2026 ISCT North America Regional Signature Series

ABOUT THE EVENT

The International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) North America Regional Signature Series on Artificial Intelligence will convene leading experts for a one-day thought leadership event exploring the transformative role of AI across the cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector.

As AI continues to reshape advanced therapies, the program will examine the opportunities associated with integrating AI into CGT manufacturing, quality systems, analytics, clinical applications, and collaborative data ecosystems. Through keynote presentations, fireside discussions, and expert-led panels, attendees will gain insight into the current state of AI adoption, emerging technologies, regulatory considerations, and future directions for the field.

Developed in collaboration with the MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation, the program is designed to bridge innovation with practical implementation, highlighting how AI is advancing manufacturing optimization, quality and analytical systems, clinical applications, and data-driven collaboration across the advanced therapy ecosystem.

DATE & TIME

November 17, 2026
08:00–17:30 Eastern Time

LOCATION

The Engine, MIT Campus
Cambridge, MA, United States

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Check back for detailed program and speaker updates

8:00 – 9:00
Opening Session and Keynote
9:00 – 10:30
Session I – AI/ML-Driven Process Optimization in Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30
Session II – Integrated QC/QA and Environmental Monitoring in CGT: From Rapid Detection to Advanced Analytics
12:30 – 1:30
Lunch
1:30 – 3:00
Session III – Clinical Applicability of AI in CGT - Opportunities and Challenges
3:00 – 3:30
Coffee break
3:30 – 4:00
Session IV – Pre-Competitive Collaboration, Data Sharing
4:00 – 5:30
Closing Session and Networking

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Sowmya Viswanathan

Sowmya Viswanathan, PhD

ISCT North America Regional Vice-President

University Health Network · Canada

Dominic Clarke

Dominic Clarke, PhD

Co-Chair, ISCT Process Development and Manufacturing Committee

Cryoport Systems · United States

Joseph Schwartz

Joseph Schwartz, MD, MPH

ISCT North America Regional Secretary

Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy · United States

Dalip Sethi

Dalip Sethi, PhD

Co-Chair, ISCT Process Automation, Analytics Working Group

Terumo BCT · United States

Mark Flower

Mark Flower

Immediate Past ISCT North America Regional Treasurer · Member, ISCT Global Industry Committee

AGC Biologics · United States

Geoffrey Stephens

Geoffrey Stephens, PhD, MBA

Member, ISCT Process Automation, Analytics Working Group

AiCella · United States

Stacy Springs

Stacy Springs, PhD

Executive Director, MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation

United States

Jacqueline Wolfrum

Jacqueline Wolfrum, PhD

Co-Director of Biomanufacturing, MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation

United States

The 2026 ISCT North America Regional Signature Series is developed in collaboration with: