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AMM ASCENT 2026

October 28-30, 2026  |  Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa 2000 2nd St, Coronado, CA 92118

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

The Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM) brings together senior executives and top decision-makers in the mRNA industry to advance pioneering research into vaccines and therapies for patients. The annual meeting, AMM ASCENT (Advancements in mRNA Science, Commercialization, Education, and Novel Technologies), features one-on-one partnering opportunities for companies and investors, dedicated networking, keynotes and fireside chats featuring KOLs and industry visionaries, as well as engaging plenary and panel discussions among biotech, pharma, and academic leaders. Our meeting this year is in collaboration with the Society for RNA Therapeutics.

Call for Abstracts

As part of this collaboration, AMM and SRT are accepting submissions for oral or poster presentations for two scientific sessions:

  • Translational Research in RNA Therapeutics
  • Innovation in RNA Therapeutics and Delivery

Submit your abstract by August 1 through this form.

Call for Company Presentations

The Alliance for mRNA Medicines is now accepting applications from companies interested in presenting at the ASCENT conference October 28-30, 2026. The meeting features presentations by leading public and private companies, highlighting technical and clinical achievements over the past 12 months in the areas of RNA medicine, including protein replacement, gene editing and cell engineering strategies, immunotherapies and vaccines.

If your company is interested in giving a 15-minute in-person presentation at this year’s meeting, please note the required criteria and complete the application using the link below:

AMM ASCENT Company Presentation Application

*Applying to presenting does not guarantee your company a presentation slot. There are a limited number of presentation spots available.

Presentation Format

Company presentations will be delivered live in the main ballroom in Coronado, CA during designated company presentation slots.

Deadline to Submit

All presentation requests must be received online by August 15, 2026 to be considered. Applicants will be notified if their company has been selected to present by September 1, 2026.

Selection Criteria

Company MUST be an AMM member in good standing or an ASCENT conference sponsor at the silver level or higher. Non-members interested in joining the organization should contact our Membership Team at contact@mrnamedicines.org for further details.

CEO or company C-Level executive MUST be available to present. Should a C-level executive not be available in the end, the presentation spot will be given to another company on the waitlist.

Priority selection is given to public and late-stage, private therapeutic developers as well as enabling technology companies. Service and tools providers are still able to apply and will be given consideration if space allows.

Presentation Cost

There is NO FEE to present at this meeting. However, presenters and additional company attendees are required to register and pay to attend the conference.

Benefits of Presenting

  • Opportunity to feature your company in front of top executives in the RNA medicines field
  • Opens the door for potential funding and partnership opportunities and deals
  • Extensive exposure to all major industry players including big pharma, large biotech, investors, and major research institutions and foundations

WHY ATTEND

1-on-1 Partnering

Through the power of the partneringONE partnering platform, attendees can search, connect, and schedule 1:1 meetings with potential partners to identify opportunities, build relationships, and move deals forward.

Networking Events

Ample dedicated networking opportunies to connect with other industry leaders and potential partners.

Plenary Sessions & Panel Discussions

Learn from senior executives and top decision-makers in the mRNA industry to advance pioneering research into vaccines and therapies for patients with engaging speakers, fireside chats, and panel discussions.

AGENDA

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 – 8:30PM

Opening Reception – Sponsored by Wacker

7:30 – 8:45 AM

Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 AM

Conference Welcome

9:15 – 10:00 AM

mRNA for In Vivo Cell Engineering for Autoimmune Diseases and Cancer

10:00 – 10:45 AM

Getting To Scale in Manufacturing for Rare Diseases

10:45 – 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 – 12:10 PM

Translational Research in RNA Therapeutics

12:10 – 12:40 PM

Fireside Chat: Funding Climate for mRNA — Market Dynamics, Acquisitions, and Trends

12:40 – 1:15 PM

Lunch and Networking

1:15 – 2:00 PM

Company Presentations

2:30 – 3:00 PM

View of mRNA Development in APAC

3:00 – 3:30 PM

mRNA Innovation in Europe

3:30 – 3:45 PM

Break

3:45 – 4:15 PM

Global Regulatory Issues and Trends

4:15 – 4:45 PM

Poster Session Flash Talks

4:45 – 6:00 PM

Poster Session

6:30 – 8:30 PM

Reception

7:30 – 8:45 AM

Breakfast

8:45 – 9:25 AM

Individualized Neoantigen Therapies

9:25 – 10:05 AM

mRNA to Enable Base and Prime Editing for Rare Disease

10:05 – 10:20 AM

Break

10:20 – 11:00 AM

Commercialization and Reimbursement for mRNA Therapies

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Innovation in RNA Therapeutics and Delivery

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch and Networking

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Company Presentations

1:30 – 2:00 PM

The Role of Foundations and Public Agencies in Funding mRNA Development

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Policy and Politics

2:30 – 3:10 PM

The Future of mRNA Development: AI and Other Innovative Strategies

3:10 – 3:15 PM

Closing Remarks

3:15 PM

Conference Adjourns

SPONSORS

Thank You to Our Sponsors

AMM is grateful to the partners whose support is making AMM ASCENT possible. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact contact@mrnamedicines.org to learn more and check out our sponsor prospectus here.

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About AMM

The Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM) is dedicated to advancing and advocating for an RNA platform approach to medicine, including protein replacements, gene editing and cell engineering strategies, immunotherapies and vaccines to treat cancer, rare disease, autoimmunity and other chronic and infectious illnesses for the benefit of patients, public health, and society.

We advance this mission by shaping policy, accelerating regulatory science, expanding access, and enabling manufacturing — while convening the scientists, innovators, and industry leaders who are turning RNA’s promise into reality. Our goal is simple: ensure that transformative RNA medicines reach every patient who needs them.