ASGCT Annual Meeting

May 16-20, 2023, Los Angeles, California

Go west in 2023! The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) will be hosting its 26th annual meeting in Los Angeles, California. The meeting will take place over four days. ASGCT is the largest association of individuals involved in gene and cell therapy research. View the full program on the website and watch for updates.

2022 Events

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Advanced Therapies Week

January 25-28, 2022, Miami, Florida

Advanced Therapies Week, formerly known as Phacilitate Leaders World, has postponed the June 2021 conference until next year. The event will take place on January 25-28, 2022 at the Miami Convention Centre in South Beach Florida. CCRM is pleased to be a sponsor. Watch for more information about Advanced Therapies Week on the website.

Advancing Manufacture of Cell & Gene Therapies VII – An ECI Conference Series

February 6-10, 2022, Coronado, California

The Engineering Conferences International (ECI) Manufacture of Cell and Gene Therapies conference brings together leading figures from academia and industry to showcase and debate the latest breakthroughs in advancing engineering and manufacturing of next-generation therapies. For more information and to register visit their website. 

American Biomanufacturing Summit

April 13-14, 2022, San Francisco, California

The Generis American Biomanufacturing Summit is a senior-level conference and networking event. This year it will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport from April 13 to 14. The themes for this year’s event are “Manufacturing and Technology“, “Quality and Compliance“, and “Supply Chain and Logistics“. To learn more and register, visit their website.

International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy

May 4-7, 2022, San Francisco, California

The International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT) will be hosting its annual meeting in-person after two years of virtual sessions. This year’s theme is “Bench to Bedside to Benefit – Creating Value for Patients through CGT Translational Science”. ISCT is the global steward fostering the translation of cell and gene therapies into safe and effective treatments for patients. Visit isctglobal.org to register.

ASGCT Annual Meeting

May 16-19, 2022, Washington, D.C.

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) will be hosting its 25th annual meeting next year. ASGCT members and nonmembers can register to attend the meeting in person or virtually. ASGCT is the largest association of individuals involved in gene and cell therapy research. View the full schedule and register on the website.

BIO International Convention

June 13-16, 2022, San Diego, California

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) will be hosting its 2022 International Convention in San Diego, California from June 13 to 16. The Convention theme is “LIMITLESS“ and attracts over 15,000 biotechnology and pharma leaders who come together for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. Click here to register.

ISSCR 2022

June 15-18, 2022, San Francisco, California

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting brings together leaders in stem cell science and regenerative medicine from more than 70 countries to connect, collaborate and discuss the latest advances in the field. The global stem cell event will be held virtually in-person next year. Visit the website for more details.

TERMIS – Americas Annual Conference & Exhibition

July 10-13, 2022, Toronto, Ontario

The Tissue Engineering International and Regenerative Medicine Society (TERMIS) – Americas (AM) has rescheduled the 2021 conference to July 10-13, 2022. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. CCRM is pleased to be a sponsor of the conference, and will be hosting a workshop titled “From bench to boardroom: Commercializing your RM product or therapy”. Stay tuned for more information on our workshop and the conference which will be posted here, or visit the conference website.

CellCAN 2022 Strategic Forum

September 19-21, 2022, Ottawa, Ontario

CellCAN is hosting a third edition of the Cell & Gene Therapy Revolution Strategic Forum in Ottawa, from September 19 to 21, 2022. The conference will be held at the Westin Hotel and will focus on addressing the talent gap of skilled HQPs. To stay informed about the different themes of the forum, and find out the list of speakers who will participate, click here.

Till & McCulloch Meetings

October 3-5, 2022, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Till & McCulloch Meetings (TMM 2022) will be hosted in-person next October. TMM is Canada’s premier stem cell research event bringing together Canadian and international stem cell scientists, clinicians, ethicists, industry experts, and policy-makers. It showcases Canada’s place in the global stem cell ecosystem and provides an opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange. Stay tuned for more information to come on their website. 

Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa

October 11-13, 2022, Carlsbad, California

Save the dates for next year’s Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa, organized by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine. The annual conference brings together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry with the scientific community to advance cutting-edge research into cures. Watch for more information available on the website.

The Future of Regenerative Medicine

October 25, 2022, Vancouver, British Columbia

CCRM and Creative Destruction Lab present: The Future of Regenerative Medicine, a Keynote Speaker Series Event and Dinner. The evening will kick off with three keynote speakers who are leaders in the advanced therapies space, followed by a moderated panel featuring innovators on the forefront of regenerative medicine, and ending with a night of networking. For more information, check out the website.

