Already a DIA Member? Sign in. Not a member? Join.

Sign in

Forgot User ID? or Forgot Password?

Not a Member?

Create Account and Join

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)

Session 4: AI and Digitalization in PV: Regulatory Expectations, Real-World Execution, and QPPV Oversight

Session Chair(s)

Maarten  Lagendijk, MSc

Maarten Lagendijk, MSc

Deputy EU QPPV, MSD, Netherlands

Sina  Schader, DrMed

Sina Schader, DrMed

Head of QPPV Office and EU QPPV, AbbVie, Germany

Session Overview: This session provides a pragmatic overview for QPPVs navigating the integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in pharmacovigilance systems. Attendees will gain insight into current regulatory and inspector expectations regarding AI system validation and compliance baselines. The session will discuss how to implement these technologies using realistic, risk-based approaches, and considerations on how a QPPV can maintain oversight. There will be time for Q&A, equipping you with the information to navigate the developing digital world while maintaining QPPV oversight.

Speaker(s)

Aisa  Sukran Renda, MBA

Health Authority Expectations on AI

Aisa Sukran Renda, MBA

Senior Inspector, Chair of PIC/S AI/ML Working Group, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TMMDA), Turkey

Selim  Aydin

AI Best Practices: Big Pharma Examples

Selim Aydin

Global Head AI & Digital Innovation, Novartis, Switzerland

Fabian  Heisig

QPPV Oversight and Training on AI

Fabian Heisig

Head Global Drug Safety & QPPV, Chief Medical Officer, Grünenthal GmbH, Germany

Have an account?

Be informed and stay engaged.

Don't miss an opportunity - join our mailing list to stay up to date on DIA insights and events.