DOT Discovery on Target 2027
- Dates
- October 18–21, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Boston, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 1,100
- Therapy or topic area
- Basic Science, Toxicology / Pharmacology
About the meeting
Discovery on Target is the industry's preeminent annual conference on novel drug targets and technologies for drug discovery professionals, featuring multiple concurrent tracks covering target discovery, lead generation, screening technologies, AI/ML, and next-generation biologics.
Based on the official DOT website.
Key dates for DOT 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | September 3, 2027 | Estimated |
| Meeting | October 18–21, 2027 | Confirmed |
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Submitting an abstract to DOT 2027
- Membership required
- No
DOT hasn't published its 2027 abstract guidelines yet. Check the official website for updates. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the DOT 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is September 3, 2027 (estimated).
When and where is DOT 2027?
DOT 2027 takes place October 18–21, 2027 in Boston, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend DOT?
About 1,100 people are expected at DOT 2027.
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Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 28 – October 1, 2026 | Boston | August 14, 2026 |
| 2025 | September 22–25, 2025 | Boston | Not recorded |
| 2024 | September 30 – October 3, 2024 | Boston | Not recorded |
| 2023 | September 25–28, 2023 | Boston | Not 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.
DOT abstracts are due in 301 days
The deadline is September 3, 2027 (estimated). Watch DOT and we'll email you before it, whenever its dates change, and when the 2028 deadline is announced.