RAPS Convergence 2025
October 7 – 9 | David L. Lawrence
Convention Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Booth #909
About the Conference
The AgencyIQ Team will be attending RAPS Convergence 2025 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Hosted by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), this annual event is the largest gathering of global regulatory affairs professionals.
FDA Today: Life Sciences — Your Free Preview of AgencyIQ
As AgencyIQ joins regulatory leaders at RAPS Convergence 2025, you can follow along through FDA Today: Life Sciences, our free newsletter with timely analysis of FDA priorities and global regulatory shifts. It’s your preview of the deeper insights AgencyIQ delivers to help life sciences professionals anticipate change and stay ahead.
See Us There
Visit AgencyIQ at booth #909 to meet our regulatory experts and see how our platform keeps life sciences professionals ahead of fast-moving policy and regulatory changes. Explore the subscriber dashboard firsthand and learn how our tools support strategy and compliance.
While you’re there, you can also sign up for FDA Today: Life Sciences — and take home exclusive content and giveaways.
Attend Our Sessions
FDA Forecast: What the FDA has Planned in 2026 for Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Products
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM EST
AgencyIQ Panelist: Alexander Gaffney, MS, RAC (he/him/his)
Description: Hear what’s ahead at FDA in 2026 across drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, OTCs, and generics. This forward-looking session highlights expected policies, guidances, staffing changes, and regulatory trends to help you anticipate risks and opportunities for the year ahead.
The Convergence of Regulatory and Politics: How the President and Congress Will Affect FDA Regulation
Wednesday, October 8 2025, 4:30-5:30 PM EST
AgencyIQ Presenters: Alexander Gaffney, MS, RAC, Laura DiAngelo, MPH
Description: Explore how post-election politics shape FDA regulation. Experts will break down legislative reform, executive actions, budgets, and court decisions with direct impact on the life sciences industry. Get non-partisan, actionable insights on political drivers of regulatory change.
Navigating the New US Regulatory Landscape for the MedTech Industry: Trends and Changes, Including MDUFA
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:15-10:30 AM EST
AgencyIQ Presenter: Laura DiAngelo, MPH
Description: A deep dive into the FDA device center’s shifting priorities and the future of MDUFA. Learn how CDRH’s evolving policies and resource constraints affect medical device innovation—and what US changes mean for global strategies.
Global Oncology Drug Advisory Mechanisms: Insights from FDA’s ODAC and International Counterparts
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
AgencyIQ Presenter: Amanada Conti
Description: Compare FDA’s ODAC with EMA and PMDA oncology advisory processes. This session unpacks differences in transparency, patient engagement, and regulatory speed—and explores how real-world evidence, AI, and global harmonization are reshaping oncology drug reviews.
Solutions Circle (C): The Convergence of Regulatory and Politics: How the President and Congress will Affect FDA Regulation
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 2:40pm-3:10pm EST
AgencyIQ Facilitator: Laura DiAngelo, MPH
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