The Frederick County Office of Economic Development is a catalyst for economic growth in Frederick County. The agency’s mission is to sustain, diversify and grow Frederick County’s vibrant economy by providing leadership and resources for businesses to start, locate and expand.
The Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa is the sector’s foremost annual conference bringing together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry to advance cutting-edge research into cures. Tackling the commercialization hurdles facing the cell and gene therapy sector today, this meeting covers a wide range of topics from clinical trial design to alternative payment models to scale-up and supply chain platforms for advanced therapies. The program features expert-led panels, extensive partnering capabilities, exclusive networking opportunities, and 110+ dedicated presentations by the leading publicly traded and privately held companies in the space. Attracting over 1,500 attendees – over 30% of which are C-level executives – this conference enables key partnerships through more than 5,000 one-on-one meetings while highlighting the significant clinical and commercial progress in the field.
October 5-7, 2026
Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix, AZ
