7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Lobby Conference Hall

Networking Breakfast

Continental Breakfast + Networking Opportunity + Exhibitors

General Session | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Towsley AuditoriuM

The Evolving State of Drug Discovery: Key Factors Shaping New Development Models

Industry experts will address the transformative shifts in drug discovery, highlighting the key factors driving change including advancements in technology, collaboration models, regulatory adjustments, and access to capital, while offering insights into how these factors are reshaping drug development and accelerating the path from research to market.

General Session | 9:35 AM - 10:30 AM | Towsley AuditoriuM

Innovations in Drug Discovery and Development

Hear about exciting new scientific breakthroughs and technology advances in drug discovery and therapeutics development from Michigan academic and industry researchers.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Lobby Conference Hall

Networking Break

Coffee + Networking + Hot Pitches

General Session | 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM | Towsley Auditorium

AI and the Future of Drug Discovery: Revolutionizing the Path from Target to Therapeutic

Discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of drug discovery—from initial target identification through preclinical development to the clinic and patient.

General Session | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lobby Conference Hall

Lunch Program

Lunch + Plenary Keynote Speaker + Poster Session + Exhibitors

Dual Track Sessions | 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM | Session Rooms 1 & 2

Track 1 - Innovation
Translating Innovation to Market: From Bench to Business

The challenges and opportunities in translating groundbreaking research into successful commercial products, with a focus on entrepreneurship, and scaling biotech ventures.

Track 2 - Drug Development
Investigational New Drug (IND) Applications – Types, Requirements and Opportunities

This session will review the different types and essential components of INDs, regulatory requirements for submission, approval process, critical steps in planning and executing successful INDs, and the strategic opportunities that arise at this stage of the drug discovery and development pathway.

Dual Track Sessions | 2:15 PM - 2:55 PM | Session Rooms 1 & 2

Track 1 - Innovation
Navigating Current Funding Models for Drug Discovery and Development

This session will explore strategies for securing funding in a rapidly changing research environment that can sustain and accelerate commercialization. Experts will discuss funding sources including governmental programs, partnerships with strategics, and philanthropic collaborations. 

Track 2 - Drug Development
Revolutionizing Drug Development: The Digital Disruption of Clinical Trials

This session will explore the transformative impact of digital trends and technologies on clinical trials are reshaping drug development and accelerating timelines, improving patient engagement, and enhancing data accuracy.

2:55 PM - 3:25 PM | Lobby Conference Hall

Networking Break

Coffee + Networking + Hot Pitches

General Session | 3:25 PM - 4:10 PM | Towsley Auditorium

Radiopharmaceuticals: The Next Frontier in Disease Treatment

Explore the explosive growth of radiopharmaceuticals and their transformative potential in diagnosing and treating diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and cardiovascular conditions. This session will delve into the latest advancements, industry trends, and the challenges of scaling up production and deployment for clinical use, showcasing how this emerging field is revolutionizing modern medicine.

Dual Track Sessions | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Towsley Auditorium

How the Regulatory and Legislative Policy is Reshaping Drug Discovery and Development

A session covering the latest regulatory and legislative developments that are changing how therapies are discovery, developed and brought to market. Topics will include changes in FDA and business regulations, funding for research and commercialization, and legislation affecting rare diseases, clinical trials and more.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Lobby

Networking Reception and Poster Session 

Appetizers + Networking + Posters + Exhibitors