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Friday, March 26, 2027 | Next-Gen Investigator Award Deadline

Last day to apply for a Next Generation Investigator (NGI) Award. NGI Awards are an excellent opportunity for graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, or early career industrial scientists to meet, network, and participate in exchanging knowledge with industry peers from across the world with waived registration and grants to offset travel expenses. Note: The deadline to submit a poster for consideration is March 19, 2027.

Apply for NGI Award    Learn More About NGI Award   

Friday, May 14, 2027 | Hotel Accommodations

Last day to reserve your hotel accommodations at the host hotel at the special group rate. Please note: program registration does not include lodging, so be sure to book your hotel room before the deadline. 

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Tuesday, May 25, 2027 | In-Person Registration

Last day to register for in-person attendance. Registration closes at 5 PM Pacific (PDT). Registration will be available in March 2027.

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Thursday, June 3, 2027 | Virtual Registration

Last day to register for virtual attendance. Registration closes at 5 PM Pacific (PDT). Registration will be available in March 2027.

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Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Rockville, MD, USA 20852
Telephone: (301) 822-9200

Make Your Reservations

Join us at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, MD, USA for the CGTP Symposium! Conveniently situated across from the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of Pike & Rose and steps away from the North Bethesda Metro Station, the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center offers a hotel that appeals to all. The hotel features sophisticated guest rooms, oversized flat-screen TV’s, spa-like bathrooms, and a modern fitness center.

Reservations
A room block is reserved for Symposium delegates at the special group rate of $269 USD for a *single or double room (plus 13% occupancy and state tax). The deadline to reserve your accommodations is May 14, 2027. The Bethesda North Marriott & Hotel Conference Center requires a credit card to guarantee your reservation. To make reservations, you may contact: 1 (888) 236-2427 (toll-free number). In the event of a cancellation, the hotel requires 72 hours’ notice to receive a full refund.

After May 14, 2027, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. We recommend that attendees book their hotel accommodations well before the deadline to secure this rate.

NOTE: Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM.

U.S. Federal Government Rates

A limited number of U.S. Government rate rooms are available. Please contact the Symposium Manager, Randi Jacobs at rjacobs@casss.org.

Parking and Transportation

For local attendees that will drive to the Symposium, parking is available on-site for an additional fee of $3/hour or max $33/day. There is a designated parking lot for guests with hotel reservations. 

The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is located adjacent to the North Bethesda Metro Station on the Red Line. 

Attendees traveling by plane can utilize Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 18.2 miles away), Dulles International Airport (IAD, 25.0 miles away), or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 35.9 miles away). 

By staying at the host hotel, you help CASSS meet its contractual obligations and keep future registration fees reasonable. Please take this into consideration when making your accommodation decisions.

*Room types are not guaranteed and are based on availability when the individual reservation is made.

Symposium Overview

The CGTP Symposium will bring together industry, regulatory, and academic professionals to enable the exchange of scientific ideas and dialogue that form the basis of evolving regulatory practices in the development of these diverse and innovative products.

Program Overview

The 2027 program will explore the evolving landscape of cell, gene, and mRNA-based therapies, addressing the unique and shared challenges across these therapeutic modalities. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and regulatory insights, the symposium will examine how proven concepts can be adapted to emerging modalities, while also advancing novel approaches to ensure quality, safety, and patient access. This 2.5-day program features plenary and parallel tracks, roundtable discussions, poster talks, and networking opportunities that allow you to engage with fellow attendees. Be ready to network, collaborate, and expand your knowledge.

Program topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cell Therapy Analytics
• Cell Therapy Manufacturing / Process Development
• CMC Aspects of mRNA Products
• Combination Products / Devices for CGT Delivery
• Comparability Strategy
• Gene Editing and Gene-edited Products
• Gene Therapy Analytics
• Gene Therapy Manufacturing / Process Development
• in vivo Cell Engineering
• Quality Assurance of CGT Products
• Regulatory CMC / Strategy for CGT Products

Benefits of Attending

• Participate in peer-led sessions, including roundtable discussions and poster presentations. 
• Hear relevant, timely updates from leading experts in the field.
• Discuss current and trending topics in the industry.
• Network with peers from industry, regulatory, academia, consulting, and exhibitors, from entry-level to senior-level, from small companies to government agencies.
• Connect with a global community.
• Gain full access to virtual attendance benefits if you register for in-person attendance.

The Cell and Gene Therapy Products Symposium will be live-streamed to a virtual online player.

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CASSS is committed to protecting its attendees, participants, and staff members to the highest degree possible when attending our conferences. To ensure we provide a safe environment, CASSS strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, and all other routine vaccinations to protect you from infectious diseases, serious illness, and hospitalization. CASSS will follow guidances established by the facility hosting the conference and/or local and state health authorities in which the conference is located.

For the safety of all attendees, we expect everyone to take everyday preventive actions prior to, and during the conference, to stay safe and healthy. These actions include, but are not limited to:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Wash your hands often.

Wearing a face mask throughout hotel common space and conference designated areas is recommended but not required.

If you tested positive for COVID-19, have been directly exposed to the virus, or exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, you should isolate and not attend the in-person conference. All in-person registrants have access to the virtual platform (if applicable) so you may participate in the conference in a virtual-only manner.

CASSS will follow local guidelines, including the current measures from the Maryland Department of Health: https://health.maryland.gov/COVID/Pages/default.aspx

CASSS is committed to monitoring the local status for in-person conferences and will update our guidelines as necessary. Registrants will be informed about any changes through various communication channels, including email and website, as needed.

If you have any other questions, please contact the CASSS office at 510-428-0740.

We encourage you to promote your participation in the program on social media. Please download the customizable images to highlight your role and experiences with the Symposium.

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Be sure to tag @CASSS and use #CGTP2027 in your posts!