The themes for the 19th Open Symposium can be found here
The agenda will be built considering submissions from the call for abstracts. More details int the tab: Submit an Abstract
Like last years, the 2026 meeting will run as a full 3-day event, from Tuesday 17 November (09:00 start) to Thursday 19 November (18:00 adjourn).
This format replaces the traditional 2.5-day format starting on Wednesday and ending Friday around noon forcing many to rush to the airport. The change is intended to allow for better balance across parallel sessions and provide more flexibility for return travel on Friday.
The agenda of the 19th OS can be found here
Podium presentations:
Abstract submission for podium presentations closed on 21 August 2026 (end of business).
Posters presentations = still open:
You can submit your abstract for a poster using this form
Abstracts should reach us before 15-SEP-2026
Podium presentations:
Abstract submission for podium presentations closed on 21 August 2026 (end of business).
Posters presentations:
Abstract submission for podium presentations closed on 15 Sep 2026 (end of business).
We thank our 2026 Sponsors
Venue & travel
The 19th EBF Open Symposium will be held at the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, Barcelona – Spain, Gran Via 144, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat – 08907 Barcelona, Spain
From Barcelona El Prat Airport (T1 or T2), the hotel is approximately a 10-minute taxi ride (ask for Hesperia Tower).
Alternatively, you can take bus 46 from outside either terminal. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes. Get off at Hospital de Bellvitge, which is a 2-min walk from the hotel. Tickets can be purchased by card on board.
Hotel accommodation
All rooms at the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower have now been fully booked.
Delegates who still require accommodation are kindly requested to arrange their own hotel reservation. The conference venue is conveniently connected to Barcelona city centre via the L1 Metro line, where numerous hotel options are available.
Please note that hotel reservations are independent of the EBF and should be made directly with the hotel of your choice.
Until 09 Sep 2026, the weblink stays active for all:
- All industry delegates: To register for the meeting use this link
- Academic delegates: To register for the meeting use this link
The registration fee for the 3-day meeting is € 1095 (€ 560 for academia), excl. lodging.
Exceptions from 10 Sep 2026 until 15 Sep 2026
- First authors of scientific posters.
- abstracts submitted on or before 09 SEP, please register using above link.
- abstracts submitted between 10 and 15 SEP: We will provide you a link via admin@e-b-f.eu.
- Authors of the declined podium presentation abstracts: A separate e-mail has been sent
- Delegates from organisations not yet represented at the meeting: Please contact admin@e-b-f.eu to apply.
From 16 Sep 2026 onwards:
No further registrations will be accepted, except when places become available through cancellations which can be used by individuals on the waiting list on a first come first serve basis.
Waiting list (from 09 Sep 2026 onwards):
If neither of the above exceptions applies to you, you may request a place on the waiting list by mailing admin@e-b-f.eu
Please use the exact subject line: “Request to join the waiting list: registration 19th EBF OS.”
Small Print
There will be no early-bird rate nor 1-day passes.
Registration passes are personal and cannot be shared. Any name change for the full registration is possible but needs to be communicated to admin@e-b-f.eu with original and new name before November 15th, 2026.
The meeting is fully booked:
We have a waiting list:
You may request to go on the waiting list.
Send a mail to admin@e-b-f.eu and use the exact subject line: “Request to join the waiting list: registration 19th EBF OS.”
In case we get a cancelation, we will contact the first name on the list. For transparency, and from Mid-October onwards, we will inform you weekly of your position on the waiting list.
The waiting list will close on 10-NOV-2026.
Small Print
Registration passes are personal and cannot be shared. Any name change for the full registration is possible but needs to be communicated to admin@e-b-f.eu with original and new name before 15 NOV, 2026.
In this link, you can find the aganda of the 12th YSS.
The agenda of the 4th EBF UNI will be added later.
Submission for an abstract for a podium presentations and poster is closed.
We thank our patrons of the 12th YSS.
Ghent is a vibrant university city in Flanders, Belgium, known for its welcoming atmosphere, rich history, and lively cultural scene. Its compact size, friendly spirit, and mix of innovation and tradition make it an ideal setting for this year’s Young Scientist Symposium.
From Brussels-Zaventem airport, Ghent can be reached directly by train in about one hour. From France, the Netherlands, Germany, or even the UK, the city is easily accessible by train or car. The NH Gent Belfort Hotel, located in the heart of the city next to the Town Hall and the Cathedral, will host the meeting and accommodation.
When registering for the meeting (tab Registration), you can include your hotel booking at NH Belfort (depending on your travel schedule, 2, 3 or 4 nights).
If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation elsewhere in Ghent, please register for the meeting only.
Registration for the meeting is closed