Driving Safer, Faster & More Efficient Discovery Across Europe

Integrating Structural Insights, Orthogonal Biophysics, and AI to Accelerate Discovery of Novel Targets and De-Risk Candidate Development Across Europe

The Rational Based Drug Design Summit Europe is Europe's dedicated meeting for structural biologists, biophysicists, medicinal chemists, computational chemists and AI drug discovery leaders advancing next-generation therapeutics.

As drug discovery teams face increasing pressure to identify better targets, reduce development risk and accelerate progression to the clinic, integrating structural biology, biophysics, medicinal chemistry and AI has become critical to making faster, more confident decisions.

Next January in Amsterdam, the inaugural Rational Based Drug Design Summit Europe will unite cross-functional drug discovery teams to share the latest strategies for identifying better targets, designing stronger candidates and accelerating progression to the clinic.

I liked that it was a very close community and I could make conversation with almost all participants. I loved the round table discussion sessions, got to learn a lot in an informal setting.

Senior Scientist, Merck, Biophysics Summit

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A strong line-up of speakers, engaging discussions, and a well-designed programme that made interaction with other participants easy and enjoyable.

Associate Director, Astex Pharmaceuticals, Biophysics Summit

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The conference was well organized, and the topics covered were diversified and informative. The wide range of sessions provided valuable insights from different perspectives, making the event engaging and enriching.

Principal Bioinformatics Scientist, legend Biotech, Structured Based Design Meeting

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  • Explore the full two-day agenda covering structural biology, biophysics, medicinal chemistry & AI
  • Meet the leading drug discovery teams attending, including GSK, Sanofi, AstraZeneca & more
  • Discover the extensive collaboration & networking opportunities available
  • Preview the cutting-edge case studies advancing target identification and candidate selection
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Who Will Attend?

The Rational Based Drug Design Summit Europe is designed for professionals working across the drug discovery ecosystem, including: 

Structural Biology Leaders

Driving structure-enabled drug discovery with cryo-EM, crystallography & protein modelling.

Biophysics Experts

Advancing target validation, binding analysis & molecular characterisation.

Medicinal Chemists

Designing, optimising & progressing next-generation therapeutic candidates.

Computational Chemists

Applying modelling, simulation & in-silico approaches to drug discovery.

AI Drug Discovery Teams

Leveraging AI & machine learning to accelerate discovery decisions.

Discovery Scientists & Leaders

Guiding target identification, hit validation & candidate selection.

What To Expect

60+

Drug Design Experts

8+

Biopharma Case Studies

7

Hours of Dedicated Networking

15+

Leading Biopharma Companies

55%

Director Level & Above

Attending Companies Include:

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Partner with the Rational Based Drug Design Summit Europe

As innovation continues across structural biology, biophysics and AI-enabled drug discovery, the Rational Based Drug Design Summit Europe offers service and solution providers a focused platform to engage decision-makers and scientific leaders driving the future of pharmaceutical research. 

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Explore the Agenda

Discover how leading drug discovery teams are combining structural biology, biophysics, and AI to accelerate therapeutic design, expand the druggable universe, and advance higher-quality candidates into development.

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Partner With Us

Position your organisation alongside industry leaders including Sanofi, GSK, and AstraZeneca to connect with decision-makers actively investing in next-generation drug discovery technologies and partnerships.

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Join Drug Discovery Leaders

Connect with experts in structural biology, biophysics, computational chemistry, AI, and emerging therapeutic modalities through dedicated networking, interactive discussions, and collaborative roundtable sessions designed to foster meaningful scientific partnerships.