CIOMS and IFPMA are joining efforts to create a platform for dialog on Clinical Research in LMICs. On 19 January, we are convening a webinar with experts on the importance of evolving Regulatory Systems and regulations to support clinical trial conduct as well as alignment to international regulatory standards. This first webinar will focus on Africa and address how collaboration between stakeholders in the clinical research community can build on each other’s expertise, capabilities and capacities and how strengthening clinical research infrastructure can lead to a sustainable ecosystem.