29th BioPharma Drug Discovery Nexus 2027

May 4th & 5th 2027

Barcelona, Spain

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Accelerating Innovation in BioPharma Drug Discovery



The BioPharma Drug Discovery Nexus is an exclusive, invitation-only forum that brings together senior discovery scientists, R&D leaders, and industry pioneers with innovative technology partners and solution providers shaping the future of drug discovery.

The conference agenda is thoughtfully curated to address critical challenges across target identification, lead optimization, translational research, and emerging discovery platforms. Attendees will gain insight into cutting-edge scientific advancements, evolving market dynamics, and proven strategies adopted by trailblazing organizations to accelerate discovery pipelines and deliver next-generation therapeutics.

A Premium, All-Inclusive Experience

Every delegate is treated as a VIP. From curated networking sessions to carefully designed experiences, the Nexus fosters both professional engagement and personal comfort, creating the ideal environment for productive dialogue and long-lasting connections.

Driving Conversations in Drug Discovery

This is not a conventional tradeshow. The Nexus is purposefully structured to bring together senior leaders in a focused setting that supports strategic discussions, peer learning, and professional exchange.

Curated One-to-One Engagements

Build meaningful connections through dedicated one-to-one meetings with fellow delegates during designated networking hours throughout the conference. Whether exploring potential collaborations, exchanging expertise, or discussing shared challenges, these flexible meetings help you make the most of your time and build valuable professional relationships.

Who Should Attend?

Job Titles
30% 43% 22% 5%
Top Management C-Suite (30%)
Senior Management (VPs, Heads) (43%)
Middle Management (Directors, Managers) (22%)
Others (5%)
Geographics
37% 25% 15% 10% 10% 3%
Southern Europe (37%)
Western Europe (25%)
Central Europe (15%)
Northern & Eastern Europe (10%)
North America (10%)
Others (3%)
  • Biology
  • Neuroscience and Preclinical Research
  • Protein Engineering
  • Target Biochemistry
  • Computational Designing
  • In Vivo Pharmacology
  • Research & Product Development
  • Drug Discovery
  • Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Translational Research
  • High-Throughput Protein Expression
  • Biomarker Research
  • R&D
  • Manufacturing in Cell Therapy
  • Drug Design
  • Bioinformatics and AI/ML
  • Therapeutic Antibodies
  • Structural Chemistry
  • Molecular Design
  • Preclinical Development
  • Global Upstream and Cell Line Development
  • Nonclinical Development
  • Oncology Cell Therapy Innovation
  • DMPK
  • Nucleic Acid Drug Discovery
  • Cancer Biology
  • Toxicology
  • Vaccine Immunology
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • mRNA Protein Therapeutics
  • Small Molecule Research
  • Data Science, CADD
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Machine Learning
  • Molecular Modelling

Our Past Industry Leaders

Meet the Innovators Driving the Next Era of Drug Discovery

Daniela Scocchia
Daniela Scocchia

Technical Sales Manager

Parse Biosciences

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Joris Venet
Joris Venet

Field Application Scientist

Gyros Protein Technologies

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Kasim Sader
Kasim Sader

Associate Director - Cryo-Em

Astrazeneca

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Carmen Visus
Carmen Visus

Senior Director of R&D Operations

AOP Health

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Morten Grunnet
Morten Grunnet

Vice President and Head of Neuroscience

Lundbeck

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Gergely Toth
Gergely Toth

CEO, CSO and Founder

Cantabio Pharmaceuticals

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Virginia Castilla Llorente
Virginia Castilla Llorente

Chief Scientific Officer

CamMed Therapeutics

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Ignacio Moraga
Ignacio Moraga

Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder

TECregen AG

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Amir Feizi
Amir Feizi

Head of Translational AI & Discovery

Gero

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Pedro Madureira
Pedro Madureira

Co-founder and CSO

IMMUNOTHEP

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Mark Eccleston
Mark Eccleston

CEO

Valirx plc

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6 Reasons to Attend

Cutting-Edge Drug Discovery Science

Explore the latest advances in target identification, hit-to-lead optimization, and preclinical development.

Translational & Drug Discovery Relevance

See how discoveries move from lab to therapeutic development through real-world biopharma case studies.

AI, Omics & Novel Technologies

Discover how AI/ML, genomics, proteomics, and high-throughput screening are transforming drug discovery.

Expert Insights from Discovery Leaders

Engage with top scientists, medicinal chemists, and R&D leaders driving innovation in biopharma.

Collaborative Networking for Innovation

Connect with CROs, biotech innovators, and pharma partners to accelerate discovery pipelines.

Proven Platform for Breakthrough Ideas

With 25 successful editions, the event is a trusted hub for sharing impactful drug discovery research.

What to expect at
the 2027 Edition

  • Early Discovery, Novel Targets and Therapeutic Modalities
  • AI, Computational Science & Data-Driven Drug Discovery

Connect with senior decision-makers, leading scientists, and innovative thinkers driving breakthroughs in drug discovery. Build meaningful collaborations that can accelerate your next therapeutic innovation.

Join us at the 29th BioPharma Drug Discovery Nexus in Europe to explore the latest innovations, advance your expertise, and expand your professional network.

  • Cutting-edge plenaries with global drug discovery leaders
  • Hands-on workshops and real-world case studies
  • Focused networking to foster collaborations and partnerships

Our Previous Partners

Showcase Your Solutions at the 29th Drug Discovery Nexus Conference

Take advantage of exclusive opportunities to showcase your scientific expertise, present breakthrough research, and highlight innovative drug discovery solutions. Lead high-level discussions with senior researchers, biotech innovators, and pharma decision-makers, positioning your organization at the forefront of drug discovery and translational science.

