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Real-World Evidence Solutions
A real-world evidence solution is more than a tool. It is data, methods, technology and expertise brought together to answer a specific question for pharma or biotech.
The solutions solving the industry’s biggest evidence challenges are on show at RWE Connect 2026 in Boston.
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The definition
What Real-World Evidence Solutions Are
Real-world evidence solutions bring together data, analytics, methods, technology and expertise to solve a specific problem. Where a platform is the tool and a company is the provider, a solution is the packaged answer to a real need.
They apply the wider world of real-world evidence to the day-to-day challenges of pharma and biotech, and are delivered by RWE companies on RWE platforms.
The use cases
RWE Solutions by Use Case
Real-world evidence answers questions across the whole product lifecycle. These are the problems it is most often used to solve.
The building blocks
What Makes Up an RWE Solution
Behind every solution is the same set of ingredients, combined to fit the problem at hand.
How to choose
How to Choose an RWE Solution
The right solution is judged on fit, not features. These are the dimensions that matter.
The process
Implementing a Solution, Step by Step
A solution delivers when it is built deliberately, from a clear problem to a lasting capability.
The direction of travel
Where RWE Solutions Are Heading in 2026
Solutions are becoming faster, smarter and more integrated. These are the shifts on the agenda at RWE Connect 2026.
Who is in the room
Who Attends RWE Connect 2026
A senior, focused audience of the people who buy and deploy RWE solutions.
Seniority is confirmed: 150+ attendees, around 60% at Director or VP level and above. The functional mix shown is indicative; confirmed registration splits are shared with sponsors from the live delegate list.
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Solutions bring together the platforms, companies and methods of the RWE ecosystem.
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See the trends reshaping real-world evidence solutions, then meet the teams building and buying them in Boston.
- The use cases driving demand
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- Where the market is heading in 2026
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Real-World Evidence Solutions: Common Questions
What are real-world evidence solutions?
Real-world evidence solutions combine data, analytics, methods, technology and expertise to solve a specific business or scientific problem for pharma and biotech, from regulatory evidence to market access.
What problems do RWE solutions solve?
They support regulatory submissions, market access and HEOR, clinical development, safety and pharmacovigilance, commercial and launch, and medical affairs.
What is the difference between RWE solutions and RWE platforms?
A platform is the technology. A solution is the whole package, data, methods, technology and expertise, assembled to solve a specific problem.
What is the difference between RWE solutions and RWE companies?
RWE companies are the vendors. RWE solutions are what those companies deliver, the packaged answers to specific evidence needs.
What are the main use cases for pharma?
Regulatory evidence, market access and HEOR, clinical development support, safety surveillance, commercial and launch analytics, and medical affairs evidence.
What makes up a real-world evidence solution?
Real-world data, analytics and AI, methods and study design, a technology platform, domain expertise, and delivery and support.
How do you choose an RWE solution?
Assess fit to the problem, data relevance, methodological rigor, speed to insight, scalability and regulatory readiness.
Do RWE solutions support regulatory submissions?
Yes. Regulatory-grade solutions are designed to generate evidence that meets FDA, EMA and HTA expectations.
How long does it take to implement an RWE solution?
It varies with the problem and data. A focused study can take weeks to months, while an integrated, ongoing capability is built over a longer horizon.
Are RWE solutions suitable for smaller biotech?
Yes. Solutions can be scaled to a single study or a full program, so smaller biotechs can access the same evidence capabilities as large pharma.
What is RWE Connect 2026?
RWE Connect 2026 is a two-day real-world evidence summit in Boston bringing together the RWE, HEOR and data leaders who generate and apply real-world evidence, with 40+ speakers and 150+ attendees.
When and where is RWE Connect 2026?
14 to 15 October 2026 at the Hampton Inn by Hilton, Boston Seaport District, Boston, MA.
