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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are offered a-la-carte for sponsors to customize their sponsorship packages tailored to meet and exceed their goals. Sponsorship levels and benefits listed at the bottom of the webpage are determined best on the total investment from all sponsorship opportunities selected.
Presentation Opportunities
$13,500 60-mins / $7,500 30-mins Innovation Showcases
Host an impactful 60-minute lunchtime or 30-min early evening/cocktail hour presentation, panel discussion, or other program to highlight new and updated products, services, tools, and technologies and how they can help ISSCR’s scientific community propel their research and clinical translation forward.
$12,500 Nonprofits / $16,500 Corporate 90-min Focus Sessions
Reinforce your expertise as a thought leader and innovator in a dynamic, interactive Focus Session where you can create your own scientific program to present to stem cell researchers and industry leaders from around the world. Focus Sessions are fully integrated into the scientific program and take place in the prime time of day 1 of the conference. Focus Sessions are subject to review and approval by the 2027 Annual Meeting Program Committee.
$3,750 15-min Exhibit Hall Theater
Deliver a 15-minute presentation to attendees in the Exhibit Hall Theater during peak Exhibit & Poster hall traffic hours, allowing your organization to highlight new technologies, products, services, or scientific insights to a highly engaged audience.
$1,000 5-min Career Exploration Presentation
Connect with attendees who are curious about their next career move during a 60-min lineup of presentations from companies looking to recruit from ISSCR’s talented scientific community at ISSCR 2027.
The session sponsor receives logo recognition of sponsorship everywhere the career exploration session is listed, as well as the opening 5-min presentation for the session.
Thought Leadership & Topic Alignment Sponsorships
Exclusive Sponsorship of Plenary Sessions
The big stage. This sponsorship opportunity allows you to get right in front of the entire conference as no other sessions occur during Plenary Sessions: you have the attention of nearly 3,500 attendees. As the core of the ISSCR Annual Meeting, Plenary Sessions feature global leaders in key areas of stem cell research and its applications. Exclusive session sponsorships include:
Brand alignment and visibility everywhere the session is listed and promoted (onsite, website, emails, social content, program & abstract book, agenda, mobile app, etc.).
Welcome remarks from the sponsor read to attendees at the opening of the session.
Silver Sponsorship recognition and benefits.
• Plenary I: Presidential Symposium ($30,000)
• Plenary II: The Bioengineering Bridge ($20,000)
• Plenary III: Clinical Translation and Patient Impact ($20,000)
• Plenary IV: The Artificial Intelligence Evolution ($30,000)
• Plenary V: Awards and Keynote ($30,000)
*Session titles subject to change
$10,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of Concurrent Track Sessions
Gain brand visibility, recognition of expertise in a particular topic, and deliver a welcome message to your target audience where you know they are going to be: in ISSCR scientific sessions!
Concurrent sessions are organized by theme tracks – find your aligned area of expertise and be recognized for your company’s leading technologies in that space. Exclusive session sponsorships include:
Brand alignment and visibility everywhere the session is listed and promoted (onsite, website, emails, social content, program and abstract book, mobile app, etc.).
Welcome remarks from the sponsor read to attendees at the opening of the session.
Bronze Sponsorship recognition & benefits.
