Key Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 31 May 2026
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: 30 June 2026
Regular Registration Deadline: 30 August 2026
Registration & Fees
Due to venue capacity and catering limitations at Cambridge University colleges and the University of Surrey conference facilities, the total number of participants will be strictly limited, with an estimated capacity of:
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Oral presentations: approximately 40 participants
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Poster presentations: approximately 30 participants
Early registration is therefore strongly recommended once abstracts are accepted.
Registration Fees (Indicative)
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Early-bird rate (before 30 June 2026): GBP 550
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Regular rate (before 30 August 2026): GBP 650
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On-site registration: GBP 750
What the Registration Fee Covers:
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Coffee breaks and lunches during the conference;
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A Formal Dinner at a Cambridge University college;
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A traditional River Cam punting experience in Cambridge;
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Campus and laboratory visits at the University of Surrey.
Conference Format
This conference will be organized in a two-stage format. The first part of the meeting will be held in Cambridge, UK, over two to three days, featuring plenary sessions and thematic discussions. The conference will then move to Guildford, where the remaining sessions will take place at the University of Surrey, focusing on specialized discussions, laboratory visits, and in-depth academic interaction.
The detailed program will be announced closer to the conference dates. Participants are kindly advised to plan their travel arrangements accordingly.
The online payment system will be opened in due course. Participants are kindly requested to complete their preliminary registration in advance.