Cell & Gene Therapy Symposium

November 2, 2022, Toronto, Ontario

CCRM and Johnson & Johnson present the Cell & Gene Therapy Symposium: Advancing the next generation of therapies with the potential to change the trajectory of human health. The symposium will seek to address how the life science ecosystem can collectively drive the development of cell and gene therapies and bring potential innovations to patients more efficiently. Join us as we come together live and in-person to discuss innovative approaches to advance the next generation of therapies with the potential to change the trajectory of human health. For more information, visit the website.

Biopharmaceutical Symposium: Transforming Canada’s Biomanufacturing Market

November 9, 2022, Toronto, Ontario

On November 9, in the MaRS Centre Auditorium, learn from top industry experts and network with peers at the upcoming biopharmaceutical symposium “Transforming Canada’s Biomanufacturing Market” hosted by 3M Canada in collaboration with CCRM, Life Sciences Ontario, and Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization. The event, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will explore and discuss the future of biopharmaceutical processing and biomanufacturing in Canada. Check out the details and register here.

CTO Clinical Trials Conference

November 10-11, 2022, Toronto, Ontario

The CTO Conference will be held in-person this year from November 10 to 11, 2022. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate, share knowledge and advance efforts to enhance the environment for clinical trials in Ontario and beyond. For more information, click here.

Medicine by Design Symposium

December 8, 2022, Toronto, Ontario

The seventh annual Medicine by Design symposium, “Grand Questions in Regenerative Medicine” will be held in-person and virtually this year. The symposium will bring together principal investigators and trainees from across the University of Toronto and its affiliated hospitals, along with industry partners, the investment community, government, the not-for-profit sector, and international collaborators. There will also be a poster session featuring the research of select trainees working on Medicine by Design-funded projects. Check out the website for more information and to register!

2021 Events

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Advanced Therapies Connect

January 26-27, 2021, Virtual

Advanced Therapies Connect is hosting its second edition in Phacilitate’s new virtual event series. CCRM is also pleased to be a sponsor. During this two-day virtual conference, Phacilitate members will get the opportunity to connect and network with numerous biotech companies. Visit the website for more information and to register.

ASGCT Virtual Annual Meeting

May 11-14, 2021

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) will once again be hosting its annual meeting virtually this year. ASGCT is the largest association of individuals involved in gene and cell therapy research. View the full schedule and register on the website.1ISCT New Orleans Virtual

International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy

May 26-28, 2021, Virtual

The International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT) will be hosting its annual meeting remotely, with on-demand access to live and recorded sessions. This year’s theme is “Orchestrating global CGT translation – building consensus for the path forward.” ISCT is the global steward fostering the translation of cell and gene therapies into safe and effective treatments for patients. Visit isct2021.com to register.

ISSCR 2021 Virtual

June 21-26, 2021

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting brings together leaders in stem cell science and regenerative medicine from more than 70 countries to connect, collaborate and discuss the latest advances in the field. The global stem cell event will be held virtually this year. Visit the website for more details.

Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa

October 2-4, 2021, Carlsbad, California

Save the dates for the Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa, organized by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine. The annual conference brings together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry with the scientific community to advance cutting-edge research into cures. Watch for more information available on the website.

Postponed to 2022: Business of Regenerative Medicine Asia Pacific

October 21-22, 2021, Brisbane, Australia (Cancelled; to be rescheduled for 2022)

CCRM Australia will now be hosting an in-person Business of Regenerative Medicine Asia Pacific event in 2022. Visit CCRM Australia’s website for more information and updates.

Till & McCulloch Meetings

November 15-17, 2021, Virtual

The Till & McCulloch Meetings (TMM 2021) will be hosted virtually in November. TMM is Canada’s premier stem cell research event bringing together Canadian and international stem cell scientists, clinicians, ethicists, industry experts and policy-makers. It showcases Canada’s place in the global stem cell ecosystem and provides an opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange. TMM 2021 is organized by the Stem Cell Network. Visit the conference website for all the details.

Postponed to 2022: Advanced Therapies Week

January 25-28, 2022, Miami, Florida

Advanced Therapies Week, formerly known as Phacilitate Leaders World, has postponed the June 2021 conference until next year. The event will take place on January 25-28, 2022 at the Miami Convention Centre in South Beach Florida. CCRM is pleased to be a sponsor. Watch for more information about Advanced Therapies Week on the website.

Rescheduled to 2022: TERMIS-Americas Annual Conference & Exhibition

July 10-13, 2022, Toronto, ON

The Tissue Engineering International and Regenerative Medicine Society (TERMIS) – Americas (AM) has rescheduled the 2021 conference to July 10-13, 2022. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. CCRM is pleased to be a sponsor of the conference. Stay tuned for more information closer to the new date or visit termis.org.

