival will be charged for the full room and tax for the entire reserved stay.
Guests can take advantage of on-site valet parking for $60 per night or $40 for day use, with unlimited in-and-out access.