Belgian AI Week 2026: Panel on the role of AI in drug discovery

As the pharmaceutical world shifts from traditional, "slow-burn" research to high-speed digital innovation, Belgium is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation.

Kantify announces its participation in Belgian AI Week 2026, where we will join a panel of experts to discuss how machine learning is rewriting the script for drug discovery.

Event Spotlight: AI-Driven Drug Discovery & Strategic Repositioning

The "Old Way" of drug discovery is notoriously difficult: a decade of work, billions in investment, and a high risk of failure. This session explores the "New Way"- where AI-native platforms identify targets and reposition existing treatments with surgical precision.

• Date: 20/03/2026
• Time: 14:00 – 16:00
• Format: Hybrid (Join us in person or online)
• Location: FPS BOSA, Brussels
• Languages: French, Dutch, and English

The Panel & Discussion

The session will be moderated by Thibault Helleputte (DNALytics) and features a powerhouse of experts from the Belgian ecosystem:

• Ségolène Martin (CEO, Kantify): Presenting on AI-first drug discovery and the power of predictive platforms.
• Romain Alderweireldt (101 Genomes): Discussing genomic data and its role in unlocking treatments for rare diseases.
• Erik Verschueren (VIB): Exploring the intersection of biotechnology and high-performance computational biology.

Kantify’s Contribution: Breaking the Speed Barrier

At the heart of our presentation is Sapian, Kantify's flagship AI platform. Ségolène Martin will share how we’ve moved beyond traditional structural models to achieve high hit rates in predicting drug effectiveness for rare cancers like liposarcoma.

Key takeaways from the Kantify presentation:

• Beyond Structural Models: Achieving high hit rates where traditional methods fail.

• Scale & Velocity: Analyzing 10 billion molecules a day, transforming months of lab work into hours of computation.

• IP Clean Chemistry: Offering chemistry that is not only effective but provides a clear path for Intellectual Property.

🇧🇪 About Belgian AI Week 2026

Organized by AI4Belgium and FPS BOSA, the 2026 edition of Belgian AI Week (March 16–20) is themed "Shaping EU AI Sovereignty." It aims to showcase how Europe can lead in trustworthy, human-centric AI.

Key Highlights of the Week:

• Opening Ceremony: Featuring Minister Vanessa Matz and Lucilla Sioli (EU AI Office Director)