CRISPRMED26 - The 3rd CRISPR MEDiCiNE Conference 2026, April 13th - 16th, Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark
April 13-16, 2026

Join the Global CRISPR MEDiCiNE Community in Copenhagen - April 14th - 16th 2026 (Satellite Meetings April 13th)

The 3rd edition of the CRISPR MEDiCiNE Conference will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark from April 13th - 16th 2026.

This premier annual event shines a spotlight on critical breakthroughs and challenges in CRISPR medicine - from cutting-edge tools and delivery systems to safety, regulation, functional genomics, pre-clinical pipelines, and advances in clinical trials.

Expect:

  • World-class speakers from academia, biotech and industry

  • Skill-building workshops to accelerate your career

  • Live poster sessions (virtual and on-site) to showcase your work

New for 2026: Satellite Meetings built to spark collaboration between stakeholders, networks, and communities across Europe working in the genomic medicine field.

Submit your abstract for a chance to be selected for an oral presentation - or even featured in CRISPR Medicine News, read by 35,000+ professionals monthly.

Ready to join?

Important Dates before the Event

  • August 1st 2025: Registration & abstract submissions open

  • December 8th 2025: Early bird registration deadline (EXTENDED TO Jan 12th)

  • January 12th 2026: Abstract submission deadline (EXTENDED TO Jan. 26th)

  • February 2026: Oral and poster notifications

  • March 2026: Final CRISPRMED26 programme available / Travel grant notification / Registration deadline (In-person event)

  • April 3rd 2026: Registration deadline (In-person Event)

  • April 10th 2026: Registration deadline (Virtual Event)

  • April 13th 2026: Abstract publication in the CRISPR Medicine News portal

Why You Should Attend CRISPRMED26

  • Stay at the Cutting Edge of Gene Editing - Gain the latest insights on CRISPR tools, functional genomics platforms, delivery strategies, in vivo editing, clinical progress, and AI-driven therapeutic development.

  • Learn from Global Leaders - Engage directly with top researchers, clinicians, biotech innovators, regulators, and patient advocates shaping genomic medicine.

  • Explore Real-World Applications & Regulations - Understand how CRISPR is translated into therapies and navigate CMC, pre-clinical, and clinical pathways with expert guidance.

  • Advance Your Career & Skills - Participate in technical workshops, communication challenges, and job-matching sessions to grow professionally.

  • Connect & Collaborate - Network with 400+ participants, join flash talks, satellite meetings, and founders’ circles to build valuable collaborations.

  • Experience a Dynamic Format - Take part in interactive panels, social events, and virtual sessions to stay connected and engaged.

Events at CRISPRMED26

  • Satellite Meetings: April 13th 2026 (13:00 - 17:00 PM CEST)

  • Scientific Conference Virtual Event: April 13th 2026 (15:00 - 18:00 PM CEST) Selected speakers and virtual poster session.

  • Opening Reception/Official launch of EGMEDC: April 13th 2026 (18:00 - 20:00 CEST)

  • Founders Breakfast: April 14th 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark (9:00 - 13:00 PM CEST)

  • Workshops: April 14th 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark (9:00 - 13:00 PM CEST)

  • Scientific Conference In-person Event: April 14th - 16th 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Sponsors and Supporters

Agilent Technologies
Ampliqon
Aldevron
LGC Axolabs
BioSpring GmbH
ChemoMetec
Hongene Biotech Germany GmbH
IDT
Lonza Bioscience Solutions
Mission Bio
ST Pharm
Synthego

Keynote Speakers

Paula RíoCIEMAT/CIBERER/IIS-FJD, UAM

Head of the Bone Marrow Aplasia Unit at CIEMAT/CIBERER/IIS-FJD, UAM

Michel SadelainColumbia University Irving Medical Center

Founding Director of the new Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy (CICET) and Director of the Cancer Cell Therapy Initiative in the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