2020 Events

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Supply Chain & Logistics for Cell & Gene Therapies

January 20, 2020, Toronto, ON

CCRM and CellCAN are hosting a free event on January 20 that will feature international experts and health care leaders discussing their experiences and solutions to supply chain and logistics challenges for the cell and gene therapy industry, and sharing key considerations for the first and last 100 metres to get a treatment to the clinic. Participants will gain an understanding of global issues, the regulatory environment, how product is received on the clinic floor, and the physician’s experience. Register to attend in person or watch the free live webinar at supplychainandlogistics.eventbrite.ca.

Phacilitate Leaders World and World Stem Cell Summit

January 21-24, 2020, Miami, Florida

The Phacilitate Leaders World and World Stem Cell Summit takes place on January 21-24 at the Hyatt Regency in Miami, Florida. New this year, and in partnership with CCRM, is Phacilitate’s MATCH, an on-site meeting experience geared specifically towards early-stage biotech companies looking to meet with potential partners. Companies must register in advance. Visit the website to learn more.

Tapas and TECH Talks

March 10, 2020, Virtual

GE Healthcare Life Sciences is hosting a cell and gene therapy lunch and learn on March 10 at Catalyst Restaurant in Cambridge, MA, featuring experts working in, and with, the Centre for Advanced Therapeutic Cell Technologies at CCRM. There will be an engaging panel discussion with peer-to-peer insights. Discussion topics include upstream process development (PD) for stem cell manufacturing and downstream PD for viral vector manufacturing. Visit the website to learn more about the event and register as space is limited.

Postponed – Keeping Out in Front: Insights about the Cell and Gene Therapy Sector

March 31, 2020, Toronto, ON

CCRM, in partnership with JLABS @ Toronto, will be hosting its second cell and gene therapy investors event on March 31 during MaRS’ Health Innovation Week (March 30 to April 3) in Toronto. This is a private event, by invitation only. If there is space, the public will be invited to attend by expressing their interest through info@ccrm.ca.

Business of Regenerative Medicine Asia Pacific

March 14, 2020, Webinar

CCRM Australia and the NSW Stem Cell Network will be co-hosting a free webinar on how the regenerative medicine sector is coping with the unprecedented impacts of the pandemic and what can be done now to prepare for a fast start in order to make up for lost time. This webinar replaces the in-person event that was originally planned. Visit the website to learn more and register to attend.

Tapas and TECH Talks

May 19, 2020, Virtual

Cytiva hosted its second virtual Tapas and TECH Talk panel discussion on platform development for cell and gene therapy. The experts featured in the discussion work  in, and with, the Centre for Advanced Therapeutic Cell Technologies at CCRM. They shared how they’ve tackled challenges associated with custom media development for cell and gene therapy, and cell line development for viral vector production.  Watch the recording (you’ll have to register first).

ISCT 2020 Paris Virtual

May 28-29, 2020

The International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT) will be hosting its annual conference remotely and on-demand with live and recorded sessions to deliver a leading-edge scientific program. The theme this year is “Accelerating cell and gene therapy adoption from proof of concept to standard of care.” ISCT is a global leader focused on the translation of cell and gene therapy to develop cell-based therapeutics and advance scientific research into innovative treatments for patients. Visit isct2020.com to register for the virtual conference.

Summer by Design

June 6 to 21, 2020, Webinar series

The University of Toronto’s Medicine by Design initiative, in partnership with CCRM, the Rotman School of Management and Stem Cell Network is hosting its Summer by Design program from June 6 to 21, 2020. Now in its fourth year, Summer by Design brings together PhD candidates and post-doctoral fellows from around the world to participate in an intensive two-week workshop focused on building expertise in translating and commercializing regenerative medicine discoveries. Visit the website to learn more and apply.

ISSCR 2020 Virtual

June 24-27, 2020

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting gathers the world’s leading scientists, clinicians, business leaders, ethicists, and educators from more than 65 countries. Together, ISSCR represents the full spectrum of stem cell science and regenerative medicine. The global stem cell event will be held virtually this year. Visit the website for more details.

BC Regenerative Medicine Virtual Symposium

September 29 and 30, 2020

BC Regenerative Medicine (BCREGMED) is hosting its fourth annual symposium virtually to bring together scientists, trainees, industry and government representatives from the regenerative medicine and cell therapy community. BCREGMED aims to identify existing gaps in the field and provide its members with opportunities to pursue new collaborations. CCRM is pleased to be a sponsor of the symposium. Learn more at bcregmed.ca.

