To promote innovative development in the fields of medicinal chemistry and the traditional Chinese medicine, the "2026 International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry and Conference on the Development of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Industry" will be held from October 16 to 18, 2026, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The conference is chaired by Prof. Yongmin Zhang, Academician of the French National Academy of Pharmacy, and organized by Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. The theme of this symposium is ‘Frontier Advances in Modern Medicinal Chemistry and the Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine’. It aims to facilitate the exchange of the latest research findings and cutting-edge developments in the fields of natural products, green synthesis, drug delivery, new materials and ‘AI+’ applications in Traditional Chinese Medicine, thereby promoting interdisciplinary integration. The symposium will be conducted in English.
I.Overview
1.Dates:October 16–18, 2026
2.Venue:Lecture Hall, Building 23, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Binwen Campus), No. 548 Binwen Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
3.Organization:
Host:Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Organizers:
Fuyang Institute, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Co-Organizers:
School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang University
School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology
Marine PharmaceuticalsProfessional Committee of the Zhejiang Pharmaceutical Association
Medicinal Chemistry and Antibiotics Professional Committee of the Zhejiang Pharmaceutical Association
Sponsors:
Inner Mongolia Carbon Valley Technology Co., Ltd.
JEOL(Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Infinitus (China) Co., Ltd.
RWD Life Science Co., Ltd.
Hunan Tianxiang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
4.President and General Chair: Yongmin ZHANG
5.InvitedSpeakerandTentativeTitle（Updating）
No. | Name | Affiliation | Tentative Title |
1 | Kaixian CHEN | Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS, China | Pharmaceutical R & D innovation and artificial intelligence technology in China |
2 | Hervé GALONS | French National Academy of Pharmacy, France | New drug candidates active on protein folding as an emerging strategy for cancer therapy |
3 | Xiaojiang HAO | Kunming Institute of Botany, CAS, China | Practice and Experience of Phytochemistry Research |
4 | Bernard MEUNIER | French Academy of Sciences, France | TDMQ20: a new drug to treat Wilson’s disease? |
5 | Jianmin YUE | Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS, China | Discovery and optimization of bioactive natural molecules |
6 | Qiang ZHANG | Peking University, China | Research progress of nano-pharmaceutical preparations |
7 | Liang CHEN | R&D Center of Infinitus (China) | From Source to Synergy: A Holistic Research System and Applications of Polysaccharides in Functional Foods |
8 | Jianjun CHENG | Westlake University, China | Click Chemistry on Chemical Cancer Targeting |
9 | Kan DING | Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS, China | Discovery of target molecules from traditional Chinese medicine polysaccharides |
10 | Ke DING | Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, CAS, China | Chemical Adaptation in Kinase Drug Discovery |
11 | Haiyan FU | South-central Minzu University, China | Research on the traceability of genuineness of AI-enabled traditional Chinese medicine |
12 | Zhen GU | Zhejiang University, China | Physiologically responsive intelligent drugs and delivery technology |
13 | Shengxiong HUANG | Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China | Study on efficient biosynthesis of plant natural drugs oriented by druggability |
14 | Ning JIAO | Peking University, China | Late-Stage Modification of Bioactive Molecules for Drug Discovery |
15 | Donghyun Lim | Hanyang University, Korea | Gene editing employed for drug screening and mechanistic studies |
16 | Xiuyun LIU | Tianjin University，China | Recent Advances in Drug Discovery and Development for Neurodegenerative Diseases |
17 | Guodu LIU | Inner Mongolia University, China | Scalable Efficient Total Syntheses of Amatoxins and the Development of Novel Antibody–Drug Conjugates |
18 | Guoyin KAI | Zhejiang Chinese Medical University | Anticancer effect and mechanism of Tanshinone from traditional Chinese medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza against ovarian cancer |
