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 2026 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.
All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD).
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 the afternoon on day 1 of the conference. Focus Sessions are subject to review and approval by the 2026 Annual Meeting Program Committee.
$3,750 15-min Exhibit Hall Theater
Deliver a 15-minute presentation to attendees in our Exhibit Hall Theater during peak Exhibit & Poster Hall traffic hours.
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: Modeling Early Development ($20,000)
• Plenary III: Tissue Stem Cells in Physiology and Disease ($20,000)
• Plenary IV: Clinical Advances and the Promise for Patients ($30,000)
• Plenary V: Technologies to Understand and Engineer Stem Cell Systems ($20,000)
• Plenary VI: 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:
Clinical Applications
Modeling Cellular Complexity for Tissue Therapies
Integrating Gene and Cell Approaches for Transformative Therapies
Modulating the Tissue Niche for Therapeutic Success
Expanding Impact: Tissue Repair and Regeneration in Common Diseases
Engineering Biology
Tracking Cell Fate in Biological Systems
Engineering Cell Fate in Biological Systems
Tissue and Organoid Engineering
Biomanufacturing Stem Cell Therapies
Disease Modeling
Aging Models and Age-Related Diseases
Precision Medicine and Drug Evaluation
Advanced Organoid Models
New Approach Methodologies
Capturing Development
Extra-embryonic Development
Systematic and Metabolic Regulation of Development
Spatial-temporal Control of Organ Formation
Germline Development and Maintenance
Somatic Stem Cells
Transcriptional Regulation of Somatic Stem Cells
Aging and Rejuvenation
Organ Function and Cross-organ Communication
Integrated Imaging
*Session titles subject to change
$10,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of Global Stakeholder Initiatives Sessions
Exclusive sponsorship of sessions developed by ISSCR’s Committees:
ISSCR Manufacturing, Clinical Translation, and Regulatory Committee Session
ISSCR Ethics Committee Session
ISSCR Public Policy Committee Session
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.
$15,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of 2026 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 2026.
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 Outstanding Young Investigator 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.
$5,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of Science Spotlight Sessions
Science Spotlight sessions are designed by ISSCR members to broaden or deepen the science presented at the ISSCR Annual Meeting and allow specific communities to interact.
Exclusive session sponsorships include:
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.
Contributing Sponsorship recognition and benefits.
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)
Main Escalator Wall Logo Branding (Price TBD) NEW!
Exclusive 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) *pending availability
Exhibit & Poster Hall Activity Zone ($20,000 plus additional costs if customizing activity zone beyond basic games & tables & chairs)
Chalk Talk Sponsor ($15,000)
Hotel Keycards ($15,000) *pending availability
Refreshment Break ($10,000)
Exclusive Pen Sponsorship ($10,000)
Meter Board ($6,000)
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: 25 February 2026
$10,000 Sponsorship of Annual Meeting Attendee Orientation Webinar
Get advance access and visibility to attendees as they learn how to navigate the meeting and learn about our networking opportunities. Travel Attendee Orientation Webinar sponsor logos are recognized on the webinar webpage, webinar registration message, opening webinar slide, 5-min sponsor welcome remarks, and contact list of webinar registrants who opted-in to be contacted.
$40,000 Exclusive Sponsorship of Mobile App
The ISSCR 2026 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. The ISSCR 2024 mobile app was used for over 9,000 hours throughout the four-day program, giving your brand high-impact visibility with every attendee.
Starting at $20,000 Sponsorship of Lounges (Pricing Dependent on Level of Branding/Customization)
Turn one of the high-traffic lounge areas in the convention center into a branded, creative space for attendees to engage in conversations and proactively network, or just sit back, relax and recharge in between sessions. Lounges can be adapted to fit all budgets to create a welcome space. Bring your ideas to the table and ISSCR will work with you to design a custom experience for attendees that showcases your brand!
Le Chalet
La Station / Après-Ski
Le Panorama
Bike Lounge Sponsorship
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 (1 available) / $20,000 Patron (3 available) Sponsorship of
ISSCR President’s Reception
This invitation-only reception for 300 key stakeholders in the field includes ISSCR leadership, invited speakers, industry executives, investors, and VIP guests. Network with regenerative medicine’s top echelon of movers and shakers in the field as we gather this influential community on 9 July 2026.
Co-host sponsorship includes:
Brief welcome remarks
Enhanced logo visibility and recognition of support, and invitations.
Co-host sponsorship is limited to one sponsor. The co-host would also be recognized as a Diamond Sponsor throughout the conference, including all Diamond Sponsor benefits.
Patron support includes:
Enhanced logo visibility and recognition of support and invitations.
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, taking place on 7 July 2026, 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.
$20,000 Premier Sponsor / $7,500 Supporting Sponsor of Business 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 recognition of support on the Partnering Platform website and app, with premier sponsorships also receiving logo recognition on the main landing page, partnering meeting invitations, and onsite recognition in the partnering lounge.
Exclusive sponsorship may be available upon request.
$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 2026.
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.
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.
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 3m x 3m / $600 per Corner
3m x 3m 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.
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 2026 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 2026 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.
sponsorship levels
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
upcoming meetings, symposia, and webinars.
Annual Meetings
ISSCR 2027
15-19 June 2027 | San Francisco, USA
ISSCR 2028
Dates TBD | Copenhagen, Denmark
International Symposia
AI and Biology: Accelerating Discovery and Therapies
9-10 October 2025 | Seattle, USA
Please find the Sponsorship and Exhibiting Prospectus here.
Accelerating PSC-Derived Cell Therapies: Starting with the End in Mind
11–12 December 2025 | Boston, USA
Please find the Sponsorship and Exhibiting Prospectus here.
Summit on Access and Affordability in Stem Cell Therapies
March 2026
In Collaboration with CIRM & UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center
2026 Seattle International Symposium
Q3 2026
In Partnership with the Society for Developmental Biology
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
Stem Cells in Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery
14-15 December 2026 | San Diego, USA
ISSCR Digital 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.