VisitBrighton has announced another international conference win with The European Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ESGCT) and British Society of Gene Therapy (BSGT) Collaborative Congress due to be held at the Brighton Centre from 27 – 31 October 2011.
Set to attract over 500 international delegates, the congress has previously been hosted in Milan, Hanover, Bruges and Rotterdam. The event’s theme for 2011 is “Letting the science do the talking” and will focus on cutting edge science, the promotion of clinical research in gene therapy, cell therapy and genetic vaccines.
Renee Watson, ESGCT and BSGT manager said: “We originally looked at four UK locations, London, Oxford, Birmingham and Brighton. We chose Brighton because the venue perfectly suited our needs, whilst the accommodation and other facilities are all within a short distance and give our event a community feel. Also Brighton is a quintessentially English seaside resort and its other attractions and activities such as Brighton Pier and sea kayaking were ideal for including on our delegates’ social programme.”
Darren Johnson, VisitBrighton Convention Bureau sales manager comments: “Once again Brighton has proved to be a standout international meetings destination. Our continued investment in infrastructure, venues and hotel stock along with close proximity and ease of access to transport hubs like Gatwick and London make Brighton popular on the international association’s circuit.”
