Are you eager to attend Breakthrough 2026 this February in Madrid but need to secure approval from your manager or team? With a packed agenda, world-class speakers, and the latest innovations in life sciences technology, this event is an unparalleled opportunity. Here’s how to make your case and show the value of attending Breakthrough 2026. 

  1. Focus on the Business Impact

Highlight how attending Breakthrough 2026 aligns with your organization’s AI and automation goals. With the theme “Operationalizing AI,” the event goes beyond theory and pilots — it’s about embedding AI into daily operations across Safety, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Quality. 

Sessions will provide real-world, tangible advice on how cover how AI is delivering measurable ROI, accelerating compliance, and driving faster decision-making across the R&D value chain. You’ll return with actionable insights to help your organization move from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption. 

  1. Emphasize Learning Opportunities

Breakthrough 2026 isn’t just another conference — it’s a learning hub. Position the event as not only professional development, but an opportunity to bring  knowledge back to your team that can deliver  direct value. 

The event features: 

  • Executive Keynotes on the state of the industry and new innovations from ArisGlobal. 
  • Case Studies on how top companies have scaled AI in pharmacovigilance, regulatory operations, and medical workflows. 
  • Panels and Discussions exploring ROI, data harmonization, compliance, and change management. 
  • Hands-on Demonstrations in the Innovation Center, showcasing NavaX and the latest LifeSphere capabilities. 

 

  1.  Leverage the Agenda & Sessions

Use the high-level agenda to demonstrate relevance. For example: 

  • Interested in how large and mid-size pharma have already implemented AI and seeing ROI? Point to sessions on NavaX in pharmacovigilance intake & processing or data traceability in regulatory submissions. 
  • Focused on regulatory operations? Don’t miss the panel on breaking down silos and improving traceability in submissions. 
  • Focused on innovation? Note the unveiling of new LifeSphere Safety, Regulatory, and NavaX innovations. 

 

  1.  Mention Networking Opportunities

Breakthrough 2026 is not only about learning but about connection. The event provides: 

  • The chance to meet peers in similar roles across the global life sciences community. 
  • Face-to-face discussions with industry leaders and regulators. 
  • Exclusive evening networking opportunities to build relationships beyond the sessions. 

 

  1.  Quantify the ROI

For your manager, frame attending as an investment with clear returns. 

  • Cost efficiency: The event itself is complimentary — the only expense is travel and hotel. The first-hand insights and peer learning opportunities far outweigh that cost. 
  • Networking value: Access to senior decision-makers, regulators, and ArisGlobal experts. 
  • Knowledge transfer: Commit to sharing insights in a summary or presentation, ensuring your team benefits from what you learn. 

 

Sample Communication to Your Manager 

Subject: Request to Attend Breakthrough 2026: Operationalizing AI 

Dear (Manager’s Name), 

I’d like to request approval to attend Breakthrough 2026 on February 10–11 in Madrid. This event, hosted by ArisGlobal — a key technology partner of ours, brings together top life sciences leaders, regulators, and innovators to explore how AI is being operationalized at scale. 

Attending will enable me to: 

  • Gain actionable insights on embedding AI into our workflows with measurable ROI. 
  • Learn best practices directly from other ArisGlobal users and the latest developments they are launching. 
  • Network with executives and regulators to bring back ideas and benchmarks for our team. 
  • Share knowledge with the team to support our transformation goals. 

The event is free to attend; the only costs are flight and hotel. The value of first-hand learning and industry benchmarking will far exceed the expense. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

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