When: October 26th - 29th, 2026

Where: EMBL- Heidelberg, Germany

Open Access to Imaging around the Globe

Enabling Breakthroughs Through Accessible Imaging Solutions

Global BioImaging is celebrating 10 years of connecting the global imaging community, and next year’s Annual Meeting will bring together professionals from 15 partner networks across more than 70 countries. This event is designed for imaging scientists, core facility managers, technology developers, and industry partners to exchange knowledge, explore emerging trends, and discuss what open access in imaging means globally.

Through interactive presentations, hands-on workshops, and regional networking sessions, participants will explore the evolution of open access in imaging worldwide. Learn directly from experts in different regions, discover emerging platforms and technologies, and engage in discussions with funders and science policymakers about enabling equitable access and driving innovation in imaging.

Save the Date and let us know if you’d like to join us via the [Notify Me]. Be among the first to receive information as registration and travel grants applications are open.

REGISTRATION FEES

  • Academic / Standard Rate - €325.00
  • Corporate / Sponsor Rate (includes 1 free delegate; +2 delegates have a discounted fee) - €490.00
  • Supported / Access Rate (for students and academics working in eligible countries – LIST) - €170.00

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations received on or before 31 August 2026 will be refunded 50% of the registration fee, minus any applicable transfer taxes.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations received from 1 September 2026 onward.
  • All cancellations must be submitted in writing to: [email protected]

REGISTER HERE: WILL OPEN SOON

***Please note that payment is NOT required immediately upon registration. In the case of a travel grant application, this must be submitted independently of the registration process: TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION.

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Call for Sponsors:

This is a unique opportunity for companies to showcase technologies, engage directly with imaging experts, and contribute to shaping the future of open-access imaging worldwide.

Through interactive presentations, hands-on workshops, and regional networking sessions, participants will explore emerging platforms and technologies and discuss strategies for equitable access, collaboration, and innovation with funders, policymakers, and scientific leaders.

Sponsoring the Annual Meeting allows your company to:

  • Gain visibility with decision-makers in global imaging communities
  • Demonstrate leadership in advancing open-access imaging
  • Engage with experts shaping the adoption of new technologies and platforms

Be part of this milestone year. Express your interest today via the [Notify Me_SPONSOR] link — no commitment required at this stage.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE:

Marianna Childress Poli - Euro-BioImaging, External Communications Officer

Johanna Bischof - Euro-BioImaging, Head of Bio-Hub Operations

Susan Muchai - Global BioImaging, i4A Administration Support & Euro-BioImaging, Bio-Hub Administrator

Sophie Winter - Global BioImaging, Network Manager

Deniz Saltukoglu - Global BioImaging, Scientific Project Manager (i4A)

Yara Reis - Global BioImaging, Strategic Alliances Manager

Antje Keppler - Global BioImaging, Founder and Lead Coordinator &Euro-BioImaging, Bio-Hub Director

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:

Satoshi Ogawa - Monash University Malaysia, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Director, Optical Imaging Platform- Malaysia- iSEA
Santosh Podder - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, Senior Technical Officer - India- IBI
Michael Reiche- University of Cape Town, Manager of Africa Microscopy Initiative (AMI) Imaging Centre- South Africa- ABIC & AMI
Lisa Yen- Microscopy Australia, Chief Executive Officer - Australia- MA
Linda Chaabane- Euro-BioImaging, Med-Hub Section Director - Italy - Euro-BioImaging
Lia Pietrasanta - Universidad de Buenos Aires, Coordinator Center for Advanced Microscopy, FCEN- Argentina- SNM & LABI
Kirk Czymmek - Donald Danforth Plant Science Centre, Director, Advanced Bioimaging Laboratory - United States- vEM
Jason Swedlow - Biohub, Senior Director BioImage Data - United States, co-founder of the Open Microscopy Environment & Glencoe Software
Jan Ellenberg - SciLifeLab, Director - Sweden- EMBL, SciLifeLab & GBI
Alfonso Schmidt- Malaghan Institute, Bioimaging Specialist, Hugh Green Cytometry Centre, New Zealand- President MNZ

PRE-CONFERENCE DAY ADVISORS:

Janina Hanne - German BioImaging (GerBI) Managing Director

Marko Lampe - German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Imaging Scientist/ Speaker GerBI Industry Cooperation team

Claudia Pfander - Euro-BioImaging, Industry Board Coordinator (EBIB)

Herbert Schaden- ZEISS, Vice President & Head of Global PASS Development/Speaker GerBI Industry Cooperation team/Chair Euro-BioImaging Industry Board (EBIB)