Questions about the Annual Meeting?

Here are answers to some of the most common questions people have about registering and attending the ASGCT Annual Meeting.

Will the 2023 Annual Meeting be in person?

Yes. The meeting will be held in-person at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. A virtual registration option will also be offered. In-person attendees will have access to the virtual platform.

What's the difference between in-person and virtual attendance? 

Both the in-person and virtual Annual Meeting experiences are designed to provide the full, comprehensive educational experince our members and attendees expect from the ASGCT Annual Meeting. Virtual registration includes live streaming and on-demand access to all plenary lectures, oral abstract presentations, scientific symposia, education sessions, the virtual poster hall, and select industry-sponsored sessions. In-person attendance adds access to the exhibit hall, educational and networking receptions, and the in-person poster hall as well as livestream and on-demand access.

Do I have to be a U.S. resident to attend?

No! However, if you’re planning to attend in-person, a letter of invitation will be available on the Annual Meeting website to help attendees secure a visa. All international attendees are required to follow relevant international travel guidelines and restrictions.

Do I have to be a member to attend?

You don’t have to be an ASGCT member to attend the meeting, but members receive benefits including registration discounts and eligibility for awards, in addition to other benefits throughout the year. Associate Members who are first and presenting abstract authors can register for the meeting for free. For information about joining ASGCT, visit ASGCT.org.

When can I register for the meeting?

Registration for the 26th Annual Meeting is open now!

Is there a code of conduct?

Yes. ASGCT is committed to providing a productive and welcoming meeting environment that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas while promoting equal opportunities and respectful treatment for all participants.

All participants in ASGCT meetings, including, but not limited to, meeting attendees, speakers, exhibitors, ASGCT staff, event venue staff, contractors, are expected to abide by this ASGCT Meeting Code of Conduct.

Read the Full ASGCT Meeting Code of Conduct

If I miss a session, can I watch it after the meeting is over?

Yes. Annual Meeting content will be available for at least 30 days following the conclusion of the meeting for all attendees.

What can I expect when I attend an ASGCT Annual Meeting?

Great question! Check out the video below for a glimpse at what ASGCT offers in-person attendees at the Annual Meeting: