Monday, 16 November 2026
Quantum Computing in Pharma R&D: Accelerating to Adoption
A one-day meeting hosted by the Pistoia Alliance and IBM at IBM's 20 York Road offices, examining where quantum computing could realistically affect pharma R&D - molecular simulation, optimisation, large-scale genomic analysis and hybrid AI/quantum approaches. Aimed at R&D, informatics, data science and digital transformation leaders. Pistoia is taking registrations of interest through its event page.
- Science & innovation
- Biotech & pharma
Photo credit
Bob Jenkin · CC BY 2.0Sources & verification
- Source: pistoiaalliance.org/eventdetails/quantum-computing-in-pharma-rd-accelerating-to-adoption/ - Directory description/host/location review: Organiser page confirms the event hosted by the Pistoia Alliance and IBM on Monday 16 November 2026 at 20 York Road, London SE1 7ND, covering computational chemistry, molecular simulation, optimisation, large-scale genomic analysis and hybrid AI/quantum approaches; registrations are reviewed before confirmation and places are only confirmed on acceptance. Existing schedule, price and admission fields are unchanged; this is not a full event re-verification.
- Source: pistoiaalliance.org/eventdetails/quantum-computing-in-pharma-rd-accelerating-to-adoption/ - New event added from the LLSW calendar. Organiser page confirms Monday 16 November 2026 at 20 York Road, London SE1 7ND (IBM), hosted by the Pistoia Alliance and IBM; add-to-calendar metadata gives 10:00-17:00. Registration is via a "register your interest" form. Conflict: LLSW calendar says 10:00 am-6:00 pm; the organiser's calendar metadata (17:00) takes precedence.
- Source: lifesciencesweek.london/events/all/ - Official LLSW calendar listing: Monday 16 November, 10:00 am-6:00 pm, IBM SE1 7ND, linking to the Pistoia Alliance page.
- We check dates, venues, access and links against organiser sources. Details can change; the organiser’s page is definitive.
Also on Monday 16 November
- 08.00–18.00LSX Investival Showcase London
- 08.30–18.30Crick Translation Symposium
- 08.30–17.00DIA–MHRA Global Summit
- 09.00–17.00Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference London
- 10.00–12.30Frontiers of Life Sciences