# American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Policy Summit (ASGCT Policy Summit)

- Dates: 14 September 2026
- Location: Washington DC, United States
- Organiser: 9th Gene Therapy Development Summit 2026
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences
- Expected attendance: 21

## About

The 9th Gene Therapy Development Summit is a two-day event focused on advancing gene therapies for rare and common diseases. It brings together experts in pre-clinical development, manufacturing, analytical development, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs. The summit is designed for professionals involved in the gene therapy development process.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://genetherapy-conference.com/)
- [Registration](https://genetherapy-conference.com/register/)

## Topics

- Cell therapy
- Gene therapy
- Science & Research
- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Damir Simic, Executive Director, Astellas Pharma
- Jorge Santiago-Ortiz, Senior Director - Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls, Apertura
- Devyn Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc
- Hebe Sun, Associate Director, CDx/IVD Regulatory Affairs, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Tassos Georgiadis, Senior VP, Discovery & Preclinical Development, MeiraGTx
- Casey Maguire, Investigator & Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
- Lindsay Marjoram, CSO, Barth Syndrome Foundation Inc

## Sponsors and partners

- Bayer
- Astellas Pharmaceuticals
- REGENXBIO
- Ocugen
- AskBio

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Washington**: 340 m from the venue, 515 15th Street Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thehotelwashington.com/)
  - Phone: +1-202-661-2400
- **Willard InterContinental Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/washington/washa/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1 202-628-9100
- **JW Marriott**: 440 m from the venue, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasjw-jw-marriott-washington-dc/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 202-393-2000
- **Hay-Adams Hotel**: 600 m from the venue, 800 16th Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hayadams.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-638-6600
- **Sofitel Lafayette Square**: 640 m from the venue, 806 15th Street Northwest
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sofitel-washington-dc.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-737-8800
- **AKA White House**: 640 m from the venue, 1710 H Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.stayaka.com/locations/washington-dc)
  - Phone: +1-202-904-2500
- **Club Quarters**: 710 m from the venue, 839 17th Street Northwest
  - [Hotel website](http://www.clubquarters.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-463-6400
- **Hampton**: 720 m from the venue, 1729 H Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/washshx-hampton-washington-dc-white-house/)
  - Phone: +1 202-296-1006

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/american-society-of-gene-and-cell-therapy-policy-summit-washington-dc/