Program Schedule

The Full Program provides you with a robust preview of all event sessions you can experience at ISCT 2025 New Orleans. 

Explore a selection of exclusive ISCT programs tailored to immerse you in the latest advancements in cell and gene therapy.


Translational Pathway Program

25 plenary and concurrent sessions in which global key opinion leaders are invited to present novel research, data, and ideas that will shape the future of the cell and gene therapy translation sector.


Roundtable Program

50 workshop-like sessions that leverage the interdisciplinarity and depth in expertise of ISCT delegates to tackle pressing practical problems facing the cell and gene therapy translation sector and provide a platform to collaborate on timely practical solutions.


Abstracts

Be considered for an oral abstract, elevator pitch, or poster presentation to showcase your work to global leaders, key opinion leaders, potential collaborators, and future employers in the cell and gene therapy sector.


Global Showcase Presentations

Fast-paced and engaging presentations that provide a platform for ISCT partners to showcase their distinctive features, cutting-edge products, and innovative technologies.


Corporate Sessions

Educational sessions organized by ISCT partners to explore important topics and emerging trends within the rapidly evolving landscape of cell and gene therapy.



Laboratory Practice Essentials

Presented by the ISCT Lab Practices Committee, this track features 8 thoughtfully designed concurrent sessions led by laboratory experts, covering essential topics such as tools, techniques, and personnel training for laboratory professionals.


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Please note that the following schedule are still subject to changes.

 TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 
 

07:00


07:00-08:00



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08:00

08:00–09:00
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08:00–09:00
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08:00–09:00
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08:00–09:00
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08:00–09:00
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08:00–09:00
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09:00

09:30

09:15–10:15
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09:15–10:15
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09:15–10:15
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09:15–10:15
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09:15–10:15
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10:00


10:15-10:45

COFFEE BREAK

SUPPORTED BY:

10:45–11:45
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10:45–11:45
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10:45–11:45
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10:45–11:45
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10:45–11:45
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10:45–11:45
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11:00


11:45-13:00

LUNCH
in Exhibit Hall, Level 1

12:00


12:00-13:00

ELEVATOR
PITCH PRESENTATIONS


12:00-13:00

CORPORATE SESSION


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12:00-13:00

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12:00-13:00

CORPORATE SESSION


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13:00

13:00–14:00
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ROUNDTABLE

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13:00–14:00
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13:00–14:00
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13:00–14:00
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14:00

14:15–15:15
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14:15–15:15
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14:15–15:15
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14:15–15:15
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14:15–15:15
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15:00

15:15-15:45

COFFEE BREAK

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15:00-16:30


CORPORATE SESSION


Presentation Title TBD

16:00





16:15-17:00

WELCOME ADDRESS & MAJOR AWARDS PRESENTATION

17:00


17:00-18:30

18:00

18:30



18:30-20:30

WELCOME RECEPTION

in Exhibit Hall


19:00-20:30


POSTER NETWORKING
RECEPTION 1

More information TBD


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater A

More information TBD


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater B

More information TBD

19:00

19:30

20:00

21:00

 THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 
 

07:00

07:30


07:00-08:00

Presentation Title TBD

CORPORATE SESSION

08:00

08:30

08:00–09:00
SCIENCE & INNOVATION

CONCURRENT

Moving Beyond the Vanilla: Employing Intelligent Therapeutic Design & Manufacturing Automation to Develop Multiple CGT Flavors

08:00–09:00
SCIENCE & INNOVATION

CONCURRENT

Building the Future: Multidimensional Strategies in Organ Regeneration

08:00–09:00
ORAL ABSTRACT

Oral Abstract Title TBD

08:00–09:00
LAB PRACTICE ESSENTIALS

Establishing an In-House CAR-T Manufacturing Platform

08:00–09:00
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

08:00–09:00
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ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

08:00–09:00


PITCH SESSION 1

09:00

09:30

09:15–10:15
SCIENCE & INNOVATION

CONCURRENT

Beyond Boundaries: The Future of Regenerative Medicine, 3D Bioengineering, and CGT in Space

 

09:15–10:15
SCIENCE & INNOVATION

CONCURRENT

Advanced Analytics: Harnessing AI and Cutting-Edge Technologies to Accelerate Cell Therapy Development

09:15–10:15
SCIENCE & INNOVATION

CONCURRENT

New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Non-Animal Models: How does CGT move forward along with FDA Modernization Act 2.0 and 3.0?

09:15–10:15
ORAL ABSTRACT

Oral Abstract Title TBD

09:15–10:15
LAB PRACTICE ESSENTIALS

Change Implementation: New Standards, Deviations, Occurrences and Validations

09:15–10:15
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

09:15–10:15


PITCH SESSION 2

10:00

10:30







10:15-10:45

COFFEE BREAK
in Exhibit Hall


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater A


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater B


10:45-12:15

11:00

11:30

12:00

12:30






12:15-13:45

LUNCH
in Exhibit Hall, Level 1


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater A


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater B

13:00


13:45-15:15

14:00

14:30

15:00

15:30







15:15-15:45

COFFEE BREAK
in Exhibit Hall


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater A


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater B

15:45–16:45
TRANSLATION TO CLINIC

CONCURRENT

Presenting Dendritic Cells: Clinical Trial Insights and Therapeutic Advances

15:45–16:45
TRANSLATION TO CLINIC

CONCURRENT

From "Bespoke" to "Off-the-Shelf" Stem Cell-Based Therapies: The Next Steps in Clinical Advancement

