THE LEADING CONFERENCE FOR DATA SCIENCE IN PHARMA
#ddpwest27
Develop a hands-on understanding of the possibilities and challenges facing data-driven science in pharma and biotech. Curated. Targeted. 200 leaders and operators.
October 13-14, 2027
Forum at Gateway of Pacific, South San Francisco, CA
Hear From Industry Leaders
Speaker List Coming Winter 2027
Detailed Agenda Coming Winter 2027
A journey into Data Science, AI, and Technology in pharma and biotech
Backed by the Industry’s Best
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Group Rates
Pharma
3+ passes
$347 $257 each
Group rate for full time permanent employees of Pharma companies with at least 1 asset on the market. Purchaser may be different from attendees. Diagnostics companies with FDA-approved test on the market also qualify.
Therapeutics
3+ passes
$347 $254 each
Group rate for full time permanent employees of Therapeutics companies with a publicly available pipeline of in-house assets. Must not offer paid for products or partnering services. Purchaser may be different from attendees. Diagnostics companies fitting these criteria also qualify.
Commercial
2+ passes
$1893 $1587 each
Discounted commercial 2-pack. Individual registrations are required from every participant. Purchaser may be different from attendees.
Group rates are verified after purchase. If an order doesn’t meet the eligibility criteria, you can pay the difference to the standard rate. Otherwise, we’ll cancel the order and refund the purchase price minus a 3% fee covering non-refundable payment processing costs.
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
Hear From Our Past Attendees
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Karol Estrada
VP Translational Genomics at Maze Therapeutics
“Data Driven Pharma is valuable because it gives you quick access to external perspectives on issues we're all facing in the industry. The casual format and curated sessions let you choose what's most relevant, but the real value is the unexpected connections you make.”
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Dean Lee
Senior Expert I, Data Science at Novartis
“The most valuable part was actually seeing some of my coworkers in person for the first time. My company is so large that we’re always in zoom meetings with other people in other departments, and I've actually never met them in real life”
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Oliver Hesse
VP & CMC Digital Transformation & Data Science Lead at Bayer
“The most valuable part of DataDrivenPharma is the networking with a small, highly interested group of people discussing similar topics from different perspectives. I specifically learned a new perspective on 2 leading technologies that I could actually carry into my company.”
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Will DeLoache
Co-Founder & CEO Tabulous
“DataDrivenPharma is the premier community for professionals focused on the intersection of data and drug development. What sets it apart is the collaborative session format, with open discussions about AI's impact on your organization, combined with a chill atmosphere and genuinely engaged people.”
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Mia Nease
Senior Vice President, Commerical at DNAnexus
“DataDrivenPharma delivers substantive, practical insights through collaborative problem-solving discussions. It's where executives and practitioners can have real conversations about the challenges that matter.”
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Grant Stephen
CEO & Co-founder at bPrescient
“The intimate size of the event enables higher quality conversations with both speakers and attendees; something you simply don't get at larger, more sprawling conferences.”
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Paul Shi
Scientific Director of Computational Biology at Amgen
“DataDrivenPharma is a place where great people come together to build genuine, lasting connections. It also gave me the opportunity to lead a fireside chat and panel with industry leaders, catalyzing my professional growth and increasing my external visibility.”
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Merrit Savener
VP of Commercial at Potato
“What stood out most was the ability to form valuable connections spanning a diverse cross section of industry, from large organizations to startups, with everyone in between. I was even able to get real-time feedback from someone working on challenges directly related to a feature we're developing.”
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Radia Johnson
Senior Director, Computational Discovery Science at Tempus
“ DataDrivenPharma has a unique hands-on data focus. Speakers are either data or computational people - it’s exciting to have visibility on this side. It’s a special place to be, where you’ll meet a great group of folks: founders, entrepreneurs, and big pharma, biotech, and techbio people.”
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Michael Kappler
Director, Head of Research Informatics at IDEAYA Biosciences
“It is a space where hierarchy takes a back seat and everyone is encouraged to engage openly and authentically.”
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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DataDrivenPharma West is designed for professionals advancing data science in pharma and biotech. You’ll feel right at home if you’re:
👩🔬 A data scientist, engineer, or analyst working in drug discovery, translational research, or clinical development
🧬 A team lead or director building scalable platforms, workflows, or infrastructure for data-driven science
🧠 An executive or decision-maker setting strategy at the intersection of data and therapeutics
🧪 A technical innovator driving progress in bioinformatics, ML/AI, or multi-omics integration
If you're shaping how data is used to accelerate science, this event was built for you.
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Most industry events force you to choose: strong content or real connection.
We believe you deserve both.DataDrivenPharma West was designed from the ground up to deliver:
🔬 Content that matters: Every speaker is a data science leader from a top company, sharing lessons that won’t show up in vendor decks or recycled keynotes.
🤝 Genuine connection: Our format encourages open dialogue not just passive listening. Expect honest conversations and elevated networking.
🍷 Thoughtful experience: High-quality food and drink, a relaxed evening reception, and an attendee mix curated for meaningful interaction.
This isn’t a mega-conference. It’s a focused gathering of the people shaping the future of data science in pharma. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you there.
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our ticket gives you access to the full-day conference experience, including:
🎤 All keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions led by data science leaders from top pharma and diagnostics companies
🍽️ Morning coffee, lunch, snacks, and coffee throughout the day
🍷 Admission to our evening beer/wine reception with curated bites and quality conversation
🤝 Access to our attendees working at the forefront of biotech and pharma data science
We’ve designed the event so you can focus on learning, connecting, and contributing.
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What exactly is the guarantee?
Simple. If you don't leave with a connection or learn something worth more than the price of your ticket, tell us within one week and complete a 5-minute feedback form within 2 weeks after the event. We'll refund you within 2 business days of form submission. No runaround.
Guarantee available for Pharma/Biotech passes only. Attendee must be in a data science or related role at a company that has an in-house therapeutics or diagnostics development pipeline. Must have attended to be eligible.
If your offer included a donation, commission, or another financial contribution, refund will be given on the difference of your purchase and the dollar value of the contribution. Free +1’s will not count against you.
The pass purchaser must request the refund.