2020 Till & McCulloch Meetings

October 26-28, 2020, Virtual

The 2020 Till & McCulloch Meetings (TMM 2020) have moved to a virtual platform and will run from October 26 to 28. As Canada’s premier stem cell research event, TMM connects delegates with leading stem cell scientists, clinicians, bioengineers and ethicists as well as representatives from industry, government, health and NGO sectors. TMM 2020 is organized by the Stem Cell Network. CCRM is delighted to support TMM this year as a Platinum sponsor. Visit the website to learn more and register.

Rescheduled to 2022: TERMIS-Americas Annual Conference & Exhibition

July 10-13, 2022, Toronto, ON

The Tissue Engineering International and Regenerative Medicine Society (TERMIS) – Americas (AM) has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been rescheduled to July 10-13, 2022 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. CCRM is pleased to be a sponsor of the conference. Stay tuned for more details closer to the new event date, or visit termis.org.

2019 Events

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Phacilitate Leaders World and World Stem Cell Summit

January 22-25, 2019, Miami, Florida

As the world’s largest advanced therapies partnering event, Phacilitate Leaders World and the World Stem Cell Summit will once again be co-located. This will deliver the biggest event in its 15-year history and one that incorporates the entire advanced therapies ecosystem. For more information visit the website.

Engineering Conferences International (ECI): Advancing Manufacture of Cell & Gene Therapies VI

January 27-31, 2019, Loews, Coronado, California

This conference is unique in the cell and gene therapy field focusing on the technological challenges and engineering solutions for the robust and cost-effective manufacturing of cell and gene therapies. The conference will showcase new and existing approaches with key academic and industrial leaders.

StemCellTalks: Retinal Stem Cells (Blindness)

February 22, 2019, Toronto, ON

This year marks the 10^th annual StemCellTalks symposium at the University of Toronto.  StemCellTalks is a national stem cell biology outreach initiative in partnership with Let’s Talk Science and the Stem Cell Network. It was established to facilitate knowledge transfer between academia and high school students pertaining to the science and practical ethics of stem cells. CCRM is a national sponsor, supporting all eight chapters of StemCellTalks. Visit the website for more information.

CellCAN’s Second pan-Canadian Strategic Forum on Cell & Gene therapy

March 13-15, 2019, Toronto, ON

In partnership with CCRM and the Centre for Commercialization of Cancer Immunotherapy (C3i), the Strategic Forum is an opportunity to identify concrete actions, from manufacturing to commercialization, which can be taken to help stakeholders become better equipped to develop cell, tissue and gene therapies. It will bring together a number of national and international experts to discuss the most recent technological innovations in cell and gene therapy manufacturing, and build on effective commercialization strategies. For more information visit the website.

Investing in Cell and Gene Therapies: The Future of Biotech

April 3, 2019, Toronto, ON

Join CCRM for its exclusive investor event on April 3 during Health Innovation Week April 1 to 5 in Toronto.

CCRM is bringing together local and international investors, entrepreneurs and academics to discuss trends and the future state of cell and gene therapy biotech. Join us for an afternoon of engaging discussions with leaders in the field, followed by an evening cocktail and networking reception.

BC Regenerative Medicine Annual Symposium

May 15, 2019, Vancouver, British Columbia

The BC Regenerative Medicine Annual Symposium brings together scientists, trainees, industry and NGO representatives from the regenerative medicine and cellular therapy community to highlight exciting research underway on the local, regional and international stage. This initiative was launched to unite members of this research community and its stakeholders in western Canada. CCRM is pleased to be a sponsor of the symposium. Visit bcregmed.ca for more information.

International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) Annual Meeting 2019

May 29-June 1, 2019, Melbourne, Australia

ISCT is the premier cell and gene therapy translation society focused on pre-clinical, clinical and translational aspects of developing cell and gene therapy products. ISCT helps academic, government and biotech/pharma sectors transform research into practice and product. Celebrating 25 years of hosting the annual scientific meeting, ISCT 2019 is the largest global translation-focused cell and gene therapy meeting drawing delegates from more than 50 countries to network with experts in the global cell therapy field.

CCRM will be co-hosting two industry networking events. One is in partnership with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and one is with CCRM Australia, our collaboration partner in Australia. Learn more about the annual meeting at isct2019.com.

Summer by Design Workshop 2019

July 6-21, 2019, Toronto, ON

The 2019 Summer by Design program at the University of Toronto will run from July 6 to 21. The workshop is offered by Medicine by Design in partnership with CCRM and the Rotman School of Management. Summer by Design is focused on helping PhD and postdoctoral fellows advance their understanding of how to translate and commercialize regenerative medicine research. The program is seeking high-performing, international applicants from its university partners. Visit the website for more details. This year’s workshop will include new sessions like early stage investment and basic finance for entrepreneurs.

