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EMBL Imaging Centre Symposium 2026

Meeting
Date: 13-Oct-2026 to 14-Oct-2026

You are warmly invited to the EMBL Imaging Centre Symposium 2026, taking place on 13–14 October 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany.

Join us for two days of cutting-edge science across imaging technologies, featuring talks from our users and imaging experts, as well as industry-led workshops on emerging methods.

Invited speakers come from our user base to present the latest results from their research, and imaging expert speakers are selected from our renowned Projects Evaluation Committee (PEC). We aim to stimulate the exchange of experience among users and strengthen collaborations and interactions within the imaging community in general. The list of confirmed speakers includes:

  • Juha Huiskonen - University of Helsinki, Finland
  • Oriol Gallego - Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona, Spain
  • Juan Carlos De la Concepcion - ZMBP Tuebingen, Germany
  • Roberto Marotta - Istituto Italiano di Technologia, Italy
  • Murat Sunbul - Heidelberg University, Germany
  • Bettina Böttcher - Würzburg University, Germany
  • Paolo Bianchini - Istituto Italiano di Technologia, Italy
  • Jacomina Krijnse Locker - Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Germany
  • Kristina Lippmann - Leipzig University, Germany
  • Maria Macias - IRB Barcelona, Spain
  • Flaviana di Lorenzo - University of Naples Federico II, Italy
  • Matthias Schmidt - Ulm University, Germany
  • Gregor Weiss - University of Zurich, Switzerland
  • Lothar Schermelleh - University of Oxford, UK

 

In addition, the symposium will feature dedicated industry workshops, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with leading technology providers, discover the latest innovations, and gain hands-on insights into cutting-edge imaging solutions. Workshop places are limited and require pre-registration—early sign-up is recommended.

Besides the invited speakers, all participants are welcome to present their research during the poster or short-talk sessions. The meeting will be rounded out with a discussion and feedback session.

Abstract submission closes 1 September 2026, and Registration closes 15 September 2026. For more information and to register, please visit our website.

 

We look forward to seeing you in Heidelberg!