The Department of Pharmacy, BITS Pilani – Pilani Campus, is pleased to announce the International Conference on Drug Discovery & Development (ICCD3–2026) with the theme “Innovating for a Healthier Future.” The conference will be held from 16–18 February 2026 at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India.
ICCD3–2026 aims to bring together researchers, academicians, scientists, and industry professionals from across the globe to deliberate on recent advances, emerging trends, and unmet challenges in drug discovery, development, and translational pharmaceutical research. The conference will feature 18–20 expert talks by national and international speakers from academia, research laboratories, and industry, with selected talks delivered virtually.
Key focus areas include: Computational and AI-based drug discovery, machine learning in healthcare, epigenetics and epigenetic modifiers, nanotechnology in drug, gene and protein delivery, biosensors and nanobiotechnology, natural products, translational pharmacology, biologicals and vaccines, and advances in infectious diseases.
The conference will include oral and poster presentations, with Young Researcher Awards for outstanding contributions. A maximum of 15 abstracts will be shortlisted for oral presentations, while the remaining accepted abstracts will be presented as posters.
Important Dates:
• Abstract submission (oral/poster): 26 January 2026
• Registration deadline: 31 January 2026
Abstract Submission Link:
https://forms.gle/LKDU4ktKRgg2CfuY7
For detailed information regarding themes, speakers, registration, accommodation, and guidelines, please visit the conference website:
https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/iccd3-26/
