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2024 PRIM&R Annual Conference | November 17–20 | Seattle, Washington
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About the PRIM&R Annual Conference

PRIM&R’s Annual conference is the cornerstone of our commitment to advancing the ethical conduct of research.
  • PRIM&R’s Annual conference is the cornerstone of our commitment to advancing the ethical conduct of research. This event brings together constituents in the fields of human subjects research and animal care and use, as well as institutional leadership, to consider complex, challenging, and current issues in the conduct and oversight of research.

  • The PRIM&R Annual Conference features programming for those new to their field, and seasoned professionals. Attendees from around the globe come together for lively discussions on everything from best practices in research oversight to key ethical concepts. Participants leave energized and better equipped to help their research programs become stronger and more effective.

  • The PRIM&R Conference provides:

  • Content in a variety of formats, from high-level discussions to in-depth breakouts to interactive networking sessions.
  • Networking with a vibrant professional community.
  • Access to federal regulators, industry professionals, and experts in the field.
  • Select video recordings and materials from sessions.
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Our Attendees are:

  • HRPP/IRB, IACUC/ACU, and IBC directors, administrators, chairs, and members
  • Compliance personnel
  • Clinical research professionals
  • QA/QI personnel
  • Institutional research leadership
  • Federal and state agency employees
  • Public relations professionals
  • Researchers and research staff
  • Research subject and patient advocates
  • Ethicists
  • And, anyone else working within the research enterprise!
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Conference Format

PRIMR24 is designed so attendees can create a conference experience that best meets their professional needs and interests.
  • November 17: PRIMR24 Workshops—In-depth half and full-day programming on topics related to human subjects protections, animal care and use, institutional leadership and crossover* content. Courses on this day are an additional fee.
  • November 18-20: PRIMR24—Each day will include plenary, breakout, and networking sessions, and access to a poster gallery and exhibit hall. November 18-19 will include sessions on human subjects protections, animal care and use, institutional leadership, and crossover* content. November 20 will include sessions on human subjects protections, animal care and use, and crossover* content.
PRIMR24 registration can include a two-day or three-day ticket, or a virtual meeting option for all three PRIMR24 days. The PRIMR24 Workshops on November 17 will be held in person only and are an additional fee. *Crossover content is geared to all those working in research, ethics, and oversight and is on shared oversight challenges, emerging issues in research, and challenges to trustworthiness in research.
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Conference Venue

The 2024 PRIM&R Annual Conference (PRIMR24) will take place on November 18-20 at the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) Summit Building, 900 Pine Street* in Seattle, WA. The PRIMR24 Workshops will take place in the same location on November 17. The SCC Summit Building is a large event venue situated within walking distance to several hotels, restaurants, and shopping. The facility is ADA compliant.

Hotel Accommodations

  • PRIM&R has arranged a discounted rate at select hotels, available until October 22-25, 2024 (depending on property). Information on participating hotels, rates, and distance from convention center are below. Please note the following about conference hotels:

  • Hotel rooms include free Wi-Fi.
  • Rates are valid three days before/after PRIM&R’s meeting dates based on hotel availability
  • A limited number of per diem rates are available at some properties. Do NOT book rooms in these blocks until you are sure of your travel. Once these rooms are filled, it is unlikely we can add more (as a result of the pandemic/economy, hotels have limited the number of per diem rooms we can block). Per diem rates are set by the US General Services Administration (November 2024 rates are TBD, but you will be charged this rate at checkout).
  • Your hotel rewards numbers will be acknowledged.
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Become a Supporter and Exhibitor!

Exhibitors have direct access to decision makers, increased brand visibility, and ample networking opportunities at PRIM&R Annual Conferences. This years event highlights include commemorating PRIM&R’s 50th year, a streamlined schedule, expanded content, extended networking opportunities, and exciting sponsorship opportunities.
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617-303-1867
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