19 | Tonghui MA | Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China | Aquaporin-mediated regulation of liver water and salt metabolism, glucose and lipid metabolism and oxidative stress |
20 | Weidong PAN | Guizhou Medical University, China | Self-Assembling Prodrug Based on Small Molecules from Traditional Chinese Medicine or Natural Products and their Bioactivity |
21 | Peter H. SEEBERGER | Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany | Artemisinin: Large Scale Synthesis and Mechanism of Action |
22 | Marco TERRENI | University of Pavia, Italy | Biocatalysis and nanobiotechnology: design of new glyco- and nanoglyco-vaccines |
23 | Pengfei TU | Peking University, China | Cistanche deserticola - from endangered plants to large varieties of Chinese medicinal materials |
24 | Qian WAN | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | Novel Glycosylation Reactions and Their Applications in sythesis of carbohydrate-based drugs |
25 | Peng WANG | Southern University of Science and Technology, China | Glycosylated antibody drugs |
26 | Peng WU | Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology, Germany | Small molecules targeting RNA-protein interactions and RNA post-transcriptional modifications |
27 | Xinshan YE | Peking University, China | Drug discovery driven by glycan synthesis |
28 | Zhiling YU | Hong Kong Baptist University, China | Preparation of Non-Carcinogenic Egg Yolk Oil and Identification of a Novel Anti-Eczema Target |
29 | Qingju ZHANG | Jiangxi Normal University | Semi-Synthetic Glycoconjugate Vaccine Lead Against Escherichia coli O29, Shigella dysenteriae serotype 11 and Proteus vulgaris O12. |
30 | Demin ZHOU | Peking University, China | Influenza virus-derived anticancer immunotherapy |
6.Scientific Committee
Chair:Lihe ZHANG
Deputy Chair:Zhong CHEN
Vice Chair:Chengping WEN, Xiaohui FAN
Committee:
Kaixian CHEN, Zhong CHEN, Jianjun CHENG, Zhiyun DU, Haiyan FU, Xiaohui FAN, Zhen GU, Xiaojiang HAO, Shengxiong HUANG, Ning JIAO, Yujing Lu, Tonghui MA, Weidong PAN, Qian WAN, Peng WANG, Chengping WEN, Xinshan Ye, Zhiling YU, Jianmin YUE, Lihe ZHANG, Qiang ZHANG, Yongmin ZHANG, Demin ZHOU
7.OrganizingCommittee
Chair:Chengliang WU
Deputy Chair:Letian SHAN, Luping Qin
Committee:
Gang CAO, Jinxin CHE, Jing CHEN, Gang CHENG, Sunliang CUI, Xiaowu DONG, Lishe GAN, Wan GONG, Yu HE, Weisheng HUANG, Xiaoyan JIANG, Feifan LAI, Xin LI, Siyue LOU, Dan LV, Zhongjun MA, Luping QIN, Letian SHAN, Li SHEN, Guiqin SUN, Ying WANG, Jianjun WU, Dan Wu, Xuan XU, Zhongshan ZHANG, Pinglu ZHANG, Qiming ZHAO, Wei ZHOU
Secretary General:Li SHEN
II.Abridged Program
Date | Time | Content | Venue |
Oct. 16 Friday | 9:00-21:00 | Check-in and Registration | Sheraton Hangzhou Binjiang |
Oct. 17 Saturday | 9:00-12:00 13:00-17:00 | Opening Ceremony Lecture section Lecture section | Lecture Hall, Building 23, Binwen Campus, ZCMU |
18:30-20:30 | Banquet (invited) / Poster Section | Sheraton Hangzhou Binjiang / Binwen Campus, ZCMU |
Oct. 18 Sunday | 9:00-12:00 13:00-18:00 | Lecture Section LectureSection，Closing | Lecture Hall, Building 23, Binwen Campus, ZCMU |
III.Poster Information
Should include the title, authors, contact details and main research findings at least, as well as tables, figures, and graphs where necessary.
Size in pixel: no less than 1080 width × 1536 height–portrait orientation.
Size in cm: no more than 840 width × 1200 height–portrait orientation.
Font size: ≥16.
Poster(PPT/TIFF/PDF)should be submitted to the email address (ISMC2026@126.com)with the file named as "Poster-Name-Affiliation" according to the format requirements, and the deadline for submission is 31st August 2026.
The language of the poster is English, and we will standardize the printing of the poster after the initial selection.
Best Poster Award
Six winners will be selected for the awards. The winners of the Best Poster Award will receive a certificate each.
IV.Registration
The symposium will be held fully in person; it isnotpossible to participate online.The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions except for the banquet (invited). Participation in the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid.
Type | Early Bird Until June 30, 2026 | Regular Until Sep 10, 2026 |
Academic | ￥1500.00 | ￥2000.00 |
Student (Please upload a valid proof of your student identity, e.g., Certificate of Study, Student ID card. required) | ￥1000.00 | ￥1500.00 |
Non-Academic | ￥2500.00 | ￥3000.00 |
Accompanying Person* | ￥800.00 | ￥1000.00 |
*Covers 3-day conference lunches & banquet on 16thOctober evening only; accompanying persons cannot attend the scientific conference.
