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September 22 – 23, 2026
Basel, Switzerland

Drug Discovery
Innovation Programme

A Leading Drug Discovery Conference Advancing Scientific Excellence

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What is DDIP Europe 2026?

Advancing Innovation Across Drug Discovery in Europe

World BI’s Drug Discovery Innovation Programme (DDIP) EU 2026 brings together leaders from pharma, biotech, academia, and emerging technology companies to address the most critical challenges in early-stage drug discovery and translational science.

From small molecules and biologics to AI-driven discovery, biomarker development, and novel therapeutic platforms, DDIP is designed to deliver scientific depth, real-world case studies, and future-facing insights that accelerate the journey from idea to impact.

Where Innovation Advances Drug Discovery

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Industry Visionaries at DDIP

A Platform of Discovery, Strategy, and Collaboration

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Stefan Geschwindner

Director Biophysics

AstraZeneca
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Johan Luthman

EVP & Head of R&D

Lundbeck
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David Bearss

CEO

Halia Therapeutics
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Jakob E. Larsen

Target Discovery Director

Novo Nordisk
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Le (Muller) Mu

MLOps Product Owner

Roche
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Rafik Fellague-Chebra

Global Medical Director

Novartis Oncology
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Alessandro Bonetti

Director Neuroscience

AstraZeneca
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David Moreno Delgado

Director of Cell Translational

UCB Biopharma
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Stefan Geschwindner

Director Biophysics

AstraZeneca
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Johan Luthman

EVP & Head of R&D

Lundbeck
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David Bearss

CEO

Halia Therapeutics
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Jakob E. Larsen

Target Discovery Director

Novo Nordisk
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Le (Muller) Mu

MLOps Product Owner

Roche
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Rafik Fellague-Chebra

Global Medical Director

Novartis Oncology
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Alessandro Bonetti

Director Neuroscience

AstraZeneca
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David Moreno Delgado

Director of Cell Translational

UCB Biopharma

Join the Community Shaping the Future of Drug Discovery and Development

Gain insights from leading Pharma, Biotech, and early-phase R&D solution providers redefining how drugs are discovered and developed.

Calling Startups & Innovators

Biotech Pitch Contest at DDIP Europe

DDIP Europe provides a dedicated platform for emerging biotech companies to present innovative drug discovery solutions to industry leaders, investors, and strategic partners.

Why Participate?
  • Showcase your innovation to key decision-makers.
  • Gain visibility across European pharma, biotech, and investment communities.
  • Open doors to collaboration, funding, and strategic partnerships.

How DDIP Europe Works

Your Journey Through DDIP Europe 2026

Step 1

Secure Your Place

Register online and choose the pass that fits your role perfectly.

Plan your agenda, speakers, and 1:1 meetings to maximize impact.

Personalize Your Experience

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Step 2

Personalize Your Experience

Plan your agenda, speakers, and 1:1 meetings to maximize impact.

Step 3

Connect Before You Arrive

Engage with attendees, speakers, and solution providers ahead of time.

Join panels, roundtables, pitch sessions, and networking receptions for collaboration.

Learn, Network, Collaborate

Step 4
Step 4

Learn, Network, Collaborate

Join panels, roundtables, pitch sessions, and networking receptions for collaboration.

Step 5

Create Lasting Impact

Each registration supports sustainability and responsible innovation beyond the conference.

Secure Your Spot

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Hear It from Our Satisfied Clients

Weill Cornell Medicine

The event was a fantastic and remarkable showcase of knowledge and Innovation. I was truly impressed by the diversity of topics and the excellence of the presentations.

Intlmed

Very impressionable. I enjoyed all the industry people and their talks and it was great meeting everybody.

Emerging Innovations Unit

It was a fantastic event to make new connections and engage with colleagues on emerging technologies and innovations. Thank you to the Organizers.

Serna.Bio

Focused small conference with insights across the DD process, from chemistry to manufacturing to cell viability prediction for Cart. Thanks to the DDIP team for putting together such a comprehensive and enlightening event!

Imperial College London

Thank you for the invitation to speak. I had a very productive time and made some new, interesting connections. I will definitely look out for your upcoming conferences...

Biolexis Therapeutics, Inc.

Everyone has done an excellent job in inviting speakers from various fields within the science of drug discovery. The talks are well-diversified, which is especially beneficial for me and our company.

Contact Our Team

For Speaking Enquiries

Ashley King

Speaker Acquisitions Executive

For Ticket Enquiries

Hannah Jones

Delegate Manager

For Sponsorship Enquiries

Matthew Rose

Sponsorship Manager

For Media Partnership Enquiries

Tina Aston

Media Partnerships Executive