The AGCTS Biennial Meeting brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders and policy-makers from across Australasia and around the world to share the latest advances in gene and cell therapy, foster collaboration, and chart the future of the field.
World-leading researchers and clinicians shaping the future of gene and cell therapy.
Three days of plenary sessions, workshops and networking. Full program coming soon.
10th November 2026
Pre conference social night
Join us for light drinks and food, plus a local trivia night for anyone who wants to stick around and warm up their brains before the AGCTS conference begins. While open to all, this event is a great opportunity for students, early and mid career researchers, or anyone attending an AGCTS conference for the first time to meet new people and ease into the week before the main sessions begin.
11th November 2026
Theme 1
Start of day 1
The DynoTx Welcome Drinks
12th November 2026
Theme 2
Start of Day 2
The Conference Dinner
13th November 2026
Start of Day 3
End of Meeting
AGCTS offers a range of awards to recognise excellence at the biennial meeting. Only current Australasian Gene and Cell Therapy Society (AGCTS) members are eligible for the following travel and conference awards. The awardee/s will be selected from the pool of applicants by the Executive Committee of the AGCTS, based on their submitted abstract fulfilling the criteria of scientific quality, innovation, and relevance to gene therapy. Prizes will only be awarded to applicants filling the above criteria, as determined by the judging panel. The prizes on offer each year are subject to change at the discretion of the AGCTS Executive Committee.
AUD $2000
Who can apply
PhD candidates and Postdoctoral fellows within 6 years of PhD graduation who are presenting an abstract and hold current AGCTS membership are eligible to apply.
This named New Investigator Award was established in 2005 to celebrate the life, commitment and passion of Professor Panos Ioannou (1951-2005). Panos was a founding member of the AGCTS who dedicated his career to developing novel therapies for thalassaemia and other inherited diseases. Up to 6 finalist are selected from submitted abstracts to present in the Panos Ioannou New Investigator Award session. The award is then announced at the biennial AGCTS Conference after each presentation has been assessed by a panel of judges. Prize to be used for travel support to attend a Gene and Cell Therapy Conference in the 2 years after the award. Hint: You can use it to attend the next AGCTS meeting.
AUD $1000
Who can apply
Individuals who submit an abstract for the meeting, register as an AGCTS attendee and are in good financial standing as a new or renewed member of the AGCTS, will be eligible.
One award of $1000 for a travelling AGCTS member at any career stage. The recipient will be invited to present their research as an oral communication at the meeting.
AUD $1000
Who can apply
Individuals who submit an abstract for the meeting, register as an AGCTS attendee and are in good financial standing as a new or renewed member of the AGCTS, will be eligible.
One award of $1000 for a travelling student/Early Career Researcher (ECR) AGCTS member. The recipient will be invited to present their research as an oral communication at the meeting. NOTE: An ECR is defined as someone whose conferral date is less than six (6) years from the last day of the conference.
Other awards will be decided and presented at the biennial meeting, for example, Best Student Poster, Best ECR Poster, Best ECR presentation and are subject to change at the discretion of the AGCTS Executive.
We invite researchers, clinicians and students to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations at the AGCTS Biennial Meeting.
Abstracts may cover any area of gene and cell therapy, from fundamental discovery through translational research, clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory science and policy. Accepted authors will be notified ahead of the conference, with selected abstracts considered for poster or oral presentations. You can submit your abstract during registration via our website. Abstracts can also be submitted up to the deadline of the end of 7th September 2026 via email agctscommittee@gmail.com. To note, registration is not compulsory for abstract submission via email agctscommittee@gmail.com.
Membership is required if you wish to apply for travel awards or for selection in the Panos Ioannou New Investigator session.
Full Membership is just 'AUD $350 for two years'. Becoming a member before registering for the meeting will save you AUD $100.
Standard — Early bird
Member
AUD $700
Non-member
AUD $1,150
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AUD $450Standard
Member
AUD $850
Non-member
AUD $1,300
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AUD $450Student — Early bird
Member
AUD $550
Non-member
AUD $850
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AUD $300Student
Member
AUD $650
Non-member
AUD $950
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AUD $3001 Day pass — Standard
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—1 Day pass — Standard
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—Also available
Trade
AUD $950
Conference Dinner Only Ticket
AUD $180
Conference Dinner Only Ticket
AUD $180
2 Day pass
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All prices in AUD. No GST charged.
The following hotels are within walking distance of the venue. We have no affiliations with these venues and are only suggestions.
We have secured a small discount on rooms to be $315 per night, please use the link below.
Book onlineAGCTS gratefully acknowledges the organisations that make this conference possible.
Melbourne Connect
700 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, Australia
Powered by The University of Melbourne in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, Melbourne Connect represents a physical and programmatic convergence of many organisations and interdisciplinary institutions seeking to leverage research and emerging technologies to disrupt and transform our society.
Bringing together world-class researchers, government, industry, SMEs, startups, higher-degree students, artists, and Science Gallery Melbourne, Melbourne Connect is a purpose-built innovation precinct right in the heart of the Melbourne Biomedical precinct.
Code of Conduct, registration terms, and other meeting materials.
