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Events & Conferences


Find out about upcoming scientific meetings, workshops, lectures, and conferences relating to pharmacology. Browse our event calendar below.

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7th IUPHAR-Ed Education Satellite Symposium
11 - 12
Jul 2026
Partner Event
Melbourne
In-Person Only
A two-day international meeting held ahead of WCP2026, bringing together pharmacology educators, researchers, and curriculum leaders from across the globe to share innovations, challenges, and best practices in pharmacology and therapeutics education.
20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (WCP2026)
12 - 17
Jul 2026
Partner Event
Melbourne
In-Person Only
ASCEPT will host IUPHAR's 20th World Congress at the Melbourne Convention Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
Covalent Modulation in Drug Discovery
07 - 08
Oct 2026
Event
Cambridge
In-Person Only
Join us in Cambridge on 7-8th October 2026, where we will bring together established leaders and emerging investigators exploring the use of  covalent modulators in drug discovery. The conference will feature the latest developments in covalent hit identification and optimisation, including the targeting of cysteine and other amino acid residues. There will be in depth analysis of the data needed to generate covalent dug candidates and discussion around best practices in the field.
President's Lecture
21
Oct 2026
Event
Glasgow
In-Person Only
Save the date and join us for this year's prestigious President’s Lecture, a highlight of the BPS calendar! This year, our President, Professor Cherry Wainwright, will be welcoming Professor Lorraine Works as guest speaker.
From Bench to Beyond: Exploring Career Pathways in Pharmacology
21
Oct 2026
Event
Glasgow
In-Person Only
Early Career Professionals are invited to join this dedicated symposium ahead of the Presidents Lecture, designed to support and connect pharmacologists at the start of their careers. The event will bring together speakers from a range of backgrounds to share their career journeys, insights, and practical advice on navigating different pathways within and beyond academia, including industry. This event aims to provide inspiration, honest perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities to help early career pharmacologists explore their options and shape their future careers.
Pharmacology 2026
08 - 10
Dec 2026
Event
This year's BPS Annual Meeting will take place in Manchester. Registration and abstracts submissionsare now open!
10th European Congress of Pharmacology
09 - 11
Mar 2027
Partner Event
In-Person Only
The BPS are proud to be a partner for EPHAR 2027, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany 9-11 March 2027.

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