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Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West

Nov 17, 2026 8:30 AM - Nov 19, 2026 4:00 PM

La Guardiaweg 59, 1043 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

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Overview

The 20th DIA Global Forum for Qualified Persons for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) is a long-standing international meeting designed by QPPVs for QPPVs, providing a trusted platform for discussion of current challenges, regulatory expectations, and best practices shaping the QPPV role.

 

Participants can expect valuable insights, peer-to-peer discussion, and opportunities to connect with experts from across the pharmacovigilance community.

 

The Programme Committee is currently working to develop an exciting and forward-looking programme for this milestone edition. Further details, including confirmed topics and speakers, will be announced soon.

 

 


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.

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

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
  • Birgit  Van De Vliet
    Birgit Van De Vliet Seniro Director Global Safety, EU deputy QPPV
    GSK, Belgium
  • 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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