The next SMBE2026 Conference will be held in Copenhagen between 28th June and 2nd July. In this regard, we are delighted to announce that conference registration, call for submission of abstracts, and the call for SMBE award applications are now open. When submitting an abstract, you will be able to choose from a range of ca 30 different symposia, the details of which are listed here: https://smbe2026.org/programme/ Three different presentation types are on offer: > Oral presentation (12 minutes presentation + 3 minutes for questions) > Oral flash presentation (3 minutes presentation + 2 minutes for questions) > Poster presentation (Poster visible for 1 full conference day incl. a poster presentation session) Relevant timelines are: 1st December 2025 - 3rd February 2026: Submission time window for abstracts and applications for consideration for SMBE awards 2nd March 2026 - Notification of abstracts and awards For full details on how to submit please see: https://smbe2026.org/abstracts/ We look forward to hosting many of you in Copenhagen next year. The SMBE2026 Local Organising Committee Tom Gilbert (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)