DDC Drug Discovery Chemistry 2027

Dates
April 19–22, 2027 Confirmed
Location
Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, United States
Expected attendance
About 775
Therapy or topic area
Basic Science, Toxicology / Pharmacology

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About the meeting

Drug Discovery Chemistry is a multi-day conference for medicinal, biophysical, and computational chemists in pharma, biotech, and academia. The organiser's site lists the 2027 US edition at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront (April 19–22, 2027) and highlights sessions on topics such as AI/ML-driven design, fragment- and structure-based discovery, degraders/molecular glues, DNA-encoded libraries, and biophysical tools.

Based on the official DDC website.

Key dates for DDC 2027

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Abstract submission deadline March 12, 2027 Confirmed
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Submitting an abstract to DDC 2027

Length
Short text-only description of about 70 words (around 500 characters), plus the poster title. 2027
Tables and figures
A one-page PDF poster with no audio is required. In-person presenters also bring a printed portrait poster, at most 36 in wide x 48 in high. 2027
Who can submit
Only registered attendees can present, and registration must be paid in full by the poster deadline. Content must be scientific; no advertisements. 2027
Membership required
No 2027

Summarized from DDC's guidelines, checked October 23, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.

Common questions

When is the DDC 2027 abstract deadline?

The abstract submission deadline is March 12, 2027. The date is confirmed.

When and where is DDC 2027?

DDC 2027 takes place April 19–22, 2027 at Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, United States. The dates are confirmed.

How many people attend DDC?

About 775 people are expected at DDC 2027.

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Past editions

YearMeeting datesCityAbstract deadline
2026April 13–16, 2026San DiegoMarch 13, 2026
2025April 14–17, 2025San DiegoNot recorded
2024April 24–4, 2024San DiegoNot recorded
2023April 10–13, 2023San DiegoNot recorded

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Last updated November 6, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.

DDC abstracts are due in 126 days

The deadline is March 12, 2027. Watch DDC and we'll email you before it, whenever its dates change, and when the 2028 deadline is announced.