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Event overview
Overview
The International Conference and Expo on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery will be held in Paris, France from November 26-28, 2026.
This conference is designed for professionals in the field of medicinal chemistry, offering a platform for sharing the latest research and innovations.
TL;DR
- 1Scale and Focus: This event will gather leading experts in medicinal chemistry and drug delivery systems.
- 2Organiser: Hosted by Infiniteminds, the conference aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the field.
- 3Entry: Registration is available online with various participation options.
Why visit
Location: International Conference and Expo on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery takes place in Paris, France.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at this conference allows companies to showcase their latest products and services to a targeted audience. This event will gather leading experts in medicinal chemistry and drug delivery systems. Attendees will include researchers, industry professionals, and academic leaders in medicinal chemistry.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Medicinal chemists from pharmaceutical companies
Researchers in drug delivery systems
Academics and students in chemistry and pharmacology
Industry professionals seeking collaboration opportunities
Regulatory affairs specialists
Healthcare professionals interested in drug development
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Pharmaceutical companies showcasing drug delivery technologies
Biotechnology firms focused on medicinal chemistry
Research institutions presenting their latest findings
Suppliers of laboratory equipment and materials
Consulting firms specializing in drug development
Service providers for clinical trials and regulatory compliance
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Medicinal chemistry and small-molecule drug discovery
Hit identification, high-throughput and fragment screening
Lead optimisation, structure-activity relationships and bioisostere design
Synthetic and process chemistry, route scouting and scale-up
ADME, DMPK and toxicology profiling
Computational chemistry, CADD and AI-driven molecular design
New modalities: PROTACs, molecular glues and targeted protein degradation
Biologics, peptides and oligonucleotide therapeutics
Pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery
Analytical sciences, bioanalysis and impurity profiling
Preclinical pharmacology and IND-enabling study packages
CRO, CDMO and research outsourcing services
Laboratory instrumentation, software and informatics for chemistry
Location & Facilities
Venue
Paris, France
Attend
Entry & tickets
Oral presentation slot
849Listener/Delegate
999Poster presentation slot
549Student participation
499Virtual Presentation
499
Who runs the show
Organisers
Infiniteminds
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Paris, France
Why it matters
On 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-28, International Conference and Expo on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery in Paris covering Medicinal chemistry and small-molecule drug discovery, Hit identification, high-throughput and fragment screening, Lead gives medical buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Paris Charles de Gaulle
Main long-haul gateway. RER B runs into Gare du Nord, Chatelet-Les Halles and Denfert-Rochereau; the airport taxi fixed fare to central Paris is roughly EUR 56-65. Allow extra time on weekday mornings
Approx. 25 km from central Paris
to venue
45-60 min by road; 35-45 min by RER B to central Paris
by car
Paris Orly
Closer to the city than CDG. Orlyval connects to RER B at Antony; tram T7 runs to Villejuif-Louis Aragon on Metro line 7. Airport taxi fixed fare to central Paris is roughly EUR 36-44
Approx. 18 km from central Paris
to venue
30-45 min by road; 30-40 min by Orlyval plus RER B, or tram T7 plus Metro
by car
Paris Beauvais Tille
Used mainly by low-cost carriers. The official shuttle coach to Porte Maillot is the standard transfer (approx. EUR 17 one way); allow buffer time because coach departures are timed to flight arrivals
Approx. 85 km north of Paris
to venue
75-90 min by road or by shuttle coach to Porte Maillot
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Eklo Hotels Paris Porte de Versailles
budget
Porte de Versailles, 15th arrondissementHotel search capture for 26-28 November 2026 shows a guest rating around 4.0 from roughly 1.8K reviews, eco-certified, with breakfast and parking available. Handy for Metro line 12 and tram T3a; converted from EUR, confirm the live rate for your dates.
ibis Paris Saint-Denis Stade Sud
budget (3-star)
Saint-Denis, north ParisCaptured as a 3-star property with free Wi-Fi, breakfast (fee), bar, restaurant and accessible rooms. Useful if you arrive via CDG and want a shorter northern transfer, with RER B and Metro 13 into the city.
Novotel Suites Paris Stade de France
midscale (4-star)
Saint-Denis, north ParisCapture shows a 4.3 rating from about 1.4K reviews, free Wi-Fi, fitness centre, bar and paid parking. Suite-style rooms suit two people sharing for the conference run.
