Keynote: Igniting growth: The 2026 investment playbook

As the advanced therapies sector enters a new phase of maturity, investors are reassessing where value will emerge next. This opening keynote provides a strategic overview of the 2026 investment landscape, examining how capital is being deployed across the CGT ecosystem and what factors are shaping the next wave of growth opportunities. 

Key takeaways 

• Analyze recent CGT investment trends and sector performance in 2026 

• Identify emerging therapeutic and technology areas attracting capital 

• Understand how macroeconomic conditions are influencing investor behavior 

• Explore why early-stage science continues to offer competitive returns 

• Outline strategies for aligning innovation pipelines with investor priorities