World Patient Safety Congress Americas 2026
Event Date
October 13–15, 2026
Location
Boston, MA
Expected Exhibitors
100
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe World Patient Safety Congress Americas is a B2B conference and exhibition for drug safety and pharmacovigilance professionals, produced by Terrapinn. It convenes C-suite, R&D, and data leaders to examine core areas such as benefit-risk management and patient-centric approaches, and to explore how AI and automation are transforming safety monitoring across pharmaceutical drugs, animal health, over-the-counter products, cosmetics, and dietary supplements.
The program runs across three days, opening with pre-congress workshops on October 13, 2026, followed by two main congress days on October 14-15. Positioned as the #1 patient safety event in the Americas, the congress features 1,200+ attendees, 250+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors, and roughly 10 content tracks.
Typical attendees include heads of patient safety, pharmacovigilance, epidemiology, risk management, and safety systems from leading biopharma companies, alongside technology and service providers. It is worth attending for KOL-led presentations with unpublished data, expert panel debates, poster sessions, a solutions-focused exhibition, and built-in 1-2-1 networking supported by a dedicated event app.
Show Highlights
- Ten-plus content tracks spanning AI & Automation, Global PV, Regulatory, Safety Risk Management, Next-Gen Tech & Data, Real-World Evidence, Patient Centricity, PV Outsourcing, Vaccine Safety, Safety in Advanced Therapies, and MedTech.
- Senior speaker faculty including Mariette Boerstoel (SVP, Worldwide Patient Safety Officer, Bristol Myers Squibb), Juhaeri Juhaeri (VP & Global Head, Epidemiology and Benefit-Risk, Sanofi), Felix Arellano (SVP, Global Head of Safety and Risk Management, Roche), Reema Mehta (VP, Pfizer), and Julie Thomas (VP, Global Medical Safety Operations, Johnson & Johnson).
- Marquee sponsors and exhibitors such as ArisGlobal (Title Sponsor), IQVIA and Parexel (Diamond Sponsors), Qinecsa Solutions, Oracle, Syneos Health, and Clarivate.
- Signature formats: world-leading presentations, curated 4-5 person expert panels, poster sessions, an exhibition of drug- and patient-safety solutions, and a partnering app for pre-scheduled meetings.
- CPD accredited program for professional development credit.
Attendance
According to the official site, the congress draws 1,200+ attendees, 250+ speakers, and 100+ exhibitors across approximately 10 tracks over its 3 days. No detailed demographic or job-title breakdown is published on the event website.
Registration
Registration is handled online through Terrapinn's secure booking portal. Steps and pass options include:
- Visit the event website and select "Register Now" / "Book Now."
- Choose your pass type, including standard delegate passes and a premium VIP Pass.
- Take advantage of early-booking promotions (the site advertised a "Book Now - Save 35%" early-bird discount).
The congress is CPD accredited. Specific ticket prices and deadlines are not published on the event's public pages; contact the Terrapinn team for current rates.
History
The congress is organized by Terrapinn Holdings Ltd and is closely tied to the company's long-running World Drug Safety Congress Americas franchise, from which the World Patient Safety Congress Americas branding evolved (the event's social channels and page metadata still reference "World Drug Safety Congress Americas"). A 2025 post-event report and returning exhibitor testimonials indicate the event has run for multiple prior editions. It is paired with a sister event, the World Patient Safety Congress Europe. A specific founding year is not stated on the official website.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: August 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the World Patient Safety Congress Americas 2026 held?
It takes place October 13-15, 2026, with pre-congress workshops on October 13 and main congress days on October 14-15. The venue is the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (Boston Convention and Exhibition Center) at 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA.
Who should attend this congress?
It is aimed at drug safety and pharmacovigilance professionals, including heads of patient safety, epidemiology, risk management, and safety systems from biopharma companies, as well as C-suite, R&D, and data leaders and technology or service providers serving the PV community.
What topics and formats does the program cover?
The agenda spans around 10 tracks including AI and automation, global pharmacovigilance, regulatory, safety risk management, real-world evidence, patient centricity, vaccine safety, advanced therapies, and MedTech. Formats include keynote presentations, expert panels, poster sessions, an exhibition, and structured 1-2-1 networking.
How do I register?
Registration is completed online through Terrapinn's secure booking portal linked from the event website. Standard delegate passes and a premium VIP Pass are available, and early-booking discounts have been offered; the program is CPD accredited.
How do I get to the venue and where can I stay?
The convention center is about 3 miles from Logan International Airport and is reachable via the free MBTA Silver Line SL1 to the World Trade Center station at the BCEC, or roughly a 15-minute walk from South Station. Nearby Seaport District hotels within about half a mile include the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, The Westin Boston Seaport District, and Seaport Hotel Boston, plus a discounted attendee room block via Terrapinn.
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