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7:30 am Registration & Morning Coffee
8:20 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Overcoming Regulatory Barriers to Deliver Timely Patient Access Worldwide
8:30 am Expanded Access in 2026: New Guidance, Evolving Expectations, and What People Need to Know
- What has changed with the latest FDA Expanded Access guidance and what this means for sponsor decision‑making and risk‑benefit considerations?
- How evolving expectations around post‑trial access, use of real‑world data, and charging may reshape Expanded Access strategies
- Opportunities for sponsors, with key practical suggestions for program design, governance, and stakeholder engagement
9:00 am Overcoming Access Barriers in Low & Middle-Income Countries: Operational Lessons from The Max Foundation Model
- Highlighting the operational aspects and unique features of the Max Foundation’s access model
- Contrasting The Max Foundation’s humanitarian model with traditional MAP and compassionate use frameworks
- Navigating the unique operational realities of low- and middle-income countries – from infrastructure and supply chain to patient engagement
- Addressing the holistic challenges of access: practical, political, and logistical considerations in scaling impact
9:30 am Operationalizing Expanded Access Programs in Challenging Regional Landscapes: Lessons from Central America & the Caribbean
- Discussing unique regulatory and operational challenges in Central American and Caribbean healthcare systems
- Outlining practical approaches for implementing EAPs in high-cost therapy areas, including oncology and rare disease
- Building trust with stakeholders and navigating government/public payer systems to enable patient access
- Lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen regional EAP frameworks going forward
10:00 am Morning Break & Speed Networking
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11:00 am Session Reserved for Early Access Care
11:30 am Panel Discussion: Navigating Global Differences & Business Decisions in Expanded Access Programs
- Compare regulatory frameworks and access pathways across the US (FDA), Europe (EMA), and other national systems such as France’s ATU
- Explore how approaches to expanded access differ between large pharma and smaller biotech organizations.
- Examine how companies assess the business case and operational feasibility of launching programs in emerging regions, including the Middle East and Latin America
Maximizing Value from Expanded Access: Collecting, Managing & Applying Real-World Data (RWD)
12:00 pm Roundtable: Driving Smarter Decisions by Clarifying the Role of RWD in EAPs
- Comparing how FDA, EMA, and national health authorities interpret the use of RWD in expanded and post-trial access programs
- Examining differing company approaches, from limiting programs to treatment-only access to actively incorporating structured evidence generation
- Exploring real-world examples of where regulators accepted or rejected RWD submissions in filings and approvals
- Defining the boundaries of ethical and compliant RWD collection when patient care is the primary purpose
12:30 pm Lunch & Networking
1:30 pm Reducing Burden & Increasing Efficiency When Collecting RWD
- Determining the minimum set of data points required to ensure an EAP collects only ‘fit-for-purpose’ data
- Designing efficient data capture models including data collected in routine clinical practices (EMR), retrospective chart reviews, companion studies run in parallel to EAPs, and integrated EAP protocols
- Overcoming practical barriers including physician time constraints, absence of site contracts, and limited infrastructure for consistent data entry
- Sharing case studies from companies that successfully streamlined RWD collection without compromising patient access or overwhelming sites
2:00 pm The Role of Compassionate Use & Expanded Access Programs in Epidemics & Pandemics: A Look at COVID-19 & Ebola
- Examine how Compassionate Use and Expanded Access Programs operate in fast-moving outbreaks, using Ebola and COVID-19 to illustrate the clinical, regulatory, and ethical landscape
- Compare two approaches our team deployed in each outbreak, explaining when and why they were chosen, how they were implemented, and their impact on patient access
Driving Efficiency & Compliance Across the EAP Supply Lifecycle
2:30 pm The Hidden Cost of Poor EAP Operations: What Regulators Actually Notice
3:00 pm Leveraging AI to Enhance Operational Efficiency in Expanded Access Programs
- Addressing compliance considerations using AI to flag operational risks and red flags early in the process
- Leveraging data analytics to reshape programs around unmet medical needs, geographic distribution, and demographic insights to improve patient access
- Exploring AI applications for patient eligibility assessment, supply forecasting, and resource management
3:30 pm Afternoon Break & Networking
4:00 pm Practical Considerations for Chargeable Expanded Access: Bridging Global Access Gaps While Driving Biopharma Sustainability
- Evaluate global access disparities, and how chargeable expanded access can advance global reach and patient access
- Navigate country-specific models and feasibility to tailor programs to local rules and economics
- Gain insights into practical application of chargeable expanded access in key markets including implementation challenges, protection of product valuation, and practical lessons learned
Post-Trial Access Made Practical: Navigating Operations, Compliance, & Global Complexity
4:30 pm Operationalizing Post-Trial Access: From Trial Close to Seamless Delivery
- Aligning internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to manage supply, labeling, and distribution efficiently
- Forecasting patient demand post-trial and planning logistics to avoid delays or stock-outs
- Implementing practical tracking, communication, and reporting mechanisms for multi-country programs
- Learning from real-world examples of successful PTA execution to reduce operational burden and maintain compliance