Drug Discovery Innovation Summit

October 6, 2026

Cambridge, MA

Join us in Cambridge on October 6 for a premier gathering of senior leaders who are shaping the future of drug discovery. This event, co-hosted by CAS and Novartis, is designed to foster strategic connections and share insights that are transforming the pharma and biotech industries.

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Why attend?

Engage with peers

Build relationships with senior leaders from across the global pharma and biotech ecosystem.

Gain new perspectives

Explore cutting-edge trends in data, AI, and drug discovery through thought-provoking keynotes and panels.

Shape the conversation

Contribute to discussions that define the next era of innovation.

"I sincerely want to thank you for the invitation to the event. The content of the discussions was very interesting and enriching. The sharing of experiences seemed to me quite candid and therefore truly useful.” - 2025 Attendee

Speakers

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Agenda

Updated on Jun 17, 2026
Time
Session
Location
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
9:00 am
Registration
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
9:30 am
Welcome by CAS and Novartis
Tim Wahlberg, President of CAS​; Muneto Mogi, Head, Global Discovery Chemistry, Novartis
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
9:45 am
Make Data Actionable
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
10:45 am
Break
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
11:00 am
AI Meets Biology: Transforming Target Discovery
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12:00 pm
Lunch
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1:15 pm
Predictive Safety: Trust the Signal
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
2:15 pm
Route to Reality: Digital Retrosynthesis Meets Lab Automation
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
3:15 pm
Break
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
3:30 pm
How Agentic AI Accelerates Drug Discovery
Rishi Gupta, Director, DDLG, Novartis

Venue & Travel

Cambridge, MA
700 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Parking

Osborn Triangle (1 Portland St)

  • Walk time: 3 min
  • Daily rate: $46

UPMIT (55 Franklin St)

  • Walk time: 4 min
  • Daily rate: $43

Landsdowne Street (80 Landsdowne St)

  • Walk time: 4 min
  • Daily rate: $48

One Broadway (3rd St)

  • Walk time: 4 min
  • Daily rate: $52.50

Pilgrim Street (30 Pilgrim St)

  • Walk time: 9 min
  • Daily rate: $48

Please note:

• Local parking garages are not affiliated with Novartis and are not eligible for Novartis rates

• Commuter cards are accepted at the garages above but must be processed as a credit card payment (not as a debit)

Travelling to Cambridge, MA

From Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
By car or rideshare, the venue is about a 20-minute drive in moderate traffic.

Closest transit stop
Kendall/MIT station (MBTA Red Line) is about a 1-minute walk from the venue.

Hotels

Nearby hotels in Cambridge's Kendall Square:

Boston Marriott Cambridge
50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
Walk time: 5 min
marriott.com/boscb

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge
120 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
Walk time: 5 min
marriott.com/boscm

Additional information/FAQ

Have additional questions about this event? Please reach out to Jenna DiCamillo at jdicamillo@cas.org.

About CAS

CAS connects the world’s scientific knowledge to accelerate breakthroughs that improve lives. As a specialist in knowledge management, our team of scientists and technologists build the largest collection of human curated scientific data in the world. Our specialized content, technology, and expertise help innovators across industries navigate today’s complex information landscape and build a modern data infrastructure that integrates internal and external data sources to accelerate their progress on life changing solutions.

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