Novotel Suites Paris Montreuil Vincennes
midscale (4-star)
Montreuil / Vincennes, east ParisCaptured 4.0 rating, eco-certified, with fitness centre, bar and kitchen facilities in some rooms. Metro line 1 at Berault and RER A at Vincennes give reasonable access to central Paris.
Glint Paris
midscale
Central ParisCaptured 4.5 rating with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bar, business centre and parking. A city-centre base cuts walking time in the evening but usually carries the highest nightly rate of the listed options.
Hotel France Louvre
budget (3-star)
Le Marais, central ParisCaptured 4.3 rating with an excellent-location flag, breakfast included, paid parking and smoke-free rooms; restaurants and shops nearby. Metro line 1 at Saint-Paul is a short walk.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
RER B train
Estimated costApprox. EUR 13 one way (airport rail fare)
Best forCharles de Gaulle (CDG) to central Paris (Gare du Nord / Chatelet-Les Halles)
Roughly 35-45 minutes to central Paris, with Metro connections onward to the venue. Buy at the airport station; keep the ticket for the exit gates. Confirm the current airport fare before travel.
Orlyval + RER B
Estimated costApprox. EUR 14.50 one way combined
Best forParis Orly (ORY) to central Paris
Orlyval shuttle to Antony then RER B into the city, around 30-40 minutes total. Alternative: tram T7 from Orly to Villejuif-Louis Aragon on a standard Metro ticket.
Tram T7 + Metro
Estimated costApprox. EUR 2.50 single Metro/tram ticket
Best forParis Orly (ORY) to central Paris via Villejuif-Louis Aragon
Cheapest route from Orly but slower with luggage, roughly 45-60 minutes depending on final destination. Works best if your hotel is on Metro line 7.
Shuttle coach
Estimated costApprox. EUR 17 one way
Best forParis Beauvais Tille (BVA) to the venue
Official airport shuttle timed to flight arrivals, 75-90 minutes depending on traffic. Book the return leg in advance; Beauvais is about 85 km from the city.
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 56-65 fixed airport fare
Best forParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to the venue
Fixed fares apply between CDG and central Paris, with the exact amount depending on right-bank or left-bank destination. Use the official taxi rank, not unlicensed drivers inside the terminal.
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 36-44 fixed airport fare
Best forParis Orly (ORY) to the venue
Fixed fare by destination bank. Journey time 30-45 minutes; allow more in the evening peak if you land after 17:00.
Metro
Estimated costApprox. EUR 2.50 per t+ ticket
Best forSingle journey within central Paris
Buy a carnet or use a contactless Navigo Easy card for multiple journeys; a one-day Mobilis or Navigo Jour pass may be cheaper if you make four or more trips in a day.
Ride-hailing / taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 10-20 depending on distance and traffic
Best forShort hop between a central hotel and the venue
Uber, Bolt and Free Now operate in Paris alongside metered taxis. Expect surge pricing during rush hour and after large events; Metro is usually faster across the centre.
Weather
Late November in Paris is cool and often damp. Daytime highs typically sit around 8-11 C, night lows around 3-6 C, and rain falls on a significant share of days, sometimes as drizzle rather than heavy showers. Daylight ends before 17:30, so plan evening transfers accordingly. Check the forecast in the days before 26 November 2026 rather than relying on monthly averages.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
SIMs from EU/EEA countries roam at domestic rates under EU roaming rules. Visitors from outside the EU can buy prepaid SIM cards or eSIMs from French operators at CDG, Orly or in central Paris; passport registration is often required for a local number. Venue Wi-Fi is not confirmed on the public schedule page, so plan a phone hotspot for live literature searches, abstract uploads and email during the 26-28 November 2026 run.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language at the venue
The scientific programme and most delegate conversation will be in English, while everyday Paris runs in French. Starting with a short bonjour before a question is the norm in shops, hotels and taxis.
Service and tipping
Restaurant and cafe bills include service, so tipping is a small discretionary round-up rather than a percentage requirement. Keep small change for cloakroom and hotel housekeeping.
Business pace
Initial meetings often begin with brief introductions before technical detail. Exchange cards, state your compound class or platform early, and follow up by email within a couple of days rather than expecting a decision at the stand.
Security and city practicalities
Bag checks are routine at major public venues and stations, so arrive early on the first morning. Keep phones and wallets out of sight in crowded Metro carriages and tourist areas; pickpocketing is the main practical risk rather than personal safety.
