The 9th IDDST, held in Shenzhen, which was the main reunion of the colleagues and friends in the field of drug discovery and development, and through the years it has dynamically changed and evolved to an event of unrivalled scientific relevance. The congress has assembled over 400 eminent cast of enthusiastic speakers who present the most current aspects of their speciality. Besides the impressive scientific program, the congress structured with quality and diversity of the social events, the welcome banquet along with China featured performance offer participants’ unforgettable moments. Also the congress is jointly with the 10th Conference on International Exchange of Professionals and Career Fair. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, vice Premier of the State Council Mr. Zhang Dejiang inspected the exhibition and attended the Shenzhen Forum where he gave an important inspired speech, he stressed: We warmly welcome overseas talents to work in China and we would love to develop international talent through CIEP and Shenzhen forum to exchange and cooperate talent resources.