When: October 26th - 29th, 2026

Where: HYBRID- EMBL Heidelberg (Germany) + Online

Hashtag: #GBI_EoE2026

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. This year’s Annual Meeting will bring together imaging scientists, core facility managers, technology developers, policymakers, funders, and industry partners from 15 partner networks spanning more than 70 countries to explore how open access can accelerate discovery, strengthen research infrastructures, and expand equitable access to imaging worldwide.

Through panellist sessions, interactive discussions, workshops, and regional networking sessions, participants will examine the evolving landscape of open access in imaging—from shared infrastructures and technology platforms to data, artificial intelligence, and sustainable funding models. The programme will showcase innovative practices from across the globe, highlight the impact of imaging networks in enabling cutting-edge science, and foster dialogue on the partnerships and policies needed to ensure that advanced imaging technologies are accessible to researchers and communities everywhere.

View the live program for the latest schedule and session updates

Note

You can find important information for participants regarding travel and accommodation, and things to do in Heidelberg attached as a pdf in the sidebar.

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Registration fees

[In-person registration deadline: 5 September]

  • Academic / Standard Rate - €325.00
  • Supported / Access Rate (for students and academics working in eligible countries – LIST) - €170.00
  • Corporate / Sponsor Rate (delegate(s) included and discounted rate [Sponsorship Brochure]) - €490.00
  • Online Participation- FREE - registration required (see below, same link)

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]

***Please note that payment is NOT required upfront upon registration. You will receive payment details by email after completing your registration.

Abstract submission for posters 📝

Share your work and vision with the global imaging community! You can submit the title and abstract of your poster via the registration link (see above).

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.

Check the [Sponsorship Brochure] and submit your interest today via the [Sponsor Form].

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)

> A warm thank you to our sponsors that make this event possible!

Sponsors