Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the International Placenta Stem Cell Society (IPLASS) and the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network SECRET, we are pleased to invite you to the 2026 IPLASS Meeting, which will take place on 19–20 November 2026 at the University of Antwerp City Campus, Antwerp, Belgium.

This joint meeting will bring together researchers, clinicians, and innovators working at the forefront of perinatal biology, regenerative medicine, and secretome-based therapies. By combining the IPLASS scientific community with the multidisciplinary network of the SECRET doctoral programme, the meeting aims to create a dynamic environment for discussion, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

Over two days, participants will explore advances in perinatal cell biology and secretomes, alongside emerging applications in neuronal and cardiac repair, regenerative medicine, and translational technologies. The programme will highlight both fundamental discoveries and clinical perspectives, fostering dialogue across disciplines and between established investigators and early-career researchers.

We hope this meeting will stimulate new ideas, strengthen international collaborations, and contribute to advancing innovative therapeutic strategies based on perinatal cells and their derivatives.

We look forward to welcoming you to Antwerp for two days of inspiring science and meaningful interactions.

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Best Regards,

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Peter Ponsaerts, Congress President

Antonietta R. Silini, IPLASS President