The conference objective is to serve as a vibrant forum for practitioners and stakeholders for sharing innovative applications of AI/ML to challenges in drug development, process development, manufacturing and regulatory submissions and accelerating adoption of AI/ML tools across the drug development lifecycle. This will include applications of AI/ML in small-molecule/biologics discovery, drug substance/drug product process development, manufacturing, and external perspectives from biopharm adjacent technology partners.

Important Deadlines:
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
Submit here: https://www.aiche.org/conferences/pd2m-ai-pharma/2026

Early Bird Rates Deadline: April 1, 2026
Register here: https://www.aiche.org/conferences/pd2m-ai-pharma/2026/registration-info

SESSION TOPICS:
-Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to Discovery of Biological Therapeutics
-Application of AI and Machine Learning (ML) to Discovery of Small Molecule Therapeutics
-Integration of AI and ML into Drug Substance Process Development and Manufacturing
-Regulatory Panel Discussion
-External Panel Discussion

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Steven M. Cramer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Christopher Langmead, Amgen
Cenk Ündey, Sanofi

CONFERENCE CHAIRS
Natalie Eyke, Ph.D., Vertex - Chair
Lei Cao, Abbvie - Co-Chair
Tom Mistretta, Amgen - Co-Chair

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Alejandro Crespo, Amgen
Moiz Diwan, Abbvie
Daniel Griffin, Amgen
Pushkar Ghanekar, Eli Lilly
Homa Homayoni, PhD, Amgen
Maxwell Maritato, Amgen
Matthew McDonald, Drexel University
Abhishek Pandey, Abbvie
Kelly N. Perry, Vertex
Jack Prior, Sanofi
Ana Luiza Pinta Queroz, APC
Francois Ricard, Lonza
Pablo Rolandi, Amgen
Nina Taherimakhsousi, PhD, Mettler-Toledo
Shekhar Viswanath, Ph. D., Eli Lilly
Xiaotian Zhu, Amgen


Conference Organized by the Pharmaceutical Discovery, Development and Manufacturing Forum

The Pharmaceutical Discovery, Development and Manufacturing Forum (PD2M) promotes the interchange of ideas, concepts, know-how, and experiences in Pharmaceutical Discovery, Development and Manufacturing with other groups within and outside of the Institute. Learn more about PD2M at https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/divisions-forums/pharmaceutical-discovery-development-and-manufacturing-forum-pd2m?