MSD Technology Symposium – Overview

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The Technology Symposium is MSD’s (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA is known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada) premiere live event that brings together upwards of 1,200 scientists and over 80 external vendors to hear about innovations in new therapeutic approaches, applications of new technology, and accelerating the pace at which we deliver medicines to patients. The 2024 Technology Symposium is the 28th annual event to celebrate their science/technology/innovations, and inspire critical thinking to fuel ideas about applications of leading-edge technologies to address the changing needs of tomorrow. The symposium will be held on September 24th-25th at the Greater Philadelphia Exposition Center and Fairgrounds in Oaks, PA,  with an emphasis on on-site participation this year.  Components of the event will be posted into the virtual environment for post-meeting viewing.

An exciting program of speakers and engaging activities is designed to support this year’s theme of Technology & Data Inspiring Action Towards A Better Future including Fireside Chat, inspiring TED talks, an Innovation Awards Ceremony, hundreds of Posters and over 100 internal and external exhibitors with cutting edge products.

Attendance is open to all MSD employees, and we will have limited shuttle service from Rahway to the venue in the morning and return shuttles from the venue back to Rahway in the afternoon/evening for employees.

2024 Scientific Topics

(Keywords to guide submissions)

1. Technologies and Automation Enabling Science at Scale (High throughput screen technologies, Automation, Manufacturing, Computational chemistry, Drug formulation and delivery, Digital twins, optimization)
2. Advancing Predictive Technologies to Impact Human and Animal Health (In vivo animal models, In vivo monitoring, Sample collection, 3D printing technologies, Predictive animal models, Translational research)
3. Harnessing the Power of Big Data and Real-World Evidence (Predictive modeling, omics data & technologies, RWD/E, AI/ML, Human health outcomes, Animal health outcomes, Biobanks, Human biology, Bioinformatics, Data analysis)
4. Technologies Revolutionizing Clinical Trials and Patient-Centric Innovation (Digital biomarker, Regulatory science, Translational research, Digital health)
5. Accelerating Innovation, Productivity, and Culture Change (ACCELERATE, Zero Gravity, GPTeal, AI/ML, Business Transformation)
6. Exploring Target Biology With Digital Pathology, Omics, and Imaging Technologies (Imaging, Digital pathology, omics, Precision Medicine, Biomarker Discovery, AI/ML, Spatial biology, Therapeutic targets, Structural biology)
7. Advancing Manufacturing with Digital and Productivity Innovation (Digital MMD, Supply chain, go-to-market, manufacturing, User-centric, Sustainability)
8. The Next Wave: Emerging Technologies Revolutionizing Our Future Pipeline (Early target discovery, TIDES, Biomarker assays, Chemical modalities, ADC, Peptide, Flywheel, AI/ML, Vaccine adjuvants)
9. Off the Beaten Track: Open Call for Submissions (Submission topic out of scope of the above tracks)
   
   

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