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Virtual

Oct 13, 2025 9:30 AM - Oct 15, 2025 4:00 PM

(W. Europe Standard Time)

Middle East & Africa Conference (MEA)

Dive into three impactful days of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaboration at the virtual MEA conference from 13–15 October.

SESSION 6: Digital Transformation of the Regulatory Systems

Session Chair(s)

Geoffrey  Williams

Geoffrey Williams

Director of Regulatory Information Management

Gilead Sciences, United Kingdom

Overview This Session aims to familiarise the audience with the cutting-edge developments in the digitalisation of regulatory submissions and global collaboration. As the pharmaceutical landscape rapidly evolves, understanding and adapting to new digital tools and harmonised standards is paramount for efficient development and patient access. We will delve into key initiatives transforming the regulatory ecosystem: the next generation of eCTD, ICH M4Q revision, Structured Product Quality Submissions, and ICH PQKM.

Speaker(s)

Hrishikesh  Dhongade, MS

eCTD 4.0: Cornerstone for Digitalisation and Future Structured Product Quality Submissio

Hrishikesh Dhongade, MS

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India

Associate Director - Regulatory Affairs, Submission Standards and Strategy

Sara  Shatat

ICH M4Q Update

Sara Shatat

Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Egypt

Head - General Administration of Innovative Products

Hilmar  Hamann, PhD

ICH PQKM & Cloud-based Platforms

Hilmar Hamann, PhD

European Medicines Agency, Netherlands

Chief Information Officer

Samya  Alabdulrahim

Artificial Intelligence Involvement in Regulatory Systems

Samya Alabdulrahim

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Saudi Arabia

Senior Regulatory Affairs Expert

Panellist(s)  Invited

Panel Discussion with Q&A (With the additional participation of):

Panellist(s) Invited

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