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5th BNMI symposium

BNMI Annual Meeting will bring together the Nordic imaging infrastructures, leading imaging scientists, and industry representatives for insightful discussions to foster collaboration and improve the quality and impact of microscopy across the Nordic countries.

What to expect

  • Cutting-edge microscopy talks and poster session
  • Pre-symposium workshops, panel discussions & industry exhibitions
  • Topics from super-resolution and mesoscopy to electron microscopy, high-content imaging and image analysis
  • Fellowship opportunities for PhD students, Postdocs, and imaging facility staff (covering symposium fees)
  • An all-inclusive meeting experience, including a social program with skiing, sauna, and opportunities to see the northern lights ⛷️✨
  • A unique setting in Finnish Lapland, combining high-level science with unforgettable experiences

Invited distinguished speakers

  • Suliana Manley (EPFL, Switzerland)
  • Linda Sandblad (Umeå University, Sweden)
  • Peter Horvath (Helmholtz Munich, Germany)
  • Moritz Negwer (Radboud University, Netherlands)
  • Oxana Klementieva (Lund University, Sweden)
  • Clare Strachan (University of Helsinki, Finland)

Important dates

Abstract submission deadlines

  • Talks - July 1, 2026
  • Posters - August 7, 2026
  • Abstract submission link

Early bird registration deadline - July 17, 2026

We warmly encourage you to submit your abstract and contribute to the program. Please note that participation is limited, and registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

PhD students, Postdocs and Imaging Facility staff are eligible to apply for a fellowship to cover the symposium package fee. To apply, applicants send an abstract for a presentation (poster or oral), and a motivation letter by 26 June, 2026. Applications should be sent to the following address: bnmi-2026@ibv.uio.no

Organizers
Scientific Committee - BNMI Board
Local Organizing Committee - Finnish Advanced Microscopy (FiAM) Node of Euro-BioImaging

Additional information

Irina Belaia