The First Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Regional Meeting is a forum for the realization of the Society's mission and goals, to foster academic and industry-based research for the development of Oligonucleotide Therapeutics. The meeting serves as a continuum for dialogue and discussion among industry, academic and health authorities to educate and share progress on the basic research & therapeutic development of oligonucleotides, including antisense, siRNA, immunostimulatory and aptamer applications, RNA/DNA editing and mRNA therapeutics as well as basic RNA research. Leaders in the field from across the globe alongside students (the Next Gen) will present in both general session and poster sessions. The 20th Meeting was held at Montreal during October 6-9, 2024.