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Welcome to the attendee resource center for the CGTP Summit! All attendees are encouraged to review the information provided to ensure you are prepared for your experience.
CGTP Summit: June 8, 2026
Venue: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Rockville, MD, USA
Online Scientific Program: The full scientific program will be available soon.
Click on the sections below for detailed information:
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 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.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | In-Person Registration
Last day to register for in-person attendance. Registration closes at 5 PM Pacific (PDT). Registration will open in March 2026.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Virtual Registration
Last day to register for virtual attendance. Registration closes at 5 PM Pacific (PDT). Registration will open in March 2026.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Rockville, MD, USA 20852
Telephone: (301) 822-9200
Join us at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, MD, USA for the 2026 CGTP Summit! 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 15, 2026. 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 15, 2026 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 $2.50/hour or max $30/day. There is a designated parking lot for guests with hotel reservations.
The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is located adjacent to the White Flint 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.
Summit Overview
The 2026 CGTP Summit will bring together senior-level industry, regulatory, and academic professionals to discuss pertinent challenges in the cell and gene therapy field.
Program Overview
The topic for the 2026 CGTP Summit is "Phase Appropriate Specifications for Cell and Gene Therapies". This one-day program features speaker presentations, extended panel discussions, and networking opportunities that allow you to engage with fellow attendees. Be ready to network, collaborate, and expand your knowledge.
2026 Session Topics Will Be Available Soon.
Benefits of Attending
- 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, and consulting, from small companies to government agencies, with an emphasis on senior-level peers.
- Connect with a global community.
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.
Participants in 2025 Included:
"The place to be to interact and ask direct questions with regulators/industry peers. A fantastic networking opportunity."
—Gael Debauve, CGTP Summit 2025 Attendee
Frequently Asked Questions
Code of Conduct
CASSS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and CASSS staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry, partners, exhibitors, CASSS staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.