Event Recap
The c4c International Symposium marked a pivotal moment in the journey of the c4c project—celebrating its seven-year legacy and launching the next phase of impact through the nonprofit c4c-S (conect4children Stichting).
With over 165 participants from 26 countries, the event brought together global stakeholders in academia, industry, and healthcare to explore how c4c’s services and results can continue to shape the future of paediatric clinical research.
Key Outcomes
- 167 attendees (128 in-person, 39 virtual) from 26 countries
- Over 30 new organizational contacts initiated
- 53% of workshop attendees were external stakeholders
- 6 interactive workshops covering trial support, training, data interoperability, and more
- 50+ posters displayed, narrated by Prof. Mark Turner
- Extensive positive feedback from participants
“The workshops were the highlight. Very engaging and insightful.” — Symposium Attendee
Speaker Highlights
Moderated by medical correspondent Sue Saville, the two-day programme featured expert presentations from EFPIA partners, academic institutions, SMEs, CROs and funders including Hugh Laverty from IHI.
Explore published outputs from the c4c project
What’s Next?
The Symposium concluded with a strong call for continued collaboration. Feedback confirmed stakeholder appetite for future gatherings led by c4c-S. We’re now exploring opportunities for a 2025 follow-up event—stay tuned.





