Roundtables

ROUNDTABLES

ABOUT THE ROUNDTABLES

Stay tuned — Roundtable takeaways will be published in Q3 2026!

Developed in collaboration with key opinion leaders across ISCT expert committees, the ISCT 2026 Dublin Roundtable Sessions provide an interactive forum for in-depth discussion and debate on pivotal topics shaping the future of cell and gene therapy.

This year’s roundtables will explore critical issues including iPSCs, exosomes, CAR-Ts, artificial intelligence, biomanufacturing innovation, and regulatory harmonization — bringing together global experts to share insights, identify sector-wide challenges, and co-develop actionable solutions.

Join us in Dublin to stay informed on emerging strategies, engage in meaningful dialogue that advances the CGT landscape, and build connections with peers and potential collaborators driving the field forward.

BIOPROCESSING & MANUFACTURING

Scaling innovation with operational excellence.

Enabling Point-of-Care Manufacturing Through Automation: The Next Leap for CAR-T Therapies

Evaluate how MHRA guidelines frame opportunities and challenges for successful broad implementation of point-of-care manufacturing.

Of Interest To: Manufacturers, Therapy Developers, CDO/CDMO, Tools & Technologies Developers, Clinicians, CMC & Quality Professionals

The Price of Promise: Balancing Science and Economics of iPSC Therapies

Optimize manufacturing and commercialization strategies.

Of Interest To: Manufacturing, Commercial Strategy Leaders

REGULATION & POLICY

Shaping the regulatory future of CGT.

(Global Regulatory Perspectives #1) Making the Grade: The Challenges of Sourcing Materials for a Global Product

Compare strategies for sourcing and managing raw materials when manufacturing CGT products across multiple jurisdictions.

Of Interest To: Regulators, Regulatory Professionals, Manufacturers, Therapy Developers, CDO/CDMO

(Global Regulatory Perspectives #2) Real-World Experience: Does the Clinical Trial Pathway Drive or Limit Patient Outcomes?

Establish key opportunities to collect and leverage real-world data to inform CGT decision-making.

Of Interest To: Regulators, Policy Makers, Clinical Leaders

(Global Regulatory Perspectives #2) Real-World Experience: Does the Clinical Trial Pathway Drive or Limit Patient Outcomes?

Establish key opportunities to collect and leverage real-world data to inform CGT decision-making.

Of Interest To: Regulators, Policy Makers, Clinical Leaders

GLOBAL CGT MARKETS

Access, adoption, and global market realities.

From Approval to Access: Challenges in Legitimate Cross-Border Access to Cell and Gene Therapy Products

Address logistical hurdles and post-treatment complications for patients and healthcare systems.

Of Interest To: Regulatory Professionals, Regulators, Clinicians, Therapy Developers, Market Access Teams, Industry Leaders, Payers

Will Sponsors Stop Commercializing Outside the US? Understanding the Global Ramifications of the US MFN Drug Pricing Executive Order

Determine how the global CGT development pathway will evolve in response to the Most-Favored-Nation prescription drug pricing executive order.

Of Interest To: Market Access Leaders, Policy Experts, Commercial Strategy Teams

COGs, BUSINESS MODELS & COMMERCIALIZATION

Sustainable pathways from science to scale.

Building the Business Case for Cell & Gene Therapies: Aligning Science with Market Realities

Explore early development strategies to generate commercial viability beyond clinical success.

Of Interest To: Start-ups, Investors, Business Development, Manufacturers

Enabling iPSCs – Harness AI to Improve Manufacturing

Prioritize opportunities to implement AI to accelerate iPSC development.

Of Interest To: Manufacturing Leaders, Digital Transformation Teams, Investors

TOOLS & TECH

Technologies enabling the next generation of CGT.

Regulating Exosomes – How Should MSC-sEVs Be Classified?

Debate whether MSC-sEVs should be classified as a single drug entity or as a batch-specific therapeutic, and outline the implications of each approach.

Of Interest To: Clinicians, Researchers, Regulatory Experts