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Where Big Attendance Meets Intimate Connections

Highlights of the Two-Day Event

October 12 - 13, 2026
Hilton San Diego Bayfront, CA


Cross-Programme Highlights


DAY ONE & TWO

AI & Digitalisation Zone

The AI & Digitalisation Zone will be hosted in the exhibition area and will serve as the central hub for AI-driven drug discovery, digital R&D, and next-generation platform technologies, bringing together innovators such as Recursion, Insitro, QT Sense, and other leaders across AI discovery platforms, cloud infrastructure, automation, bioinformatics, digital biology, academic hubs, and strategic pharma tech partners. This interactive space will feature poster presentations, live demos, and short tech talks, alongside an AI Networking Lounge and a coffee cart to foster meaningful connections and collaboration. 


DAY ONE

Sit down dinner – ‘Connecting Drug Discovery, Formulation, and Delivery from the Start’

Join fellow industry leaders for an exclusive networking dinner designed to foster meaningful connections and conversations across the drug discovery, formulation, and delivery community. Limited seating available.


DAY ONE

Cross Program Drug Discovery & Development Roundtables

Bringing together leaders from drug discovery, formulation, and drug delivery, these interactive roundtables are designed to break down traditional silos and foster cross-functional collaboration. Through open discussion and peer-to-peer exchange, participants will explore how earlier alignment across target discovery, molecule design, developability, and delivery can improve decision-making, reduce risk, and ultimately accelerate the development of successful medicines:

  Where Will The Next Major Breakthroughs In Medicines Come From: Discovering Better Targets, Designing Better Molecules, Or Delivering Therapies More Effectively? - Moderated by Hyunhong James Min, Pfizer

  From Discovery To Delivery: Turning Scientific Innovation Into Commercial Success  - Moderated by Tuhin Das, Founder Fellow, University City Science Center 


Championing The Next Generation Of Women Leaders In Life Sciences

Our 'Women in Drug Discovery & Development' panel discussion brings together leaders and rising talent to explore career progression, leadership, and the evolving role of women across the drug discovery and development landscape. Through open discussion, the session will examine strategies for overcoming barriers, fostering mentorship and sponsorship, and driving greater diversity and influence in scientific innovation and decision-making.


Other Highlights


DAY ONE & TWO

Closed-Door Discussions – Where Senior Leaders Speak Freely

Closed-door sessions offer an exclusive space for candid, off-the-record discussions. Connect with peers, share insights, and tackle the industry’s toughest challenges. Designed for executives shaping the future of the sector:

  The Power Of Partnerships: Aligning Pharma, Biotech, And Academia To Accelerate Development & Innovation
Moderated by Denise Steckel, Head of Clinical Collaborations Development, Genentech

•  From Innovation to Impact: Market Strategies Driving the Next Wave of Drug Delivery Technologies
Featuring Eli Lilly & ValiRx

  Delivering Therapies Across The Blood-Brain Barrier
Moderated by Zhihong Huang, Director, Novartis 

Connect and Network

Experience an event that celebrates meaningful, one-on-one connections in a dynamic, bustling atmosphere. With Formulation & Delivery US 2026, enjoy a vibrant crowd with the warmth of personal interactions and curated experiences