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    2025 Zelta User Conference

    Connect with industry leaders and peers at our annual get-together.

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    Chicago, IL

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    April 29-30, 2025

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    Overview

    Zelta: The future is simple

    We’re delighted to invite you to our Zelta user conference in Chicago, IL. This event offers a unique, more intimate experience, allowing for deeper connections and interactions. Register below to join us.

     
     

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    INSPIRATION

    Opening keynote

    Welcome to the Zelta User Conference.

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    LEARNING

    Attend sessions

    Hear from Zelta clients and Zelta subject matter experts.

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    DEMONSTRATIONS

    Solution Showcase

    See live demonstrations of Zelta.

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    PARTICIPATION

    Interactive workshop

    Participate in an engaging session with our experts to understand what’s working well and how we can make it work better for you.

     
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    CELEBRATE

    Customer appreciation event

    Join us Tuesday evening of the User Conference for a night of fun and camaraderie. Dinner and drinks will be provided.

     

    EVENT SPECIFICS

    Join us at the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

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    Accommodation

    Merative has reserved a block of rooms at the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago. Attendees are responsible for hotel booking and expenses.

    • Address: 909 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    • Room rate $259++
    • The hotel is holding a block of rooms — first come, first served until Monday, April 7.
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    Transportation

    • Fly into Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD – 18 miles) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW – 13 miles) Monday, April 28 or the morning of Tuesday, April 29.
    • The hotel provides valet parking for $79/day, and off-site self-parking (875 N. Mchigan Avenue 0.1 Miles).
    • Attendees are responsible for expenses for transportation to and from the Zelta User Conference.
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    Included meals

    • Tuesday, April 29 - Snack break, dinner and drinks
    • Wednesday, April 30 – Breakfast, lunch and snack breaks

    “I’ve seen a lot of improvement and advancement [in the Zelta platform] since last year. I’m very excited about what we’ve seen this year.”

    Rob Sandefur, Senior Principal Clinical Database Programmer, Lexitas Pharma Services

    “The conference is fantastic. I attended last year and I’m equally impressed this year.”

    Katrina Riggs, COO, Fast-Track Drugs & Biologics, LLC

      Speakers

      Jennifer Duff

      Jennifer Duff

      Executive VP and General Manager, Zelta

      Denise Artis

      Denise Artis

      Manager, Data Management - Carelon Research

      Amanda Marshall (1)

      Amanda Marshall

      Sr. Director, Data Management - Carelon Research

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      Mona Rayala

      Sr. Clinical Data Analyst, Clinical Data Management/Clinical Affairs - Hologic

      Chris Walker Headshot

      Chris Walker

      Director, Data Sciences - Alimentiv

      Schedule

      Day 1 – Tuesday, April 29

      12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT – Registration

      Registration desk will be open to pick up your badge and ask any questions you may have. 

      1:00 p.m. CT – Welcome and opening keynote

      Welcome to the Zelta User Conference 2025   
      • Presenter: Jennifer Duff, Executive VP and General Manager, Zelta 
       
      Applied AI: how a value-driven approach turns AI hype into real-world innovation  
      • Presenters:
        • Jennifer Duff, Executive VP and General Manager, Zelta
        • Mario Lorenzo, Vice President, Development Engineering, Zelta
        • Walker Bradham, Sr. Director, Product Management & Design
          DJ McCloskey, Software Engineer, Zelta

      2:00 p.m. CT – Sessions

      Efficiency gains with Zelta v2  

      In this session, our experts will showcase the efficiency gains in Zelta v2, share valuable tips and tricks, and show a live demonstration of the data migrator and more.  

      • Presenter: Laura Guth, Training Team Manager 

       

      Customer use case: Leveraging Zelta v2 in the molecular diagnostics industry 

      In this session, Hologic will share how new functionality in Zelta v2 has improved the process for loading assay data by transitioning from repeating pages to a more efficient single-page layout with automatic repeating rows. Learn how Hologic streamlined the data clinical monitors and clinical site review process.  

      • Presenter: Mona Rayala, Sr. Clinical Data Analyst, Clinical Data Management/Clinical Affairs, Hologic 

      3:00 p.m. CT – Solution showcase and break

      Zelta solution showcase 

      Meet with experts, network with your peers, or check out demos of Zelta. 

      4:00 p.m. CT – Sessions

      Evolution from single decision point to multi-decision point data management  

      Historically, clinical study designs have used single-decision point methods of data collection, typically paper vs EDC. But the future state of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) is a multi-point decision process based on data elements, study design, and capabilities. Hear from Carelon Research on what this evolution from single decision point to multi-decision point data management means for building and running clinical studies.  

      • Presenters: Amanda Marshall, Sr. Director, Data Management, Carelon Research and Denise Aris, Manager, Data Management, Carelon Research  

       

      Our journey forward: Zelta's evolution and strategic vision 

      Join us for an engaging session as we explore the strides Zelta has made over the past year and the exciting path forward. We’ll highlight key features recently released, showcasing their impact and the value they bring to our users. Additionally, we’ll dive into our near-term roadmap, our perspective on how AI will shape EDC systems and what’s on the horizon. Get a glimpse of the innovations shaping Zelta’s future and learn how your feedback continues to drive our evolution. 

