Biological events

�� Prizes Lecture Tours

Event dates: 8 May 2024 - 30 September 2026
Event summary: As part of their prize, many of the ��’s Prize winners deliver lectures across the UK and Ireland.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

EMBL-EBI Training course: Introduction to multi-omics data integration and visualisation

Event dates: 2 March 2026 11:00 - 6 March 2026 15:00
Event summary: This introductory course will highlight the challenges that researchers face in integrating multi-omics data sets using biological examples.
Event Venue: EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton, CB10 1SD, United Kingdom

IP Essentials: AI, Patents and Trade Secrets

Event dates: 4 March 2026 12:00-13:00
Event summary: While the use of AI tools in R&D is increasing, the law around patenting AI based inventions is still developing. The webinar will address the implications this has for R&D organisations.
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International Conference on Chemical Synthesis and Advanced Materials (ICCSAM-2026)

Event dates: 6 March 2026 10:00 - 7 March 2026 18:00
Event summary: The International Conference on Chemical Synthesis and Advanced Materials 2026 aims to provide a global platform to exchange ideas on recent advances in chemical synthesis and advanced materials.
Event Venue: SV National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, India, Surat, 395007, India

PCR (qPCR and RT-PCR) theory, operation and troubleshooting

Event dates: 9 March 2026 09:00 - 13 March 2026 16:00
Event summary: This 5-Day Course is designed to provide a solid understanding of specific topics through presentation and laboratory work
Event Venue: WEST KENYA CANCER CARE AND RESEARCH CENTRE ( WKCCRC ) - KISUMU, Kisumu, 40100, Kenya

Dorothy Hodgkin memorial lecture

Event dates: 10 March 2026 17:30-18:30
Event summary: “Science writer Georgina Ferry explores the remarkable scientific and humanitarian legacy of Nobel laureate Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin in this special Dorothy Hodgkin Memorial Lecture.”
Event Venue: Somerville College, Univerity of Oxford, Oxford, , OX2 6HD, United Kingdom

Training on preparation and distribution of microbiological proficiency testing (PT) samples

Event dates: 16 March 2026 09:00 - 20 March 2026 16:00
Event summary: This training program is designed for PT providers involved in microbiological programs.
Event Venue: CHROM AFRICA LABORATORIES - NAIROBI, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya

Jeremy Knowles Prize Talk: Professor Zoe Waller

Event dates: 18 March 2026 13:00-14:00
Event summary: This is an �� Prize talk delivered by Professor Zoe Waller, hosted by the Department of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Event Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M15GD, United Kingdom

Patent Masterclass for Chemists and Biologists

Event dates: 18 March 2026 10:00 - 19 March 2026 16:30
Event summary: This course provides chemists and biologists with the practical skills and knowledge required to identify inventions, assess patentability, draft patent applications and prosecute them to grant.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Chem4Energy 2026

Event dates: 23 - 26 March 2026
Event summary: The Chem4Energy community has grown out of a number of collaborative UK-Africa consortium programmes and 2026 will see the fifth in this series of annual meetings.
Event Venue: Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg, 1459, South Africa

Integrating chemistry, engineering and biology to create the next generation of vaccines

Event dates: 30 March 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: This event aims to bring together physical scientists and life scientists to devise new approaches to vaccines that could have great impact on human and animal health.
Event Venue: Queens' College, Cambridge, CB3 9ET, United Kingdom

TAC 2026 short course

Event dates: 30 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: A day course on the use of thermal analysis techniques in different fields of analysis.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

TAC 2026 conference

Event dates: 31 March 2026 09:00 - 1 April 2026 15:00
Event summary: Annual conference organised by The Thermal Methods Group.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

Service and maintenance of molecular/microbiology laboratory equipment

Event dates: 6 April 2026 09:00 - 10 April 2026 16:00
Event summary: This program equips participants with practical skills in servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and verifying the performance of essential molecular biology and microbiology laboratory equipment.
Event Venue: CHROM AFRICA LABORATORIES - NAIROBI, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya

Rideal Lecture and Symposium: Polymer Colloids: From Engineering to Biology

Event dates: 8 April 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: A one-day scientific meeting is organised around the Rideal award winner. The 2026 awardee is Professor Joe Keddie from the University of Surrey.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

The 59th Annual International Meeting of the ESR Spectroscopy Group of the �� of Chemistry

Event dates: 13 April 2026 15:00 - 16 April 2026 23:00
Event summary: The 59th meeting, organised annually by the Group, will take place at the University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
Event Venue: University of Essex, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

FOOD SAFETY, QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE TRAINING WORKSHOP

Event dates: 15 April 2026 09:00 - 17 April 2026 16:00
Event summary: This Three (3) days training workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain high standards in food production, ensuring consumer safety and confidence.
Event Venue: CHROM AFRICA NAIROBI, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya

