Dear colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the upcoming EMBO Workshop "The rules of the game: biophysical and molecular principles in cellular evolution", which will take place in Oeiras (Portugal) on 2-5 June 2026 in a hybrid format. The workshop aims to bring together researchers working at the interface of biological and statistical physics, molecular biology, and evolutionary cell biology, with a focus on the fundamental principles shaping cellular evolution across scales. The workshop will be held as a hybrid event, with up to 100 in-person participants and unlimited virtual attendance. A significant number of oral presentation slots will be available, and early abstract submission is strongly encouraged, particularly for those interested in presenting their work. Thanks to support from EMBO and APS DBIO, a substantial number of travel grants will be available. Early-career researchers and trainees are strongly encouraged to apply for travel support during the application process. The application deadline is March 1st. Further details, including the scientific program and application instructions, can be found here: https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-cellular-evolution We would be grateful if you could share this announcement with trainees in your group and with colleagues who may be interested in the topic. With best regards, "The Rules of the Game" Organizers: Marco Fumasoni (Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine) Andrea Giometto (Cornell University) Liedewij Laan (Delft University of Technology) Confirmed speakers: Alexandre Bisson, Brandeis University Andrea Giometto, Cornell University Andrew Murray, Harvard University Arvind Murugan, University of Chicago Aude Bernheim, Institut Pasteur Ines Anna Drinnenberg, Institut Curie Kabir Husain, University College London Kerry Samerotte, Arizona State University Liedewij Laan, Delft University of Technology Marco Cosentino-Lagomarsino, IFOM ETS - The AIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology Marco Fumasoni, Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine Monica Bettencourt-Dias, Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine Mukund Thattai, National Centre for Biological Sciences Sergey Kryazhimskiy, University of California San Diego Marco Fumasoni (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)