Drug Discovery USA 2026
A drug discovery meeting focused on AI, advanced biology and emerging therapeutic approaches.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
- Date
- October 12, 2026
- Venue
- Hilton San Diego Bayfront
TL;DR
- Drug Discovery USA 2026 starts October 12 in San Diego at Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
- The published audience exceeds 600 senior scientists, R&D leaders and technology innovators from pharma, biotech and AI-driven platforms.
- The subject matter spans the discovery process from target identification through candidate readiness for development.
Who you'll find in the room
Senior scientists
Senior scientists are among the audience groups identified for the event.
R&D leaders
Research and development leaders are part of the stated audience.
Technology innovators
Technology innovators from pharma, biotech and AI-driven platforms are included in the published audience.
Computational chemists
The program identifies computational chemists among the professional roles it is designed to serve.
Translational scientists
Translational scientists are identified as a role addressed by the program.
Neuroscience leads
The program identifies neuroscience leads among its intended professional roles.
Automation engineers
Automation engineers are named among the roles the program is designed to serve.
Venue & travel
Venue
Hilton San Diego BayfrontQuestions people ask
6 answeredDrug Discovery USA 2026 starts October 12, 2026.
The published audience figure is more than 600 attendees.
The event takes place at Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California.
The stated audience includes senior scientists, R&D leaders and technology innovators from pharma, biotech and AI-driven platforms. The program also addresses computational chemists, translational scientists, neuroscience leads and automation engineers.
Academics or early-career scientists wanting deep methods training will find less here, and those wanting a large national show may find a two-day, 600-person meeting at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront compact.
Attendees at pharma and biotech industry conferences usually wear business casual, such as chinos and a collared shirt or sweater, with a blazer for presenters, and the San Diego waterfront setting keeps it relaxed.
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