Why Attend?

The British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) Annual Conference continues to be a highlight in the gene and cell therapy calendar, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and industry experts committed to driving progress in the field. The 2026 conference will once again showcase cutting-edge research, clinical advances, and the latest innovations shaping the future of gene and cell therapy.

This year’s meeting will take place at the award-winning Frederick Douglass Centre at Newcastle University, a contemporary venue featuring a state-of-the-art lecture theatre, flexible breakout spaces, and excellent facilities that foster collaboration and discussion. Perfectly situated in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Centre is just a short walk from the train station, hotels, and the city’s lively restaurants, cafés, and cultural attractions.

BSGCT is excited to be hosting its annual meeting in the Northeast, an area which has a well-developed and networked scientific and clinical infrastructure, from bench to bedside, in advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) and their enabling technologies. Well-connected to other UK networks and structures, most notably the UKRI Advanced Therapy Treatment Centres (ATTCs), and national infrastructure including the MRC/LifeArc Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTMIC) in Sheffield, and the National Horizons Centre (NHC) on Teesside, the North of England is extensively involved in advanced therapy development, evaluation and clinical delivery.

Attendees can look forward to an engaging programme, rich networking opportunities, and dedicated sessions tailored to both established professionals and early career researchers.

Who Should Attend

Scientists, clinicians, academics, industry representatives, and students with an interest in gene and cell therapy are encouraged to join us for what promises to be another inspiring and dynamic event.