Attendee Resources

Welcome to the attendee resource center for the CGTP Europe Symposium! All attendees are encouraged to review the information provided to ensure you are prepared for your experience. 

CGTP Europe 2025: 23-24 October 2025
Venue: Mövenpick Hotel Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Online Scientific Program: The full scientific program will be available soon.


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Important Attendee Deadlines
Monday, 29 September 2025 | Hotel Accommodations

Last day to reserve your hotel accommodations at the host hotel at the special group rate. Please note: program registration does not include lodging, so be sure to book your hotel room before the deadline. The reservation link will be available soon.

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 | Registration

Last day to register for your badge. Registration closes at 5 PM Pacific (PDT). Registration will open in June.

Registration Fees 

Hotel Information

Mövenpick Hotel Basel
Aeschengraben 25 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 545 50 50

The reservation link will be available soon.

Join us at the Mövenpick Hotel Basel in Basel, Switzerland for CGTP Europe 2025! The Mövenpick Hotel Basel offers a stylish and sustainable stay in the heart of the city, combining modern comfort with elegant design. Comfortable and modern rooms provide a warm atmosphere and spectacular views, making it an ideal retreat for conference attendees.

Reservations
A room block is reserved for Symposium delegates at the special group rate of 295 CHF for a single room or a double room* (plus 4.20 CHF per person, per night). The deadline to reserve your accommodations is 29 September 2025. The hotel requires a credit card to guarantee your reservation. Individual reservations can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. After this deadline, all nights will be fully charged.

After 29 September 2025, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. We recommend that attendees book their hotel accommodations well before the deadline to secure this rate.

Room rates are per night and include VAT (3.8%), high-speed internet, daily breakfast, and access to the fitness and spa center. Hotel guests will also receive the Basel card upon check-in, which includes use of public transportation, 17 Wi-Fi hotspots in the city, and a one-time 50% discount on several cultural and leisure activities. Breakfast is available from 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM at PURO restaurant on the first floor, exclusively for registered hotel guests.

NOTE: Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.

Early Departure Policy
Guests who check out before their scheduled departure date will be charged for the full duration of their original booking. CASSS is not responsible for guest reservations, or any fees incurred due to early departure.

Parking and Transportation
At the Mövenpick Hotel Basel, there is a car park in the basement of the hotel.

The Mövenpick Hotel Basel is very centrally located at Basel's main railway station SBB. From here you can reach the old town or the airport Basel-Mulhouse in a few minutes. There is a direct bus from Basel airport, which is free with a reservation at Mövenpick Basel.

By staying at the host hotel, you help CASSS meet its contractual obligations and keep future registration fees reasonable. Please take this into consideration when making your accommodation decisions.

*Room types are not guaranteed and are based on availability when the individual reservation is made.

Health and Safety

CASSS is committed to protecting its attendees, participants, and staff members to the highest degree possible when attending our conferences. To ensure we provide a safe environment, CASSS strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, and all other routine vaccinations to protect you from infectious diseases, serious illness, and hospitalization. CASSS will follow guidances established by the facility hosting the conference and/or local and state health authorities in which the conference is located.

For the safety of all attendees, we expect everyone to take everyday preventive actions prior to, and during the conference, to stay safe and healthy. These actions include, but are not limited to:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
  • Wash your hands often.

Wearing a face mask throughout hotel common space and conference designated areas is recommended but not required.

If you tested positive for COVID-19, have been directly exposed to the virus, or exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, you should isolate and not attend the in-person conference.

CASSS will follow local guidelines, including the current measures from the Switzerland Tourism: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/planning/transport-accommodation/travel-to-switzerland/covid-19-what-is-opening-and-when/

CASSS is committed to monitoring the local status for in-person conferences and will update our guidelines as necessary. Registrants will be informed about any changes through various communication channels, including email and website, as needed.

If you have any other questions, please contact the CASSS office at 510-428-0740.

Promote Your Participation

We encourage you to promote your participation in the program on social media. Please visit the CGTP Europe Social Media Kits and Resources page for customizable images to highlight your role and experiences with the Symposium.

Access Social Media Kits

Be sure to tag CASSS and use #CGTPEurope2025 in your posts!

FAQs

Will the speaker presentations be available post-program?

Yes, the sessions with approved sharing permissions will be available. Resources will be available 3-4 weeks post-event. All registered attendees will be alerted via email when content is available.

Will I receive any materials as an attendee?

As a registered attendee, you will receive the following: name badge, lanyard, padfolio, and pen. You also have the option to personalize your name badge at registration check-in with custom ribbons to identify your attendee role, such as First-Time Attendee, Committee Member, Associate Director, and more. In addition to these resources, you will have access to snacks and drinks during the session breaks.

Is There a Dress Code?

The dress code we suggest is business casual. Meeting rooms are often on the cooler side, so please remember to bring a jacket or sweater as room and body temperatures do vary.

"This was a great conference! The presentations and panel discussions were really good. The round tables enabled attendees to connect with each other in such a productive way!" 
—Kathleen Francissen, Cell and Gene Therapy Products 2024 Attendee
"Focused conference with lots of engagement from industry and international regulators. Discussions are in depth and conference organizers are mindful of how to make it relevant."
—Ben Tran, Cell and Gene Therapy Products 2024 Attendee

Code of Conduct

CASSS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and CASSS staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry, partners, exhibitors, CASSS staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.

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