Join Us At: Imaging in 2035 – Sustaining Infrastructure Ecosystems & Advanced Technologies

October 6-10, 2025 | Hybrid Event | Montreal, Canada

Be part of the Exchange of Experience conference 2025, hosted by BioImaging North America and Canada BioImaging! This year’s event focuses on sustaining imaging infrastructures, networks, and facilities, and sets the stage for the BINA Community Congress, which highlights advanced imaging technologies. These back-to-back events bring the global imaging community together to shape the future of imaging science and technology, as we consider where Imaging will be in 10 years. GBIxBINA2025 combines the strengths of Global BioImaging (GBI) and BioImaging North America (BINA) to explore cutting-edge advancements and strategic visions for the sustainable development of imaging infrastructures.

Note

Extended registration deadline - registrations are open until September 3! - Find more information below and the registration form linked in the sidebar.

Ahead of the event, there will be a Core Facility Management Course - details are available on the GBI website.

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Format & Location

Please familiarize yourself with the VISA requirements to enter Canada ahead of time!

Join us in person at the Delta Hotel Conference Center in beautiful Montréal or participate virtually from anywhere in the world.

We highly encourage all in person attendees to stay at the conference venue to make the most of networking and informal connections that happen beyond the official program.

💡 Please Note:
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and must be booked separately to receive the DISCOUNTED CONFERENCE RATE (~245 CAD/night + tax). A credit card is required to reserve your room, but no charge is made at the time of booking.GBIxBINA 2025 has a financial commitment to the Delta Hotel.
Booking your room at the conference hotel directly supports the event — for each room night reserved, we receive reduced venue costs and contributions from local tourism partners. Thank you for helping make this meeting possible!

Book by 15 August for a chance to win a stay in the Presidential Suite!
All registered attendees with a confirmed booking at the Delta Hotel by the deadline will be entered into a draw for a luxurious upgrade — enjoy VIP treatment and premium comfort right at the heart of #GBIxBINA2025.
👉 [Book your hotel at the discounted rate here.]

Hotel Address: Delta Hotels Conference Center, 475 Av. du Président-Kennedy, Montréal, QC H3A 1J7, Canada.

Registration

Meeting dates: EoE2025 Oct 6 – 8, BINAOct 8 – 10

Extended registration deadline: September 3, 2025

There is no fee to participate virtually but registration will be required nevertheless. The in-person registration fees include lunches, morning and afternoon breaks and the conference dinner*. If you are currently working in a country listed in Table C of the statistical annex of the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2022 report, you do not need to pay a registration fee.

Single meeting (GBI or BINA)* Both meetings (full week GBI x BINA)*
Students: 100 CAD Student: 100 CAD
Academic: 300 CAD Academic: 550 CAD
Corporate: 500 CAD Corporate: 800 CAD

* Taxes are not included

Cancellation Fees for in-person attendance: $50 CAD until August 15 for all cancellations. After August 15, there will be no refunds offered but registration can be transferred to a different person. After September 15 no refunds or transfers allowed.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Partner with us at GBIxBINA 2025! Showcase your brand, connect with a global network of bioimaging professionals, and contribute to advancing cutting-edge imaging technologies. Detailed packages are available in the Sponsorship Information Package.


Should you have any questions, please reach out to: sophie.winter@embl de.

Travel Support

Global BioImaging offered a limited number of travel grants for participants without institutional travel support to attend GBIxBINA 2025, thanks to generous support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Grants covered travel and accommodation costs (up to €2,500) based on need.

Applications closed on 7 March 2025


The Program Committee for the EoE2025:
  • Claire Brown (McGill University, Canada)
  • Clara Prats (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
  • Graham Wright (A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology an Research, Singapore)
  • Jeffrey Ledue (University of British Columbia, Canada)
  • Laurence Lejeune (Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Centre Interuniversitaire de recherche sur la science et la technologie (CIRST))
  • Lia Pietrasanta (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina)
  • Mahmoud Maina (BioRTC, Nigeria)
The Organising Committee:

BioImaging North America and Canada BioImaging

  • Claire Brown - BINA Co-Chair, Professor at McGill University and Director of the Advanced BioImaging Facility (ABIF)
  • Alex Cotten - BINA Program Administrator
  • Aditi Dhabekar - BINA Program Coordinator
  • Nikki Bialy - previous BINA Program Coordinator

Global BioImaging

  • Sophie Winter - Network Manager
  • Yara Reis - Strategic Alliances Manager

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