Schedule at a Glance

January 30 - February 3, 2027

San Diego, CA, USA

SLAS is excited to bring the SLAS2027 International Conference and Exhibition back to San Diego.

Schedule at a Glance

Please note that this schedule is preliminary and will be updated as the program is finalized. All times are in U.S. PACIFIC STANDARD TIME.

Details including individual presentation titles, times and abstracts; exhibitor events; special events, and all other conference activities, will be listed in the event scheduler when it becomes available.

Thursday, January 28, 2027
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Setup / Move-In (based on booth size 900 sq. ft.+ only)
Friday, January 29, 2027
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Registration Open in Sails Pavilion
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Setup / Move-In (based on booth size 600 sq. ft.+ only
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	All Exhibitor Setup / Move-In
Saturday, January 30, 2027
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Registration Open in Sails Pavilion
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	All Exhibitor Setup / Move-In
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Short Courses
Sunday, January 31, 2027
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Registration Open in Sails Pavilion
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	All Exhibitor Setup / Move-In
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Short Courses
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Thrive in Science: Women's Leadership Forum
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	VIP Reception
Monday, February 1, 2027
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Registration Open in Sails Pavilion
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Opening Remarks on Main Stage
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Opening Scientific Keynote: Cigall Kadoch, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on Main Stage
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Beverage Break in Exhibition Hall
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Exhibition Open
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Scientific Podium Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Poster Viewing \| Partnering Area & Private Pods Open for Meetings \| SLAS Booth Open in Sails Pavilion
10:00 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.	Solutions Spotlight Presentations
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Ignite Award Finalist Presentations
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch in Exhibition Hall
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Exhibitor Tutorials
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	NexusXp Flash Talks & Panels on Main Stage
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.	Topical Interest Group Sessions
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Ignite Award Finalist Presentations
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Poster Presentations: Session A in Sails Pavilion
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Poster Presentations: Session B in Sails Pavilion
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Tutorials
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Beverage Break in Exhibition Hall
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Ignite Award Finalist Presentations
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Scientific Podium Sessions
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Reception in Exhibition Hall
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	Monday Night Party, Sponsored by Hamilton
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	FUNd Run
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Registration Open in Sails Pavilion
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	NexusXp Headline Speaker on Main Stage
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Beverage Break in Exhibition Hall
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibition Open
9:30 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.	Solutions Spotlight Presentations
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Partnering Area & Private Pods Open for Meetings in Sails Pavilion
9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Poster Viewing & SLAS Booth Open in Sails Pavilion
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Scientific Podium Sessions
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch in Exhibition Hall
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Exhibitor Tutorials
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	NexusXp Flash Talks & Panels on Main Stage
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Poster Presentations: Session C in Sails Pavilion
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.	Topical Interest Group Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	Topical Interest Group Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Poster Presentations: Session D in Sails Pavilion
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Tutorials
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Beverage Break in Exhibition Hall
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Scientific Podium Sessions
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	SLAS Community Reception in Sails Pavilion
Wednesday, February 3, 2027
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Registration Open in Sails Pavilion
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	NexusXp Headline Speaker on Main Stage
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Breakfast in Exhibition Hall
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Exhibition Open
9:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.	Solutions Spotlight Presentations
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Poster Viewing \| Partnering Area & Private Pods Open for Meetings \| SLAS Booth Open in Sails Pavilion
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Scientific Podium Sessions
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Lunch in Exhibition Hall
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Scientific Podium Sessions
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Dismantle
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Poster Presentations: Session E in Sails Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Beverage Break in Sails Pavilion
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Closing Scientific Keynote: Wendy Young, Google Ventures Plus: Passport to Prizes & Awards Presentation on Main Stage
Thursday, February 4, 2027
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Dismantle