Meet the Speakers

Alessia CavazzaUniversity College London, UK & Università Modena Reggio-Emilia, Italy
Anastasia ContiSan Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-TIGET), Italy
André CohnenBayer Pharmaceuticals, Germany
Andrew SewellCardiff University School of Medicine, UK
Ayal HendelBar-Ilan University, Israel
Carla Fuster GarcíaInstitute for Transfusion Medicine and Gene Therapy, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Germany
Cecilia Jiménez-MallebreraInstitut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, Spain
Francisco J. Sánchez-RiveraMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
Giorgio GalliNovartis Biomedical Research, Switzerland
Jakob NilssonDanish Cancer Institute, Denmark
Jonas HinkSNIPR Biome, Denmark
Jonas HøjfeldtNovo Nordisk, Denmark
Julian GrünewaldTechnical University of Munich, Germany
Karim BenabdellahUniversity of Granada, Spain
Laura TorellaAstraZeneca, Sweden
Laurent PoirotCellectis, France
Marcello MarescaAstraZeneca, Denmark
Mathew GarnettWellcome Sanger Institute & Mosaic Therapeutics, UK
Manuel A.F.V. GonçalvesLeiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Nerea ZabaletaUniversity of Navarra, Spain
Özcan MetNational Center for Cancer Immune Therapy, Herlev Hospital, Denmark
Peter HaahrUniversity of Copenhagen, Denmark
Randall PlattETH Zürich, Switzerland
Rich HorganCure Rare Diseases, USA
Rimvydė ČepaitėVU LSC-EMBL Partnership Institute for Genome Editing Technologies, Lithuania
Roberta EspositoUniversity of Bern, Switzerland
Sean SempleAcuitas Therapeutics, Canada
CRISPRMED Emerging Innovator Fellowship 2026

The CRISPRMED Emerging Innovator Fellowship 2026 will be awarded live on stage at CRISPRMED26. This award celebrates one young researcher whose groundbreaking work exemplifies the future of gene-editing therapeutics.

CRISPRMED Special: Balancing Safety, Efficacy, and Ethics: How AI Can Guide the Future of Gene Therapy

Hosted by NBT

Industry Speakers

Ashley JacobiIntegrated DNA Technologies, IDT
Daniel FisherAgilent Technologies
Lena PreußHongene Biotech
Mathias BolzBiospring
Rapolas Zilionis
Rapolas Zilionis, CSOAtrandi Biosciences
Stefanie MüthelLonza
Vince DammaiAldevron
Speaker Name - TBDST Pharm

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Scientific Committee

  • Özcan Met, PhD, Ass. Prof. and Head of Cell Therapy Unit and DTU HealthTech, CCIT-DK / DTU, Denmark.

  • Jakob Nilsson, Prof. and Group leader, Danish Cancer Institute, Denmark.

  • Cecilia Jimenez-Mallebrera, PhD and Research Director, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu. Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona and CIBERER, Spain.

  • Laura Torella, PostDoc, AstraZeneca, Sweden.

  • Alessia Cavazza, Ass. Prof. and Group leader, Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Diseases in Children, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK.

Organising Committee

Abstract Reviewers

  • Özcan Met, PhD, Ass. Prof. and Head of Cell Therapy Unit and DTU HealthTech, CCIT-DK / DTU, Denmark.

  • Jakob Nilsson, Prof. and Group leader, Danish Cancer Institute, Denmark.

  • Cecilia Jimenez-Mallebrera, PhD and Research Director, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu. Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona and CIBERER, Spain.

  • Laura Torella, PostDoc, AstraZeneca, Sweden.

  • Alessia Cavazza, Ass. Prof. and Group leader, Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Diseases in Children, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK.

  • Karim Benabdel Lah El Khlanji, Senior Scientist at the GENyO Pfizer-University of Granada-Junta de Andalucia Center for Genomics and Oncological Research in Granada, Spain, GeneHumdi Action Chair.

  • Jan Gorodkin, Professor and Group Leader at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • Julian Grünewald, Assistant Professor and Emmy Noether group leader at Technical University of Munich, Germany.

  • Dr. Carla Fuster, University of Freiburg, Germany

  • Anastasia Conti, Postdoc, Project Leader, San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-TIGET), Milan, Italy.

  • Antonio Carusillo, PhD, Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at Fondazione Telethon, Italy, and Science Communication Officer, CRISPR Medicine News.

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen

Denmark

Dates

Registration period:

June 30, 2024 - 12:00 AM CEST - April 16, 2026 - 2:00 PM CEST

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact info@crisprmedicineconference.com