Association of Clinical Pharmacologists

ACPCON 2026 — Shillong

Pre-conference workshop :27 August 2026
Main conference : 28–29 August 2026
Venue : NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya

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5th National Conference of the Association of Clinical Pharmacologists

The Association of Clinical Pharmacologists invites clinicians, researchers, academicians, students, industry professionals and technology experts to ACPCON 2026, the fifth National Conference of the Association.

Hosted by the Department of Pharmacology, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, the conference will provide a national platform for sharing emerging research, discussing innovations in clinical pharmacology and strengthening professional collaboration. The programme will focus on the responsible integration of technology with patient-centred and inclusive healthcare. 

Conference at a Glance

Conference Theme

Augmented Intelligence in Clinical Pharmacology: Integrating Technology, Patient Centricity and Inclusive Health Care

ACPCON 2026 will explore how artificial intelligence, digital technologies and advanced research methods can strengthen clinical decision-making, drug development, pharmacovigilance and access to healthcare—while keeping patient needs, safety, ethics and inclusion at the centre of innovation.

Pre-conference Workshop

Using Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research

The pre-conference workshop on 27 August 2026 will introduce participants to the emerging applications of artificial intelligence in clinical research.

The workshop is intended to help participants understand how AI-enabled tools may support research design, data analysis, evidence generation and decision-making while encouraging responsible and scientifically appropriate use. 

Scientific Programme

The conference programme is organised around 13 keynote themes across three major scientific streams.

Stream A: Technology and Advanced Intelligence

• Artificial intelligence in clinical pharmacology: integrating technology, patient centricity and inclusive healthcare 
• AI-driven pharmacovigilance and real-time signal detection 
• Synthetic control arms and digital twins in clinical-trial design 
• Machine learning for optimal dosing in the Indian phenotype 

Stream B: Innovation, Research and Access

• Decentralised clinical trials and their potential to reach rural India 
• The BioPharma Shakti initiative, biosimilars and complex biologics 
• Pharmacogenomics and the direct impact of Genome India policies 
• Scaling early-phase clinical trials in India 

Stream C: Global Perspectives and Policy

• Paediatric clinical pharmacology and the challenge of “therapeutic orphans” 
• Lessons from European biosimilar development 
• Global price corridors, U.S. most-favoured-nation policies and their wider impact 
• The European Union Critical Medicines Act, 2025–2026 
• Direct-to-patient access models and the changing medicines-delivery landscape 

Scientific Presentations

ACPCON 2026 welcomes scientific submissions in the following categories:

• Oral presentations 
• Poster presentations 
• Original research 
• Case reports and case series 
• Review articles, subject to the stated eligibility conditions 

Each oral, poster or case presentation will include five minutes for presentation and two minutes for discussion.

Abstract Submission Deadline

28 July 2026

Abstracts must be submitted in English, should not exceed 300 words and must follow the prescribed structured format. Registration is mandatory for presenting authors. One registered delegate may submit a maximum of two abstracts—one oral and one poster. Ethical-clearance documentation must accompany original research submissions. 

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Who Should Attend?

ACPCON 2026 is designed for professionals and trainees from a broad range of disciplines, including:

• Pharmacologists and clinical pharmacologists 
• Postgraduate trainees in MD and DM programmes 
• Clinicians and medical specialists 
• Pharmacists from B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D.Pharm and Pharm.D programmes 
• Pharmaceutical-industry scientists and technical professionals 
• Clinical researchers and trial professionals 
• Professionals and researchers in information technology, biotechnology and biomedical engineering 

Conference Leadership

Patron
Prof. (Dr.) Nalin Mehta
Director, NEIGRIHMS

Organising Chairperson
Dr. Chayna Sarkar

Organising Secretary
Dr. Pranjal P. Saikia

The conference is supported by dedicated scientific, finance, souvenir, reception, inaugural, food and organising committees from NEIGRIHMS. 

Registration

The regular registration period runs from 1 July to 20 August 2026, followed by spot registration. Separate registration categories are available for ACP members, non-members, students, corporate delegates and accompanying persons.

Registration is complimentary for delegates aged above 70 years, as stated in the conference brochure. 

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Join Us in Shillong

ACPCON 2026 offers an opportunity to engage with experts, present research, build professional collaborations and examine how new technologies can be responsibly integrated into clinical pharmacology.

Join colleagues from across India in Shillong for three days of learning, scientific exchange and professional networking dedicated to improving therapeutics and patient outcomes.

Contact

Email: 2026acpcon@gmail.com
Telephone: +91 98639 24059 / +91 94851 98700 / +91 87320 63406
Conference website: www.acpcon2026.com