Concurrent Track Sessions include (update titles):
Artificial Intelligence and BioEngineering
AI-enabled Scalable Modeling and Data Analysis
Bioelectronics and Organoid Computing
Self-Driving Labs and Automation
Synthetic Biology and Advanced Tissue Engineering
Development and Organogenesis
Applied Organogenesis
Metabolism as a Developmental Signal
Reproductive Modelling and Maternal-Embryo Crosstalk
Studying Developmental Mechanisms Using Embryo Models
Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery
Advanced in Vitro Models
Cancer Modeling and Precision Oncology
Emerging Technologies
Modeling Human Life Stages
Ethics, Translation, Policy, and Impact
Ethics in Stem Cell Research
ISSCR Consortium: Stem Cell Models for Drug Development
Manufacturing, Clinical Translation, and Regulatory Framework
Shaping Science Policy
Preclinical Studies and Clinical Applications
Autologous and Allogeneic Cell Therapies: Developing with the End in Mind
Clinical Trials as Feedback to Biology
Manufacturing and Delivery as Determinants of Cell and Gene Therapies
NAMs as Predictive Models: Innovation and Translation
Somatic Stem Cells and Aging
Adult Stem Cell-Based Therapies
From Aging to Disease and Cancer
Senescence and Senolytic Therapies
Stem Cell Responses to Stress and Mechanical Forces
*Session titles subject to change
$15,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of 2027 ISSCR Awards
Three ISSCR awards are available for sponsorship to demonstrate your company’s support for outstanding stem cell science. Award sponsorship is recognized in an ISSCR press release, social media content, ISSCR Awards webpage, and during the award presentation in Plenary VI: Awards and Keynote at ISSCR 2027.
ISSCR Achievement Award recognizes the transformative body of work of an investigator that has had a major impact on the field.
ISSCR Momentum Award recognizes the exceptional achievements of a mid-career investigator.
ISSCR Early Career Impact Award recognizes the exceptional achievements of an early career independent investigator. SOLD
$10,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of the Start-Up Pavilion
Showcase your interest in supporting and partnering with new biotech companies by sponsoring the Start-Up Pavilion, located in the Exhibit & Poster Hall.
Sponsorship includes logo recognition through co-branded kiosks within the pavilion onsite and wherever listed online or in meeting promotions.
“This year's event has confirmed what we already knew: the ISSCR is the best industrial event for our company and we will continue to take part in either international or local events.”
— Annick Marcellin, Stem Genomics
brand recognition & Visibility Sponsorships
Exclusive logo placement on items provided to all attendees or placed in high-traffic locations and functions on-site.
Conference Bags ($35,000)
Conference Lanyards ($35,000)
Opening Reception ($30,000 Premium Sponsor; $1,000 Supporting Sponsorships)
Wi-Fi Sponsor ($25,000)
Schedule At-A-Glance Structure In High-Traffic Location ($25,000)
Registration Page Sponsor ($20,000)
Notebooks ($20,000)
Escalator Branding ($20,000)
Exhibit & Poster Hall Activity Zone ($20,000 plus additional costs if customizing activity zone beyond basic games & tables & chairs)
Hotel Keycards ($15,000) *pending availability
Refreshment Break ($10,000)
Pen Sponsorship ($10,000)
Meter Board ($5,000)
Increments of $1,500 Sponsorship of Travel Awards
ISSCR Travel Awards provide financial assistance to ISSCR members presenting posters with highly-ranked scientific merit and need of support. Earning this award often is the difference-maker that allows a young scientist to attend the meeting. Sponsorship begins in increments of $1,500.
Sponsorships are recognized by line listing in the Program & Abstract Book PDF and logo visibility on the ISSCR website and onsite.
Deadline: February 2027
$40,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of Mobile App
The ISSCR 2027 Mobile App is the convenient, go-to place for meeting-related information for attendees for the month leading up to and throughout the meeting. The app is where attendees can access information on the scientific program, speakers, agenda, networking sessions and opportunities, message exchanges with other registrants, and personalized schedules.
Networking & Access Sponsorships
Gain visibility and access to the thought leaders, key stakeholders, and premier industry partners in the field through networking sponsorships.
$75,000 Co-host / $20,000 Patron (3 available) Sponsorship of
ISSCR All Attendee Reception
The All Attendee Reception at the ISSCR Annual Meeting is the official gathering that brings together all registered participants for an informal evening of networking, community building, and social connection.
It serves as a celebratory reception where scientists, clinicians, industry leaders, sponsors, and other attendees can relax and connect outside of the formal scientific program, strengthening professional relationships and fostering collaboration across the global stem cell community.
Patron support includes:
Enhanced logo visibility and recognition of support at the reception and on invites.
Patron support is limited to three sponsors. Each patron would also be recognized as a Silver Sponsor throughout the conference, including all Silver Sponsor benefits.
