Pre-Conference Workshop Day | Tuesday, September 30

Explore the full event guide to gain insights into the 3 days of content, speakers & partners at this year's summit!

8:00 am Check-In & Coffee

9:00am – 12:00pm | Morning Session

Balancing Quality, Consistency & Scalability of Starting Cell Lines through Strategic Selection

Synopsis

Choosing the right iPSC starting line is fundamental to influencing safety, efficacy, and manufacturability. Key factors such as donor selection, genomic stability, and differentiation potential must be carefully evaluated alongside evolving regulatory expectations. This session will explore best practices for optimizing cell line selection, balancing standardization with therapy-specific requirements.

12:00 pm Lunch Break & Networking

1:00pm – 4:00pm | Afternoon Session

Uniting the iPSC Community to Identify Opportunities for Harmonization in QC Testing & iPSC Differentiation

Synopsis

As the iPSC field evolves, standardization of QC testing and differentiation processes remains a critical challenge. This workshop will bring together key stakeholders to identify opportunities for harmonizing quality control measures and differentiation protocols across the iPSC industry.

4:00 pm End of Workshop Day