Student-led. Interdisciplinary. International.
The Optical Biology Conference is an annual PhD-student organised retreat that brings together early-career researchers and leaders in optical imaging, microscopy and quantitative biology for keynote lectures, student talks, posters and industry demos.
- Dates: 20-22 August 2026
- Location: Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Audience: ~60–100 attendees — PhD students, postdocs, PIs and industry partners
Programme snapshot
Two days of science (keynotes, student talks & posters), one Industry Day for demos and career talks, plus a cultural/science trip.
Confirmed speakers
Vivek Jayaraman — HHMI Janelia (USA)
Ann Hermundstad — HHMI Janelia (USA)
Get involved
The meeting is invite-only; if you are interested in attending, giving a talk, or hosting a demo, please contact the organisers by email.
Announcements
- Confirmed: Keynotes from Vivek Jayaraman & Ann Hermundstad (HHMI Janelia).
- For enquiries or expressions of interest, please contact the organising committee via email.
Partners
Sponsors
Contact the organisers
If you would like more information about the programme, speaker invitations, or sponsorship, please email the organising committee: