5th Circular & Self-Amplifying RNA Therapeutics Summit Returns to Boston to Advance IND-Ready circRNA and saRNA Medicines
Senior biotech and pharma R&D leaders convene May 26–28 to address durability, immunogenicity, delivery, CMC, and IP strategy as next-generation RNA platforms move toward the clinic
BOSTON, Mass – With less than a month to go, developers working at the forefront of next-generation RNA therapeutics are preparing to gather in Boston for the 5th Circular & Self-Amplifying RNA Therapeutics Summit, taking place May 26–28, 2026, at the Revere Hotel Boston Common. The three-day meeting is the only industry forum dedicated exclusively to translating circular RNA (circRNA) and self-amplifying RNA (saRNA) into durable, IND-ready medicines, and organizers are urging teams to secure their place now as registration becomes increasingly time-sensitive.
As the RNA field continues to evolve beyond linear mRNA, circular and self-amplifying modalities are gaining momentum as potential solutions to long‑standing challenges such as short-lived expression, high dosing burdens, and limited therapeutic reach. With CirCode finishing their first-in-human studies (which their CEO will be presenting on this year) and regulatory engagement accelerating, 2026 marks a critical inflection point for the field. One that demands practical, data-driven discussion rather than theoretical promise alone. The summit is designed to meet that need, bringing together senior leaders from biotech, pharma, and academia to focus on real programs, real data, and real development hurdles.
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The 5th Circular & Self-Amplifying RNA Therapeutics Summit will center on the technical and strategic decisions required to move circRNA and saRNA platforms toward clinical and commercial viability. Agenda topics span durability and redosing, immunogenicity control, non‑viral delivery approaches, CMC and manufacturability readiness, and IP strategy; reflecting the multifaceted challenges teams face as these modalities transition from emerging concepts to regulated medicines.
The timing of the meeting underscores its significance. As enthusiasm around next-generation RNA matures into execution, developers must now demonstrate sustained expression, acceptable safety profiles, scalable manufacturing, and clear regulatory pathways. According to the event organizers, the summit prioritizes lessons learned from translational and early clinical efforts, equipping attendees with insight they can apply directly to their own programs rather than abstract future visions.
“This meeting provides an exciting opportunity to share our emerging insights, challenge assumptions, and help shape the direction of the rapidly developing new modalities” Joshua McGee, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Keylicon Bio
Across three days of case studies, expert panels, and deep-dive workshops, attendees will hear from a broad cross-section of organizations actively advancing circRNA and saRNA therapeutics. Participating companies and institutions include CirCode Biomed, Replicate Bioscience, Sail Biomedicines, Strand Therapeutics, HDT Bio, Altamira Therapeutics, and leading academic centers, reflecting the growing ecosystem forming around these modalities.
What Attendees Will Explore
• A case study from CirCode Biomed on the data they’ve gathered after the first in-human clinical trials of circular RNA
• Clinical and translational data informing durable expression and safety profiles for circRNA and saRNA programs
• Strategies for engineering immunogenicity control and enabling redosing in vivo
• Delivery approaches beyond traditional lipid nanoparticles, including non‑LNP systems
• Aligning RNA construct design with scalable, IND‑ready manufacturing and CMC strategies
• Regulatory considerations and early engagement lessons for emerging RNA modalities
• IP positioning and platform differentiation as the competitive landscape expands
Designed as a highly focused technical forum, the summit emphasizes peer-to-peer discussion and actionable insight over broad overviews. Workshops and structured networking sessions are built to facilitate candid exchange between platform leaders, translational scientists, and enabling technology partners navigating similar challenges.
Who Should Attend: Developers of circular and self‑amplifying RNA therapeutics, platform and translational leads, CMC and manufacturing experts, delivery and analytical technology partners, immunology specialists, and business or IP strategists supporting RNA platform development.
With the summit less than a month away, registration is now time-sensitive. Teams looking to benchmark their strategies, pressure-test assumptions, and accelerate decision-making around next-generation RNA programs are encouraged to secure their place soon. To view the full agenda and register, visit: https://ter.li/circular-sarna-therapeutics-summit.
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