Chemical Biology & Medicinal events

�� Prizes Lecture Tours

Event dates: 8 May 2024 - 30 September 2026
Event summary: As part of their prize, many of the ��’s Prize winners deliver lectures across the UK and Ireland.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Organic chemistry poster symposium 2025

Event dates: 1 December 2025
Event summary: Organic chemistry poster symposium 2025
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

The International Glycoimmunology Online Symposium

Event dates: 1 December 2025 14:00-18:00
Event summary: This half-day online meeting will bring together glycobiologists and immunologists to discuss the latest advancements in the field of glycoimmunology.
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Hands-on Data Analysis for Metabolic Profiling online course

Event dates: 1 December 2025 10:00 - 5 December 2025 13:45
Event summary: This 5 day online course provides a comprehensive overview of data analysis for metabolic profiling studies focussing on data from NMR spectroscopy and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.
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Iodine uncovered: tackling the hidden deficiency in health and food systems

Event dates: 2 December 2025 09:30-16:30
Event summary: Hear from experts across health, agriculture, and food systems, and gain a clearer understanding of iodine’s importance and the opportunities for supporting healthier populations.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Bio-MANTHAN

Event dates: 4 - 7 December 2025
Event summary: Bio-MANTHAN 2025-40th International Conference, IIT Ropar, Dec 4-7.
Event Venue: IIT Ropar, Rupnagar, 140001, India

December Webinar on Protein and Peptide Science

Event dates: 5 December 2025 13:00-14:00
Event summary: The scientists presenting in the December webinar will be Dr Etienne Caron, Assistant Professor at Yale University, and Dr Nicholas Polizzi, Assistant Professor at Harvard University.
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Joint SoBRA / �� Winter Conference 2025 Current Issues in Contaminated Land Risk Assessment

Event dates: 10 December 2025 09:50-18:00
Event summary: An annual meeting to update those in the field on new and emerging topics in contaminated land risk assessment.
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Patents and Freedom to Operate for Chemists and Biologists

Event dates: 10 December 2025 10:00 - 11 December 2025 16:00
Event summary: Delegates will learn how to search for, identify and navigate third party 'blocking' patents that may limit their freedom to operate such as developing a novel process or launching a new product.
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ChemSci 2025: Leaders in the Field Symposium

Event dates: 11 December 2025 09:30 - 13 December 2025 14:30
Event summary: We are pleased to announce ChemSci 2025: Leaders in the Field (LiTF) Symposium, brought to you by Chemical Science, our flagship diamond open access journal.
Event Venue: IISER Pune, Pune, 411008, India

MedChem 2025 Sustainability in Drug Discovery

Event dates: 15 December 2025 08:30-18:30
Event summary: MedChem 2025, Dec 15 in Ghent: 7 lectures, 3 selected talks & posters on “Sustainability in Drug Discovery”, gathering ~150 academic and industry researchers.
Event Venue: Andreas Vesalius Ghent University, Ghent, B-9000, Belgium

�� Meet the Editors – IIT Hyderabad, India

Event dates: 15 December 2025 09:00-17:00
Event summary: �� Meet the Editors are specially curated programs by the Editors and Publishing team, aimed to provide researchers with a platform
Event Venue: IIT Hyderabad, Telangana, 502285, India

1st �� Protein and Peptide Science Group Conference

Event dates: 15 - 16 December 2025
Event summary: The �� PPSG is pleased to announce the first �� Protein and Peptide Science Group Conference. This two-day event will be hosted by the University of Nottingham on the 15th and 16th of December 2025.
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, United Kingdom

Biotransformations III: Pathways to sustainability

Event dates: 16 December 2025 09:30-17:00
Event summary: �� Biotechnology Group one-day symposium to highlight recent achievements, future challenges and current trends in the use of biotransformations and biocatalysis.
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Chemical Development and Scale-Up in the Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries

Event dates: 7 January 2026 13:30 - 14 January 2026 17:30
Event summary: Principles and Practice
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Postgraduate Symposium XIX – Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Symposium for Postgraduates

