Save the Date: DARQA (Dutch Association of Research Quality Assurance) Spring Event 2026 — AI in Practice
13 March 2026 | Mauritskazerne, Ede (NL)

AI is transforming the way we work — and Quality Assurance is no exception. This year’s DARQA Spring Event focuses entirely on AI in Practice: realistic, applicable, and free of hype.
Expect a full day of insights, real-world cases, interactive learning, and meaningful connections — brought together in an inspiring program that blends plenary sessions, parallel tracks, a hands-on workshop, and a fun end-of-day closing.

What’s on the program?
• Opening & chair: “AI in Practice” — Victor Broers (public intellectual and author) will chair the day, lead a practical AI conversation, and moderate the Q&A sessions.
• Keynote speaker: to be announced soon.
• Plenary session: “AI transforming the work floor” — people, change, and practical adoption by Sabrina Gent (Utrecht University).
• Parallel sessions:
o Case presentations by Dr. Myrthe Jager (UMC Utrecht) and Peter Prinsen (IKNL).
o Workshop track: “Digital sovereignty = continuity of GxP evidence” (interactive, practical).
• Closing session: “Play to the finish” — serious play / gamification by Nancy Beers (Happy Game Changers).
• Networking: drinks & food — because learning works best when we connect.

Who should attend?
All DARQA members, Quality Assurance professionals, auditors, clinical research specialists, Quality Managers, and anyone seeking to apply AI responsibly and effectively within clinical research and the biomedical/pharmaceutical field.

Pricing
Members: FREE (registration required)
Non-members: €100

More details about speakers, sessions, and registration will be shared soon.