The AI Drug Discovery & Development Summit (AIDDD) is the meeting place for the innovators redefining how medicines are discovered and developed.

Bringing together leaders from pharma, biotech, AI, and academia, the summit explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the drug development pipeline, from target discovery to clinical delivery.

If you want to understand where the industry is heading next and meet the people shaping it. AIDDD is where the future of drug development comes together.

 

  • 100%

    of the top 50 pharma companies

  • 1,000+

     industry leaders and innovators

  • 200

    world-class speakers

  • 6

     deep-dive content tracks

  • 3

     days shaping the future of drug development

 

Content tracks for 2026

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

TECH OPS

CLINICAL TRIALS

HPC & AI INFRASTRUCTURE

DATA MGMT & DATA SCIENCE

2026 Speakers

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Speaker profile image for Denise Bronner

Denise Bronner

Former Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials; Current Founder & CEO (consultant), Former JnJ / Empactful Ventures LLC
Speaker profile image for Emanuele di Rinaldis

Emanuele di Rinaldis

VP, Global Head of Target, Disease & Systems Biology, Sanofi
Speaker profile image for Emily Lewis

Emily Lewis

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Lead, Digital Care Transformation, UCB
Speaker profile image for Faisal Khan

Faisal Khan

Corporate Vice President, AI and Analytics, Novo Nordisk
Speaker profile image for Gabriele Corso

Gabriele Corso

Co-founder, Boltz
Speaker profile image for Greg Goldmacher

Greg Goldmacher

Assoc. VP, Clinical Research; Head of Clinical Imaging & Pathology, Merck
Speaker profile image for Haji Aref

Haji Aref

Global Head of AI, Data, and Integration Architecture, AstraZenca
Speaker profile image for Hubert Misztela

Hubert Misztela

Director Data Science, Novartis
Speaker profile image for Michael Steinbaugh

Michael Steinbaugh

Director, Data, AI, and Genome Sciences, Merck
Speaker profile image for Morten Sogaard

Morten Sogaard

Senior Vice President, Head of Astellas Innovation Lab, Astellas Pharma
Speaker profile image for Parthiban Rajasekaran

Parthiban Rajasekaran

Global Innovation Lead, Sanofi
Speaker profile image for Pat Walters

Pat Walters

Chief Scientific Officer, OpenADMET

 

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What to Expect at AIDDD

1. The global hub for AI in drug development

AIDDD convenes leaders across pharma, biotech, AI technology, academia, and investment to explore how AI is transforming the entire drug development lifecycle.

2. From discovery to deployment

Sessions cover real-world applications of AI across the pipeline—including target identification, molecule design, process development, and clinical insights.

3. Learn from the leaders driving innovation

Hear from top pharma executives, pioneering biotech innovators, and AI experts who are actively deploying AI to accelerate R&D and improve outcomes.

4. A platform for collaboration and partnership

The summit is designed to spark new collaborations, partnerships, and investment opportunities across the ecosystem.

5. Practical insights, not just theory

Attendees gain actionable case studies, deployment strategies, and lessons learned from organizations applying AI in real drug discovery environments.

6. Build the network shaping the future of medicine

With hundreds of experts and industry stakeholders in one place, AIDDD is the ideal environment to build lasting relationships and strategic partnerships.

“Fantastic event – clear insights, practical takeaways, and great speakers. I’m leaving with ideas I can use immediately.”

Zoetis

“The AIDDD Summit was a thought-provoking meeting of the minds across disciplines!”

AstraZeneca

“The role of Artificial Intelligence in drug discovery and development is rapidly evolving. The AIDDD Summit is a chance for participants to come up to speed across a range of areas, and interact with other stakeholders across the discipline.”

Two Bear Capital

Contact us

Speaking: 

Frederick Metherell
Portfolio Director
fm1@kisacoresearch.com

Sponsorship:

Joe Hargreaves
Sales Director
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Media:

Adesh Suchit
Marketing Executive
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