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Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West

Nov 17, 2026 8:30 AM - Nov 19, 2026 4:30 PM

La Guardiaweg 59, 1043 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands

20th Global Forum for Qualified Persons for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV)

Overview

Marking 20 Years of QPPV Collaboration, Insight, and Progress

 

Now celebrating the 20th year, the DIA Global QPPV Forum continues to be the only conference designed by QPPVs, for QPPVs - uniting leaders, subject matter experts, and peers from around the world in a dedicated setting for open exchange, practical learning, and professional growth.

More than just a conference, the Forum serves as a trusted environment where QPPVs can engage in meaningful discussions, reflect on evolving responsibilities, and strengthen their understanding of the systems that support patient safety. It is a uniquely neutral space where company affiliations take a back seat, titles are set aside, and participants can speak candidly - confident that what is shared in the room, stays in the room.

It offers a valuable opportunity to shape the ongoing development of the QPPV role and address the real-world challenges pharmacovigilance professionals face every day - together

WHY ATTEND?

  • Stay Sharp: Hear the latest updates, trends, and regulatory expectations that directly impact your role.
  • Shape the Future: Explore evolving PV landscapes—and your place within them.
  • Trust the Space: Speak openly, ask tough questions, and share freely in a neutral environment built on trust—where company lines fade and the focus is on helping one another navigate the realities of the QPPV role.
  • Hear the Real Stories: Learn from the experiences and solutions of others navigating the same daily pressures you do.
  • Global Perspective: Get insights that go beyond borders—what’s happening across regions, and how it affects you.
  • Solve Things, Together: Bring your challenges; leave with ideas, feedback, and support from a community that gets it.

 

Participant Testimonials

Love the general feel of the meeting - friendly, open, honest and all willing to share and learn.

I heard a lot of valuable input for topics under discussion in my company.

A great gathering of experts discussing relevant topics.

One of the best QPPV forums in a while. Really relevant and realistic discussions with like-minded individuals.

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Exhibits

Who should attend?

  • QPPVs and Deputies from any territory
  • Regulators
  • Pharmacovigilance Consultants
  • Directors of Pharmacovigilance Oversight and Standards
  • Drug Safety Managers/ Leaders
  • Auditors
  • Medical and Regulatory Affairs Experts
  • Aspiring PV Specialists/QPPVs
  • QPPV Support Staff

 

 

Need Approval in Order to Attend?

Download and fill out our justification letter to advocate to your supervisor why this is a must-attend event.

 

Download letter (CLICK HERE)

Short Course or Primer

To keep you at the forefront.

Nov 17, 2026

Globalisation of the Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF):

Nov 17, 2026

QPPV Oversight, Governance and Accountability:

Program Committee

  • Claire  Longman, MSc
    Claire Longman, MSc Expert Pharmacovigilance Inspector
    Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), United Kingdom
  • Shahinaz  Badr, PharmD
    Shahinaz Badr, PharmD Founder & Managing Director
    Vigilance Gate FZ,LLC, United Arab Emirates
  • Ilaria  Grisoni, MSc
    Ilaria Grisoni, MSc Executive Director, Head of International QPPV Office, EEA QPPV
    Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Italy
  • Angela  Van Der Salm, PhD, MSc
    Angela Van Der Salm, PhD, MSc Director PV, Managing partner
    DADA Consultancy B.V., Netherlands
  • Gemma  Jimenez Sese
    Gemma Jimenez Sese Senior Director, Deputy EU QPPV
    AstraZeneca, Spain
  • Elspeth  McIntosh, MBA, RN
    Elspeth McIntosh, MBA, RN Director
    Castle Pharmacovigilance Ltd, United Kingdom
  • Maarten  Lagendijk, MSc
    Maarten Lagendijk, MSc Deputy EU QPPV
    MSD, Netherlands
  • Willemijn  van der Spuij, MSc
    Willemijn van der Spuij, MSc Executive Director Europe | International - Patient Safety
    Bristol Myers Squibb, Switzerland
  • Birgit  Van de Vliet
    Birgit Van de Vliet Global Sr Director Safety Governance and Deputy EU QPPV process
    GSK, Belgium
  • Sina  Schader, DrMed
    Sina Schader, DrMed Head of QPPV Office and EU QPPV
    AbbVie, Germany

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