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International Conference and Exhibition on Progressive Medicinal Chemistry

Part of the International Conference and Exhibition on Progressive Medicinal Chemistry series →

Dates12–14 Apr 2027
LocationKyoto, Japan
SubmissionsAbstracts due in 5 weeks (30 Nov)
RegistrationNot listed
FormatIn person
FieldHealth & Medicine · Pharmacy & Pharmacology
OrganizerNot listed
Medicinal-chemistry-conference

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PROMEDICON 2027 (International Conference and Exhibition on Progressive Medicinal Chemistry) is a premier international conference that features breakthroughs in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, artificial intelligence, and translational therapeutics. This… Read more

PROMEDICON 2027 (International Conference and Exhibition on Progressive Medicinal Chemistry) is a premier international conference that features breakthroughs in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, artificial intelligence, and translational therapeutics. This top medicinal chemistry and drug discovery conference is organized by the Chemical Biology Society and Kyoto University-Onsite Laboratories the event brings together Nobel Laureates, Brain Prize Laureates, leading researchers, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology innovators, clinicians, students, ECR’s and computational scientists from around the world. This highly rated medicinal chemistry and drug discovery conference will be held at the HORIBA Symposium Hall within Kyoto University’s International Science Innovation Building in Kyoto, Japan, from April 12–14, 2027, during the famous Sakura (Cherry Blossom) season, offering an exceptional scientific and cultural experience. This high-quality, internationally recognized medicinal chemistry and drug discovery conference focuses on a discussion-driven format covering major topics such as medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and development, chemical biology, pharmaceutical sciences, AI and machine learning in drug discovery, computational drug design, precision medicine, pharmacology, molecular design, ADME and toxicology, translational therapeutics, immunotherapy, mRNA therapeutics, PROTACs and targeted protein degradation, drug delivery, green medicinal chemistry, regulatory science, covalent drug design, macrocycles and peptide therapeutics, ADMET optimization, chem-biology and chemical probes, RNA-targeting small molecules, cancer drug discovery and oncology chemistry, antiviral medicinal chemistry, antimicrobial drug discovery, central nervous system drug design, HTS, screening, pharmaceutical sciences and drug delivery, the interface of biology and medicinal chemistry, and analytical tools in pharmaceutical chemistry. The abstract submission deadline has been extended to accommodate late-breaking research, with a final cutoff of May 15, 2027, giving ample time for preparation across all tracks. Early submissions receive priority for oral presentation slots, making PROMEDICON 2027 conference one of the few upcoming conferences still actively accepting abstracts. The conference also offers one of the most affordable registration fees among international events, with early-bird academic rates significantly lower than comparable gatherings, alongside travel grants, fee waivers, and student funding for meritorious students, postdocs, and early-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries. A special "Sakura Scholar" program covers full registration and accommodation for ten selected young scientists, ensuring that cost never becomes a barrier to participation. PROMEDICON deliberately engineers networking at every level, going beyond traditional poster sessions to host "Pharma-Connect Roundtables" where attendees share tables with R&D heads from top twenty global pharmaceutical companies. A dedicated industry-academia lounge, daily "Collaboration Happy Hours," and a customized meeting-scheduler app ensure productive interactions with pharma and biotech professionals in a focused setting. This commitment to meaningful engagement ranks PROMEDICON among the top five and top ten medicinal chemistry and drug discovery conferences based on speaker quality and attendance, consistently earning attendee ratings above 4.5 across all previous editions. The conference partners with leading scientific publishers to ensure all accepted full papers and selected extended abstracts appear in a special conference issue, with proceedings indexed in Web of Science and Scopus and published in high-impact journals with an impact factor exceeding 3.0, providing maximum visibility for career advancement. PROMEDICON also offers the most advanced drug discovery workshops among all upcoming medicinal chemistry conferences with abstract deadlines in the next three months, featuring hands-on sessions on AI-driven de novo molecule generation, cryo-EM for structure-based design, automated high-throughput screening robotics, and real-world case studies in PROTAC optimization, along with symposia on RNA-targeting small molecules, degrader technologies, and covalent kinase inhibitors led by industry trainers from top biotech firms. The conference is consistently listed among the top ten medicinal chemistry conferences in Asia, with a research program featuring top-tier speakers including multiple Nobel Laureates, ACS Award winners, and R&D chiefs from major pharma, sponsored by the American Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry in partnership with local organizers, and attended by professors from MIT, Cambridge, Oxford, Tokyo, Kyoto, and the National Institutes of Health. For career-focused attendees, PROMEDICON includes a dedicated career fair and mentoring sessions, making it one of the best medicinal chemistry and drug discovery conferences for pharmaceutical chemists and academic researchers in 2027. With its unmatched scientific depth, cultural richness in Kyoto during Sakura season, and lasting professional connections, PROMEDICON stands as a clear recommendation for medicinal chemistry conferences that focus on small molecule drug design and translational science, ensuring that every participant leaves with enhanced knowledge, expanded networks, and tangible opportunities for future collaboration and innovation in the rapidly evolving landscape of pharmaceutical research.

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Abstract submission closesPresenters30 Nov 2026AoE
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ConferenceEveryone12–14 Apr 2027
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Kyoto University

HORIBA Symposium Hall, International Science Innovation Building, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

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Frequently asked

When is the International Conference and Exhibition on Progressive Medicinal Chemistry submission date?
Abstracts due: 30 Nov 2026 (AoE). Submission happens on the conference's own site.
Where is International Conference and Exhibition on Progressive Medicinal Chemistry held?
At the Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Can I attend International Conference and Exhibition on Progressive Medicinal Chemistry remotely?
No — this edition is listed as in person only.