HMA/EMA multistakeholder AI and Data forum - 12&13 November 2026

Hi all,

The key annual multistakeholder AI and Data Forum of the Heads of Medicines Agency and European Medicines Agency is coming up in November. The co-chairs asked me to share their invite in the forum:

Dear colleagues,

We would like to inform you that the registration is now open for the HMA/EMA multistakeholder AI and Data forum, being held on 12-13 November 2026 at the EMA building in Amsterdam (+ enabled virtual participation).

The workshop aims to:

  • Showcase state-of-the-art AI and data applications across the medicines’ lifecycle,
  • Discuss the evolving EU regulatory landscape for data and AI,
  • Hear from stakeholders on data foundations, governance, quality, and interoperability across the Network
  • Strengthen stakeholder collaboration to accelerate the adoption of trustworthy AI
  • Input to the NDSG workplan in alignment with the Network Strategy to 2028.

To register for online participation, please complete the Webex registration form by 7 November 2026.

The event will be broadcast live, and no registration is required to access the livestream. A link to access the broadcast will be available via the event webpage.

Please follow the event page to find the latest Forum programme.

Best wishes

Karl Broich & Peter Arlett, co-chairs of the HMA/EMA Network Data Steering Group

Data protection note:

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