Information for Attendees

The Milner Therapeutics Symposium 2024 will take place as a hybrid event. When registering for this event, please select in-person or online registration.

Speakers

• Steve Jackson, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge
• Todd Golub, Broad Institute
• Sarah Teichmann, Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge
• Tony Wood, GSK
• Simone Fishburn, BioCentury
• Dave Hallett, Exscientia

Read more about our speakers further down this page.

Themes 

Oncology  · AI in Drug Discovery · Immunology · Genomic Medicine · Emerging Technologies

Programme

A full programme for the Symposium will be released in coming weeks. The Symposium will begin with an optional buffet lunch for delegates at midday, followed by talks in the main auditorium. The Symposium will finish with a drinks reception and networking/poster session, and the event will conclude by 7pm.

Meet the Consortium Session

Registered attendees can request a short meeting with Pharma companies in the Milner Therapeutics Consortium during the morning of the Symposium.  To request a meeting, fill in this form and we will get back to you closer to the time of the event.

Affiliated Company Overviews

Milner Affiliated Companies are invited to submit a company overview, for inclusion in our Symposium booklet. 

Poster Showcase

This year, Milner Affiliates and Partners are invited to submit posters to present at the Symposium.
Affiliates have now received information on how to submit both poster abstracts and company overviews. For questions, please email symposium@milner.cam.ac.uk.

Venue and Accessibility

Speakers will present live at West Road Concert Hall and talks will be live-streamed to an online platform. When registering, you will be prompted to select either in-person or online attendance. The address for West Road Concert Hall is 11 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP.

Accessibility information can be found on the West Road Concert Hall website.

Quiet Room

This year, we are again offering a quiet room where attendees can retreat to if they become overwhelmed by sensory input or need a place to rest. We will provide directional signage to this space, or you can ask the Milner team at the reception desk.

Please note: The Quiet Room is not to be used for telephone calls or private meetings

Accommodation in Cambridge

If you’re travelling from outside Cambridge and need to book accommodation, a selection of Cambridge hotels is listed below. We recommend booking early for best prices and availability.

• Ibis Cambridge Central Station 
• University Arms Hotel
• Graduate Hotel
• Hilton Cambridge City Centre
• Gonville Hotel 

For a uniquely Cambridge experience, you can also book accommodation at a University of Cambridge College. A wide variety of rooms is available at a range of prices. Please note that some College rooms do not include breakfast.

If you have questions about accommodation, please email symposium@milner.cam.ac.uk