What is the format of the OPT Congress?
The conference offers a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend in-person or virtually. It features 4 conference tracks, 3 short courses, and dedicated networking forums.
What type of content can I expect?
Attendees can expect 60 scientific and technical presentations, poster presentations, collaborative case studies, and plenary keynotes. Topics include oligonucleotide discovery & delivery, mRNA & emerging oligonucleotide modalities, oligonucleotide CMC & manufacturing, and our newest conference track peptides & emerging drug conjugates.
What are the conference hours?
The event spans two full days from March 18 to March 19, 2026. Operational hours are from 8AM to 6:00PM.
What is the OPT Congress conference schedule?
The conference includes various sessions across multiple tracks each day. Detailed scheduling information can be found on the agenda page.
Who can I expect to meet and network with at the event?
The event attracts 300+ global experts in the fields of biotech and healthcare. Please click to explore Attendee Profile, Attendee Demographics.
How do I submit a poster for the event?
You can submit posters online by visiting the event poster page.
Do I need to register in order to present a poster?
Yes, to present a poster at one of our conferences, you must be a registered attendee.
Who should I contact with additional questions?
For general inquiries, please visit our key contact page.
How do I register for OPT Congress?
There are 3 easy ways to register for the event:
Online: Click the register button at the top right of this page (Individual, Group and OnDemand)
Phone: Call 781-972-5400 or Toll-free in the US 888-999-6288.
Email: Send an email to reg@healthech.com and a member of our team will reach out.
Is there a government discount?
Yes, discounted rates are available for attendees affiliated with academic and government institutions.
Are there group discounts? How do they work?
Group discounts are available for teams of 2 or more. Purchase a full price registration here and participants from the same organization will receive a 20% discount when registering through the Group Registration page.
Is media registration complementary?
Media representatives may be eligible for a complimentary press pass. For eligibility criteria and application details, please visit https://www.healthtech.com/press
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations received greater than two weeks prior to the first day of the event will receive a full refund minus a $100 processing fee. Cancellations received within two weeks of the first day of the event will receive a voucher towards a future CII event. Alternatively, you may transfer your registration to another Cambridge Innovation Institute program or to another colleague within your organization
Why have I not received a registration confirmation?
If you have not received confirmation, please check your spam or junk folders. If you did not receive the original registration confirmation, please email reg@healthtech.com to request a copy.
Can I attend OPT Congress virtually?
Yes! The conference offers a virtual attendance option for those unable to join in person. Virtual participants will have access to live-streamed sessions and on-demand content.