Quebec delegation set to participate in an exclusive evening AReNA-CENE event in Boston

July 10, 2026

AReNA is pleased to announce that it is organizing a Quebec delegation to RNA Leaders USA 2026, one of North America’s leading events dedicated to RNA therapies.

The event will take place September 23 to 25, 2026, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston and will bring together industry leaders, researchers, investors, and decision-makers from the life sciences sector.

As part of this initiative, AReNA, in collaboration with The Canadian Entrepreneurs in New England (CENE), will host an exclusive networking evening aimed at showcasing Quebec’s expertise and fostering the development of new collaborations between the Quebec and U.S. ecosystems.

Would you like to join the delegation?

AReNA is currently seeking companies, organizations, and researchers interested in participating in this mission to Boston. Register to:

  • Take advantage of the promo code offering a 50% discount on your registration for RNA Leaders USA 2026.
  • Serve as a panelist at the AReNA–CENE evening event and share your expertise or an inspiring collaboration.
Enrtreprise du Québec

An exclusive 50% discount on RNA Leaders registration for participants from Quebec

Thanks to a partnership with the organizers of RNA Leaders USA 2026, eligible participants based in Quebec can receive a 50% discount on their registration for the event.

This offer is reserved for:

  • Researchers in Quebec’s academic community.
  • Biotechnology companies based in Quebec;
  • Pharmaceutical companies based in Quebec;

RNA Leaders USA offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest advances in the fields of RNA therapies, oligonucleotides, delivery technologies, manufacturing, regulation, and commercialization. The event also facilitates networking with industry partners, investors, and international experts.

Evening Networking

Location : 3 Copley Pl, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Date and time : Thursday September 24, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

With the aim of strengthening collaborations between Quebec and the United States, AReNA and CENE will co-host a networking event on the sidelines of the conference, just a few minutes’ walk from the Hynes Convention Center. This event will provide a unique showcase to highlight Quebec’s expertise to key players in the RNA therapeutics sector in North America.

The reception will bring together representatives from the biopharmaceutical industry, academia, investors, and innovation support organizations to foster dialogue and the development of new cross-border collaborations.

On the agenda

  • Panels highlighting Quebec’s expertise in RNA therapies
  • Discussions on collaborative research, preclinical research, and the strengths of Quebec’s ecosystem
  • Networking cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, allowing participants to mingle in a relaxed setting

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

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