Welcome, Research Leaders!
Where science meets strategy
Advanced Therapies Week 2026 is where academic leaders and research institutions connect their discoveries with real-world application. If you are publishing, collaborating, or translating innovation into clinical progress, San Diego is where you will find the partners and insights to move faster.
Bridge discovery to delivery! Academic research drives the next wave of advanced therapies, but bringing science to patients requires collaboration across the ecosystem. The Delegate Pack shows you how Advanced Therapies Week supports that journey with:
A preview of who you will meet, from biotech leaders to regulators
2026 agenda themes that connect science, strategy, and commercialization
Networking formats designed to spark partnerships and collaborations
Insights into how academia gains visibility in San Diego
Download your copy and see how your research can reach further.
For research leaders, collaboration is everything. Advanced Therapies Week creates opportunities to connect with biotech leaders, regulators, and peers who can help translate your work into real-world impact. From roundtables with regulators to social events like the Petco Park Takeover, every format is built to spark cross-sector collaboration.
Our 2026 agenda is not live yet. In the meantime, explore these networking opportunities designed for academics and researchers:
Monday February 9th
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
Start your week by meeting peers, industry collaborators, and potential partners in a relaxed, premium setting that fosters meaningful connections.
Tickets from $159
Tuesday February 9th - Thursday February 12th
Exhibition floor
Showcase your research where the whole community will see it. The Poster Zone gives academics and researchers a platform to share discoveries, gain visibility, and connect with industry partners who can help translate breakthroughs into real-world application.
Applications now open!
⚾Petco Park Takeover
Tuesday February 10th
Petco Park Stadium
Network with the entire advanced therapies ecosystem in one iconic venue. The Petco Park Takeover offers academics the chance to meet biotechs, pharma, and regulators while enjoying an unforgettable evening.
Tickets from $129
The bottom line: why research leaders need to be in San Diego
Six reasons academic and research leaders prioritize Advanced Therapies Week:
Access the latest science: learn about cutting-edge developments across modalities.
Publish and present: share your work with an audience of global leaders.
Collaborate across sectors: meet biotechs, pharma, and CDMOs ready to partner.
Engage regulators: join discussions that shape global frameworks and approvals.
Explore commercialization: identify pathways to bring academic breakthroughs to patients.
Expand your visibility: position your institution at the center of the advanced therapies community.
Browse the previous attendee list to see who you will meet, and discover how San Diego connects science with real-world application.
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