Opening hours
Many museums close on Mondays and some smaller shops close on Sundays. If you extend your stay around 26-28 November 2026, book any museum slot in advance and check the day's opening hours before travelling across the city.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: CDG
For a 26 November 2026 arrival, the captured search shows Dubai-CDG routings direct with Turkish Airlines or one-stop via Muscat or Istanbul; New York JFK-CDG non-stop with Air France, Delta and American; London options by air from Heathrow or by Eurostar from St Pancras International to Gare du Nord in roughly 2 hours 20 minutes; Tokyo and Singapore connections via Seoul, Abu Dhabi or Dubai. The capture indicates the cheapest booking windows are typically about 2-5 months ahead for New York departures and 4-7 months ahead for London. Fares were not published in the evidence, so compare live prices before booking and choose an arrival on 25 November if you are flying long-haul, to leave a rest day before the 26 November start.
Visa
U.S. citizens travelling for tourism or business may enter France without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within each six-month period, provided they hold a valid passport. Other nationalities should check Schengen short-stay rules and apply for a Schengen visa where required.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Carry a passport valid at least three months beyond the planned return date and issued within the last 10 years. Business travellers should bring an invitation letter or registration confirmation for the conference if asked at the border.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): 45-60 min by road; 35-45 min by RER B to central Paris; Paris Orly (ORY): 30-45 min by road; 30-40 min by Orlyval plus RER B, or tram T7 plus Metro; Paris Beauvais Tille (BVA): 75-90 min by road or by shuttle coach to Porte Maillot. Allow road or rail time to ; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near : Porte de Versailles, 15th arrondissement: Eklo Hotels Paris Porte de Versailles; Saint-Denis, north Paris: ibis Paris Saint-Denis Stade Sud; Saint-Denis, north Paris: Novotel Suites Paris Stade de France.
Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and Free Now operate across Paris alongside licensed taxis, and both apps and taxi ranks are available at CDG and Orly. Airport-to-city taxi journeys run on fixed fares (roughly EUR 56-65 from CDG, EUR 36-44 from Orly), while app rides inside the city are metered and can surge during rush hour. For short hops between the venue and a central hotel, Metro is usually faster than a car during weekday daylight hours. Confirm the pickup point in the app before leaving the terminal, as airport pickup zones are specific.
Public transit: Paris public transport combines Metro, RER regional trains, buses and trams, with a single t+ ticket covering Metro and city bus journeys within the centre (approx. EUR 2.50). RER B is the fastest airport link from CDG and continues through Gare du Nord, Chatelet-Les Halles and Denfert-Rochereau. For multiple trips a day, a Navigo Jour or Mobilis day pass is usually better value than buying singles; buy from ticket machines or a staffed window and keep the ticket until you exit. Weekday services between 07:30 and 09:30 are busy, so leave a 20-30 minute buffer on the first conference morning. Confirm the final venue station on the organiser schedule page before travelling.
Parking: Public car parks operate across Paris in the EUR 25-40 per day range depending on zone and duration, with evening and weekend rates sometimes lower. The organiser's public schedule page does not publish venue car-park capacity or delegate rates, so confirm with the venue once the exact address is known. Driving into central Paris also requires a Crit'Air clean-air sticker, and the low-emission zone rules apply on weekdays. For a three-day conference, parking plus fuel is rarely cheaper than RER and Metro, and the venue district is easier to reach by public transport.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: Late November 2026 (26-28 November)
Temperature: Approx. 3-11 C across the day: daytime highs typically 8-11 C, night lows 3-6 C. Climatological ranges, not a forecast; confirm the actual forecast for Paris for 26-28 November 2026 before packing.
Seasonality: November is one of Paris's wetter months, with rain or drizzle on a significant share of days and an average of roughly 10-12 rainy days across the month. Rain usually arrives as short light showers rather than all-day storms. Daylight ends before 17:30, so the evening walk from the venue will be in the dark.
Packing: Pack a waterproof coat or compact umbrella, layers for heated conference rooms and cool corridors, comfortable closed shoes for Metro stairs and walking transfers, and a small day bag that keeps documents and electronics dry. Bring a universal Type E/F plug adapter, a power bank for long days of note-taking, and a light scarf or extra layer for evening temperatures around 4-6 C. Formal conference dress is not indicated on the public listing; smart-casual with a jacket covers most situations.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at International Conference and Expo on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14
confirm which registration tier you hold (delegate EUR 999, oral EUR 849, poster EUR 549, student EUR 499, virtual EUR 499) and that payment has cleared with the organiser.
