The Frontiers in Stem Cell Innovation Conference 2026 will bring together leading academic and industry expertise in stem cell research to explore the breakthrough technologies and translational developments that are transforming drug discovery and therapeutic development.
The Conference will showcase cutting-edge advances in stem cell production, differentiation, and disease modeling applications across multiple therapeutic areas.
Conference Summary
Day 1, Thursday 5th February
Time: 16.30 - 18.30
Venue: Wellcome Genome Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1RQ
The opening session will kick off immediately after the WORD+ event with a keynote lecture and a industry & academia panel discussion considering biotechnological application of organoid and advanced stem cell technologies.
The afternoon will finish with a networking drinks reception at the Wellcome Genome Conference Centre.
Day 2, Friday 6th February
Time: 9.00 - 15.00
Venue: The Cambridge Building, Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, CB22 3AT
The conference's second day will emphasize practical applications of stem cell technologies in neuroscience and oncology research. The programme features presentations from key industry stakeholders and will close with a second interactive panel discussion.
Full Programme Details to Follow
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Earlybird Ticket Offer
A combined earlybird WORD+ & FISCI Conference ticket is available (Saving £180) for industry and academic researchers.
- FISCI delegates can register directly on the WORD+ website for the reduced ticket value, and use the discount code: Better-together-2026 to benefit from a 50% reduction.
This reduced WORD+ tickets offer is available until the 6th October.
Please note: Babraham Institute and Newcastle University delegates can apply for free WORD+ tickets when registering for the FISCI conference, please select the WORD+ ticket option in the application form, or directly contact: kec@babraham.ac.uk