15:45–16:45
TRANSLATION TO CLINIC

CONCURRENT

Immunomodulatory Mechanisms and Potency Attributes of MSC Exosomes in Disease Treatment

15:45–16:45
ORAL ABSTRACT

Oral Abstract Title TBD

15:45–16:45
LAB PRACTICE ESSENTIALS

Building a New Processing Facility: Plans, Challenges, and Solutions

15:45–16:45
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

15:45–16:45
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

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16:00

16:30

17:00-18:00
TRANSLATION TO CLINIC

CONCURRENT

T Cells at the Forefront: Pioneering New Avenues in Solid Tumor Therapy

17:00-18:00
TRANSLATION TO CLINIC

CONCURRENT

Pushing the Frontiers of First in Human Gene Modification Therapies

17:00-18:00
ORAL ABSTRACT

Oral Abstract Title TBD

08:00–09:00
LAB PRACTICE ESSENTIALS

Long-Term Storage of Cryopreserved Cells

17:00–18:00
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

17:00–18:00
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

17:00

17:30

18:00

18:30








18:00-19:30


POSTER NETWORKING
RECEPTION 2

More information TBD


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater A

18:00-18:15
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18:30-18:45
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GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater B

18:00–18:15
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19:00




19:30-21:30

EARLY STAGE PROFESSIONAL (ESP)
NETWORKING RECEPTION

by Invitation Only

Roundtrip Transportation Provided

21:30

 FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 
 

06:00


06:00-08:00

Separate Registration Required

07:00-08:00

CORPORATE SESSION

08:00

08:30

08:00–09:00
FIRST-IN-HUMAN TO CLINICAL ACCELERATION

CONCURRENT

Extending the Potential of Genetically Manipulated Cellular Therapies to Patients with Rare Disease

08:00–09:00
FIRST-IN-HUMAN TO CLINICAL ACCELERATION

CONCURRENT

Treating the Untreatable: Innovative Cell & Gene Therapy Approaches for Difficult Diseases

08:00–09:00
ORAL ABSTRACT

Oral Abstract Title TBD

08:00–09:00
LAB PRACTICE ESSENTIALS

Validation of Freezing Programs for Cryopreserved Cells

08:00–09:00
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

08:00–09:00
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ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

08:00–09:00
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ROUNDTABLE

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09:00

09:30

09:15–10:15
FIRST-IN-HUMAN TO CLINICAL ACCELERATION

CONCURRENT

Beyond Cancer: Cell Therapy for Autoimmune

09:15–10:15
FIRST-IN-HUMAN TO CLINICAL ACCELERATION

CONCURRENT

New Tips and Tricks for CGT

09:15–10:15
FIRST-IN-HUMAN TO CLINICAL ACCELERATION

CONCURRENT

In Vivo Cell Engineering: Breaking Through the Manufacturing Bottleneck

09:15–10:15
LAB PRACTICE ESSENTIALS

Informatics and Data Management Systems for Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing

09:15–10:15
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

09:15–10:15
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ROUNDTABLE

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09:15–10:15
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ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

10:00

10:30







10:15-10:45

COFFEE BREAK
in Exhibit Hall


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater A

10:15–10:30
Presentation Title TBD


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater B


10:45-12:15

11:00

11:30

12:00

12:30


12:15-13:45

LUNCH
in Exhibit Hall, Level 1


12:15-12:45

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

Society Business Meeting


12:45-13:45

CORPORATE SESSION


Presentation Title TBD


12:45-13:45

CORPORATE SESSION


Presentation Title TBD


12:45-13:45

CORPORATE SESSION


Presentation Title TBD


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater A

More information TBD


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater B

More information TBD

13:00

13:30


13:45-15:15

14:00

14:30

15:00

15:30


15:15-15:45

COFFEE BREAK
in Exhibit Hall


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater A

More information TBD


GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Theater B

More information TBD

15:45–16:45
LAUNCH & PATIENT ACCESS

CONCURRENT

Beyond the Bottleneck: Manufacturing and Supply Chain Overhaul for Real-World CGT Impact

15:45–16:45
LAUNCH & PATIENT ACCESS

CONCURRENT

Designing Evidence Strategy Beyond Regulatory Approval:  Accelerating Reimbursement, Market Access and Patient Adoption

15:45–16:45
ORAL ABSTRACT

Oral Abstract Title TBD

15:45–16:45
LAB PRACTICE ESSENTIALS

Identifying Core Competencies to Advance Best Practices in CGT Manufacturing

15:45–16:45
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

15:45–16:45
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ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

15:45–16:45
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD

16:00

16:30

17:00-18:00
LAUNCH & PATIENT ACCESS

CONCURRENT

CGT Industry Trends: Using Market and Financing Insights to Avoid Commercial Failure

17:00–18:00
LAUNCH & PATIENT ACCESS

CONCURRENT

Bridging the Gap: Enabling Equitable Patient Access to Advanced Therapies

17:00-18:00
ORAL ABSTRACT

Oral Abstract Title TBD

17:00–18:00
LAB PRACTICE ESSENTIALS

Technical Transfers Production Manufacturing for Clinical Trials 

17:00–18:00
ROUNDTABLE TRACK TBD

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Title TBD


17:00–18:00


Early Stage Professionals (ESPs) Mentoring Summit 2025

17:00

17:30

18:00

18:30

19:00-23:30

ISCT GALA EVENT


Separate Registration Required

Roundtrip Transportation Provided

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