Annual General Meeting
21st Annual General Meeting
"Trusted Today, Transforming Tomorrow"
2026 Meeting Theme
Trusted Today, Transforming Tomorrow
The International Serum Industry Association (ISIA) is excited to announce that its 21st Annual General Meeting will be held on April 29–30, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Registration Pricing Update: ISIA will be adjusting AGM registration fees for 2026 to reflect rising event costs and ensure equitable contributions among all attendees.
To register for the 2026 21st Annual General Meeting in Boston, MA please use the link below.
- ISIA membership must be active and paid in full for the 2025–2026 membership year
- Meeting fees include lunch for both meeting dates
- Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Register & Pay Meeting Fees
ISIA 21st Annual General Meeting — Boston, MA
Reserve Accommodation
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor — Group Rate
Meeting Agenda
Day 1
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
9:00am – 4:15pm EST
Session Title
Speaker
Understanding the Source: Cattle Industry Update
Derrell S. Peel, Ph.D.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
One-on-One Connects
n/a
Sterilization Technologies Spotlight: Irradiation and alternatives
Betty Howard
STERIS AST
STERIS AST
The Critical Role of Packaging in the FBS Supply Chain
Kate Gallagher
Haemologic Biotech
Haemologic Biotech
Global Perspectives and Emerging Markets: China
Zhihong Dai, Ph.D.
Ningbo Sansheng Biological Technology
Ningbo Sansheng Biological Technology
Day 2
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00am – 2:00pm EST
Business Meeting (ISIA Members Only) begins at 2:30pm EST
Session Title
Speaker
The Shift Toward Animal-Free Growth Media
Aakash Patel, Ph.D.
Hesperos, Inc.
Hesperos, Inc.
ISIA Tactical Team Updates
Melanie Sorenson, Cytiva
Lisa Orfe, VMRD
Cody Eustice, Cytiva
Nicole Green, Central Biomedia
Lisa Orfe, VMRD
Cody Eustice, Cytiva
Nicole Green, Central Biomedia
Rare Diseases
Craig McIntosh, Ph.D.
n-Lorem Foundation
n-Lorem Foundation
ISIA Business Meeting Members Only
n/a
Registration Pricing
Regular Members
$500 / first attendee
$1,100 / additional attendees
Contact kpaganilee@serumindustry.org for your promo code for the first attendee rate.
Associate Members
$1,500 / person
Individual Members
$400 / person
Virtual Rate
$200 / person
Access to recorded presentations on the ISIA website beginning May 6th — for meeting attendees only.
Student Rate
$50 / person
Non-Members
$3,200 / person
Cancellations & Refunds
An administrative charge of US $25 will be levied for meeting cancellations received after April 14, 2026. Thereafter, 80% of the registration fee will be charged. Only email cancellations will be accepted and are recorded on the date received.
Ready to join us in Boston?
Register before April 22, 2026 to secure your spot.