The Business of Regenerative Medicine

July 15-16, 2019, Harvard Business School, Aldrich Hall, Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA

The Harvard Stem Cell Institute invites you to join the 12th annual Business of Regenerative Medicine conference at Harvard Business School. The theme this year is Defining and Creating Value. The conference is organized and managed collaboratively by the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Case Western Reserve University, Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (Toronto), the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience at Georgia Tech and new partner, the Penn Institute for Regenerative Medicine/Penn Medicine Center for Cellular Immunotherapies. Over two days of panel discussions, presentations, and networking, distinguished speakers will provide insights, as well as guardrails, for navigating the emerging industry of regenerative medicine.

Registration is now open. Visit the website for more details.

Clinical Translation Education Group Workshop: Current Trends in Biotherapeutics

September, 27, 2019, downtown Toronto

The Clinical Translation Education Group (CTEG) composed of BioCanRx, CCRM, CellCAN, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and Stem Cell Network, will be hosting its third annual workshop on September 27 at the Chestnut Residence and Conference Centre in downtown Toronto. The one-day workshop will focus on current trends in biotherapeutics and innovations in cell and gene therapy with an emphasis on disruptive technologies. It will be aimed at trainees and other professionals in the biotherapeutic space and will introduce new tools and strategies that are shaping where the biotherapeutic field is headed. Importantly, the Workshop will provide an opportunity to network and learn about careers in these areas. Registration is now open. Please RSVP as space is limited.

Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa

October 2-4, 2019, Carlsbad, California

The Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa, organized by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, is a three-day conference bringing together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry with the scientific community to advance cutting-edge research into cures. The meeting features a nationally recognized Scientific Symposium, attended by leading researchers and clinical experts from around the globe, in conjunction with the industry’s premier annual Partnering Forum, the first event of its kind dedicated solely to facilitating connections in this sector. Combined, these meetings attract over 950 attendees, fostering key partnerships through more than 1,450 one-on-one meetings while highlighting the significant clinical and commercial progress in the field.

Registration is now open. More information is available on the website.

2019 Till & McCulloch Meetings

November 4-6, 2019. Montreal, QC

The 2019 Till & McCulloch Meetings (TMM 2019) are Canada’s stem cell research conference. As the only conference of its kind in Canada, TMM 2019 provides an unparalleled opportunity for delegates to meet and network with Canada’s leading stem cell scientists, clinicians, bioengineers and ethicists, as well as representatives from industry, government, health and NGO sectors from around the world.

Visit the website to register and for more information.

2018 Events

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Phacilitate Cell & Gene Therapy World

January 23-25, 2018, Miami, Florida

A cell and gene therapy event on an unprecedented scale. Attended by 850+ attendees with 200+ speakers from both inside and outside of the cell & gene therapy industry. CCRM is a gold sponsor of Phacilitate’s 2018 event. Check their website for updates at www.bioleaders-forum.com.

Toronto Health Innovation Week: Impact Health Summit

April 8-13, 2018, Toronto, ON

Impact Health is the opening event to kick off Toronto’s Heath Innovation Week (THIW). The event includes panels from industry leaders, round tables, workshops and the Health Partnering Forum, where topics regarding innovation and accelerating ecosystems are discussed. THIW brings the global health innovation community to Toronto to make deals, create partnerships and network with health and life sciences sector leaders. For more information on THIW and the Impact Health Summit, click here.

ISCT 2018- International Society for Cell Therapy

May 2-5, 2018, Montreal, QC

The International Society for Cell Therapy’s annual conference focuses on pre-clinical and translational aspects of developing cell based therapeutics that result in innovative treatments for patients. With over 1,500 cell therapy experts, ranging from over 50 countries, this event drives the advancement of research into standard of care. If you’re planning to attend ISCT 2018, visit CCRM in the Canadian Pavilion where you’ll find other leaders in the field representing Canada’s strength in cell and gene therapy research and innovation. For more information and to register for the event, click here.

BC Regenerative Medicine Research Symposium

May 9, 2018, Vancouver, British Columbia

The BC Regenerative Medicine Research Symposium is for all scientists, trainees, industry and NGO representatives involved in the area of regenerative medicine. This initiative was launched to unite members of this research community and its stakeholders in western Canada. More information is available at bcregmed.ca.

StemCellTalks 2018: Stem Cells and Diabetes

May 11, 2018

StemCellTalks is a national stem cell biology outreach initiative in partnership with Let’s Talk Science and the Stem Cell Network. It was established to facilitate knowledge transfer between academia and high school students in grades 10 to 12 pertaining to the science and practical ethics of stem cells. CCRM is a national sponsor, supporting all eight chapters of StemCellTalks. StemCellTalks was developed in Toronto with the inaugural symposium held in 2010. Since then, it has expanded to more cities across Canada and continues to grow.

Summer by Design Workshop

July 14-28, 2018, Toronto, ON

Summer by Design is a unique two-week workshop that engages both Canadian and international high-performing graduate students and post-doctoral fellows by focusing on translating and commercializing regenerative medicine. This detailed workshop is a great opportunity for the students to connect with fellow emerging researchers from around the world, develop commercial and clinical translation skills and knowledge, and explore Toronto’s vastly-growing science hub.  For more information on workshop details and the application process, click here.

The Business of Regenerative Medicine

July 16-18, 2018, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

The Business of Regenerative Medicine conference, now in its 11th year, provides participants with a clear overview of industry-wide issues within regenerative medicine. Lectures, panel discussions, case study analysis and networking events will cover key topics, including intellectual property, financing, regulatory, reimbursement, manufacturing and more. The 2018 event will be hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, and is organized collaboratively by the University of Pennsylvania, CCRM, the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Case Western Reserve University and the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience at Georgia Tech.  For more information, click here to visit the website.

Introduction to Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship for Biotherapeutic Scientists Workshop

September 14, 2018, Toronto, ON

Last year, the Clinical Translation Education Group (CTEG), made up of CCRM, BioCanRx, CellCAN, The Foundation Fighting Blindness, OIRM and Stem Cell Network, hosted its inaugural one-day workshop, which provided the highly-qualified personnel in attendance with an overview of the entire clinical translation pathway. The focus of CTEG’s 2018 workshop will be on intellectual property and entrepreneurship.

Scientific Symposium: 25^th Anniversary Celebration of Michael Smith’s Nobel Prize

October 1, 2018, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Michael Smith Laboratories in partnership with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre present a scientific symposium to celebrate the 25^th Anniversary of Michael Smith’s Nobel Prize. Learn more about it on the website.

Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa

October 3-5 2018, La Jolla, California

The Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa is a three-day conference bringing together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry with the scientific community to advance cutting-edge research into cures. The meeting features a nationally recognized Scientific Symposium, attended by leading researchers and clinical experts from around the globe, in conjunction with the industry’s premier annual Partnering Forum, the first event of its kind dedicated solely to facilitating connections in this sector. Combined, these meetings attract over 950 attendees, fostering key partnerships through more than 1,450 one-on-one meetings while highlighting the significant clinical and commercial progress in the field.

2018 Till & McCulloch Meetings

November 12-14, 2018, Ottawa, ON

The 2018 Till & McCulloch Meetings (TMM 2018) are Canada’s premier stem cell research event. TMM 2018 provides an opportunity for delegates to meet and network with Canada’s leading stem cell scientists, clinicians, bioengineers and ethicists as well as representatives from industry, government, health and NGO sectors. With a strong focus on trainees, TMM 2018 is a great opportunity to gain experience in the competitive field of regenerative medicine. TMM 2018 is organized by a collaborative partnership between CCRM and the Stem Cell Network. For more information, click here  to visit the website.

2017 Events

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Phacilitate Cell & Gene Therapy World

January 17-20, 2017, Miami, Florida

A cell and gene therapy event on an unprecedented scale. Attended by 850+ attendees with 200+ speakers from both inside and outside of the cell & gene therapy industry. This year’s event will feature a fully immersive Expo for cell & gene therapy, which will provide an opportunity to experience and evaluate the full suite of technological and strategic solutions spanning R&D and manufacturing value chains. See more at bioleaders forum.com.

The Translation Academy with CCRM & Cell & Gene Therapy Insights

January 18-19, 2017, Miami, Florida

If you’re interested in collaborative opportunities with the leading academic and translation centres across the world, this is the workshop for you. Sessions range from fireside chats to panel discussions and listening to key speakers promote the convergence of innovation and industry. Themes include: building successful alliances, regional talks highlighting the most promising translation centres in the world, where talent/innovation is needed most in the industry, academia financing trends, and biotech spinout success and failure.

CellCAN’s First Pancanadian Strategic Forum on Cell & Gene Therapy

March 9-10, 2017, Montreal, Quebec

Bringing together national and international experts, this unique forum will highlight recent innovations in cell therapy (including cancer immunotherapies), reveal facilitators and barriers to cell and gene therapy translation in Canada, identify lessons learned and the promising technologies in manufacturing, build on effective commercialization and more. Visit their website for more information at cellcan.com.

