About the Meeting

ASTCT, in collaboration with the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI), is pleased to announce the inaugural Meeting on Transplant and Cellular Therapy for Immunological Disorders, taking place October 1-2, 2026, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.

This new meeting will convene leading clinicians, investigators, and innovators in transplant, cellular therapy, rheumatology, and neurology to examine the rapidly evolving role of transplantation and cellular therapies in the management of immunological disorders.

The meeting will explore how immune-reset therapies are reshaping care for autoimmune disease, with insights into clinical decision-making, durability of response, and long-term patient management. Join us to connect with experts in transplant, cellular therapy, neurology, and rheumatology in a distinctive forum designed to spark cross-disciplinary collaboration and fresh perspectives.

Who Should Attend

  • Clinicians in transplant and cellular therapy
  • Neurologists
  • Rheumatologists

 

2026 Session Topics

  • Mechanism of Action of Autologous Transplant and CAR-T in autoimmune disorders
  • CAR-T for neurologic conditions
  • CAR-T for rheumatologic conditions
  • Toxicities in cellular therapy
  • Bispecifics for autoimmune disorders
  • Future of cell therapy in autoimmune disorders

 

Featuring Talks Delivered by Leading Experts

Attend to hear from faculty at the forefront of advancing research and clinical care for immunological disorders, including:

  • Keynote Speaker: Georg Schett, MD — Professor of Medicine; Vice President Research, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen–Nuremberg
  • George E. Georges, MD — Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Oncology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Amanda Piquet, MD — Professor of Neurology; Director and Celine Dion Foundation Endowed Chair in Autoimmune Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz

Registration

Registration Rates
Type Price
Standard Affiliate and Trainee Rate
This rate is available to attendees who are postdoctoral fellows, current fellows, or junior faculty within their first three years of appointment, as well as to practicing advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and nurses.		 $150
Standard Clinician Rate
This rate is for attendees who are an MD/PhD and practice in the fields of transplant, cellular therapy, neurology, and rheumatology.		 $200
Industry
Email Angie Dahl, adahl@astct.org, for industry pricing information. 		Available upon request 

Register

Agenda

Schedule is subject to change. All times are listed in local time, GMT. Last update: Wednesday, July 1.

Day 1: Thursday, Oct. 1
 

 

12:00 – 1:00 PM Registration Check-in
1:00 – 1:15 PM Program Chair Welcome
Speakers: Claudio Brunstein, Richard Nash, David Porter
1:15 – 2:00 PM Opening Keynote: Resetting the Immune System by Deep B Cell Depletion
Moderator: David Porter
Speaker: Georg Schett
2:00 – 3:30 PM MOA of AHSCT and CAR-T
Session Moderator: Claudio Brunstein
  • Rationale for B Cell Depletion –  Nash Hossain
  • Allo and Auto – Everett Meyer
  • Bispecifics for Autoimmune Disease – William Robinson
3:30 – 3:45 PM Break
3:45 – 5:25 PM

CAR-T for Neurologic Conditions
Session Moderator: Richard Nash

  • Stiff Person Syndrome – Amanda Piquet
  • Cell Therapy Approaches in MS: CAR T Cells and Autologous SCT – Jeff Dunn and Jeff Cohen
  • Myasthenia Gravis – Chafic Karam
5:30 – 6:15 PM Networking Reception
Day 2: Friday, Oct. 2
7:30 - 8:30 AM Registration Check-In and Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 AM

Cell Therapy in the Community: Bringing the Therapy to Patients
Moderator: David Porter

  • CAR T Cells Across Large Care Networks – Navneet Majhail
  • Implementing CAR T Cells in the Community Setting – David Porter
  • Multidisciplinary Team in the Delivery of Cellular Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases – Jeff Cohen
9:00 – 9:15 AM CAR-T for Rheumatologic Conditions
Moderator: Keith Sullivan
  • Systemic Sclerosis (Transplant) – George Georges
  • SLE/Lupus Nephritis – Ran Reshef
  • CAR-T/ CAR NK in SSc and IIM – Dinesh Khanna
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Closing Keynote: Bispecific Engagers Targeting NK Cells and B Cells
Moderator: Claudio Brunstein
Speaker: Jeff Miller
12:00 – 12:15 PM Closing Remarks

Program Chairs

 
 
Claudio Brunstein, MD
 
 
Richard Nash, MD
 
 
 
David Porter, MD

Housing Information

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd
Aurora, CO 80019

+1 (720) 452-6900

Book Your Hotel

Room Rates

$259.00 per night plus $28 per day resort fee, applicable taxes and additional fees.

Housing Rate Cutoff

The cut-off date to book your room is Friday, September 11, 2026, or until rooms are sold out — whichever occurs first.  

Deposits

Please have your credit card information on hand upon booking your reservation. The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center requires each individual reservation be guaranteed with a deposit equal to one night's room and tax.

Changes or Cancellations

The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center requires that you cancel your reservation (72) hours prior to your arrival. The deposit of one night's room and tax will be forfeited for cancellations made less than (72) hours from arrival. Please call the hotel directly to make a cancellation and keep your cancellation confirmation number for your records.

Confirmations

The hotel will send you a confirmation to the email used in booking your reservation using the customized online reservation link provided by ASTCT. Review it carefully for accuracy and keep a copy for your records.

Travel Information

Flying In - Denver International Airport

The Denver International Airport is about a 15-minute drive from the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Travelers can choose from multiple on-site rental car companies as well as ride-share options.

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Angie Dahl at adahl@astct.org.

Platinum Sponsors