PepTalk 2026 will take place January 19–22, 2026, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California. It marks the 25th anniversary of this leading conference in protein science and biotherapeutic development.
🧬 Event Overview
- Dates: January 19–22, 2026
- Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA
- Organizer: Cambridge Innovation Institute (CHI)
- Format: Onsite & Online hybrid event
🌟 What’s Special in 2026
- 25th Anniversary Celebration of PepTalk: The Protein Science and Production Week
- Expanded agenda with symposia and conference tracks covering:
- Protein expression and production platforms
- Lab automation and high-throughput strategies
- Analytical characterization and preformulation
- Antibody engineering and therapeutics
- Peptide expression and development
- AI/ML in immunogenicity prediction
🎓 Education & Networking
- Expert-led sessions on cutting-edge biotherapeutic research
- Workshops and short courses for hands-on learning
- Poster presentations and networking receptions
- Opportunities to connect with scientists, innovators, and industry leaders