The Irish Society for Gene and Cell Therapy is delighted to invite you to the ISGCT Annual Conference 2026, taking place on 22nd – 23rd January at the Galmont Hotel, Galway.
Building on the success of our 2025 meeting, the 2026 conference will offer an even more dynamic platform for scientists, clinicians, industry leaders, and students from Ireland and around the world. Over two engaging days, we will explore the latest breakthroughs in gene and cell therapy, highlight emerging innovations, and provide valuable opportunities to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of this rapidly advancing field.
Why Attend?
The ISGCT Annual Conference is the main Irish event dedicated solely to gene and cell therapy.
By attending, you will:
- Gain insights into cutting-edge research and clinical developments
- Network with leading national and international experts
- Discover new partnership and funding opportunities
- Engage with both academic and industry perspectives in an intimate, collaborative setting
Who Attends?
- Academic researchers and principal investigators
- Clinicians and healthcare professionals
- PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
- Industry representatives from biotech, pharma, and medtech
- Policymakers and research funding bodies
ISGCT 2026 Location & Dates
Date
22nd – 23rd January 2026
Location
The Galmont Hotel, Galway, Ireland
Located in the heart of Galway city, the Galmont Hotel offers a fantastic conference setting, just minutes from the vibrant cultural life and stunning Atlantic coastline of the West of Ireland.
ISGCT 2026 Main Conference Topics
Advanced Manufacturing and GMP
- AI
- Automation
- Scale Up
Cellular Immunotherapy
- CAR-NK for Haematological Cancers
- CAR-T
- Solid Tumours and Autoimmune Diseases
Company Highlights
- Challenges
- Investment
- Success Stories
Exosomes
- Biology
- Manufacturing and Clinical Trials
Gene Therapy
- Clinical Applications
- Vectors
Session kindly supported by 
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
- Disease Modelling
- Drug Screening
- Therapeutic Applications
MSC Therapy
- Biology
- Manufacturing and Clinical Trials
Patient Perspectives
- Patient Perspectives
Regulation
- EU and US Insights
Young Scientist Spotlight
- Young Scientist Spotlight