About this Event
Numerous Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) companies have chosen to locate their biomanufacturing operations here in North Carolina. At this time of exciting growth and discovery in the CGT field, BPD’s 7th Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium and Vendor Show will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 at the UNC Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Come find out more about the field by registering to attend this very affordable, full day Cell and Gene Therapy event (the only one of its kind in North Carolina!). Come learn about technical advances and challenges in this field from speakers, as well as what suppliers and service providers can offer to support your CGT process and product development projects.
Agenda
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Attendee Check-In/Registration
9:00 - 9:05 a.m. | Opening of Symposium and Welcome by Platinum Sponsor
9:05 - 10:20 a.m. | Speaker Session I
10:20 - 11:00 a.m. | Morning Break, Visit Sponsor and Vendor Tables, and enjoy Networking
11:00 - 12:15 a.m. | Speaker Session II
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch Break, Visit Sponsor and Vendor Tables, and enjoy Networking
1:45 - 3:05 p.m. | Speaker Session III
3:05 - 3:45 p.m. | Afternoon Break, Visit Sponsor and Vendor Tables, and enjoy Networking
3:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Speaker Session IV
5:00 - 5:05 p.m. | Thank you to Organizers, Sponsors, Vendors, and Attendees
(Exit by 5:30p.m.)
Companies interested in vendor and sponsor opportunites should visit the Vendor and Sponsor Information tab on our event page.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Friday Conference Center at UNC, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, United States
USD 15.00 to USD 45.00