International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) Annual Meeting 2017

May 3-6, 2017, London, England

ISCT is the premier cell therapy translation society focused on pre-clinical, clinical and translational aspects of developing cell therapy products. As such, ISCT helps academic, government and biotech/pharma sectors transform research into practice and product. ISCT’s Annual Meeting is the perfect opportunity for networking with experts within the global cell therapy field. Over 1500 delegates globally are expected to attend.

BC Regenerative Medicine Research Symposium

May 10, 2017, Vancouver, British Columbia

The BC Regenerative Medicine Research Symposium is for all scientists, trainees, industry and NGO representative involved in the area of regenerative medicine in BC! Registration is free and there will be a networking reception, presentation opportunities and poster/talk prizes. This initiative has been launched to unite members of this research community and its stakeholders. More information is available at bcregmed.ca.

StemCellTalks

Montreal, London, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton & Hamilton

StemCellTalks (SCT) is a national stem cell biology outreach initiative in partnership with Let’s Talk Science and the Stem Cell Network. It was established to facilitate knowledge transfer between academia and high school students pertaining to the science and practical ethics of stem cells. CCRM is a national sponsor, supporting all eight chapters of StemCellTalks. Learn more at Explorecuriocity.

CCRM Doors Open at the MaRS Centre

May 28, 2017, 661 University Ave., West Tower 10th floor, Toronto

Come see our office on the 10^th floor of the West Tower in the MaRS Discovery District, as part of Doors Open Toronto. On Sunday, May 28 between 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., our doors will open to show off our office space also shared by the University of Toronto’s Medicine by Design and OIRM. Visitors will catch a glimpse into the labs where groundbreaking research into regenerative medicine technologies takes place. Videos and posters will highlight some of the cell and gene therapies, and regenerative medicine technologies being developed here.

Summer by Design Workshop

June 19 to July 19, 2017, Toronto, ON

Summer by Design is a unique workshop hosted by the University of Toronto’s Medicine by Design initiative, in partnership with CCRM and the Rotman School of Management. The program brings together Canadian and international high-performing PhD candidates and post-doctoral fellows to advance their understanding of how to translate and commercialize regenerative medicine. Summer by Design gives students the opportunity to learn from experts in clinical translation and commercialization, and explore Toronto’s vastly-growing science hub. Learn more about the workshop here.

Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy

June 25-28, 2017, Gatineau-Ottawa

The Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy (Summit4CI) will showcase innovative research in cancer immunotherapy, featuring national and internationally renowned scientists. The event will bring together the Canadian cancer research community with representation from academia, government, industry, charities and patient advocacy groups to foster multi-disciplinary collaboration.

The Business of Regenerative Medicine: Leadership, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

July 17-19, 2017 University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management, Toronto, ON

CCRM, in partnership with the Rotman School of Management, will be hosting the Business of Regenerative Medicine: Leadership, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. This international conference will include presentations from established scientific and industry leaders, panel discussions, pitches from start-ups and feature case studies by BlueRock Therapeutics. The event gives attendees the opportunity to network with entrepreneurs, business executives, academics, investors and analysts, technology transfer personnel, as well as representatives from government in the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Visit the website for more information.

Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa

October 4-6, 2017, La Jolla, CA

The Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa is a three-day conference bringing together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry with the scientific community to advance cutting-edge research into cures. The meeting features a nationally recognized Scientific Symposium, attended by leading researchers and clinical experts from around the globe, in conjunction with the industry’s premier annual Partnering Forum, the first event of its kind dedicated solely to facilitating connections in this sector. Visit Alliancerm Website.

TMM 2017

November 6-8, 2017, Mont-Tremblant, Québec

The 2017 Till & McCulloch Meetings (TMM 2017) are Canada’s premier stem cell research event. As the only conference of its kind in Canada, TMM 2017 provides an unparalleled opportunity for you or your organization to meet and network with Canada’s leading stem cell scientists, clinicians, bioengineers and ethicists, as well as representatives from industry, government, health and NGO sectors from around the world. For more information visit the TMM2017 website.

