The Clinical Trials Summit 2026 will convene senior decision‑makers from across research, regulation, industry, and the health system to accelerate Ireland’s role in global clinical research. For Ireland, the Summit represents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen its position as a high‑quality, high‑trust clinical trials destination, attract new investment, expand national research capacity, and embed patient‑focused innovation across care pathways.

At a recent Investnet gathering, the Minister for Health identified Clinical Trials as an area of significant untapped potential for Ireland — a sector capable of delivering economic value, faster access to innovation, and improved outcomes for patients. Building on that momentum, this Summit will explore the barriers, enablers, and strategic choices required to realise that potential at scale.