Clinical research is all about collaboration and Research Revolution is networking gold: professionals from across the clinical trial industry can come together to innovate, interact, and learn with and from each other.
But not everyone is able to travel with their team. Whether you’re coming to Research Revolution on your own or with your colleagues, there are so many valuable ways to connect with other research professionals.
Know Your Networking Goals Before You Arrive
Networking is an art, not a science, but here are some ways to make the most of your time surrounded by some of the best and brightest minds in clinical trials:
- Find someone with a title you’ve always been curious about and sit near them in the Debate and Discussion session! It’ll be a great way to hear their thoughts in real time – and share some of your own.
- Ever wanted to ask Dr. Robert Califf a question? Or been curious about how Merck handles diversity in clinical trials? When you attend those sessions you’ll be perfectly placed to chat with others who have the same questions. What better way to strike up a conversation?
- Hear from Ryan Jones, Anthony Costello, and Andy Corts as they explore how an integrated ecosystem can accelerate drug development, enhance compliance, and dramatically expand research capacity
- Meet the IT genius who made platform integration look easy
- Discover what the innovation leaders are secretly working on next
Pre-Event Preparation: Do Your Homework
Check out the Attendee List
- Check out the agenda for the conference and research our guest speaker bios
- Pick 5-10 people you actually want to meet
- Hit up their LinkedIn—recent wins or challenges make great conversation starters
Tell others you’re going too!
Let your peers know that you’ll be attending #RR too! Download the custom templates and repost to your socials.
Plan smart, not hard
- Mix formal sessions with casual hangout time to get to know others better
- Check out one of the themed wellness activations with a new friend!
Your #ResearchRevolution Networking Map
We’re planning some exciting ways for you to connect this year and here’s a sneak peek of what you can look forward to:
Florence Corner
Think of it as a home base. Pop by early to see what’s happening in the User Community and Site Enablement League. These connections stick around after the conference.
Bamboozle Gameshow
Trust us on this one. Shared laughs and instant connections. Don’t skip the fun stuff, it’s where the best conversations happen.
Swag Wall & Flokens
Trading tokens is basically networking training wheels. Perfect for testing out your elevator pitch in low-pressure situations.
Wellness Themes
- Free massages (yes, really) from The NOW Buckhead
- Spa and gym access
- Stretch sessions between the heavy stuff
- Morning yoga on the outdoor terrace
Here’s the thing: people are way more open to real conversations when they’re relaxed. That massage wait time? Perfect for chatting. Morning yoga? Those people will grab coffee with you after. The magic happens when you stop networking and start problem-solving together.
Bottom line: Don’t just collect business cards. Build relationships that actually help you sleep better at night. See you there!