$40,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of ISSCR Speaker’s Reception
We invite you to become the exclusive sponsor of this invitation-only gathering of thought leaders in the field, including invited speakers in the program and the ISSCR Board of Directors. This reception offers beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
Sponsorship benefits include:
Invitations to this exclusive reception to network with global leaders in the field.
Brief welcome remarks.
Logo recognition on all invitations and onsite during reception.
$10,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of One-on-One Partnering Platform
The ISSCR is now featuring a dedicated One-on-One Partnering Platform to help biotech, industry, pharma, investors, and scientific experts schedule meetings onsite to connect and discuss partnership opportunities, including investment, in-/out-licensing, collaborations, scientific exchange, and other partnerships. Sponsors receive logo recognition on partnering communications, and onsite recognition in the partnering lounge.
$10,000 Exclusive Sponsorship or $1,000 / 5-min Presentation at Career Exploration at the Exhibit Hall Theater
Connect with attendees who are curious about their next career move during a 60-min lineup of presentations from companies looking to recruit from ISSCR’s talented scientific community at ISSCR 2027.
The session sponsor receives logo recognition of sponsorship everywhere the career exploration session is listed, as well as the opening 15-min presentation for the session.
$10,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of Career Panel
Gain visibility in front of the ISSCR's deep talent pool of exceptional scientists through sponsorship of this popular career panel attended by ISSCR Annual Meeting attendees curious about their next career opportunities.
Brand alignment and visibility everywhere the session is listed and promoted (onsite, website, emails, social content, program and abstract book, agenda, mobile app, etc.).
Welcome remarks from the sponsor read to attendees at the opening of the session.
Bronze Sponsorship recognition & benefits.
“If we were only going to do one meeting, [the ISSCR Annual Meeting] would be the one we’d be at because, from an exhibitor point of view, this is really a must-see event.”
— Tenneille E. Ludwig, WiCell
Exhibition Opportunities
The ISSCR has designed our Exhibit & Poster Hall to ensure attendees and exhibitors can exchange information in an effective and efficient way. On-floor Meet-Up Hub and Exhibit Hall Theater areas provide opportunities for attendee networking and product information and application presentations.
Exhibit Hall Attractions
Over a thousand poster presentations featured in the Exhibit & Poster Hall.
Exclusive Exhibit Hall networking hours.
Opening reception with complimentary bar and snack service.
Afternoon refreshment breaks held every day.
Centralized on-floor networking areas including:
ISSCR Central: Includes charging stations and seating area for networking.
Meet-Up Hub: Lounge areas for topic-focused networking sessions.
Exhibit Hall Theater: Exhibitors, sponsors, and ISSCR use this space for brief demonstrations or presentations.
$5,650 per 10 ft x 10 ft / $600 per Corner
10 feet by 10 feet exhibit space
2 complimentary in-person meeting registrations
Opportunity to purchase an additional 10 registrations at a reduced price
Post-event contact list of registrants who opted-in to be contacted
Listing on the ISSCR website, mobile app, and conference Program & Abstract Book PDF
*Contact ISSCR to discuss custom exhibit sizes or requirements.
$250 Exhibit Booth Pub Crawl Add-On
Join in on the fun and increase traffic to your booth! Join a list of exhibitors who will provide wine, beer, or cocktails during peak exhibit hall traffic hours during a late afternoon poster session when alcoholic beverages are otherwise not provided by the ISSCR. Includes your exhibit’s listing in Exhibit Hall Pub Crawl promotions in the program and abstract book and/or meeting mobile app, meeting agenda, and attendee newsletters. Food and beverage cost not included.
$2,650 Start-Up Pavilion
Special opportunity for emerging companies that are new to the ISSCR Annual Meeting to exhibit at a reduced rate. Includes one complimentary registration and up to 5 reduced registrations, line recognition on the ISSCR website, program and abstract book PDF, and post-event contact list. Contact us at exhibits@isscr.org regarding eligibility criteria and offer details.
