World ADC San Diego 2026

World ADC San Diego 2026 took place October 12–15, 2026.

The event was held at Town & Country San Diego, located at 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, United States.

World ADC San Diego was billed as attracting 1,300+ attendees representing 400+ companies, with 65% in director-level roles.

Attendees were expected to include oncology pharma, ADC biotechs, innovative start-ups, leading service providers, and academic and physician key opinion leaders.

Seven streams were scheduled: Discovery Chemistry, Discovery Biology, Preclinical, Translational Medicine, Clinical Lessons, Process & Analytical Development, and Manufacturing & Supply.

Hanson Wade Conferences Ltd, a leading provider of life sciences events, organizes the conference.

It was most useful for ADC developers in oncology pharma and biotech, since the program ran seven streams from discovery chemistry through manufacturing and supply, and the reported 1,300+ attendees were 65% director-level or above. Vendors and service providers would have found a large buyer pool with 400+ companies, but the fee of $5,237 for the full package was steep for students or small teams who would get less from the workshop and seminar days.

Attendees at pharma and biotech conferences in San Diego usually wear business casual, with open collars and blazers common and comfortable shoes for long days at a hotel venue.