We are very excited to invite you to attend the annual Cresset® User Group Meeting taking place on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th June 2024. We're delighted to welcome both Cresset and Torx® software users and non-users once again, to hear Cresset scientists and leading researchers in our field present around the latest science and technology.
Since our founding in 2002, Cresset has grown progressively and is now a well-established global company and seen as a premier solutions provider in the Design – Make – Test – Analyze (DMTA) application space for small molecule discovery, with a stellar customer base across multiple industries. Historically our User Group Meeting has been held locally in Cambridge, UK, however with this growth we are expanding and are delighted to confirm Brussels, Belgium as the host for the 2024 event.
Who should attend by role?
Computational chemist • Medicinal chemist • Synthetic chemist • Flavor chemist • Fragrance chemist • Head of discovery • Head of modeling and simulation • Head of R&D • Research Scientist • CSO
Who should attend by industry?
Pharmaceutical • Agrochemical • Biotech • Flavor • Fragrance • Chemical
Agenda
The meeting agenda features:
- Sessions highlighting the use of Cresset software and its capabilities in various case study sessions
- User talks highlighting the application of Cresset computational methods for their small molecule drug discovery targets
- Cresset updates on the latest developments across the platforms
- Opportunities for individual discussions throughout the meeting
Tuesday 18th June: Make the molecules that matter
| Time (CEST) | Session Title | Presenter |
| 08:30 | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 09:00 |
Welcome by Meeting Chairman |
Rob Scoffin, Cresset |
| 09:10 |
Cresset offering in the Design – Make – Test – Analyze (DMTA) application space for small molecule drug discovery |
Tim Cheeseright, Cresset |
| 09:30 |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
| 10:00 |
What's in the lab |
Mark Mackey, Cresset |
| 10:30 | Networking Break | |
| 11:10 |
What’s new in Cresset desktop products: exciting new science and features for ligand-based and structure-based design |
Giovanna Tedesco & Sofia Bariami, Cresset |
| 11:40 |
To be confirmed |
Sonia Maria Gutiérrez, Lilly |
| 12:10 |
Calculating binding free energies for G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs): accurately capturing lipid/membrane exposed binding interactions in P2Y1 |
Lauren Nelson, Cresset |
| 12:40 | Lunch | |
| 13:50 |
Covalent Docking in Flare™: Ensemble Covalent Docking |
Nathan Kidley, Cresset |
| 14:20 |
Probing the design of PI-2620 with Cresset molecular modelling tools in the field of Tau PET tracer, intended for use as a diagnostic for Alzheimer’s Disease and other tauopathies |
Andreia Serra, AC Immune |
| 14:50 |
Streamlining the design of PROTACs® and PROTAC linkers |
Jessica Plescia, Cresset |
| 15:20 | Networking Break | |
| 16:00 | The Open Force Field Consortium: An update on its progress and plans | David Mobley, Open ForceField |
| 16:30 |
With our head in the Cloud: what’s new in Cresset web-based development |
Giovanna Tedesco & Angeles Pulido, Cresset |
| 17:00 |
Day 1 wrap up and insights into day 2 |
Rob Scoffin, Cresset |
| 17:20 | Drinks Reception |
Wednesday 19th June: Make better design decisions and track compound synthesis from start to finish
| Time (CEST) | Session Title | Presenter |
| 08:30 | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 09:00 | Welcome to Day 2 | Rob Scoffin, Cresset |
| 09:10 | Use of Torx to support medchem discussions, decision making and design-make-test cycle time measurements | Udo Lange, AbbVie |
| 09:40 | Torx Product Development Updates | Simon Dawson, Torx |
| 10:10 | Networking Break | |
| 10:50 | Making better design decisions through collaboration in Torx Design-Analyze | Mari Goldsmith & Simon Dawson, Torx |
| 11:20 | To be confirmed | Seb Degorce, Charm Therapeutics |
| 12:00 | Streamlining work management and communication with external providers in Torx Make and Test | Mari Goldsmith & Huw Jones, Torx & Elixir |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:40 | Dynamic compound prioritisation using Torx Make to accelerate pre-clinical small molecule discovery | Alfie Brennan, Evariste |
| 14:55 | Speaker Panel Discussion | |
| 14:55 | Event Close | Rob Scoffin, Cresset |
Abstracts
Please view the confirmed presentation abstracts here.
Location
The Cresset User Group Meeting will take place at the Renaissance Hotel Brussels, conveniently located within walking distance of the Bruxelles-Luxembourg train stop, and only 15 minutes drive from Eurostar Brussels Terminal and 20 minutes drive from Brussels Airport.
Renaissance Hotel Brussels
Rue du Parnasse 19, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
Please note attendance at this event is in person only.
Accommodation
A number of rooms are available at a discounted rate at the conference venue, Renaissance Hotel Brussels. Please use the following link to secure your booking directly. It is advised to confirm your reservation as soon as possible as a limited number of rooms are available.
Practical Information
You will receive a confirmation email once you have completed the online registration form. If you do not receive a confirmation, please send an email to events@cresset-group.com. Closer to the event you will receive an email confirming final event logistics.
Language
The official event language is English. No simultaneuous translation will be provided.
Photography
Throughout the event, pictures and video footage may be taken by the event organisers. By attending the conference you agree that these images may be used without further approval. Please note that taking pictures of the presentations shown on screen is strictly forbidden.
Contact
If you have any questions, please email events@cresset-group.com.
