Why Attend Advanced Therapies Week 2026 | Cell & Gene Therapy Conference

In February 2026, San Diego becomes the home of the world’s leading cell and gene therapy conference, bringing together 2,000+ biotech, pharma, CDMO, and investment leaders. Advanced Therapies Week delivers a high-impact experience where scientific progress meets strategic partnership and commercialization. From emerging science to scalable solutions, this is the must-attend biotech event for anyone shaping the future of advanced therapies.

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What You’ll Gain from Attending

Whether you’re scaling a new therapy, forming critical partnerships, or navigating regulatory change, Advanced Therapies Week 2026 is the must-attend cell & gene therapy conference for biotech and pharma leaders.

  • Expand Your Network: Connect with 2,000+ leaders from biotech, pharma, CDMOs, and investors through curated networking and 1:1 partnering.

  • Gain Actionable Insight: Hear 250+ speakers tackling the most urgent challenges in clinical development, manufacturing scale-up, commercialization, and global market access.

  • Discover the Future of Innovation: Explore next-gen platforms, novel technologies, and emerging trends transforming advanced therapies worldwide.

 

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What Makes ATW 2026 Unmissable?

This isn’t a traditional conference — it’s an experience designed to foster genuine collaboration and strategic growth. Expect smart conversations, curated meetings, and the kind of networking that leads to real results.

Strategic Networking at Scale

Connect with 2,000+ advanced therapies professionals in curated networking zones, exclusive summits, and facilitated 1:1 partnering.

Insight That Moves You Forward

Hear from over 250 speakers tackling the real-world challenges in manufacturing, clinical trial design, regulatory harmonization, and commercial readiness.

Innovation On Display

Explore technologies and services that are transforming advanced therapies — from AI in manufacturing to next-gen analytics and platforms.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Bring together therapeutic developers, investors, CDMOs, pharma, and regulators in one unified space designed for deal-making and discovery.

  • “I get SO MUCH information at this show that sets me up for the year. It’s what I love about it. To me, ATW is the start of the year.”
    Beth Willers
    Principal, WMC
  • “The Super Bowl of Advanced Cell Therapy conferences.”
    Chris White
    Patient & Author, Killing Cancer with TILs
  • “Everyone that has a word to say, or a finger on the lifecycle of a cell therapy product should come here…”
    Raphaël Ognar
    President & CEO, Co-founder, NKILT Therapeutics Inc.
  • "Advanced Therapies Week 2025 was a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers across technical, regulatory, and business functions, fostering meaningful conversations that continue well beyond the event."
    Jorge Santiago Ortiz
    Aperture Gene Therapy
  • “Advanced Therapies Week has been the epicenter of the cell & gene therapy revolution. This is a dynamic and must-attend forum where breakthrough technologies and impactful partnerships come to life to transform drug development.”
    Bullpen

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Who is Advanced Therapies Week for?

Advanced Therapies Week 2026 is the leading cell and gene therapy conference in the United States, bringing 2,000+ biotech, pharma, CDMO, and investment leaders to San Diego for four days of networking, innovation, and deal-making.

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The event takes place on February 3–6, 2026, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.

The event is designed for professionals across biotech, pharma, CDMO, and investment sectors, including therapeutic developers, technology providers, and business leaders focused on accelerating cell and gene therapy.

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Yes. The event is a great opportunity for early-stage companies to meet potential partners, investors and industry experts in a more personal and focused setting.

You can register here directly through the official event website. Early registration is recommended to secure the best ticket rates and access to partnering opportunities.

Attendees gain access to 250+ expert speakers, curated networking with 2,000+ peers, and insights into clinical development, manufacturing, commercialization, and regulatory strategy.

Yes. Advanced Therapies Week offers tailored sponsorship and exhibitor packages designed to connect your brand with biotech and pharma decision-makers.

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Yes. The event is built to help you meet deal makers, funders and biotech leaders from across the sector. It is a valuable chance to connect with people who influence the direction of advanced therapies.