Event dates: 8 January 2026
Event summary: This face to face meeting will comprise of oral and poster presentations from PhD students and post-doctoral workers researching in biological or medicinal chemistry.
Event Venue: The University of Manchester, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom

�� Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group Annual Symposium

Event dates: 12 January 2026 12:00 - 13 January 2026 17:00
Event summary: This annual flagship event of the �� Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group will cover recent developments in fundamentals and applications of novel nanomaterials.
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Empowering Chemists with AI and ML: Transformative Tools and Techniques

Event dates: 12 January 2026 14:00 - 20 January 2026 17:00
Event summary: Online Event
Event Venue: United Kingdom

International Conference On Nanomedicine And Nanobiotechnology

Event dates: 14 January 2026 09:00 - 16 January 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICONAN 2026 will showcase advances in nanomedicine, exploring AI, bioelectronics, and novel therapies. Held in Rome (Jan 14-16), it fosters collaboration and features top experts in the field.
Event Venue: Roma Eventi - Piazza di Spagna, Rome, 00187, Italy

The 2nd Continuous BioFlow Network Annual Meeting

Event dates: 23 January 2026 09:30-18:00
Event summary: The 2nd meeting of the Continuous BioFlow Network, hosted at Keele University on 23rd January 2026, bringing together those with a focus on flow biocatalysis and biomanufacturing research.
Event Venue: Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

5th Alpine Winter Conference on Medicinal and Synthetic Chemistry

Event dates: 25 January 2026 14:45 - 29 January 2026 20:00
Event summary: The “Alpine Winter Conference on Medicinal and Synthetic Chemistry” exposes attending scientists to cutting edge synthetic and medicinal chemistry.
Event Venue: Arlberg WellCom, St. Anton am Arlberg , 6580, Austria

McBain Medal 2025

Event dates: 30 January 2026 10:00-16:40
Event summary: This full day meeting will honour Dr Gemma-Louise Davies and at the same time the Medal will be presented.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Understanding Polymorphism and Crystallisation Issues in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Event dates: 9 February 2026 14:00 - 13 February 2026 17:00
Event summary: Online Event
Event Venue: United Kingdom

2025 AGM Lecture - Medicines from plants (provisional)

Event dates: 10 February 2026 19:00-20:00
Event summary: Evening lecture following the Local section AGM.
Event Venue: BAWA - tbc, Bristol, BS34 7RG, United Kingdom

12th International Conference on Isotopes - 12ICI

Event dates: 15 - 19 February 2026
Event summary: An international conference on the science, technology and applications of isotopes in medicine, energy, environment, industry, and research.
Event Venue: Palazzo dei Congressi, Florence, 50123, Italy

XVI Meeting of Young Chemical Engineers (SMLKI)

Event dates: 19 February 2026 08:00 - 20 February 2026 18:00
Event summary: The XVI Meeting of Young Chemical Engineers (SMLKI 2026) brings young researchers together to present work and exchange ideas in chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering.
Event Venue: University of Zagreb, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

ICOPVS 2026

Event dates: 23 February 2026 14:00 - 28 February 2026 17:00
Event summary: XI ICOPVS 2026 will be held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP 221005, India during 23-28 February 2026 with Prof.Jürgen Popp as Conference Chair.We invite you to this exciting conference.
Event Venue: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India

BMCS 3rd Conformational Design in Drug Discovery

Event dates: 2 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: BMCS 3rd Conformational Design in Drug Discovery, GSK, Stevenage, Monday 2nd March 2026
Event Venue: GSK Conference Centre , Stevenage , SG1 2FX, United Kingdom

SCI Advanced medicinal chemistry workshop

Event dates: 3 March 2026 12:00-17:00
Event summary: This event will be of interest to early career scientists, typically with five years or fewer post-graduate experience in medicinal chemistry.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

2026 �� Chemical Biology and Bio-Organic Group (CBBG) Forum

Event dates: 6 March 2026 08:00-18:00
Event summary: 2026 CBBG Forum - Cardiff
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff , CF10 3NS, United Kingdom