Biotechnology for Sustainability: From Discovery to Deployment

Event dates: 15 April 2026
Event summary: This conference will bring together scientists, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the growing field of sustainable biotechnologies.
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Hands on molecular biology techniques training

Event dates: 20 April 2026 09:00 - 24 April 2026 16:00
Event summary: This intensive training program provides participants with practical experience in molecular biology techniques thus this course will delve into the fascinating world of molecular biology.
Event Venue: WEST KENYA CANCER CARE AND RESEARCH CENTRE ( WKCCRC ) - KISUMU, Kisumu, 40100, Kenya

�� Organic Chemistry Community South & East Regional Meeting 2026

Event dates: 21 April 2026 10:00-18:30
Event summary: �� Organic Chemistry Community South & East Regional Meeting 2026
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

India Pharma Expo 2026

Event dates: 23 April 2026 09:00 - 25 April 2026 18:00
Event summary: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is a premier international exhibition and conference dedicated to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Event Venue: HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, 500084, India

BioCatUK 2026 - UK Meeting in Biocatalysis

Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2026
Event summary: BioCatUK 2026 brings together academia, industry, and the entire biocatalysis community to share research, explore future directions, and network across all career stages.
Event Venue: University College London, London, E20 2AE, United Kingdom

9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology

Event dates: 10 May 2026 09:00 - 13 May 2026 17:00
Event summary: Join us for the 9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology which will take place in Kuala Lumpur from the 10-13 May 2026.
Event Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur , Kuala Lumpur, 50400, Malaysia

Inhaled Particles And International Particle Toxicology Conference

Event dates: 11 May 2026 09:00 - 14 May 2026 17:00
Event summary: Two internationally renowned conferences, Inhaled Particles and International Particle Toxicology are coming together to disseminate current knowledge and understanding.
Event Venue: Glagow Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, G3 8RR, United Kingdom

Joint Professional Bodies QP Symposium 2026 - Leadership and Innovation

Event dates: 12 May 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: The JPB QP Symposium is a key calendar event that brings together peers across Pharmacy, Chemistry and Biology.
Event Venue: Leonardo Royal London St Paul's Hotel, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom

44th International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography and 21st GCxGC Symposium

Event dates: 17 May 2026 12:00 - 22 May 2026 14:00
Event summary: This year particular emphasis will be directed to all Comprehensive Separation Technologies and MS Hyphenation and to capillary chromatography and 2D GC with various forms of MS
Event Venue: Centro Congressi Riva del Garda, Trento, 38066 , Italy

Webinar on enzyme engineering

Event dates: 26 May 2026 14:00-15:00
Event summary: Webinar as part of the �� PCTG webinar series
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5th SCI-�� Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery

Event dates: 1 June 2026 09:15 - 2 June 2026 18:00
Event summary: This symposium will examine the latest advances in anti-infectives drug discovery from a medicinal chemist’s perspective, focusing on the challenges associated with developing anti-infectives.
Event Venue: Francis Crick Institute, London, NW1 1AT, United Kingdom

Intelligent Clothing: Data-Driven Wearables For Human Performance

Event dates: 2 June 2026 17:00-18:00
Event summary: A webinar on AI‑powered smart fabrics which read your body, respond in real time, and elevate human performance, all enabled by textile chemistry, fashion design and mechanical engineering.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

2026 �� Chemical Biology and Bio-organic Group Postgraduate Symposium

Event dates: 8 June 2026 09:30-17:30
Event summary: The �� CBBG PGR symposium at Queen Mary University invites abstract submissions from PGR students for oral presentations and all ECRs for poster presentations.
Event Venue: Queen Mary University, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

5th Annual Conference on Global Nanotechnology

Event dates: 15 June 2026 09:00 - 17 June 2026 15:00
Event summary: We are delighted to bring #NanoSeries2026 to Turin, Italy — a cultural capital where royal heritage meets modern innovation
Event Venue: Polytechnic University of Turin, Turin, 10129, Italy

MolMod 2026

Event dates: 18 June 2026 15:00 - 20 June 2026 14:00
Event summary: MolMod 2026 - Molecular Modeling in Chemistry and Biochemistry, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Event Venue: Babes Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, 400028, Romania

IUPAC 14th International Symposium on BioOrganic Chemistry

Event dates: 21 June 2026 14:30 - 24 June 2026 20:00
Event summary: The Symposium aims to present recent developments in bioorganic chemistry, highlighting translational applications and forecasting future trends and challenges.
Event Venue: University of Milano, Milano, 20122, Italy

13th Early Career Researcher Meeting

Event dates: 25 June 2026 09:00 - 26 June 2026 16:00
Event summary: Welcome to the �� of Chemistry Analytical Biosciences Group Early Career Researcher Meeting (ECRM 2026).
Event Venue: Waters Ltd, Wilmslow, SK9 4AX, United Kingdom