At the Nexus, your participation is active, not passive. Engage directly with decision-makers through presentations, panel and roundtable discussions, solution demonstrations, and targeted 1:1 meetings. This is your chance to influence the conversation, showcase your capabilities, and build meaningful partnerships that deliver real operational impact.

Schedule At a Glance

08:00 am - 09:00 am
Registration
09:00 am - 09:15 am
Welcome & Chairperson Address
09:15 am - 09:45 am
Panel Discussion 1
09:50 am - 10:20 am
Panel Discussion 2
10:25 am - 11:40 am
Mid-Morning Networking Session
Exhibition + 1:1 Meetings
11:45 am - 12:05 pm
Presentation 1
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
Presentation 2
12:35 pm - 12:55 pm
Presentation 3
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Lunch Break
02:05 pm - 02:35 pm
Panel Discussion 3
02:40 pm - 02:55 pm
Presentation 4
03:00 pm - 03:30 pm
Panel Discussion 4
03:30 pm - 03:35 pm
Session Closing Remarks
03:35 pm - 05:00 pm
Afternoon Networking Session & Drinks Reception
Exhibition + 1:1 Meetings
08:00 am - 09:00 am
Registration
09:00 am - 09:15 am
Welcome & Chairperson Address
09:15 am - 09:45 am
Panel Discussion 1
09:50 am - 10:20 am
Panel Discussion 2
10:25 am - 11:40 am
Mid-Morning Networking Session
Exhibition + 1:1 Meetings
11:45 am - 12:05 pm
Presentation 1
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
Presentation 2
12:35 pm - 12:55 pm
Presentation 3
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Lunch Break
02:05 pm - 02:35 pm
Panel Discussion 3
02:40 pm - 02:55 pm
Presentation 4
03:00 pm - 03:30 pm
Panel Discussion 4
03:30 pm - 03:35 pm
Session Closing Remarks
03:35 pm - 05:00 pm
Afternoon Networking Session
Exhibition + 1:1 Meetings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

The event is designed for senior professionals from pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as research organizations, technology providers, and collaborators supporting the drug discovery ecosystem.

The audience includes professionals involved in target discovery, translational research, medicinal chemistry, biology, screening, assay development, data science, AI-enabled discovery, and cross-functional collaboration.

The event brings together a carefully curated, senior-level audience of pharmaceutical and biotech decision-makers, alongside relevant discovery service providers and solution providers. With approximately 80% of attendees representing pharmaceutical and biotech organizations and 20% representing service and solution providers, the event offers a strong balance between industry stakeholders and potential partners.

Unlike a large-scale, open trade show, the BioPharma Drug Discovery Nexus is designed around focused, relationship-driven conversations with relevant decision-makers. The event provides a dedicated environment for practical discussions, sharing industry insights, exploring discovery solutions, building meaningful connections, and developing new business opportunities.

The event offers a range of participation and partnership options to suit different objectives, including Delegate/Networking Passes, Dedicated Presentations, Panel Discussions, Roundtables, Pre-arranged 1:1 Meetings, Exhibition, Marketing Campaigns, Sponsorship Packages, and customized participation opportunities.

Pharmaceutical and biotech companies can participate as delegates or through speaking formats such as dedicated presentations, panels, and roundtables.

Service providers and solution providers can choose from delegate participation, company presentations, panels, roundtables, exhibition, 1:1 meetings, marketing campaigns, sponsorship, and customized partnership options.

You can gain actionable insights and practical knowledge while exploring current industry priorities, benchmarking strategies, discovering emerging technologies, and exchanging experiences with peers.

The event also provides opportunities to build valuable professional relationships, identify potential partners, explore relevant solutions, and develop new business connections.

Key areas include target and biomarker discovery, hit-to-lead optimization, translational biology, screening technologies, assay development, medicinal chemistry, AI and data-driven discovery, computational biology, platform technologies, and collaboration across discovery teams.

Sessions focus on practical challenges in early-stage research, evolving discovery workflows, strategies to improve productivity and decision-making, smarter use of data and AI, and emerging technologies and approaches shaping the future of drug discovery.

Yes. Dedicated 1:1 meetings are available through the meeting platform.

Participants can review profiles, identify relevant professionals, and connect and interact before the event to discuss their interests and arrange meetings in advance. The platform also allows participants to continue interacting after the event, helping maintain relevant connections and conversations beyond the conference.

Yes. You can participate as a delegate and access the conference sessions, curated networking opportunities, and available 1:1 meetings without taking an exhibition or sponsorship package.

This is an ideal option if your primary objective is to learn, network, exchange experiences, meet relevant professionals, and explore potential business relationships.

Yes. Companies can explore speaking opportunities including panel discussions, dedicated presentations, roundtables, and other available formats. These opportunities allow participants to share expertise, present case studies, discuss industry challenges, and contribute to practical conversations with senior professionals.

Yes. Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are available for service providers and solution providers looking to increase their visibility within the pharmaceutical and biotech community.

These opportunities are designed to provide maximum visibility, relevant lead generation, direct access to decision-makers, and opportunities to showcase solutions and expertise throughout the event.

You can visit the BioPharma Drug Discovery Nexus website to explore the event and available participation opportunities.

You can also contact our team at enquiry@nexus-conference.com to request the latest prospectus, discuss your objectives, explore the most suitable participation option, or proceed with registration.

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