NCRAF Upcoming Events

“The changing regulatory environment – are you ready?

As genomics, AI, and political momentum accelerate regulatory change, organizations must prepare for a leaner, more data‑driven oversight model. This session offers a clear view of the forces driving transformation and the strategic implications for industry leaders navigating the next decade.

Speaker: Vid Desai _ CEO Desai Technology Consulting – Former FDA CIO (Retired)

Vid Desai is a nationally recognized healthcare technology leader with over 35 years of experience transforming digital infrastructure across regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, and medical device firms.

As Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Vid led the agency's $1 billion digital portfolio, modernizing enterprise architecture, data governance, and cybersecurity initiatives. He founded the FDA's Office of Digital Transformation and became the first CIO to serve on the Executive Committee, reporting directly to the FDA Commissioner. 

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 @ NC Biotech Center (In-person Only)(wine/beer and heavy hors d'ouvres will be served)

REGISTER by APRIL 7 for the best rate!  

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Registration for the
*2026* Device and Pharma/Bio Workshops 
will open May 1st

 Registration for the 2025 Workshop is Closed!!

 

You must be (or become) a member to register (standard membership is currently $50).
Each Workshop registration is $95

This workshop series is a comprehensive overview of regulatory requirements for development, manufacture, marketing and compliance for device and drug/biological human medicinal products in the US, EU, and other countries. It is especially useful for those studying for the RAC or FRA certification exams, but also is valuable for anyone interested in learning more about WHY the industry operates as it does. Each session in the series features a lecturer with relevant industry or other "field" experience to illustrate the concepts discussed.

Registration enables you to view the recordings of the workshop sessions.

The series will run Tuesday evenings from June 9-October 6, 2026, 6-8 pm (US Eastern time). 
NCRAF has offered this series annually since some time in the prior millenium. Seriously. 

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Become an NCRAF member to enjoy significant discounts for registration at most NCRAF events, and to be notified of all upcoming events! 
Most NCRAF events are free for our members - and most events are available for hybrid/remote access.