Meetings

Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder and Co-CEO of Insilico Medicine, and Dr. Feng Ren, Co-CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, have been invited to attend the inaugural China Pioneer Innovative Drug Global Congress (CPIC 2026), which will grandly convene at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from July 22 to 24. During this premier event, the two industry leaders will appear at several high-profile forums to deliver keynote speeches, sharing deep insights on how cutting-edge AI combines with "China Speed" to decode the mysteries of life and reshape the global drug R&D landscape.

Accredited journalists, science bloggers, and communicators attending the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly in Florence are invited to an exclusive, guided press tour on Tuesday, 4th August at 10:00 CEST. The tour will take media representatives through the historic Villa Galileo and the cutting-edge INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory, bridging the roots of modern astronomy with the future of space exploration.

The 13th Aging Research & Drug Discovery (ARDD) Meeting, the world’s largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology, will convene at Harvard University from October 1-3, 2026, launching Boston Longevity Week. Organized by Insilico Medicine and anchored by Tier 1 sponsors Eli Lilly and Insilico Medicine, the landmark event bridges academic research and real-world therapeutics. The conference features specialized tracks in clinical development, longevity medicine, and AI drug discovery, with executive leaders from 10 of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies.

Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, has been invited to attend BIO Asia-Taiwan, which will be held from July 15 to 19 in Taiwan, China.

ESA’s upcoming Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, July 26–31, features the latest research on how wildfire is transforming ecosystems and influencing wildlife, as well as strategies to reduce the risks of severe fire.

Five biotech startups from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are participating in the BIO International Convention 2026 (BIO 2026), taking place from 22 to 25 June 2026 in San Diego, United States. The HKU teams are showcasing a range of cutting-edge research achievements across vaccine development, innovative therapies, precision diagnostics, and AI-enabled medical technologies, demonstrating the University’s leadership in knowledge transfer and its commitment to translating world-class research into impactful clinical solutions.

A new online Forum on Biochar Research will bring together global expertise to explain how three decades of biochar science are reshaping understanding of soil health, crop productivity and climate action. The event, titled “Review and synthesis of 30 years of biochar research and development,” will be delivered by Prof. Stephen Joseph of The University of New South Wales, Australia, and hosted by Prof. Jianying Shang of China Agricultural University.

Row crop producers will learn the latest weed control solutions at the 34th Milan No-Till Field Day, scheduled for July 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.