(ATE) Academics

What's In Store For You?

Advanced Therapies Europe 2025 offers a unique opportunity for professionals working in cell and gene therapy to connect with biotech leaders, pharma, regulators, and investors — the full ecosystem needed to turn early-stage science into patient-ready solutions.

Whether you're seeking industry partnerships, insight into regulatory pathways, or funding opportunities, this is your platform to move your research forward.

Build translational partnerships with leading biotech and pharma
Stay ahead of evolving regulatory and clinical frameworks
Learn from peers scaling academic-led CGT manufacturing and innovation

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Key themes to discover...

Innovative Trial Design for Investigator-Led Studies: Gain exposure to the latest thinking in CGT trial methodologies to enable you to design more effective and fundable investigator-led studies.
Pathways to First-in-Human Trials: Discover how peers moved from lab to first-in-human studies providing a roadmap to clinical validation for your work.

Optimising Clinical Protocols for CGT Trials: Share and learn best practices for patient selection, administration, and monitoring to improve safety and effectiveness in your own trials.
Translational Partnerships & Funding Opportunities: Meet biotechs and regulators actively looking to partner with academic innovators and open new translational funding and collaboration opportunities.

Must attend sessions...

Panel Session: Emerging tech in CGT – What's next?
Panel Session: In vivo cell therapies – Breakthroughs, bottlenecks and the road to launch
Spotlight Session: Innovations in clinical trial design: Adaptive models & real-world evidence

Panel Session: The patient voice – Embedding lived experiences in the future of CGT
Roundtable Session: Innovations in clinical trials design for gene therapies
And a lot more...

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Discover Advanced Therapies Week as an academic

Discover how Advanced Therapies Europe empowers academic researchers to turn groundbreaking science into real-world impact. From connecting with biotech and pharma leaders to understanding the latest regulatory pathways and funding opportunities, this is where academic innovation moves closer to the clinic.

Content Packed Agenda

Gain insights, meet investors, and accelerate your path to commercialization.

State of the Art Networking

Discover promising companies, network with peers, and explore new opportunities.

Unlock Funding Opportunities

Meet funders and explore translational grants designed to move your research from lab to clinic.

Shape the Future of CGT

Join discussions on the critical role of academia in driving early-stage innovation and equitable access.

Who Might You Find On the Show Floor?

Sample Attendee List Current Exhibitor List

500+

Attendees

40+

Companies

150+

Speakers

170+

Therapeutic Developers

"What an incredible few days at the ATE conference by Phacilitate! Grateful for the power of my network and the opportunity to meet so many familiar faces while growing it further.”

Head of Business Development: Cell Therapy and Laboratory Services | Cell and Gene Therapy
“Impactful moments and connections.”

Director Global Cell and Gene Therapies Portfolio Management | EMBA | Deep Tech
“Already having fantastic conversations here at ATE24 in Lisbon.”

Experienced Leader in Cell and Gene Therapy Business and Commercial Strategy