Navigating EHDS Implementation & Building Practical Data Access Strategies Across Europe
1:01 pm - Tuesday 9th February 2027
With EHDS moving from regulation towards implementation, the challenge for RWE teams is shifting from understanding what the legislation means to preparing for how data will actually be accessed, reused and governed across Europe. This interactive workshop will put attendees in the role of RWE strategists, working through realistic data access scenarios to navigate different national requirements, data holders, contracting models and ethical considerations. By the end of the session, attendees will have practical frameworks to assess data-access routes, anticipate country-level barriers and build more efficient strategies for future RWE programmes.
This workshop will gather experts to discuss:
- Work through real-world data access scenarios involving registries, hospitals, academic institutions and patient organisations to identify potential bottlenecks before studies begin and build a practical framework for assessing data-access routes across European countries, including regulatory, ethics, contractual and commercial considerations.
- Develop strategies for negotiating with diverse data holders and establishing clearer expectations around access, payment, data use and timelines.
- Identify the internal processes, partnerships and infrastructure RWE teams should start building now to be operationally ready as EHDS implementation progresses.