13th SCI-�� Retrosynthesis Competition

Event dates: 6 March 2026 09:50-17:05
Event summary: To celebrate this and following on from the success of the previous twelve competitions, we are pleased to announce the 13th SCI-�� National Retrosynthesis Competition.
Event Venue: Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge , CB2 0AA, United Kingdom

The BMCS Mastering MedChem X: 10th ��-BMCS Symposium on Mastering Medicinal Chemistry

Event dates: 13 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: The BMCS Mastering MedChem X: 10th ��-BMCS Symposium on Mastering Medicinal Chemistry, Friday 13th March at Burlington House, London
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Longevity, Looking good for longer

Event dates: 26 March 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: A one-day symposium looking a the growing trend for products improve appearance or stop the signs of ageing.
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Integrating chemistry, engineering and biology to create the next generation of vaccines

Event dates: 30 March 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: This event aims to bring together physical scientists and life scientists to devise new approaches to vaccines that could have great impact on human and animal health.
Event Venue: Queens' College, Cambridge, CB3 9ET, United Kingdom

TAC 2026 short course

Event dates: 30 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: A day course on the use of thermal analysis techniques in different fields of analysis.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

Biotechnology for Sustainability: From Discovery to Deployment

Event dates: 15 April 2026
Event summary: This conference will bring together scientists, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the growing field of sustainable biotechnologies.
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Celebration of Chemical Biology – Turner-Flitsch Retirement Symposium

Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2026
Event summary: Join us in celebrating the remarkable careers of Prof. Nicholas Turner and Prof. Sabine Flitsch as we organise a special joint retirement event!
Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

UK Exposure Science 2026

Event dates: 21 April 2026 12:00 - 22 April 2026 13:00
Event summary: An annual meeting of occupational and environmental exposure science.
Event Venue: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster, LA1 4AP, United Kingdom

Crystallisation Science and Engineering CPD Course

Event dates: 21 - 23 April 2026
Event summary: Three-day CPD course integrates digital transformation, experimental sessions, advanced PATs, particle characterisation techniques, and hands-on experience with crystallisation modelling software.
Event Venue: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

37th BMCS Spring Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry

Event dates: 23 April 2026
Event summary: Known colloquially as the “Hatfield MedChem” meeting, this is a highly successful, long-standing, one-day meeting that runs annually.
Event Venue: Fielder Centre, Hatfield , AL10 9TP, United Kingdom

India Pharma Expo 2026

Event dates: 23 April 2026 09:00 - 25 April 2026 18:00
Event summary: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is a premier international exhibition and conference dedicated to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Event Venue: HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, 500084, India

BioCatUK 2026 - UK Meeting in Biocatalysis

Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2026
Event summary: BioCatUK 2026 brings together academia, industry, and the entire biocatalysis community to share research, explore future directions, and network across all career stages.
Event Venue: University College London, London, E20 2AE, United Kingdom

9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology

Event dates: 10 May 2026 09:00 - 13 May 2026 17:00
Event summary: Join us for the 9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology which will take place in Kuala Lumpur from the 10-13 May 2026.
Event Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur , Kuala Lumpur, 50400, Malaysia

Inhaled Particles And International Particle Toxicology Conference

Event dates: 11 May 2026 09:00 - 14 May 2026 17:00
Event summary: Two internationally renowned conferences, Inhaled Particles and International Particle Toxicology are coming together to disseminate current knowledge and understanding.
Event Venue: Glagow Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, G3 8RR, United Kingdom

Chemical biology symposium 2026

Event dates: 11 May 2026
Event summary: This symposium will showcase the state of the art in chemical biology, bringing together the wider community with leading national and international experts in the field
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Joint Professional Bodies QP Symposium 2026 - Leadership and Innovation

Event dates: 12 May 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: The JPB QP Symposium is a key calendar event that brings together peers across Pharmacy, Chemistry and Biology.
Event Venue: Leonardo Royal London St Paul's Hotel, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom

What a chemist needs to know about Patents 2026

Event dates: 13 May 2026 09:00-17:40
Event summary: SCI’s Young Chemists’ Panel in collaboration with UK-based patent attorneys and litigators, EIP, will hold this one-day workshop to introduce patent law and IP to those with a scientific background.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

