Scotland has a proud history of innovation and drug discovery the likes of which are still being felt worldwide. Fleming’s penicillin and Isaac’s interferon being but two examples. With over 150 pharma services/supply companies and 19 universities Scotland is one of the most advanced life science sectors in the UK and the entire world. This forum will bring together scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs to reflect on our shared ambitions towards creating the next generation of therapeutics. We will focus on cutting edge innovations, and speak to how Scotland is continuing to innovate and shape drug discovery, from the early discovery of novel targets to the development of traditional small molecules, therapeutics proteins, CRISPR/RNAi and cell therapies.