Callout to Quebec enterprises for a delegation to RNA Leaders USA in September 2026
AReNA, Quebec’s RNA hub, plans to organize a delegation of Quebec companies to Boston for the RNA Leaders USA 2026 conference, September 23–25, 2026.
This delegation will have two objectives:
- Participate to one of North America’s leading gatherings dedicated to RNA therapies.
- Seize unique networking opportunities with the Boston ecosystem (side events are in the works).
Join the delegation of Quebec companies to Boston from September 23 to 25, 2026
Register your interest by April 30 by writing to us:
Why join the AReNA delegation?
1. Special rates negotiated through AReNA for access to RNA Leaders USA 2026
Thanks to collective bargaining, delegation members receive a discount of nearly 50% on registration fees:
- $1,399 USD: Biotechnology companies (instead of $2,699 USD)
- $1,949 USD: Service companies (instead of $3,899 USD)
- $1,119 USD: Government/academic organizations (instead of $1,999 USD)
This discount significantly improves the return on investment for attending this world-leading conference on RNA-based drug development.
The event serves as a strategic hub for scientific innovation, clinical development, manufacturing, and industrial partnerships. In 2025, the conference drew approximately 340 attendees. Organizers expect between 350 and 375 attendees in 2026, representing a diverse range of backgrounds:
Anticipated participant profiles
- Service and solution providers (CROs, CDMOs, suppliers, consultants)
- Government agencies
- Industry associations and specialized media.
- Start-ups and established biotech companies (primarily CEOs and chief scientific officers)
- Representatives from the pharmaceutical industry (heads of RNA programs, business development, and R&D)
- Investors and academics
- Access to exclusive networking opportunities in Boston
In conjunction with the conference, AReNA is working with local partners—CENE (Canadian Entrepreneurs of New England), Investissement Québec International, and the Quebec Delegation in Boston—to organize a targeted networking event with key companies and stakeholders in Boston’s RNA ecosystem. The goal is to foster meaningful exchanges, accelerate the identification of partners from the technology, industry, or finance sectors, and enhance the visibility of Quebec companies in one of the world’s leading life sciences hubs.
Who is this mission for?
- The delegation targets the entire RNA value chain:
- Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
- CROs, CDMOs, and specialized suppliers
- Technology platforms
- Investors (tickets provided free of charge by RNA Leaders for investors)
- Public agencies and academic institutions
And in particular, Quebec-based companies…
- already active in the RNA field; or seeking to establish a presence there
- eager to explore international collaborations
- seeking to accelerate their strategic development in a highly competitive environment.
More information
In addition to the negotiated preferential rate, an export support program can help reduce the costs associated with the business trip:
CanExport SMEs – Gouvernment of Canada
https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/our-solutions/funding-financing-international-business/canexport-smes.html
AReNA,Quebec’S RNA Hub
info@arenapole.ca
