7th ACE Drug Discovery Summit

06th – 07th May 2026

San Diego ,USA

About Us

The 7th Ace Drug Discovery Summit USA 2026 is a premier scientific forum uniting global researchers, biotech leaders, and pharma innovators to explore the latest advancements transforming drug discovery. This two-day summit features cutting-edge sessions on AI-driven drug design, quantum computing in simulation, targeted protein degradation, RNA therapeutics, and sustainable medicinal chemistry. Key discussions will highlight CAR-T cell therapies, immunotherapy combinations, bioinformatics, and nanomedicine, reflecting the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical R&D. Attendees will gain actionable insights into emerging technologies, fragment-based drug design, and AI-powered screening, with a strong focus on unmet medical needs and ethical considerations. With interactive panel discussions, expert-led presentations, and exclusive business meetings, the summit fosters meaningful collaboration and knowledge exchange across the drug development spectrum. Join us to stay at the forefront of innovation and reshape the future of drug discovery and therapeutic development.

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The 7th Ace Drug Discovery Summit USA 2026 is a premier scientific forum uniting global researchers, biotech leaders, and pharma innovators to explore the latest advancements transforming drug discovery.

🔷Antibody Engineering
🔷Biochemistry
🔷Bio-informatics
🔷ADMUPI (Toxicology)
🔷Biomarker Validation
🔷Combinatorial Chemistry
🔷Covering Biological studies
🔷Data Management Technology 

🔷Digital Imaging Technology
🔷Discovery Outsourcing Services
🔷DNA & RNA Analysis
🔷DNA Sequencing Services
🔷 Drug Discovery Technology Platforms
🔷Gene Expression Profiling Solutions
🔷Preclinical
🔷Principal Scientists
🔷Protein identification Services

🔷Research & Development
🔷Transgenesis Services
🔷Genomics
🔷High Throughput Screening
🔷Lead Optimatisation and Profiling, HTS
🔷 Licensing
🔷lmaging/biomarker
🔷Imaging Tools

Who Will Attend

The 7th Ace Drug Discovery Summit USA 2026 is a premier scientific forum uniting global researchers, biotech leaders, and pharma innovators to explore the latest advancements transforming drug discovery

🔷CEO
🔷CSO
🔷Director Discovery Alliances
🔷Director of Discovery Strategy Portfolio
🔷Director of Screening & Compound     Profiling

🔷Executive Director Chemistry
🔷Head of DMPK
🔷Head of Drug Design
🔷Head of Molecular Toxicology

🔷VP Target Discovery & Assessment
🔷Head of R&D Licensing
🔷Head Pharmacology & Toxicology
🔷Principal Scientist
🔷Senior Director Discovery Research

Thought Leaders

Ana Vergara

Senior Scientist DMPK
| Merck

Michael Tolentino

Co-Founder, Board Member , Chief Innovation Officer | Aviceda Therapeutics

Shipra Malhotra

Senior Scientist, Biologics, Computational Biology / Machine Learning | Takeda

Jason Noon

Principal Research Scientist II, Head of Tissue Resident T cell Biology | AbbVie

Christin Glorioso

CEO & Co-founder |
NeuroAge Therapeutics

Dinesh Chandra

Associate Director |
Johnson & Johnson

Sundar Jubilant

Senior Scientist |
Arrakis Therapeutics

Tomi Sawyer

Chief Drug Hunter |
Maestro Therapeutics

Even Walseng

Director |
AstraZeneca

Zhinan Xia

CSO |
Abimmune Bio

Igor Nasonkin

CEO |
Phythera Therapeutics

Anil Karihaloo

Sr Principal Res Scientist |
Novo Nordisk

Lakshmi Kuttippurathu

Associate director, computational biology and data science | Lexicon Pharmaceuticals

Artem Evdokimov

Head of Research |
Orogen Therapeutics

Vittal Shivva

Director & Distinguished Scientist | Genentech

Hariprasad Vankayalapati

Chief Scientific Officer |
Biolexis Therapeutics, Inc.

Alex Pellerin

Director |
Seismic Therapeutic

David Bearss

CEO |
Halia Therapeutics

Niyanta Kumar

Principal Research Scientist
I-DMPK | ABBVIE

Aftabul Haque

Principal Scientist
| Biogen

Nevin Gerek Ince

Director |
Novo Nordisk

Colles Price

Associate Director
| Takeda

William Donaldson

CEO |
Estrigenix Therapeutics, Inc

Varnavas Mouchlis

Senior Scientist |
Bristol Myers Squibb

Daniela Cipolletta

Senior Director of Immunology | Seismic Therapeutic

Michael Liebman

Managing Director | IPQ Analytics. LLC

Dr Mark Varney

Chief Scientific Officer | Psycho Genics

Venkatesh Mysore

CTO | Aikium Inc.

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Agenda

06 May

Computer-Aided Drug Discovery
The Future of Pharmaceuticals
Advances in Targeted Protein Degradation for Drug Discovery
Future Perspectives for AI in the Drug Discovery
Proteomics Applications
Traditional Resources and Tools for Modern Drug Discovery
Different Approaches to Engage T Cells for Solid Tumors

07 May

Fragment-Based Drug Design
Emerging Technologies for Discovery Chemistry
How Drug Discovery Applications Drive AI Innovations 
Novel Approaches to Target RNA Structure
Nanomedicine in Drug Discovery
AI-Driven Drug Design and Lead Optimization
Rise Of Scientific Superintelligence

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