ISCT Annual Meetings bring together over 3,000 participants from across the global cell and gene therapy (CGT) field, representing all key stakeholders involved in the development and delivery of CGT.

Attendees span the full CGT development pathway from early research through clinical development to commercialization and patient access including clinicians, researchers, and lab professionals; manufacturing, process development, and quality experts; regulatory authorities and policy leaders; industry representatives from biotech, pharma, and CDMOs. The Meeting also brings together hospital and treatment center teams, apheresis and cell collection specialists, supply chain and logistics experts, health economists and market access professionals, investors, and technology innovators including software, data, and AI experts. Early-stage professionals (ESPs) are also an important part of the ISCT community.

For more information regarding ISCT delegate demographics, see our webpage here

In-person attendance delivers the full ISCT 2026 Annual Meeting experience. It includes the complete scientific program, along with the defining elements of the Meeting, partnering, networking, receptions, and access to the exhibit and poster halls, enabling direct engagement with the global CGT community. Exclusive to the in-person experience are ISCT’s Roundtable sessions, purpose-built to enable candid, solution-oriented dialogue and generate practical insights that delegates can take back and apply within their organizations.

Virtual attendance is designed to extend access to ISCT’s educational content across our global network. Through a curated selection of live-streamed and on-demand sessions, it enables participation in the Meeting’s scientific programming from anywhere in the world. 

Yes - lunch will be provided daily for all registered delegates, along with coffee and refreshments served throughout the program.

The Presidential Welcome Reception will feature light bites, and both evening Poster Receptions will include wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

As the ISCT 2026 Annual Meeting takes place in Ireland, Irish VAT must be applied to all registrations in accordance with local regulations. This applies to all delegates, including those based in Ireland and across Europe, irrespective of whether the attendee or their organization is classified as a taxable or non-taxable person under applicable VAT regulations.

If your organization is VAT-registered, you may be able to reclaim this VAT through your usual tax reporting process using your registration invoice.  

No, ISCT follows GDPR compliance guidelines and does not provide copies of its delegate lists. Further, ISCT does not sell or distribute its attendee list to third parties. 

Registered Delegates can be viewed within the ISCT 2026 Conference & Partnering Platform available approx. 6 weeks before the meeting.

Be aware of unauthorized entities attempting to sell hotel or attendee lists, as these are fraudulent scams not affiliated with the Society.

Yes, ISCT offers a 15% discount for groups of 5 or more from the same organization. Please contact  meetings@isctglobal.org for more information

Kindly note:

• Group rates do not include e-membership for non-member registrants within the group.
• Group rates are not applicable for the following registration types: Students, Residents, Fellows, Postdocs, Emerging Economies and Exhibit Hall Badges

ISCT Members receive preferred registration rates and eligibility for awards, alongside year-round benefits that support continued involvement in the global CGT community.

For organizations, Industry membership provides exclusive access to invitation-only forums, such as the Commercialization Signature Series and the Industry Networking Reception, designed to facilitate senior-level dialogue, peer exchange, and ongoing partnership beyond the Meeting itself.

Join the Global ISCT CGT Translation Community - Learn more about ISCT Memberships here

The ISCT Conference & Partnering Platform provides all registered delegates the ability to message and arrange 1-1 or group meetings. Dedicated meeting tables are available in both exhibit halls within the Partnering Villages to support in-person networking.

Additional networking opportunities take place during the ISCT Presidential Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Opening, Poster Networking Receptions, Early-Stage Professionals Networking Reception, and additional scheduled events (separate registration is required) , including the 5k Run, Gala Celebration.

·       Yes, ISCT is committed to providing a meeting environment that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas while promoting equal opportunities and respectful treatment of all participants.

·         VIEW THE MEETING CODE OF CONDUCT HERE

Yes. ISCT 2026 Dublin has been independently reviewed through the Conference Vetting System (CVS) and approved as compliant with MedTech Europe Code requirements. 

For reference, the official CVS approval listing can be viewed here:  https://cvs.solutions.iqvia.com/event/detail/EMT-26-08242