The Cell and Gene Therapy World Conference (CGTWC 2025) successfully convened from September 10–12, 2025, bringing together scientists, clinicians, bioethicists, regulatory experts, and industry leaders in Boston, USA. The conference served as a vital global forum to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of cell and gene therapy, addressing both its groundbreaking potential and the complex ethical questions it presents.
Under the theme “Ethics and Efficacy: Navigating the Future of Cell and Gene Therapy,” CGTWC 2025 featured thought-provoking keynote addresses, in-depth panel discussions, and cutting-edge research presentations. Topics ranged from clinical trial innovations and regulatory frameworks to long-term safety, equitable access, and public trust in genetic technologies.
Held in a hybrid format, the event enabled robust international participation, fostering dialogue across sectors and borders. With a strong emphasis on balancing scientific progress with ethical responsibility, CGTWC 2025 underscored the global commitment to advancing safe, effective, and inclusive cell and gene therapies for the benefit of all.
CGTWC 2025: Speakers
Day 1 - In-Person Presentations
Keynote Presentation:
Title: Emerging Novel Technologies to Enable In Vivo Cell Engineering as an Alternative to Traditional Cell Therapies
Guobao Chen, AbbVie, Inc, United States
Title: Nanomaterials Controlling Cell and Genetic Responses: 30, 000 Patients With
Improved Health and Still Counting
Thomas J. Webster, Hebei University of Technology, USA
Oral Presentations:
Title: Biodegradable Hyperbranched Poly(β-Amino Ester) Transfection Platform
Improves Viral Vector Yield and Efficiency
Hongyun Tai, CEO & Co-Founder, Branca Bunus Ltd, Ireland
Title: YSD Ameliorates Diminished Ovarian Reserve by Promoting SIRT1-Mediated
Mitochondrial Biosynthesis
Wendan Zhang, Faculty of Pediatrics, the Seventh Medical Center of Chinese
PLA General Hospital, China | Yiming Guo, Yikon Genomics, China
Poster Presentations:
Title: Environmental Risk Assessment of Gene Therapies: The Current Science And
Practice
Frank Liu, Safety Product Services LLC, United States
Title: Pneumatically Induced Cyclic Stretch Enhances Corneal Stromal Cell
Alignment and Accelerates Wound Healing
Po-Jen Shih, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Day 2 In-Person Presentations
Keynote Presentations:
Title: Transforming Gene Therapy Manufacturing: Advancements in Scalable, Efficient
Viral Vector Purification
Sanjeev Saxena, Sepragen Corp., USA
Oral Presenters:
Title: Broadening the Horizon of Therapeutic Possibilities with CAR-T Cell Therapy: A
Versatile Tool Relevant Beyond Cancer, Convention and Personalization
Samarah Arjumand, BRAC University, Bangladesh
Day 3 Virtual Presentations
Keynote Presentations:
Title: Revolutionizing Large-Scale MSC Manufacturing: 3D FloTrix Technology with
Dissolvable Microcarriers and Automation for the Future of Cell Therapy
Yan Xiaojun, Chief Technology Officer, CytoNiche Biotech Pte. Ltd, Singapore
Title: Ethics of Scale: Making CGT Reliable, Repeatable, and Fair
Stefan Sandstrom, CEO, Biosector, Yokohama, Japan
Future Events: 2025 & 2026
US Healthcare Future Events:
2ⁿᵈ Edition of the Public Health and Midwifery World Conference PHMWC 2026
Event Date: September 18 to 20, 2026
Venue: Miami, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.publichealthmidwifery.com/
6th Edition of World Nursing Science Conference WNSC 2026
Event Date: September 18 to 20, 2025
Venue: Miami, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.globalnursingconference.com/
5th Edition of Neurology World Conference NWC 2026
Event Date: September 18 to 20, 2026
Venue: Miami, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.neurologyworldconference.com/
5th Edition of Addiction World Conference NWC 2026
Event Date: September 18 to 20, 2026
Venue: Miami, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.addictionworldconference.com/
Cancer R&D World Conference 2026 CRDWC 2026
Event Date: September 21 to 23, 2026
Venue: Miami, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.cancerglobalconference.com/
2ⁿᵈ Edition of the Cell & Gene Therapy World Conference CGTWC 2026
Event Date: September 21 to 23, 2026
Venue: Miami, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.cellgenetherapyconference.com/
Europe/France Future Events:
2nd Edition of Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference 2025
Event Date: October 19-21, 2025
Venue: Paris, France
Website: https://www.plantandmolecularconference.com/
Agriculture, Forestry, and Horticulture World Conference (AFHWC) 2025
Event Date: October 19-21, 2025
Venue: Paris, France
Website: https://www.agricultureworldconference.com/
Europe/France Healthcare Future Events:
World Vaccines R&D Conference (WVRDC 2025)
Event Date: October 17-19, 2025
Venue: Paris, France
Link: https://www.vaccine-rnd.com/
2nd Edition of Infectious Disease World Conference (IDWC 2025)
Event Date: October 17-19, 2025
Venue: Paris, France
Link: https://www.infectiousworldconference.com/
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery World Conference (DPSWC 2025)
Event Date: October 19-21, 2025
Venue: Paris, France
Link: https://www.plasticsurgeryworldconference.com/
Cosmetology Aging and Rejuvenation World Conference (CARWC 2025)
Event Date: October 19-21, 2025
Venue: Paris, France
Link: https://www.cosmetologyworldconference.com/
Preventive Medicine World Conference (PRMWC 2025)
Event Date: October 17-19, 2025
Venue: Paris, France
Link: https://www.preventivemedicineconference.com/
Pharma R&D and Drug Discovery World Conference (PRDWC 2025)
Event Date: October 17-19, 2025
Venue: Paris, France
Link: https://www.pharmadrugresearchconference.com/
Singapore Healthcare Future Events: 2026
2nd Edition of Public Health World Conference (PHWC 2026)
Event Date: 17 to 19 July, 2026
Venue: Singapore
Link: https://www.publichealthworldconference.com/
2nd Edition of International Obesity and Metabolism Conference (IOMC) 2026
Event Date: 17 to 19 July, 2026
Venue: Singapore
Link: https://www.internationalobesityconference.com/
2nd Edition of Diabetes and Endocrinology World Conference (DEWC) 2026
Event Date: 17 to 19 July, 2026
Venue: Singapore.
Link: https://www.diabetesworldconference.com/
5th Edition of World Nursing Research Conference (WNRC 2026)
Event Date: 17 to 19 July, 2026
Venue: Singapore
Link: https://www.worldnursingresearchconference.com/
Gynecology World Conference (GWC 2026)
Event Date: 20 to 22 July, 2026
Venue: Singapore
Link: https://www.gynecologyworldconference.com/
Women’s Health World Conference (WHWC) 2026
Event Date: 20 to 22 July, 2026
Venue: Singapore
Link: https://www.womenshealthconferences.com/
Spain Healthcare Future Events: 2026
4th Edition of Psychiatry and Addiction World Conference (PAWC 2026)
Event Date: 2 to 4 October
Venue: Spain
Link: https://www.psychiatryworldconference.com/
5th Edition of International Neurology Conference (INC 2026)
Event Date: 2 to 4 October
Venue: Spain
Link: https://www.internationalneurologyconference.com/