DIA 2025 Global Annual Meeting Spotlights FDA Leadership with Opening Plenary, FDA Town Hall, and Global Regulatory Delegations

FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin A. Makary to join EMA, MHRA, and AAAS leadership for Opening Plenary; FDA Town Hall to feature moderated discussion with agency leadership on current regulatory priorities

DIA, a global non-profit organization of life sciences professionals, will convene the world’s leading regulators, researchers, and innovators from nearly 50 countries at the DIA 2025 Global Annual Meeting, held June 15–19 in Washington. As the life sciences industry confronts rapid scientific advances and shifting global health policies, the Global Annual Meeting offers an opportunity for stakeholders to align in real time on regulation, innovation, and global access.

This year’s program will feature more than 200 sessions across 12 content tracks, including insights from 35 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) speakers and 103 confirmed participants from global regulatory agencies. The event’s emphasis on transparency and cross-border collaboration reflects growing demand for unity amid fragmented global health systems.

At the forefront of this year’s agenda is FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin A. Makary, who will share insights on Monday, June 16, during the conference’s Opening Plenary. Dr. Makary will be joined by Emer Cooke, Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Chair of the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA), who will be honored among the Fellows of DIA and recipients of the Global Inspire Awards; Lawrence Tallon, Chief Executive Officer of the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA); and Dr. Sudip Parikh, Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Keynote speakers Jimi Olaghere, a sickle cell disease advocate whose experience receiving CRISPR-based gene therapy marks a milestone in patient-led innovation, and Dr. Doug Melton, a distinguished research fellow at Vertex Pharmaceuticals known for his pioneering work in stem cell biology, will also participate in the Opening Plenary, addressing regulatory cooperation, public trust, and the path forward for global innovation.

“Global progress depends on shared priorities, open access, and evidence-based policy,” said Marwan Fathallah, DIA’s President and Global Chief Executive. “DIA’s Global Annual Meeting offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from regulators on the front lines of policy and innovation — and to confront the challenges affecting patients worldwide.”

Also on the agenda is the FDA Town Hall, a moderated forum that invites attendees to engage directly with FDA leadership on the agency’s current regulatory priorities. The session, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, will offer attendees the opportunity to submit questions for open discussion.

Starting the week with star power and inspiration, Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Aloe Blacc is set to perform at both the DIA Inspire Awards and the Planet Word Networking Reception. Renowned physician and global health leader, best known for his pivotal role in the eradication of smallpox, Dr. Larry Brilliant will also speak at the Inspire Awards on June 15.

Tickets for the Inspire Awards ceremony are available to the public for the first time and can be purchased here. You can also purchase tickets for the Planet Word Networking Reception here.

To register for the DIA 2025 Global Annual Meeting or view the full event program, visit https://www.diaglobal.org/en/flagship/dia-2025. Members of the media may request credentials by emailing diaglobal@gregoryfca.com.

About DIA

DIA is a leading global non-profit life science membership association that drives collaboration in drug, device, and diagnostics development in pursuit of a healthier world. Founded in 1964 with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and offices in Europe and Asia, DIA provides unparalleled networking opportunities, educational resources, scientific research publications, and professional development programs to members in more than 80 countries.

Learn more at DIAglobal.org, and connect with DIA on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

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