Cell & Gene Congressional Fly-In

This annual event brings together ARM members from across the country to champion pivotal matters in regenerative medicine, amplify our presence on Capitol Hill, and activate advocates to promote enhanced patient access to cell and gene therapies. Attendees of the Fly-In will engage with congressional staff to promote ARM’s policy objectives. This two-day event offers educational sessions to refine participants’ understanding of critical public policy and advocacy topics related to cell and gene therapies, along with insights from esteemed speakers on Washington, D.C.’s latest developments.

Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact John Aguilar at jaguilar@alliancerm.org for assistance.

2025 Program Agenda

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Venue: 20 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Keynotes & Panel Discussions

1:00 – 1:30 pm | Keynote Speaker Victoria Gray
- - This year’s Congressional Fly-In will kick off with a keynote address by Victoria Gray who will share her story on how she became the first patient to be treated for sickle cell disease using CRISPR. This will be followed by a series of panels including patient-led discussions and the current landscape on Capitol Hill.
1:30 – 2:00 pm | Fireside Chat
2:00 – 2:45 pm | External Stakeholder Panel
- - Maria Kefalas, Ph.D., MLD Voices and The Callope Joy Foundation
  - Robert Richards, Corporate Director of Cell Therapy and Transplant, University of Pennsylvania
  - Susan Winckler, RPh, Esq., CEO, Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA
2:45 – 2:55 pm | Break
2:55 – 3:25 pm | National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology
3:25 – 4:00 pm |  Featured Speaker

4:00pm – 5:30pm | Legislative Briefing

We will host a briefing on the “legislative asks” that will be made during ARM’s Lobby Day, and take time to connect each team with their leader to go over the group’s schedule.

5:30pm – 6:30pm | Cocktail Reception

Please join us for a private member rooftop reception.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Venue: Top of the Hill, 1 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

8:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast & Briefing

ARM’s Lobby Day will kick off with a breakfast at the Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center

Special Guest: Congressman Buddy Carter, Chairman House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Chair.

9:00am – 4:00pm | Lobby Day

Please join us in representing our sector before Members of Congress and/or Congressional staff. These meetings will be held in a group format and directed by a trained team leader. Each team is provided with talking points and “legislative asks” ahead of time.

4:00pm – 6:00pm | Lobby Day Reception

Following a day of meetings on Capitol Hill, join us for a widely attended reception with Congressional staff, ARM leaders, sector colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Suggested Hotels near 20 F Street NW:

The Royal Sonesta, Washington DC Capitol Hill

Kimpton: George Hotel

Interested in sponsoring the event? Please reach out to Kelly McWhinney at kmcwhinney@alliancerm.org