Chemical Sciences Research Symposium

Event dates: 26 June 2026 15:00-19:00
Event summary: The third research symposium.
Event Venue: Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

Directing Biosynthesis VIII

Event dates: 29 June - 1 July 2026
Event summary: A highlight for the community of researchers interested in the biosynthesis of natural products.
Event Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom

BNASS 2026: The 22nd Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium

Event dates: 1 July 2026 12:30 - 3 July 2026 13:00
Event summary: Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium- more details to follow
Event Venue: The Cutler's Hall, Sheffield , S1 1HG, United Kingdom

Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms Group Symposium 2026

Event dates: 1 July 2026 12:00 - 3 July 2026 12:00
Event summary: IRMG 2026 symposium covers the broad area of inorganic reaction mechanisms with delegates from all career stages.
Event Venue: Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom

21st �� Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group (CBBG) Firbush Conference

Event dates: 3 July 2026 12:00 - 5 July 2026 13:00
Event summary: The meeting will encompass a broad range of topics across chemical biology and bioorganic chemistry, highlighting emerging directions and approaches in the field.
Event Venue: Firbush Conference Centre, Killin, FK21 8SU, United Kingdom

8th International Conference on Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering

Event dates: 7 July 2026 08:00 - 10 July 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICNMSME-2026 aims to address on Modern Problems of Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering, to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry.
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

22nd �� Nucleic Acids Forum – 2026

Event dates: 10 July 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: This is the NAG’s annual meeting, bringing together the Nucleic Acids Research community to showcase and discuss new research involving nucleic acids at the chemistry-physics-biology interface.
Event Venue: The �� of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Synergy for Science 2026: Meeting for a Healthier Future

Event dates: 12 July 2026 17:30 - 16 July 2026 12:30
Event summary: SynSci26 unites diverse scientists to tackle global health challenges under the theme “Meeting for a Healthier Future,” driving innovation aligned with UN SDG 3.
Event Venue: Scottish Exhibition Campus, Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom

Advanced Nano Materials (ANM2026 Portugal)

Event dates: 22 - 24 July 2026
Event summary: ANM2026 ( https://www.advanced-nanomaterials-conference.com/anm-home/), 25th International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials, 22–24 July 2026 at the University of Aveiro in Portugal
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

International Conference on Hydrogenase and Other Redox Metalloenzymes

Event dates: 26 July 2026 15:00 - 30 July 2026 17:00
Event summary: An international conference discussing the latest advances in redox metalloenzyme research and applications, with a focus on gas processing and energy conversion.
Event Venue: Sir Bob Burgess Building, Leicester, LE2 6BF, United Kingdom

EUCHEMSIL 2026

Event dates: 26 - 31 July 2026
Event summary: 30th EUChemS Conference on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids
Event Venue: Churchill College, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0DS, United Kingdom

EFMC International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry 2026

Event dates: 6 September 2026 16:00 - 10 September 2026 14:00
Event summary: The EFMC Medicinal Chemistry 2026, a key symposium in the field of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, will take place in Basel (CH) from September 6-10, 2026.
Event Venue: Congress Centre Basel, Basel, 4058, Switzerland

International Conference on Molluscan Shellfish Safety (ICMSS)

Event dates: 6 September 2026 14:00 - 11 September 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICMSS, Exeter, Sept 6th to 11th 2026. Premier international conference, incorporating multiple aspects of chemical and microbiological sciences.
Event Venue: University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4SZ, United Kingdom

2nd International Conference on Green Materials and Manufacturing Technology (GMMT 2026)

Event dates: 9 October 2026 09:00 - 11 October 2026 12:00
Event summary: GMMT 2026 brings together leading, established and early-career researchers, industry experts and policymakers to discuss advances in sustainable materials and innovative manufacturing.
Event Venue: Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1TA, United Kingdom

��-BMCS/SCI Targeted Protein Degradation 5

Event dates: 21 - 22 October 2026
Event summary: This meeting aims to present the latest developments in the design, biology, chemistry and ADME in TPD within the general themes of PROTACS, Molecular Glues and non-PROTAC degraders.
Event Venue: Fielder Centre, Hatfield, AL10 9TP, United Kingdom

Beilstein Nanotechnology Symposium 2026: Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology

Event dates: 27 - 29 October 2026
Event summary: Beilstein Nanotechnology Symposium 2026
Event Venue: Dom Hotel Limburg, Limburg, 65549, Germany

6th International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials

Event dates: 16 November 2026 08:00 - 20 November 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICEAN 2026 aims to unite leading scientists and researchers working on advanced nanomaterials and their applications in energy, environment and health, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Event Venue: The Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Center, Newcastle, 2302, Australia

22nd International conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry (ICBIC22)

Event dates: 25 - 30 July 2027
Event summary: Save the date!
Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom