Conference Collaborations

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EMBL Conference-The new cardiobiology: engineering, vascular, and molecular insights

Date: February 16-19, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death, with many disease-driving mechanisms still unclear. Building on the successful 2024 inaugural meeting, this conference will gather experts in cardiac and vascular biology, tissue engineering, and systems biology to explore emerging insights into molecular pathways, gene–environment interactions, and multi-organ influences. By fostering interdisciplinary exchange, it aims to accelerate breakthroughs in understanding and treating cardiovascular disease.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/ncb26-01/

EMBO | EMBL Symposium - Collectivity in living systems: emergence, function, and evolution

Date: February 24-27, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

The symposium will focus on the common principles driving the emergence of collective behavior across biological systems, from cells and tissues to whole organisms and animal groups. Key topics include coordination, cooperation, emergence, interaction, and decision-making, examined in diverse systems such as bacterial biofilms, cytoskeletal elements, cell migration, tissue and organ formation, disease models, and animal behavior, integrating both theoretical and empirical perspectives.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/EES26-01/?utm_source=scieExpress&utm_medium=mpreferral&utm_id=EES26-01

EMBO | EMBL Symposium-AI and biology

Date: March 10-13, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming virtually all areas of science, and the life sciences are no exception. Following the success of the inaugural 2024 meeting – which brought together an engaged community of researchers both in person and online – the 2026 edition marks the second installment of this growing scientific gathering.
AI-based methods are pushing the limits of what is possible in experimental design, data analysis, simulation, and modelling. The aim of this symposium is to catalyse synergistic interactions between AI researchers in different subfields of biology and biomedicine by exploring shared theoretical approaches, cross-domain experiments, foundation models, and data integration, as well as shared topics in dissemination of tools, agent-based workflows and collaboration with experimental labs. Furthermore, we will look into the future and discuss how the concerted actions of AI and life science communities can enable both fields to exploit the full potential of the ongoing data deluge and find new application areas ripe for disruption by AI.
AI-based analytics is subject to active research in at least three major application areas: sequencing, imaging and structural biology. While all three domains are experiencing very fast growth, the developments are largely happening independently. The aim of our symposium is to convene these communities to discuss topics of mutual interest to make progress, including on the theoretical/methodological side and on the more strategic issues of identifying the next areas of high potential.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/EES26-02/?utm_source=scieExpress&utm_medium=mpreferral&utm_id=EES26-02

EMBO | EMBL Symposium - The cellular mechanics of symbiosis: sensing friend from foe

Date: March 17-20, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

This symposium will bring together researchers from cellular, molecular, ecological, physiological, and theoretical disciplines to explore the evolution and dynamics of host–microbe interactions. It will focus on the cellular systems, metabolic pathways, and ecological factors that drive transitions between pathogenic and beneficial symbioses. A central theme is understanding how hosts distinguish between friend and foe, maintain partner fidelity, and achieve stable symbiotic relationships, offering insights into the mechanisms underlying symbiotic complexity.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/EES26-03/?utm_source=scieExpress&utm_medium=mpreferral&utm_id=EES26-03

2026 2nd International Conference on Engineering Management and Safety Engineering (EMSE 2026)

Date: March 20-22, 2026 | Venue: Chengdu, China

2026 2nd International Conference on Engineering Management and Safety Engineering (EMSE 2026) will be held on 20-22 March 2026 in Chengdu, China. With a focus on the latest challenges and opportunities facing engineering management and safety engineering today, the conference aims to bring together scholars, industry experts, and policy makers from home and abroad to discuss and exchange advanced theoretical research, best practices, and emerging technologies. Being an interdisciplinary platform, the conference will cover multiple dimensions of engineering management, including project planning, implementation, compliance, and post-assessment. Safety engineering topics will also be highlighted, involving safety management, risk assessment, case studies and implementation of safety regulations and standards, and the effectiveness of safety training. This international academic conference is expected to provide new perspectives and references for the development of project management and safety engineering, and at the same time to promote the close cooperation between academia and practice, contributing wisdom and motivation for the enhancement and innovation of the industry.

Website:

https://www.ic-emse.com/

EMBO Workshop-Brain (epi)genome

Date: April 21-24, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

The brain’s remarkable cellular diversity — encompassing hundreds of distinct neuronal and glial cell types — emerges from a single genome through sophisticated regulatory mechanisms.
This EMBO Workshop unites experts in genomics, neuroscience, and epigenetics to explore how gene regulation and chromatin architecture generate neural diversity and shape brain function. Leveraging advances in single-cell, spatial, and 3D genomics, it will address mechanisms underlying neuronal identity, connectivity, plasticity, and disease.
By integrating insights from human and model systems, the meeting aims to accelerate discovery and strengthen the neurogenomics community.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/brg26-01/

EMBO | EMBL Symposium-Sex differences in health and disease

Date: April 27-30, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

This symposium examines how genetics, hormones, and environment drive sex differences in physiology, immunity, ageing, and disease. It will highlight mechanisms underlying distinct phenotypes and variable susceptibility or treatment responses in metabolic, infectious, cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions. Bringing together multidisciplinary experts and advanced model systems, the meeting aims to advance understanding of sex-based biology to improve health outcomes.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/EES26-07/

EMBO Workshop-Building networks: engineering in vascular biology

Date: May 13-15, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Barcelona-Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB)

Vascularisation is a rapidly growing field, with researchers across disciplines recognising its crucial role in organ development, disease progression, and therapeutic delivery. Traditionally, vascular biologists have relied on animal models to investigate key processes such as vascular signalling, angiogenesis, and remodelling. These models remain foundational, however, they do not always fully capture human-specific vascular behaviour.
In recent years, advances in multicellular systems, gene editing, stem cell technologies, and bioengineering have created new opportunities to study vascular biology in vitro using human cells.
This upcoming edition of the meeting aims to unite researchers working at the intersection of engineering and vascular biology, facilitating discussions on how to apply cutting-edge techniques in spatial omics, advanced imaging, and the use of AI to vascular research.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/EVB26-01/?utm_source=scieExpress&utm_medium=mpreferral&utm_id=EVB26-01

EMBO | EMBL Symposium - Microtubules: from atoms to complex systems

Date: June 17-20, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

Established in 2010, this biennial symposium brings together both established and early-career researchers from around the world who share a common interest in microtubule biology and its roles in human health and disease. The meeting covers diverse aspects of the field, from chromosome segregation and intracellular transport to cell motility and polarity, emphasizing interdisciplinary advances in genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology. Through keynote lectures, selected talks, poster sessions, and networking events, the symposium provides a vibrant platform for scientific exchange and collaboration within the global microtubule community.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/EES26-09/?utm_source=scieExpress&utm_medium=mpreferral&utm_id=EES26-09

EMBO | EMBL Symposium-Mechanobiology across the tree of life

Date: June 9-12, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

Cells and tissues actively adjust physical and chemical properties to shape, interact with their environment, and maintain function. Understanding these mechanisms requires integrating biology, physics, and engineering, and comparing systems across evolution.
This symposium gathers diverse researchers to advance knowledge of cell walls, cytoskeletons, and membranes through cutting-edge imaging, biophysical tools, and computational methods. Emphasising early-career scientists, it aims to foster collaboration and deepen insight into mechanobiology from molecules to organisms.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/ees26-06/

EMBO Workshop-Chemical biology 2026

Date: September 8-11, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

The conference sets the stage for the dissemination and exchange of new developments in diverse, emerging fields within chemical biology. It is the largest and longest-standing conference in the field, being a platform for inspiration, collaboration, and networking for researchers in academia and industry.
We aim to provide the possibility for every chemical biologist to meet and discuss with peers topics ranging from tool development to biological applications, from computational protein design to new drug modalities.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/CHB26-01/?utm_source=scieExpress&utm_medium=mpreferral&utm_id=CHB26-01

EMBO | EMBL Symposium-DNA replication and genome maintenance: from basic biology to human health

Date: October 20-23, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

Recent progress has advanced our understanding of eukaryotic DNA replication, but key questions remain regarding replisome structure, origin firing, and coordination with chromatin, transcription, and chromosome segregation. Accurate replication is essential for genome stability, and replication stress contributes to diseases such as cancer. This symposium brings together experts to discuss DNA replication mechanisms, stress responses, and their impact on development, aging, and disease, promoting further insights into both fundamental biology and therapeutic applications.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/EES26-13/

The 6^th Thermal Management Industry Conference and Exposition

Date: December 3-5, 2025 | Venue: Shenzhen, China

Focusing on the real-world challenges and future opportunities in the thermal management industry, this conference aims to clarify the current market landscape and evolving technological trends, supporting the industry’s high-quality and sustainable development.
The event will feature in-depth discussions on policy directions, scientific foundations, key materials, cutting-edge technologies, and engineering practices related to thermal management. By fostering cross-sector collaboration, the conference seeks to inspire innovation and promote the integration of scientific research with industrial applications.

Website:

https://www.itherm.cn/index/active/active_show/cat_id/17.html

2025 National Conference of Deans and Heads of Engineering Management Programs

Date: November 28-30, 2025 | Venue: Xuzhou, China

The 2025 National Conference of Deans and Heads of Engineering Management Programs will be held on November 28–30, 2025, at the China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China. The conference, themed “Intelligent Collaboration and Green Innovation”, aims to advance engineering management education through curriculum reform, pedagogical innovation, and enhanced integration between academia and industry. Key topics include the 2025 curriculum guidelines for Engineering Management, Engineering Cost, and Real Estate Development & Management programs, innovative program development, first-class course construction, and emerging trends in engineering management education.

Website:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/hZ9_t0oGc2Ec5pmNYAOJ6g?scene=1&click_id=13

Redox Biology in Health & Disease Conference

Date: Nov 3-6, 2025 | Venue: Riviera Maya, Mexico

The meeting will focus on advances in our understanding the intricate roles and interactions of ROS, NAD, and GSH within the framework of redox biology, not only highlighting their importance in health and disease but also underscoring the potential of therapeutic interventions that aim to balance these crucial molecules. Such strategies hold the promise of preventing and treating a diverse array of diseases, particularly those associated with aging and oxidative stress.

Website:

https://www.fusion-conferences.com/conference/185

The 4th Academic Conference on Digital Twins and Intelligent Construction & Exchange Conference on Intelligent Construction and Building Robotics Development

Date: October 27-28, 2025 | Venue: Chongqing, China

Digital twins, as an effective approach to achieve the integration of physical and information systems, hold significant potential in promoting the concept of intelligent construction. The 4th Academic Conference on Digital Twins and Intelligent Construction will be hosted by Chongqing University and organized by the School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, together with the National Key Laboratory of Mountainous Civil Engineering Safety and Resilience. The conference will take place on October 27–28, 2025, in Chongqing. Concurrently, the 3rd “Construction·Smart Future” Building Robotics Competition and related exhibitions and forums will be held by the Chongqing Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Committee, with representatives from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and Chongqing Municipal authorities invited to attend.

Website:

https://smartcity.cqu.edu.cn/info/1008/1410.htm

The 16th International Symposium on DNA Damage Response & Human Disease (isDDRHD-2025)

Date: October 17-20, 2025. | Venue: Qingdao, China

The 16th International Symposium on DNA Damage Response & Human Disease (isDDRHD-2025) will take place in Qingdao, China from October 17th to 20th, 2025. Hosted by Shandong University and the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, this symposium focuses on the theme of DNA repair mechanisms and related human pathological processes, including cancer and aging. Topics include, but not limited to, DNA damage signalling and DNA repair, genomic stability, human diseases and aging, as well as the development of anti-cancer and anti-aging interventions. The isDDRHD series, launched in 2010, with a theme focusing on DNA damage response, genome stability and related human diseases, has evolved into one of the strongest and most respected research conferences in China.

Website:

https://isddrhd2025.gdna-cn.com/index/?lang=cn

5th Interventions in Aging Conference

Date: 04 Oct 2025 - 07 Oct 2025 | Venue: St. Julian's, Malta

The conference will discuss cutting-edge work on several mechanisms of aging and the promise and challenges of translating them into interventions to improve human health during aging. Important current challenges in the field are (1) to assess the roles of somatic mutation and impaired gene expression, (2) to understand the origins of the highly damaging age-related increase in inflammation, (3) to specify the multiple interactions between organs that combine to produce age-related impairments, (4) to better understand interactions within cells that lead to decline in their function, (5) to evaluate the promise and challenges of regenerative interventions and cellular reprogramming. This fifth meeting will explore these topics, with particular emphasis on new knowledge and its potential for translation into benefits to human health during aging.