2016 Events

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World Biomaterials Congress

May 17-22, 2016, Montreal, Quebec

It is the largest gathering of Biomaterial Researchers charting the future of the field. With over 1,200 oral presentations, 2,400 poster presentations and 3,500 abstracts submitted by over 60 countries, and outstanding sponsor support in every sponsorship category, WBC 2016 is on track to be the largest World Biomaterials Congress to-date.

wbc2016.org

Make every minute count at WBC 2016 by attending a pre-congress workshop on May 17, 2016. CCRM’s workshop on Commercialization of Tissue Engineering will feature seminal presentations from Canadian and International academic and business leaders in the regenerative medicine (RM) industry, and will include best practices and successfully applied strategies for translating academic discovery into marketable products. Issues that will be covered include patents, regulatory, reimbursement, manufacturing, clinical trials, financing, geographical consideration, and more. The topics will be treated in a manner uniquely tailored to the particular environment of the RM field. Expect to engage with and hear from an exciting line-up of speakers, panelists and debaters.

Terrapinn – World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress

May 18-20, 2016, London, United Kingdom

The Congress has traditionally focused on developing the commercial aspects of stem cells, with the addition of innovation within regenerative medicine, notably tissue engineering.

Now the first cell therapies have made it to market, it is important, for the success of the sector, to move forward and include new projects and innovations that are coming out of academia and university spin-outs. These will be both new developments in cell therapy but also within the use of stem cells for drug discovery.

ISSCR

June 22-25, 2016, San Francisco, California

At the heart of stem cell science is the ISSCR Annual Meeting – a place were great science, collaboration, and research across the breadth of the field come together to turn the promise of our field into scientific progress that will change the face of human health. This is the meeting that lets you take control of your experience and what you’ll discover.

The Business of Regenerative Medicine: How to Build a Company

July 11-13, 2016, Boston, MA

This 2.5 day course at Harvard Business School will focus on the critical issues associated with conceptualizing, developing, and building a company in the field of regenerative medicine.  The course is intended for business executives, investors and analysts, technology transfer and development personnel, senior and junior scientists, managers in the government, non-profit and profit sectors. This course will include lectures, case study analyses, panel discussions, networking and more.

How to Build a Company is the 9th program of the Business of Regenerative Medicine series, organized collaboratively with the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine, Case Western Reserve University and the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience at Georgia Tech.

harvard.edu

Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa

October 5-7, 2016, La Jolla, CA

Save the date for the sector’s premier annual event – the 2016 Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa. This three-day conference brings together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry with the scientific community to advance cutting-edge research into cures. The meeting features a nationally recognized Scientific Symposium, attended by leading researchers and clinical experts from around the globe, in conjunction with the industry’s premier annual Partnering Forum, the first event of its kind dedicated solely to facilitating connections in this sector. Combined, these meetings attract over 800 attendees, fostering key partnerships through more than 700 one-on-one meetings while highlighting the significant clinical and commercial progress in the field.

alliancerm.org

Cell & Gene Therapy BioProcessing & Commercialization Meeting

October 5-7, 2016, Boston, MA

IBC’s Cell & Gene Therapy BioProcessing & Commercialization meeting delivers focused science and business content designed for the cell therapy and regenerative medicine fields, while providing a pivotal gathering place for connecting industry, funding sources, government and academia.

Visit ibclifesciences.com

​2016 Till & McCulloch Meetings

October 24-26, 2016, Whistler, British Columbia

The Till & McCulloch Meetings are Canada’s premier stem cell research event. As the only conference of its kind in Canada, the Till & McCulloch Meetings provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and research among Canada’s leading stem cell scientists, clinicians, bioengineers and ethicists, as well as representatives from industry, government, health and NGO sectors from around the world. CCRM, the Stem Cell Network and the Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine are pleased to be co-hosting the 2016 Meetings in Vancouver, British Columbia.

World Stem Cell Conference

December 6-9, 2016, West Palm Beach, Florida

Produced by the Regenerative Medicine Foundation (RMF), the World Stem Cell Summit is the most expansive interdisciplinary, networking meeting of stem cell science and regenerative medicine stakeholders, uniting this diverse community. With the overarching purpose of fostering biomedical research, funding and investments targeting cures, the Summit is the single conference charting the future of this burgeoning field. Visit worldstemcellsummit.com.

ARCHIVES: These programs are no longer offered by CCRM, but may be hosted by others in the community

Cellular Therapies Manufacturing and Clinical Trials in Canada

This is an annual workshop that CCRM offers that features international guest speakers and “hands on” time with a bioreactor.

Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (HiPSC) Workshop

CCRM’s Cell Reprogramming and Engineering Platform staff leads an interactive, instructional workshop that will enhance your knowledge of reprogramming.

CCRM Pub Primers

Pub Primers will feature a short presentation on key topics by members of our Industry Consortium. Pub Primers will follow OIRM Stem Cell Rounds and lead into CCRM Pub Night. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about the commercialization process and network with fellow scientists and members of the regenerative medicine industry.

For more information on any of these events, please contact stacey.johnson@ccrm.ca.