HUMANITY
DATA
AI
turING
A Gathering on Humanity, Data, and AI in Research & the Life Sciences
April 29-30, 2026
Durham, North Carolina
Humanity First
— No AI Slop
April 29-30, 2026 | Durham, North Carolina
Let’s convene the humans who make decisions, manage, strategize, and innovate around data sets in the AI era of clinical research, life sciences… and beyond.
Powered by the Innovation Network, the folks who brought together the Gathering, Whale Tank, and Wings Conference — this new summit brings together data decision makers and thought leaders in the life sciences and beyond to collaborate on putting humanity first in the AI era.
nominate and invite
turING brings a hand selected, nominated, and invited group together. Who’s voice should we be hearing from? Who is courageously taking action and not just talking about it? Maybe it’s you. Let us know.
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Calling all Partner organizations ready to support, lead, and take action.
Discover the many ways we can creatively collaborate together to host the best and most disruptive event(s) in the sector. We dare you to innovate and lead with us.
watch past talks
Although this is the inaugural year of turING, check out what The Innovation Network has in store.
We strive to feature a hand selected, tightly crafted group of leaders from different perspectives and disciplines – bridging cultures from the clinical to the software worlds.
Whose voices should we be listening to in the sector?
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Schedule Overview
April 29-30, 2026 | Durham, North Carolina
The schedule balances program elements while maximizing attendee networking opportunities.
Each aspect is curated with intentionality and care for the best possible attendee experience.
WEDNESDAY 4/29
Program Day 1 (highlights below)
Main Stage Day 1
Small Group Breakouts
Cocktail Hour Reception
THURSDAY 4/30
Program Day 2 (highlights below)
Light Breakfast
Main Stage Day 2
Small Group Breakouts
Main Program
Main Stage Talks
Each day we’ll gather together as a community to learn and be inspired. Here are some topics you’ll hear from the stage:
Where Artificial Intelligence and Regulation meet
We Need Sites More Than They Need Us
Eliminating Friction in Clinical Research
Small Group Breakouts
Join a small work group to tackle topics and deep questions within our industry.Here’s an example of the topics we’ll be working together on:
Data as a supply chain
Trial navigation and enrollment
Data interoperability
Practical, real-world agentic AI use cases
Applied AI use
Regulatory perspectives on AI and data
Submit a Nomination
Nominate yourself or someone you know that should be this year’s event.
April 28-30, 2026 | Durham, North Carolina
