CENE Meetup in Boston: networking evening dedicated to RNA

Location:
3 Copley Place, Sky Lobby
Boston, MA 02115, USA

Date : September 24, 2026, 5:30 pm to 8 p.m. ( networking until 9 p.m. )

Organizers: AReNA and CENE ( Canadian Entrepreneurs in New England )

Theme:

Beyond the Non-dilutive Funding: How Investment Builds Talent, Expertise, and a Sustainable RNA Innovation Ecosystem

LThe discussion will focus on the impact of non-dilutive investments beyond the amounts raised: talent development, acquisition of specialized expertise, creation of strategic partnerships, and sustainable strengthening of Quebec’s RNA ecosystem.

Panel

Panel moderated by David Ferland-McCollough, Innovation Advisor – AReNA, CQDM, featuring:

Dr. Michael Zimmer, Co-founder and CSO, RNA4RARE Therapeutics

Vincent Ménard, MBA Ph.D. CFA, CFO, Feldan Therapeutics

This evening will also serve as an opportunity to showcase Quebec’s capabilities and companies to the New England ecosystem, while creating new opportunities for collaboration between the two regions.

AReNA and CENE invite you to Boston, just steps away from RNA Leaders USA 2026 at the Hynes Convention Center.

On the agenda: an evening of networking and discussion bringing together stakeholders from Quebec and New England to address trategic issues : innovation, investment, and the development of Quebec’s RNA ecosystem.