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PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS SEPTEMBER 28

SMALL MOLECULES & PEPTIDES SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1

BIOLOGICS & RADIOLIGANDS SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1


24 Years of Cutting-Edge Discovery

Discovery on Target brings together the science, technology, and people driving the future of drug discovery. For more than 20 years, the meeting has showcased breakthroughs shaping therapeutic innovation across small molecules, antibodies, and emerging modalities—including peptides, conjugates, and radiopharmaceuticals.

Across four days and seven concurrent tracks, 1,000+ attendees explore advances in target discovery, lead generation, screening technologies, AI/ML, and next-generation biologics—while connecting through presentations, exhibits, posters, and interactive sessions designed to spark collaboration and move discovery forward.

PLENARY KEYNOTE PROGRAM

Dennis Hu, PhD

Tackling Difficult Drug Targets: Having a Modality-Agnostic & Technology-Nimble Approach

PANEL MODERATOR:
Dennis Hu, PhD

CEO, Drug Hunter Inc.

Daniel A. Erlanson, PhD

Venture-Capitalist Insights on Trends in Drug Discovery

PANEL MODERATOR:
Daniel A. Erlanson, PhD

Chief Innovation Officer, Frontier Medicines Corporation

Armon Sharei, PhD

Starting Up: Translating Lab Ideas into Commercial Impact

PANEL MODERATOR:
Armon Sharei, PhD

Founder & CEO, Portal Biotechnologies

Networking
2025 Photo Gallery
2025 Video Highlights



“Of course I love to speak at your conferences- as I mentioned in my talk - I get a TON of value out of them and think it’s important to keep the discussion going about our progress at Pfizer.”

Timothy L. Foley, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist & Lab Head, DNA Encoded Library Selection & Pharmacology, Pfizer Global R&D Groton Labs

By the Numbers

1,100+

Attendees

220+

Presentations

130+

Research Posters

250+

Speakers

90

Exhibitors

22

Countries Represented

Share Innovative Research Through Posters

Showcase your research and connect with global drug discovery leaders.

Deadline: August 28, 2026


SUBMIT YOUR POSTER
Poster Presentations

Book Your Hotel Room

Book your room reservation at the host hotel.

Deadline: CLOSED


VISIT OUR TRAVEL PAGE TO BOOK NOW!
Conference Venue and Host Hotel: Sheraton Boston

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Explore our sponsor or exhibitor packages which offer a wide range of platforms to launch products, gain exposure, collect feedback, network and generate new leads.


Networking Opportunities

Discovery on Target offers several platforms to help you make meaningful connections and connect the DOTs with the DOT community—before, during and after the event. 1-1 Networking Online and Onsite, Breakout Discussions, Speed Networking, Poster Sessions, Exhibit Hall Activities and More!

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Highlights from Discovery on Target 2025