5th SCI / �� Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery

Event dates: 1 - 2 June 2026
Event summary: This two-day symposium will examine the latest advances in anti-infectives drug discovery from a medicinal chemist’s perspective.
Event Venue: Francis Crick Institute, London, NW1 1AT, United Kingdom

5th SCI-�� Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery

Event dates: 1 June 2026 09:15 - 2 June 2026 18:00
Event summary: This symposium will examine the latest advances in anti-infectives drug discovery from a medicinal chemist’s perspective, focusing on the challenges associated with developing anti-infectives.
Event Venue: Francis Crick Institute, London, NW1 1AT, United Kingdom

Medicinal chemistry summer school 2026

Event dates: 7 - 12 June 2026
Event summary: Medicinal Chemistry Summer School 2026
Event Venue: Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

2026 �� Chemical Biology and Bio-organic Group Postgraduate Symposium

Event dates: 8 June 2026 09:30-17:30
Event summary: The �� CBBG PGR symposium at Queen Mary University invites abstract submissions from PGR students for oral presentations and all ECRs for poster presentations.
Event Venue: Queen Mary University, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

Spray Drying and and Atomisation of Formulations CPD Course

Event dates: 9 - 11 June 2026
Event summary: A practical course involving demonstrations, theory and real industrial case studies.
Event Venue: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

7th ��-BMCS / DMDG New Perspectives in DMPK and Medicinal Chemistry

Event dates: 10 June 2026
Event summary: We are excited to return for our 7th New Perspectives meeting jointly organised between the �� and DMDG.
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

EFMC-ACSMEDI Medicinal Chemistry Frontiers 2026

Event dates: 22 June 2026 17:00 - 25 June 2026 13:00
Event summary: Symposium co-organised by EFMC and ACSMEDI, and including 3 top speakers & 9 sessions on key topics in Medicinal Chemistry, as well as 18 oral comms selected from the submitted abstracts.
Event Venue: Trinity Conference Centre, Dublin, 2, Ireland

8th International Conference on Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering

Event dates: 7 July 2026 08:00 - 10 July 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICNMSME-2026 aims to address on Modern Problems of Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering, to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry.
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

Pride in Chem

Event dates: 27 August 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This event is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of LGBTQIA+ chemists by providing a safe and inclusive environment to share their work research, ideas and experiences authentically.
Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom

Chemical Biology meets Drug Discovery

Event dates: 14 September 2026 09:30 - 15 September 2026 16:30
Event summary: The 2026 Chemical Biology meets Drug Discovery unifies the chemical biology/drug discovery community with applications in biomedicine.
Event Venue: AstraZeneca Discovery Centre (The DISC), Cambridge UK, Cambridge, CB2 0AA, United Kingdom

MSS2026

Event dates: 14 September 2026 09:00 - 16 September 2026 15:00
Event summary: MSS2026 is a three-day symposium in Slovenia, focusing on purification solutions and analytics for gene therapies and vaccines, with presentation streams and workshops to promote knowledge sharing.
Event Venue: Rikli Balance Congress Center, Bled, 4260, Slovenia

10th Fragment-based Drug Discovery Meeting

Event dates: 14 - 16 September 2026
Event summary: The Fragment series was started in 2007 and continues with this theme in having over three-quarters of the presentations focused on case studies.
Event Venue: Churchill College , Cambridge , CB3 0DS, United Kingdom

26th Isoprenoid Conference 2026

Event dates: 15 September 2026 09:00 - 17 September 2026 18:00
Event summary: Conference on Isoprenoids was established as the Polish-Czechoslovak forum of natural products chemists. The conference lately fulfilled a role in integrating not only European chemists.
Event Venue: Association of Scientific and Technical Societies. Czech Chemical Society, Praha 1, 11000, Czech Republic

��-BMCS/SCI Targeting Protein Degradation 5

Event dates: 21 - 22 October 2026
Event summary: This meeting aims to present the latest developments in the design, biology, chemistry and ADME in TPD within the general themes of PROTACS, Molecular Glues and non-PROTAC degraders.
Event Venue: Fielder Centre, Hatfield, AL10 9TP, United Kingdom