Experts review five decades of regulatory evolution at RAPS Convergence 2026

At the opening plenary of RAPS Convergence 2026 in Charlotte, NC, specialists in medical device and pharmaceutical regulatory affairs gathered to discuss the field’s trajectory.

They reflected on how regulatory practice has transformed over the past fifty years, highlighting milestones such as greater global harmonization, the rise of digital tools, and changing agency expectations.

The speakers stressed that future professionals must remain adaptable, leverage new technologies, and work collaboratively across sectors to address the ongoing regulatory challenges.