Day 14
check your passport validity against Schengen entry rules and, if you need a short-stay visa, confirm the appointment or decision timeline before buying flights.
Day 12
book flights into CDG, ORY or BVA and plan the RER or shuttle leg to central Paris; late November seats fill faster around the 26 November arrival date.
Day 12
reserve a hotel on a Metro or RER line with a straightforward connection to the venue district; Paris weekday morning transport is busy, so a single-change route saves time.
Day 10
draft your poster or oral slides if you are presenting, and check the organiser's format, size and submission instructions from the schedule page.
Day 7
print or download the programme and shortlist two or three sessions per day that match your target class, assay platform or modality.
Day 5
prepare a one-page collaboration or outsourcing brief with your compound class, target profile and timelines if you plan to approach CRO or CDMO delegates.
Day 3
pack layers, a waterproof coat and comfortable shoes; Paris in late November is typically 8-11 C with frequent rain.
Day 2
set up an eSIM or roaming plan, download the Metro map and a ride-hailing app, and save the venue address offline.
Day 1
check in for your flight, confirm the hotel's late-arrival policy, and keep registration confirmation and ID in your hand luggage for border checks.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at the venue
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2International Conference and Expo on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery registration concourse
the venue
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
the venue
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · Oral presentation slot
EUR 849 / per person
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EUR 999 / per person
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visitor · Poster presentation slot
EUR 549 / per person
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visitor · Student participation
EUR 499 / per person
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visitor · Virtual Presentation
EUR 499 / per person
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| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Oral presentation slot | EUR 849 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Listener/Delegate | EUR 999 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Poster presentation slot | EUR 549 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Student participation | EUR 499 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Virtual Presentation | EUR 499 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether International Conference and Expo on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For International Conference and Expo on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Drug delivery systems and technologies and Medicinal chemistry research and deve solutions and benchmarking suppliers at International Conference and Expo on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery in Paris.
Min. budget
$1,449.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Drug delivery systems and technologies and Medicinal chemistry research and deve products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$6,520.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Paris show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- Medicinal chemistry
- The discipline that designs and optimises biologically active molecules into drug candidates, balancing potency at a target against selectivity, metabolism, safety and manufacturability.
- Hit identification
- The screening stage that finds initial molecules showing measurable activity against a target, typically via high-throughput screening, fragment screening or virtual screening.
- Lead optimisation
- The iterative chemistry cycle that turns a confirmed hit into a molecule with improved potency, selectivity, pharmacokinetics and safety, usually tracked through a series of compound series.
- SAR (structure-activity relationship)
- The mapping between structural changes in a molecule and the resulting change in biological activity, used to decide which parts of a scaffold to modify next.
- ADME / DMPK
- Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, plus drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics: the properties that determine whether a potent compound actually reaches its target in vivo at a tolerable dose.
- Fragment-based drug design (FBDD)
- An approach that starts from small, low-affinity fragments that bind a target and grows or links them into higher-affinity lead compounds; often paired with X-ray crystallography or NMR screening.
- PROTAC / targeted protein degradation
- A modality using bifunctional molecules that recruit an E3 ubiquitin ligase to a target protein, marking it for degradation rather than simply inhibiting it.
- Molecular glue
- A small molecule that induces or stabilises a protein-protein interaction, often redirecting a ligase to a new substrate, rather than blocking an active site directly.
- CADD / AI-driven design
- Computer-aided drug design, increasingly combined with machine-learning models for property prediction, generative molecule design and retrosynthesis planning.
- Bioisostere
- A functional group replacement that preserves or improves biological activity while fixing a liability such as metabolic instability, solubility or hERG risk.
- CRO / CDMO
- Contract research organisation (screening, DMPK, toxicology, clinical work) and contract development and manufacturing organisation (scale-up synthesis, API and drug product supply).
- IND-enabling studies
- The pharmacology, toxicology, formulation and chemistry work package assembled before an investigational new drug application, marking the transition from lead to development candidate.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- International Conference 2026
- International Conference Paris 2026
- Expo 2026
- Expo Paris 2026
- Medicinal Chemistry 2026
- Medicinal Chemistry Paris 2026
- Drug Delivery 2026
- Drug Delivery Paris 2026
- Paris France
- Drug delivery systems and technologies
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