OpTImize San Francisco: Key Insights and Takeaways

What can the conversations at OpTImize San Francisco tell us about the priorities ahead for TMF teams? Join Laurel-Ann Schrader and Gillian Gittens for a webinar exploring the event’s key insights, recurring questions, and practical takeaways.

Drawing on discussions from the event, Laurel-Ann and Gillian will explore how TMF professionals are approaching today’s challenges and preparing for evolving industry expectations. Topics may include TMF quality and oversight, risk-based approaches to TMF management, inspection readiness, sponsor and CRO collaboration, and the growing role of AI and automation. Throughout the conversation, they’ll consider what these themes mean for the people, processes, and technology supporting the TMF.

The discussion will connect insights from San Francisco to the decisions teams face in their day-to-day work. From identifying opportunities to strengthen oversight to considering where new approaches could support more effective TMF practices, attendees will hear perspectives to help inform internal conversations and future planning.

Whether you joined us in San Francisco or are catching up on the discussion, this webinar will offer an opportunity to revisit the key themes, bring your questions, and consider how the takeaways could shape your TMF priorities for 2027.

**Attendees will:**

- Explore key themes and takeaways from OpTImize San Francisco.
- Consider their implications for TMF quality, oversight, and inspection readiness.
- Hear perspectives on evolving practices and the role of technology in TMF management.
- Identify ideas and questions to bring back to their teams as they plan for 2027.