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.

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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

The 2026 symposium will bring together AI and life science researchers to explore the application of AI across biology and biomedicine. Key topics include shared theoretical approaches, cross-domain experiments, foundation models, data integration, agent-based workflows, and collaboration with experimental labs. The meeting will focus on AI-driven advances in sequencing, imaging, and structural biology, aiming to foster synergy across these rapidly growing fields and identify high-potential areas for future research and applications.

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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.

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

EMBO | EMBL Symposium - Mechanobiology across the tree of life

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

This symposium will bring together researchers from biology, physics, and engineering to explore how cells and tissues construct themselves and respond to their environments. Focusing on mechanobiology across biological systems, the meeting will highlight new technologies for studying cell walls, cytoskeletons, and membranes through advanced imaging and integrated molecular, computational, and biophysical approaches. With a strong emphasis on early-career researchers, the symposium aims to foster collaboration and develop a unified understanding of the physical and biochemical principles underlying cellular structure and dynamics.

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https://www.embl.org/about/info/course-and-conference-office/events/EES26-06/?utm_source=scieExpress&utm_medium=mpreferral&utm_id=EES26-06#vf-tabs__section-overview

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.

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