The 2026 Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) Conference will be held in Copenhagen between 28th June and 2ndJuly If you are considering attending, please note that the deadline for abstract submission and award application is 3 February 2026. Abstracts may be submitted for oral presentations, flash talks, or posters, and presenting authors are also encouraged to apply for relevant awards Full guidelines and submission details are available at: https://smbe2026.org/abstracts/ On behalf of the organising committee Tom Gilbert Tom Gilbert (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)