| | | 📣 Save the Date — EBSA Conference 2026 is Coming! | | | | We are excited to announce that the EBSA Conference 2026 — together with the programme of preconference courses — will take place in beautiful Bruges (Belgium), at the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC), from 2–5 June 2026. (ebsaweb.eu)
Whether you’re a seasoned biosafety expert, a newcomer to the field, or somewhere in between — this is your chance to learn, grow and connect with peers from across Europe. | | | | 📚 Why Attend & What’s on Offer | | | |
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Preconference courses (2–3 June): a variety of targeted courses — from one day to two-day formats — tailored to both beginners and experienced professionals. Seats are limited: early registration increases your chances of securing a spot. (ebsaweb.eu)
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Main conference (4–5 June): a dynamic, high-level programme appealing to both early career and established biosafety professionals. (ebsaweb.eu)
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Networking & growth: Meet peers, exchange experiences, learn from top experts — strengthen your network across countries and disciplines.
| | | | 🧑🔬 Contribute: Present a Talk or Poster — Or Exhibit | | | | We are on the lookout for oral presentations, posters, and exhibitors.
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There are six 30-minute oral-presentation slots available — a great opportunity to showcase your work to an attentive, expert audience. (ebsaweb.eu)
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Submit a poster to present your research — some poster-authors will also be selected to give a 10-minute “poster pitch” during the main programme. The best presentation + poster combo will win a special poster prize. (ebsaweb.eu)
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Interested in exhibiting your product or services? Check our website to learn about sponsorship or exhibition packages.
| | | | New at EBSA2026 in Bruges: the proceedings of the conference will be published in a special edition of Applied Biosafety!
Conference contributors will be invited to submit a manuscript for peer review in the leading journal in the field of biosafety and biosecurity. This exciting addition ensures that the valuable insights, research, and discussions shared during the event will reach an even wider audience and have a lasting impact within the biorisk community. | | | | Important deadlines:
| | | | 🏷️ Registration & Pricing | | | | Thanks to early-bird options, you can get favourable pricing if you register soon:
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Super Early Bird deadline: 19 February 2026 (ebsaweb.eu)
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Early Bird until 19 March 2026 (ebsaweb.eu)
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Member vs Non-member fees vary — both for courses and conference registration. (ebsaweb.eu)
Because demand tends to be high, we strongly encourage you to register early — and reserve your spot in the course and conference of your choice. | | | | 🌟 Be Part of the Future of Biosafety | | | | Whether your goal is to learn, share your research, connect with peers, or exhibit your work — EBSA 2026 in Bruges offers a unique platform to do it all.
Join us in shaping the future of biosafety and biosecurity. Don’t miss this opportunity — register now, submit your abstract, reserve exhibition space, and block the dates in your calendar!
We can’t wait to meet you in Bruges.
With best wishes,
EBSA council
EBSA Conference Programming Working Group
EBSA Education and Training Working Group
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