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GenoTher Summit 2025: Paving the Way for the Future of Gene Therapy

On June 11, 2025, GenoTher — the France 2030-certified biocluster of excellence dedicated to gene therapy — hosted its inaugural GenoTher Summit. The event brought together over 350 key players from across the gene therapy ecosystem at the Genocentre in Évry for a day of high-level scientific exchange, strategic insights, and collaborative energy.

An Exceptional Line-up
of Global Experts

More than 20 international thought leaders from France, the U.S., the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany shared cutting-edge developments across the gene therapy landscape — from breakthrough research to clinical innovation, with a spotlight on advancements in bioproduction.
Key Moments of the Day included:

  • Presentations on emerging breakthroughs in vectorology, genome editing, CAR-T therapies, synthetic biology, 3D organoids, clinical data platforms, and successful therapeutic applications in neurometabolic and neurodegenerative diseases.
  • A dynamic roundtable discussion on financing innovation and enhancing patient access to next-generation therapies.
  • A vibrant innovation village showcasing state-of-the-art technology platforms developed within the GenoTher ecosystem.

Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration

More than just a scientific event, the GenoTher Summit has been a catalyst for synergies across research, clinical care, industry, and innovation. It fosters a shared vision for the future of gene therapy, rooted in collaboration and real-world impact.

GenoTher: Driving French
Leadership in Gene Therapy

Uniting researchers, clinicians, biomanufacturing experts, biotech/pharma leaders, educators, patient advocates, investors, and public institutions, GenoTher is more than a biocluster — it’s a mission-driven ecosystem around a common ambition: establish a leading gene therapy ecosystem, accelerate French innovation, and deliver new genetic diseases for both rare and common disease

🙏 Thank you to all speakers and participants for making this first edition a resounding success!

Catch a glimpse
of the highlights in our photo gallery!

The speakers