This event is for users, developers, and other interested parties to share information about the OpenClinica open source electronic data capture platform. Early bird registration deadline is January 30th.

(Brussels, Belgium) Akaza Research announces the first annual OpenClinica European Summit. The event will be held on April 14, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium and bring together users, developers, and leading service providers of the OpenClinica open source electronic data capture (EDC) software.

The Summit is open to the public and will feature engaging presentations by clinical trial sponsors, contract research organizations, academic and government research institutions, and providers of EDC-related services. Conference session formats will include case studies, panel discussions, sessions for end-users as well as system administrators and developers. The keynote presentation will be given by Akaza’s CEO Cal Collins.

“This is an exciting time for OpenClinica users in Europe,” said Mr. Collins. “The rapid growth in the software’s popularity and use in clinical trials by European organizations should make this a very productive and informative event. I look forward to engaging with our European community about OpenClinica’s developments and direction.”

For more information and to register for the event, see http://www.openclinica.org/European_Summit.html.

Early bird deadline for registration is January 30, 2009.