Website:

https://www.fusion-conferences.com/conference/181

Stem Cells & Cancer Conference

Date: Sep 28 – Oct 1, 2025 | Venue: St. Julian’s, Malta

This conference will provide a platform for scientists and clinicians working on topics such as organogenesis, tumorigenesis, stem cell function, regenerative medicine, and anti-cancer therapies to catalyze collaboration and cross-fertilize ideas.
The organising committee is a continuation of the GRC “Stem Cells and Cancer” conference series.

Website:

https://www.fusion-conferences.com/conference/186

The International Symposium on Multiscale Simulations of Thermophysics-2025

Date: September 26-28, 2025 | Venue: Hefei, China

Thermophysics plays a vital role in a broad range of fields, from electronics thermal management and aerospace system design to advanced energy conversion and utilization. Multiscale simulations, spanning from atomic to macroscopic scales, are essential tools for interpreting experimental phenomena and predicting new thermal behavior, forming a cornerstone of modern thermophysical research. This symposium offers an international platform for researchers to exchange cutting-edge advances in simulations, theoretical modeling, and experimental studies across the field of thermophysics. The International Symposium on Multiscale Simulations of Thermophysics(MSTP-2025) welcomes not only breakthroughs in computational modeling, but also actively encourages the presentation of recent developments in theory and experimental discovery.

Website:

http://www.mstp2025.com/

Developmental metabolism: flows of energy, matter, and information

Date: 9 - 12 Sep 2025 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

In this rapidly advancing field, metabolomic methods play a crucial role in unraveling complex processes. The workshop will again aim to bring together researchers from diverse backgrounds: developmental biology, genetics, epigenetics, ecology, physics and math, to provide the developmental metabolism community with cutting-edge research and methodologies applied across scales, insights into the latest advancements in metabolomic techniques and their application to developmental biology. New for 2025 will be an increased integration of tool development and technologies and an added focus on novel metabolomic approaches.

Website:

https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/dmb25-01/

12th Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting (ARDD)The Aging Research for Drug Discovery (ARDD) conference brings together leaders in aging, longevity, and drug discovery to explore the latest advancements in understanding the molecular

Event Date: August 25-29, 2025 | Event Venue: University of Copenhagen, Denmark

The Aging Research for Drug Discovery (ARDD) conference brings together leaders in aging, longevity, and drug discovery to explore the latest advancements in understanding the molecular, cellular, and organismal basis of aging, as well as the search for potential interventions. This year, the conference will feature an exceptional lineup of speakers, including two Nobel Prize winners, and will gather top industry leaders from prominent pharmaceutical companies. The event will continue to spotlight key topics in aging research, with our signature startup pitch session, an Emerging Tech workshop, and a Physics in Aging workshop. Additionally, we will host our stellar Longevity Medicine track, focused specifically on physicians, where cutting-edge clinical interventions for healthy longevity will be presented. ARDD aims to bridge clinical, academic, and industry research to foster collaborations that will lead to practical solutions for one of humanity's most pressing challenges: aging. In line with this mission, the conference will also offer travel grants and short talk opportunities for early-career academic researchers. ARDD remains committed to advancing the knowledge and technologies that can extend the healthy lifespan of people worldwide.

Website:

https://agingpharma.org/

The 11th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction

Date: August 4-9, 2025 | Venue: Perth, Australia

The 11th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC2025) will be held in Perth, Australia, on August 4-9, 2025. The conference is co-organized by the International Society for Smart Construction and Production (SCP), Curtin University and East China Jiaotong University.  IPC2025 is a continuation of the previous ten very successful IPC conference series, aiming to provide an excellent academic platform for relevant practitioners, scholars, scientists, and engineers from all over the world to share and discuss issues in the field of sustainable production and construction. The latest developments and provide an excellent opportunity to interact with outstanding researchers so that production and construction practitioners can learn about future directions and developments in related fields.

Website:

https://ipcannual.com/

2025 International Conference on Resource Sustainability (icRS 2025)

Date: July 16-18, 2025 | Venue: Adelaide, Australia

The sustainable development of human society depends on resources. Addressing critical societal challenges, such as climate change, resource depletion, and environmental protection, requires sustainable management of resources using interdisciplinary approaches. The International Conference on Resource Sustainability (icRS) series serve as an international platform for researchers and practitioners around the world with diverse background and expertise to share the most recent ideas, outcomes, and practices on resource sustainability.

Website:

https://www.icrsconf.com/icrs_2025.html