Overview
Marking 19 Years of QPPV Collaboration, Insight, and Progress
Now in its 19th 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.
As we look ahead to the Forum’s 20th anniversary in 2026, this year holds added significance. 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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Program Committee
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Maarten Lagendijk, MSc Deputy EU QPPV
MSD, Netherlands -
Katarzyna Swiderek, MPharm, RPh Director, Safety Evaluation Risk Management (SERM)
GlaxoSmithKline, Poland -
Angela Van Der Salm, PhD, MSc Director PV, Managing partner
DADA Consultancy B.V., Netherlands -
Shahinaz Badr, PharmD Pharmacovigilance Consultant and PVQA Auditor - EMEA
Independent Consultant, United Arab Emirates -
Gemma Jimenez Sese Senior Director, Deputy EU QPPV
AstraZeneca, Spain -
Vicki Edwards, RPh Vice President, Pharmacovigilance Excellence and International QPPV
Abbvie, United Kingdom -
Elspeth McIntosh, MBA, RN Director
Castle Pharmacovigilance Ltd, United Kingdom -
Ilaria Grisoni, MSc Executive Director, Head of EU/International PV & Global Risk Management and EEA
Gentium Srl, A Jazz Pharmaceuticals Company, Italy
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