Powering the Future of Drug Discovery Through Innovation & Collaboration VIEW EVENT AT-A-GLANCE

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS SEPTEMBER 28

SMALL MOLECULE DRUG DISCOVERY 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.


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

Discovery on Target by the Numbers

1,100+

Attendees

220+

Presentations

110+

Research Posters

13

Conference Tracks

90

Exhibitors

22

Countries Represented

Share Innovative Research Through Posters

Showcase your research and connect with global drug discovery leaders.

Deadline: XXXX


SUBMIT YOUR POSTER
Poster Presentations

Book Your Hotel Room

Book your room reservation at the host hotel.

Deadline XXXX


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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Networking Opportunities

2025 Premier Sponsor

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2025 Plenary Program

GLP-1 Unveiled: Key Takeaways for Next-Generation Drug Discovery

Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, PhD

Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, PhD
Chief Scientific Advisor, Head of IDEA (Innovation & Data Experimentation Advancement), Novo Nordisk AS

Medicines, Integrins,
and Organoids

Timothy A. Springer, PhD

Timothy A. Springer, PhD
Professor, Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Harvard Medical School; Senior Investigator, Boston Children's Hospital; Founder, Institute for Protein Innovation

Venture Capitalist Insights into Trends in Drug Discovery

Daniel A. Erlanson, PhD

PANEL MODERATOR:
Daniel A. Erlanson, PhD

Chief Innovation Officer, Frontier Medicines Corporation

Highlights from Discovery on Target 2025