ACDM ACDM India Summit 2026

2026 ACDM INDIA SUMMIT

For the first time, join us for the inaugural ACDM India Summit, taking place in Bengaluru on 24 October 2026.

This new Summit will bring together leading voices in clinical data management from across India, under the theme Advancing Clinical Trials through CDM Excellence. Designed to reflect both international best practice and regional perspectives, the summit will offer a platform for meaningful discussion, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Attendees can expect a high-quality programme featuring keynote sessions, expert presentations, panel discussions and a dedicated focus on regulatory developments. With a strong emphasis on relevance to the local landscape, the event will explore the evolving role of clinical data management and highlight insights that resonate with the Indian clinical research environment.

As ACDM continues to strengthen its presence across APAC, the India Summit marks an important step in building a connected, globally informed and regionally grounded community.

Please note the Call for Abstracts have now closed.

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Ballot for Registration

The India Summit is a free event; however, attendees must be ACDM members to participate. If you are not currently a member, you can join ACDM here. You may apply for the ballot before becoming a member, but membership will be required to attend if your ballot application is successful.

Due to anticipated demand, places will be allocated through a staggered ballot process:

Group 1 ballot: Open until 30th June 2026
Group 2 ballot: Open from 1st to 31st July 2026

Find out more and enter the ballot below.

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Meet the Steering Group

A huge thank you to our Steering Group who are working hard to put together this summit and programme:

Elizabeth Samuel

GSK

Bio

Elizabeth is a highly committed and passionate leader that is focused on building teams that are motivated and engaged on brainstorming creative solutions to today’s challenges. Elizabeth builds inter-departmental alliances through synergies derived from co-operation and collaboration. Elizabeth is well seasoned in building teams from inception to business as usual and has managed teams regionally and globally.

At GSK, Elizabeth heads the Data Acquisition group within Data Strategy and Management and also holds the roles RnD Site lead for GCC and is also part of the GCC LT.

A graduate of Computer Science Engineering, Elizabeth has over 23 years of industry experience in the field data acquisition. Prior to joining GSK, Elizabeth worked with IQVIA and Labcorp, leading multi-functional global teams including US, UK, South Africa, Japan and China.

Elizabeth firmly believes in the potential of employees and believes that everything is possible with time and the right steer and coupled with the current possibilities of AI/ML, believes the world is our oyster

Jeeva Kasthuri

VHypotenuse

Bio

Jeeva Kasthuri is an accomplished clinical research and biometrics professional with extensive expertise in Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management, statistical programming, CDISC standards, dashboard analytics, and healthcare technology solutions.

With a strong academic foundation in Statistics and extensive industry experience across globally recognized organizations including SAS, St. John’s Research Institute, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and ICON plc, Jeeva has successfully led strategic initiatives in clinical data sciences, advanced analytics, regulatory-compliant data systems, and operational biometrics.

At VHypotenuse, he leads Biometrics and Clinical Data Sciences initiatives, supporting sponsors and research organizations with high-quality statistical programming, data management, visualization, and evidence-based decision-making frameworks. His expertise spans clinical reporting, CDISC conversion, regulatory submissions, clinical dashboards, and integrated analytics platforms for multinational studies.

Known for his analytical thinking and solution-oriented leadership, Jeeva combines technical depth with operational excellence to deliver scalable, compliant, and data-driven clinical research solutions.

Santosh Karthikeyan Viswanathan

ACDM Board

Bio

Dr. Santosh Karthikeyan Viswanathan is a distinguished Data and AI Leader. He has successfully led large-scale data teams, established capability hubs and developed AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, improve product quality and reduce costs. Dr. Karthikeyan has led data science projects focused on predicting adverse drug reactions in Life Sciences and has managed teams in the digital and analytics practice. He likes to contribute to a brighter, more compassionate world and to guide organizations in unlocking the power of data, AI and technology for the betterment of healthcare and beyond.

Yuvarajan Parthiban

ACDM Board & VHypotenuse

Bio

Yuva is a strategic clinical data and product executive with 18+ years of dedicated experience driving innovation and growth within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. As an elected member of the ACDM Board of Directors, Yuva brings a wealth of expertise in end-to-end data solutions, advancing the clinical data management community and reducing cycle times through AI integration.

Yuva is passionate about fostering collaboration and driving transformative growth within the clinical data management community. A key aspect of his vision is to support the strategic expansion of ACDM within the APAC region, facilitating the onboarding of new corporate members and significantly growing the membership community. Furthermore, the APAC committee is committed to bringing industry experts from the APAC region to the forefront, bridging the gap and fostering knowledge exchange with the global audience. His strategic vision and commitment to excellence will be invaluable assets to the ACDM Board.