Networking Events

Monday, January 18, 2027

6:00 – 9:00 pm
Connect with fellow peptide researchers, industry leaders, and innovators at the Peptide Drug Hunting Consortium Networking Event* at PepTalk. Learn more about the Consortium’s mission to advance innovative peptide therapeutics through shared knowledge, mentorship, and support for promising science and technology initiatives. Enjoy dinner while building connections, exchanging ideas, and strengthening the peptide drug discovery community. Dinner is included in the event registration fee, and a cash bar will be available.
Separate registration required. REGISTER HERE

*This event is not hosted or sponsored by the PepTalk organizers.

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

10:40 - 11:20 am: Grand Opening Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

12:55 – 1:25 pm: Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

3:30 – 4:15 pm: Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

5:25 – 6:25 pm: Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
Engage with industry peers, explore the latest innovations, and meet top technology and service providers in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Don't miss this opportunity to kick off the event with valuable conversations!

5:45 pm: Women in AI Meet-Up
Co-moderators:
Kristine Deibler, PhD, Director, Molecular Artificial Intelligence, Novo AS
Franziska Seeger, Senior Director, AI for Drug Discovery, Genentech Inc
Join us for the inaugural Women in AI Meetup, an informal networking gathering celebrating the women helping shape the future of AI in biologic drug discovery and research. This open and welcoming session brings together wet-lab and computational scientists, technologists, data leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry decision makers to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful professional connections at the intersection of AI and biologics. All are welcome.

Wednesday, January 20, 2027

10:35 - 11:10 am: Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

10:35 – 11:10 am: Speed Networking
Moderator:
Kevin Brawley, Project Manager, Production Operations & Communications, Cambridge Innovation Institute
Be prepared to share and summarize the key elements of your research in a minute. PepTalk will provide a location, timer, and fellow attendees to facilitate the introductions.

10:45 am – Poster Session A Award Winner Announced

12:45 – 2:00 pm: Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

4:30 – 5:10 pm: Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

4:35 – 5:05 pm: Women in Science Meet-Up
Moderator:
Deborah Moore-Lai, PhD, Vice President, Protein Sciences, ProFound Therapeutics
Join us for an inspiring Women in Science Meet-Up, an inclusive meet-up designed to connect, uplift, and celebrate women across all stages of their scientific careers. Engage in meaningful conversations, share your journey, and gain insights from trailblazing women shaping the future. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned professional, we invite you to join us and build a supportive network, foster mentorship, and discuss opportunities and challenges unique to women in the field. All are welcome!

Thursday, January 21, 2027

7:30 – 8:25 am: BuZZ Sessions with Continental Breakfast
BuzZ Sessions are informal, moderated discussions, allowing participants to exchange ideas and share experiences around a focused topic. Each discussion will be led by a facilitator who keeps the discussion on track and the group engaged. Attendees can choose to join any BuzZ topic of interest.

10:40 – 11:20 am: Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing - Dedicated Viewing

12:55 – 1:35 pm: Ice Cream & Cookie Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

1:30 pm: Poster Session B Award Winner Announced