      • Presenter: Walker Bradham, Sr. Director, Product Management & Design, Zelta

      5:30 p.m. CT – Shuttles load

      Start loading shuttles to the river boat dinner cruise. Buses depart at 5:45 p.m. 

      6:00 p.m. CT – Customer appreciation event

      Riverboat dinner cruise

      Join us for dinner, drinks and fun! Details coming soon.

      Schedule

      Day 2 – Wednesday, April 30

      7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. CT – Registration

      Registration desk will be open to pick up your badge and ask any questions you may have. 

      7:00 a.m. CT – Breakfast

      8:00 a.m. CT – Sessions

      Zelta innovation roadmap 

      Explore the future of clinical trials with Zelta. In this forward-looking session, we’ll preview innovative new capabilities, like automatic study builds and data collection optimization, we will be bringing to the Zelta platform.  

      • Presenter: Walker Bradham, Sr. Director, Product Management & Design, Zelta 

      8:30 a.m. CT – Interactive workshop

      Zelta Interactive Workshop 

      Join an interactive workshop with our experts to understand what’s working for you and how we can make the platform even more at tuned to your needs. This is your chance to provide direct feedback on the design and functionality of the Zelta platform. 

      • Presenters: Mark Gilroy, Product UX and Design Manager, and Aoife Ludlow, Design Researcher, Zelta

      10:30 a.m. CT - Solution showcase and break

      Zelta solution showcase 

      Meet with experts, network with your peers, or check out demos of Zelta.  

      11:00 a.m. CT - Sessions

      Navigating change: Delivering a successful v2 adoption  

      V2 offers an exciting opportunity to explore new functionalities that enhance operations and efficiency. This session will provide actionable strategies and lessons to maximize your own V2 journey.  Then we will share a use case from a mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that successfully navigated their transition to v2, including validation, training, and communication, to ensure seamless adoption. 

      • Presenter: Sadok Lahbairi, Senior Account Manager, Zelta
       
      Accelerate clinical trials with Zelta: As trials grow more complex, your solution doesn’t have to 

      As clinical trials become more complex, discover how Zelta’s flexibility adapts to meet your varying trial needs.  In this session, you’ll see how a truly unified solution scales with the needs of your trials and empowers you to build them with an easy point and click design tool.  From a single visit at one site to adaptive platform or umbrella trials, Zelta is able to adapt to meet your needs — all in a single codebase solution.

      • Presenter: Mark Laney, Sr. Director, Sales Engineering & Partnerships

      12:00 p.m. CT – Lunch

      1:00 p.m. CT - Sessions

      “Plug, Play, or Pray?” Navigating Integration Options with your CDMS  

      Integrating between a clinical data management (CDMS) can feel like choosing between a seamless handshake and a wild game of Twister. With various options — APIs, ELT processes, middleware, and manual workarounds — navigating the best approach requires a balance of strategy, flexibility, and a little bit of luck.  

      This session explores the pros, cons, and real-world considerations of different integration methods, helping you avoid common pitfalls and ensure your data flows smoothly. Whether you prefer plug-and-play solutions or more customized approaches, we’ll help you find the right fit — without needing to cross your fingers.  

      • Presenter: Kofi Darkoh, VP Consulting & Account Management, Zelta

       

      From Sync to Swim: Alimentiv’s journey with Zelta ePRO 

      Amid growing responsibilities and expanding clinical operations, data managers are increasingly challenged by the number of eClinical solutions required to support a clinical trial. Learn how the data managers at Alimentiv have leveraged Zelta’s ePRO module to streamline their eClinical data collection scheme to include patient-reported outcomes with the rest of their study data, achieving more control over their clinical trials and confidence in their outcomes. 

      • Presenters: Chris Walker, Director, Data Sciences, Alimentiv and Wes Fishburne, Senior Product Manager, Zelta  

       

      Connect clinical trial participants, sites, and sponsors 

      During this session, our experts will showcase how you can leverage Zelta’s ePRO/eCOA and eConsent capabilities to unleash the benefits of decentralized clinical trials.  

      • Presenter: Wes Fishburne, Senior Product Manager, Zelta and Janine Jones, Senior Sales Engineer, Zelta 

      2:30 p.m. CT – Solution showcase and break

      Zelta solution showcase 

      Meet with experts, network with your peers, or check out demos of Zelta.

      3:30 p.m. CT – Sessions

      See some of the latest features of Zelta in action and understand how they came to be! 

      In this session you will hear from Zelta product managers to see how some of the platform’s recently released features can benefit your users, including:   

      • Site-focused workflows 
      • Data manager and monitoring workflows 
      • Study Designer tools 
      • And more 

      4:45 p.m. CT - Closing remarks

      Closing remarks  
      • Presenter: Jennifer Duff, Executive VP and General Manager, Zelta

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