Rapidly Design Multiparametrically Optimized Small Molecules with Novel Chemistry Against Hard Targets, Enhance Preclinical Target Product Profiles & Expedite Timelines from Concept to IND
Cutting-edge AI/ML-driven breakthroughs, including Monte Rosa Therapeutics’ progress in molecular glue degraders, Insilico Medicine’s recent deal with Eli Lilly, the launch of Eli Lilly's TuneLab, coupled with ongoing partnerships between Merck and Variational AI, and Pfizer and XtalPi, are fueling accelerated small molecule innovation. Biopharma are actively pursuing, and investing in, AI/ML approaches that integrate computational and medicinal chemistry insights to rearchitect the small molecule discovery funnel.
The inaugural AI Convergence: Small Molecule Discovery Summit arrived at this pivotal juncture to immerse you in the applied learnings needed to catalyze the next wave of AI/ML-powered small molecule development. The 2026 summit delved into AI/ML applications that elucidated undruggable target protein folding, supercharged structure- and ligand-based design, leveraged AI/ML-enabled virtual screening to tap into unexplored chemical space, used generative molecular design for molecular glues, covalent inhibitors and degraders, optimized ADME-T, and addressed data input and federated learning platform opportunities.
The 2026 summit, united industry leaders such as Insilico Medicine, PsiThera, OpenADMET, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, as well as newcomers including Eli Lilly’s TuneLab, Expedition Medicines and Montai Therapeutics. The Summit explored AI/ML methods, use cases and the convergence of state-of-the-art AI/ML tools, alongside existing approaches, to ignite future AI/ML-enabled small molecule discovery.
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This meeting uniquely brings together experts at the intersection of AI/ML, physics-based modeling, and medicinal chemistry, which is exactly where the next breakthroughs in small molecule design are happening. The agenda’s emphasis on generative modeling, structure-based drug design, and experimental validation is perfectly aligned with how we are building our platform Revenir to accelerate drug discovery
Maximilian Ebert, Executive Director, Computational Chemistry, Congruence Therapeutics, 2026 Speaker
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Hanson Wade conferences boast excellent speakers and presentations on the latest science topics in a stimulating environment. I invite you to join this pivotal discussion
Alexander Hillisch, Head, Digital Molecule Discovery & Executive Director, UCB, 2026 Speaker
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This conference is not only for AI/ML subject matter experts. In fact, as a non-expert in AI, I am attracted to this meeting for the possibility of bringing together top in silico, in vitro, and in vivo drug discovery experts to explore how data-driven modeling, predictive analytics, and laboratory-based innovation can reinforce each other. I look forward to discussing integrative workflows, and synergistic strategies to accelerate drug discovery
Ivan Cornella-Taracido, Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder, Covant Therapeutics, 2026 Speaker
The 2026 Extensive Event Agenda
- 22 World-Class AI/ML-Guided Small Molecule Discovery Speakers
- 2 Days of Exclusive Content Addressing AI/ML Methods, Applications, Tool Convergence & Confidence
- Unmatched Networking & Strategic Partnering Opportunities
- 1 Focused Industry-Lead Community of Top Techbio, Pharma & Biotech Companies
The 2026 Expert Speaker Faculty:
The Summit Included...
80+
Attendees
33%
Leading Pharma Adopters
60%
Techbio Torchbearers & Biotech Innovators
7%
Pioneering Academics & Open Community
22
World-Class Biopharma Speakers
8+
Hours of In-Person Networking
5
Interactive Discussion & Panel Sessions
2026 Partners
2026 Attending Companies Included:
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