CatSci Presents
Advances in Small Molecule Drug Development 2025
The Royal Society, London, UK
December 2nd, 2025
Join scientists and industry experts for a one-day meeting focused on the latest advances in small molecule drug development. The event encourages open discussion between academia, biotech, and pharma to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration across the development pipeline.
Key topics include:
- Novel chemistry-enabled modalities and conjugates
- Scalable synthesis and process development
- Digital, data, and automation in chemical design
- Analytical science and in-process control
- Future trends in small molecule R&D
Featured speakers
- David Tew, Senior Scientific Director, GSK (Retired)
- Erik de Vries, Senior Director, BRAIN Biotech AG
- Liam Ball, Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Bristol
- David Sale, Syngenta Fellow and Physical Organic Chemistry Group Lead, Syngenta
- Melissa Hannah Brown, Futures Pharmaceuticals Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University College Cork
- John Murray-Pryce, Managing Director, UK, Pangaea Life Science Solutions
- Rob Crook, Director of Chemical Science CatSci
The full agenda will be available soon
Badge Registration Form
This is a free event but badge registration using the form below is mandatory for all attendees. This is necessary for us to provide accurate numbers to the venue and for catering purposes.
Advances in Small Molecule Drug Development 2025
Who Should Attend
This conference is for scientists, researchers, and industry professionals involved in the discovery, development, and manufacture of small molecules and conjugates. It offers an opportunity to share experiences, learn from peers, and build connections across different parts of the development journey.
Who should attend:
- Senior leaders in biotech and pharma
- Discovery and process chemists
- Analytical scientists and formulation specialists
- Digital, data, and automation experts
- Academic researchers and group leaders
Join us to explore how science, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration are reshaping the future of drug discovery.
Location and Venue
The Royal Society
6 – 9 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AG
Nearest Parking
There are metered bays and car parks within a short walking distance.
The closest NCP is Brewer Street, Soho
The post code for navigation is W1F 0LA
Nearest airports
- London City Airport: 2.9 miles, ~40 min by car
- Heathrow: 16.8 miles, ~55 min by car
- Luton: 34.3 miles, ~55 min by car
- Stansted: 36.8 miles, ~90 min by car
- Gatwick: 29.6 miles, ~60 min by car
Nearest tube/rail stations
- Green Park
- Piccadilly
- Charing Cross
Sponsors and Partners
Coming soon
Contact Us
Organising committee
Dan Croucher: dan.croucher@catsci.com
Rob Crook: rob.crook@catsci.com
Sponsorship information
Dan Croucher: dan.croucher@catsci.com
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