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Real-World Data Conference 2026
RWE Connect 2026 is the real-world evidence summit where real-world data takes center stage: the sources, the quality, the linkage and the analytics that turn data into evidence.
Two days in Boston with the data providers, analysts and users shaping the field.
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Why this one
Why the RWD Community Gathers Here
Real-world data is only as valuable as what you can do with it. This is where the field works that out together.
The agenda flow
Inside the Two Days
The program moves from the big picture to the practical, and from the data to the decisions. Here is how it flows.
The agenda themes
What Is On the Agenda for Real-World Data
The program is built around the questions that matter most to the real-world data community.
The speakers
Who Takes the Stage
The agenda draws speakers from across the real-world data ecosystem, from those who supply it to those who use it.
Who is in the room
Who Attends RWE Connect 2026
A senior, focused audience, with real-world data and analytics strongly represented.
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.
The experience
What to Expect
Two days built for learning, debate and the meetings that move work forward.
The sponsors
Sponsor and Exhibit
The exhibition and sponsorship program puts data providers and platforms in front of the buyers. These are the main ways to take part.
Get involved
Ways to Take Part
Whether you want to learn, present or partner, there is a place for you at RWE Connect 2026.
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Sponsor RWE Connect 2026
Put Your Data Platform in Front of the Buyers
Sponsors reach the whole real-world data field in two focused days: 150+ attendees, around 60% at Director or VP level and above.
RWE Connect 2026
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See the full agenda themes and the data trends shaping the field, then join the community in Boston.
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Real-World Data Conference 2026: Common Questions
Is RWE Connect 2026 a real-world data conference?
RWE Connect 2026 is a real-world evidence summit where real-world data is a central theme. The agenda covers data sources, quality, linkage, analytics and governance, making it a key event for the RWD community.
When and where is RWE Connect 2026?
14 to 15 October 2026 at the Hampton Inn by Hilton, Boston Seaport District, Boston, MA.
Who attends the real-world data conference?
Around 200 senior professionals across real-world data, analytics, RWE, epidemiology and regulatory science, about 60% at Director or VP level and above.
What real-world data topics are on the agenda?
Data sources, data quality and standards, linkage and tokenization, analytics and AI, regulatory-grade data, and governance and privacy.
Is it relevant for data scientists and data engineers?
Yes. Analytics, AI, data quality and data engineering for real-world data are core themes at RWE Connect 2026.
How do I attend RWE Connect 2026?
You can register to attend, apply to speak, or partner as a sponsor. Get in touch through the site to secure your place.
Can I speak at RWE Connect 2026?
Yes. Speaking opportunities are available for leaders with compelling real-world data work to share.
How can my organization sponsor or exhibit?
A range of sponsorship and exhibition packages is available, ideal for data providers and platforms. See the sponsorship page and request the prospectus.
Is RWE Connect 2026 in person?
Yes. It is an in-person summit in Boston, built around face-to-face sessions, networking and pre-scheduled meetings.
What is the format of the conference?
Two days of keynotes, expert panels, practical workshops, a partnering lounge, networking and an exhibition.
How many people attend?
Around 200 senior attendees, with 40+ speakers and more than 200 pre-scheduled meetings facilitated.
Why attend a real-world data conference?
Because real-world data is the foundation of modern evidence, and RWE Connect 2026 brings the data providers, analysts and users together in one room.
