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Drug Discovery Chemistry is a dynamic conference for medicinal, biophysical, and computational chemists working across pharma, biotech, and academia. Focused on discovery and optimization challenges of small-molecule and macrocyclic drug candidates, the 2026 event features new sessions spanning AI- and ML-driven design, fragment- and structure-based discovery, molecular glues and degraders, DNA-encoded libraries, and emerging biophysical tools. Attendees can tailor their experience by exploring concurrent tracks covering today’s most innovative approaches to drug discovery.

As in the past, speaker participation by industry is once again very strong, with presentations from AbbVie, Amgen, Astex Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Eli Lilly, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, and numerous emerging biotechs. The Premium Package offers the best value, including symposium or a training seminar, short courses, track conferences and networking opportunities. Book by March 13 to save.


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2026 Plenary Keynotes

Alessio Ciulli, PhD

Charting the Evolution & Future of Targeted Protein Degradation: From Fundamental Mechanisms to Translational Impact

Alessio Ciulli, PhD, Professor, Chemical & Structural Biology and Director of the Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation, University of Dundee

Brian K Shoichet

Directed and Random Walks in Chemical Space

Brian K Shoichet, PhD, Professor & Chair, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

2026 CORPORATE SPONSORS

ChemAxon-NEWSelvita  Sygnature-Discovery

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2026 AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

Best of Show Awards

Poster Competition

Sponsored By

ACS Publications

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Focused on discovery and optimization challenges of small molecule drug candidates, Drug Discovery Chemistry is a dynamic event for medicinal and biophysical chemists working in pharma, biotech & academia, and will feature:

  • 160 presentations
  • 850 high-level participants from 25+ countries
  • 85+ industry-leading sponsors & exhibitors
  • 100+ posters
  • 40 talks from top pharma
  • Dedicated networking opportunities
  • Interactive breakout & panel discussions
  • The ability to "track-hop" between concurrent meetings
  • Exclusive exhibit & poster viewing hours