3 out of 4
ISSCR Annual Meeting attendees stated they discovered a new tool,
product, or technology in the Exhibit Hall they will start using in their lab!
Advertising Opportunities
Daily Digital Newsletter
Advertise in ISSCR’s digital newsletter that is delivered each day of the meeting to inform attendees about exciting upcoming programming and events. Meeting newsletters are available in standard (meeting attendees only, nearly 3,500) and premium (meeting attendees and our entire community, >40,000 recipients) issues.
Banner Ad (Top of newsletter):
$2,750 Standard / $3,750 PremiumBanner Ad (Middle of newsletter):
$1,750 Standard / $2,250 PremiumFeatured Sponsor/Exhibitor (Image with content and hyperlink):
$1,000 Standard / $1,500 PremiumThought Leadership Article:
$4,000 Standard / $5,500 Premium
Program and Abstract Book Advertising (Online PDF)
• Inside Front Cover
$6,500
• Section Divider Tabs
$3,500
$2,500 Mobile App Push Notifications
Get your message in front of every ISSCR 2027 Mobile App User! A push notification sends a text-like message to every attendee. Use your message to promote a session you are sponsoring, invite attendees to visit your exhibit booth, or highlight your brand and services. Opportunities are limited - only two sponsored push notifications are sent per day of the meeting.
Targeted Web-based Advertising
The ISSCR will help you leverage our qualified audience to build brand visibility and drive traffic to your content of choice (exhibit booth, Innovation Showcase, product page, etc.) through its targeted web-based advertising packages. Our audience essentially becomes your audience. You will gain access to the ISSCR 2027 website audience and target them directly with your company's ads that showcase your brand message anywhere they visit online.
Pre- or Post-Event Targeted Web-based Ads:
$3,500 for 40,000 impressions
(Pre- and post-event campaigns run for 3 weeks)Full Package Targeted Web-based Ads:
$6,000 for 80,000 impressions
(Full event campaigns run for 6 weeks)
Contact exhibits@isscr.org to discuss custom ad-retargeting campaign options.
contact us
Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships
Chris Barry, PhD
Director of Strategic Partnerships
cbarry@isscr.org
+1 224-592-5002
Exhibits and Advertising
Andy Podczerwinski
Associate Manager, Business Development
apodczerwinski@isscr.org
+1 224-592-5003
general sales inquiries.
ISSCR Industry Relations
exhibits@isscr.org
connect with us.
ISSCR
isscr@isscr.org | +1 224-592-5700
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Attendee Demographics
The ISSCR Annual Meeting is a catalyst for new advances at each point in the discovery and clinical translation continuum. Partner with us as we host nearly 3,500 leading scientists from academia and industry at the largest gathering of stem cell and regenerative medicine scientists worldwide. Engage with the world’s preeminent thought leaders in the field, connect with key industry stakeholders and executives, and forge impactful new partnerships.
Our members are making scientific breakthroughs, driving innovations in biotechnology, and developing the next generation of therapies for devastating and intractable diseases. ISSCR 2027 is an opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors to interact with thousands of principal investigators, group leaders, industry executives, and decision-makers from around the globe. Join us in Montréal as we drive new innovations, therapies, and the field, forward together.
Annual Meetings
ISSCR 2028
27-30 June 2028 | Copenhagen, Denmark
ISSCR 2029
TBD | TBD
International Symposia
20 Years of iPSC Discovery: A Celebration and Vision for the Future
20-22 October 2026 | Kyoto, Japan
In Partnership with CiRA & Co-Sponsored by JSRM
View prospectus
Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery
16-18 December 2026 | San Diego, USA
Co-Sponsored by MaxWell Biosystems
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Cell Therapy
27-29 September 2027 | Stockholm, Sweden
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Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery
6-8 December 2027 | Washington DC, USA
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ISSCR webinars
Visit www.isscr.org/on-demand to view previous and upcoming programs. Contact exhibits@isscr.org to discuss webinar sponsorship opportunities with our business development team.V
Upcoming Meetings, Symposia, and Webinars