Beyond the Horizon: Quantum and AI Transformations in Pharma

Thursday, October 9th 2025

DFS

Building on last year’s discussions, this seminar will explore how quantum computing and AI are advancing pharmaceutical research and development. We will examine the current state of technology, real-world applications in drug discovery, and new developments in regulatory science. Speakers from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies will present the latest insights and outline key challenges for the future.

Attendance is free, but we kindly ask that you sign up for the symposium at before September 30th.

Program

14.00-14.10 Welcome and introduction
Stine Rønholt & Mie Kristensen Department of Pharmacy, KU / Danish Pharmaceutical Society

14.10-14.40 What Is a Quantum Computer, Really?
Morten Kjærgaard,, Assoc. Prof., NBI, University of Copenhagen

14.40-15.10 Where Are We with AI Models Today?
Mads Nielsen, Professor, Pioneer Center for Artificial Intelligence, University of Copenhagen

15.10-16.00 Case Study: AI-Driven Drug Discovery at IAMBIC Therapeutics (Keynote)
Fred Mandy, CTO, IAMBIC Therapeutics

16.00-16.30 Coffee and refreshments

16.30-17.00 AI methods impacting drug discovery at Lundbeck
Julie Klint, Director Molecular Discovery & Enabling Tech. Lundbeck

17.00-17.30 From Data to Decisions: Implementing AI in Drug Discovery and Development
Thomas Senderovitz, Senior VP Data Science, Novo Nordisk

17.30-17.35 Wrap up
Lasse Skibsbye, Lundbeck / Danish Pharmaceutical Society

Details

Start:
Thursday, October 9th at 14.00

End:
Thursday, October 9th at 17.35

Location:
Einar Lundsgaard Auditorium, Blegdamsvej 3B, KU, 2200 CPH N

Register before:
Tuesday, September 30th 2025

Sign up here