Qualified Person Forum 2026
The QP at a Crossroads – Responsibility, Reform and Readiness for the Future
The jubilee celebrations are behind us, but the challenges remain. And they are becoming more concrete.
Following the remarkable 50th anniversary of the Qualified Person (QP) and the 20th QP Forum last year, this year’s conference moves from reflection to action. The environment in which QPs operate is evolving rapidly. Legislative reform, digitalisation, AI-driven systems, and supply chain uncertainties are shaping our daily responsibilities.
Professionalism in the QP role has never been more important. It is no longer enough to rely on established practice. Continuous competence development, critical thinking, and proactive shaping of our professional standards are essential. The QP must remain an independent guardian of patient safety — but also a strategic quality leader in an increasingly digital and interconnected pharmaceutical world.
This year’s QP Forum provides the platform to address these pressing questions openly and constructively.
I look forward to welcoming you again — and continuing this important dialogue together.
Best regards,
Ulrich Kissel
Chairman of the European Qualified Person Association
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