Payment
Payment of registration fee: online payment (WeChat, Alipay), bank remittance, on-site payment, the payment should be accompanied by a note:ISMC2026 + Name + Affiliation
Bank remittance information:
Account name:杭州华锐会务有限公司
Account number: 1902 5101 0400 24561
Bank:中国农业银行杭州解放路支行
Invoice: The invoice for the registration fee will be applied for online and issued by theQRcode.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation of paid registration is possible under the terms listed below:
> 1 month before the conferenceRefund 50% of the applying fees
> 2 weeks before the conferenceRefund 25% of the applying fees
< 2 weeks before the conferenceNo refund
V.Contact Information
Contact: Dr. Shen, +86-18158058212, ISMC2026@126.com
Symposium Location: Lecture Hall, Building 23, Binwen Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Registration location: Lobby on the first floor of Sheraton Hangzhou Longxi (Longxi Silicon Valley Plaza), No. 868 Dongxin Avenue, Binjiang District, Hangzhou (9:00-21:00, 16thOctober)
Hotel Reservation:
1. Sheraton Hangzhou Binjiang(福朋喜来登酒店)
Adress: 868 Dongxin Avenue, Binjiang District, Hangzhou (15 minutes’ walk to the venue)
Discounted Accommodation Price:
King Room: CNY 400 per night, including one buffet breakfast
Reservation process
Please contact the hotel manager directly to make your reservation：
Number: 13989840308 (黄经理)
2. Atour Hotel (Binwen Road)（滨文路亚朵酒店）
Adress: 773 Puyan Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou (10 minutes’ walk to the venue)
Discounted Accommodation Price:
King Room: CNY 380 per night, including one buffet breakfast
Twin Room: CNY 380 per night, including two buffet breakfasts
Reservation process
Please contact the hotel manager directly to make your reservation：
Number: 13451513739 (张经理)
3. Marriott Courtyard Hotel (Binwen Road)（滨江万豪万枫酒店）
Adress: 773 Puyan Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou (10 minutes’ walk to the venue)
Discounted Accommodation Price:
King Room: CNY 400 per night, including one buffet breakfast
Twin Room: CNY 400 per night, including two buffet breakfasts
Reservation process
Please contact the hotel manager directly to make your reservation：
Number:18258561117(张经理)
VI.CheckPoints
Feb. 28, 20261stRound Meeting Notice (Registration Begins)
April 25, 20262ndRound Meeting Notice (Detailed Arrangements)
June 30, 2026 Early Payment Registration Deadline
Aug. 31, 2026 Poster Submission Deadline
Sep. 10, 20263rd Round Meeting Notice
Oct. 16, 2026Check-in
VII.TransportationInformation
(1) Aircraft:
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport - Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Binwen Campus)
Taxi: about 34 km, about 45 minutes (about￥120.00);
Subway: Take MetroLine 7(towards Wushan Square) to "Olympic Sports Center Station" at "Xiaoshan International Airport Station" and transfer to MetroLine 4(towards Puyan) to " Zhejiang Chinese Medical University " Station (Exit D), walk 460 meters to the venue, about 90 minutes (about￥8.00).
(2) Train:
1. Hangzhou East Railway Station - Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Binwen Campus):
Taxi: 17 km, about 36 minutes (about 59 yuan);
Subway (recommended): Take Metro Line 4 (Puyan direction) at Hangzhou East Railway Station to " Zhejiang Chinese Medical University " Station and get off (Exit D), walk 660 meters to the venue, the whole journey takes about 42 minutes (about￥5.00).
2. Hangzhou Station- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Binwen Campus)
Taxi: about 13 kilometers, the whole journey takes about 30 minutes (about￥45.00).
Subway: Take Metro Line 1 (towards Xiaoshan International Airport/Xiasha Jiangbin) to "Omi Station" at Hangzhou Station, transfer to MetroLine 4(towards Puyan) and get off at " Zhejiang Chinese Medical University " Station (Exit D), and walk about 660 meters to the venue after exiting the station, about 40 minutes (about￥5.00).
3. Hangzhou South Railway Station - Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Binwen Campus)
Taxi: about 22 km, about 45 minutes (about￥75.00).
Subway: Take MetroLine 5(Jinxing direction) to "Nanxingqiao Station" at Hangzhou South Railway Station, transfer to MetroLine 4(Puyan direction) and get off at " Zhejiang Chinese Medical University " Station (Exit D), and walk about 660 meters to the venue after exiting the station. The whole journey takes about 55 minutes (about￥7.00).
4. Hangzhou West Railway Station - Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Binwen Campus):
Taxi: about 35 km, about 40 minutes (about￥120.00).
Subway: Take MetroLine 19(towards Yongsheng Road) to "West Lake Cultural Square Station" at Hangzhou West Railway Station, transfer to Metro Line 1 (towards Xianghu) to "Jinjiang Station", transfer to MetroLine 4(towards Puyan) to " Zhejiang Chinese Medical University " Station and get off(Exit D), walk about 660 meters to the venue, about 40 minutes (about￥8.00).
Venue and Hotel Transportation Information Map
