# Discovery on Target - Pharmaceutical

- Dates: 28 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Location: Boston, United States
- Organiser: Cambridge Innovation Institute
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences
- Expected attendance: 1,100

## About

Discovery on Target is a top drug discovery conference focusing on the science, technology, and people driving the future of drug discovery. It showcases breakthroughs in therapeutic innovation across small molecules, antibodies, and emerging modalities for drug discovery leaders.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.discoveryontarget.com)
- [Registration](https://www.discoveryontarget.com/attendees)
- [Agenda](https://www.discoveryontarget.com/search)

## Topics

- Induced Proximity-Based Drug Discovery
- Generative AI/Machine Learning-Driven Drug Design
- Emerging Drug Targets
- Novel Drug Modalities
- PROTACs/Degraders, Molecular Glues and Proximity Inducers
- Al/ML and Screening Tools for Discovering New Drug Entities
- Lead Generation Strategies
- Biophysical Approaches
- GPCR-Targeted Discovery
- Library Innovations: DEL, FBDD, Covalent, D2B
- Innovative Discovery Technologies
- Al/ML-Enabled Target Identification and Lead Discovery

## Speakers

- Chris Adams, CEO, Andarix Pharmaceuticals
- Dr. Hassan A. Ali, Associate Professor, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- Angelo Andres, Associate Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca
- Ken Lin, CEO & Founder, ABIES Capital

## Where to stay

- **Omni Parker House**: 80 m from the venue, 60 School Street, Boston, 02108
  - [Hotel website](https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/boston-parker-house)
  - Phone: +1 617 227-8600
- **Hotel AKA Boston Common**: 140 m from the venue, 90 Tremont Street, Boston, 02108
  - [Hotel website](https://www.stayaka.com/hotel-aka-boston-common)
  - Phone: +1 617 772 5800
- **XV Beacon**: 180 m from the venue, 15 Beacon Street, Boston, 02108
  - [Hotel website](https://xvbeacon.com/)
- **Hyatt Centric Faneuil**: 210 m from the venue, 54-68 Devonshire Street, Boston, 02109
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/massachusetts/hyatt-centric-faneuil-hall-boston/bosct)
- **Churchill at Boston View**: 220 m from the venue
- **Club Quarters Hotel**: 300 m from the venue, 161 Devonshire Street, Boston, 02110
  - [Hotel website](https://clubquartershotels.com/boston/faneuil-hall)
  - Phone: +1-617-357-6400
- **The Bostonian Boston**: 430 m from the venue
- **The Godfrey Hotel Boston**: 440 m from the venue, 505 Washington Street, Boston, 02111
  - [Hotel website](https://www.godfreyhotelboston.com/)
  - Phone: +1 617 804 2000

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