Upcoming Events
2026 European Society for Biomaterials 35th Annual Conference
A Room with a ZOO 〡 Antwerp, Belgium 〡 September 7–11, 2026
We are excited to announce that the 35th Annual Conference of the European Society of Biomaterials will take place from September 7 to 11, 2026, in Antwerp, Belgium.
2026 SPS Annual Meeting
Centre Mont-Royal 〡 Montreal, Canada 〡 September 21–23, 2026
The Safety Pharmacology Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, held in partnership with the Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT), will take place September 21–23, 2026, in Montreal, Canada. Building on our two prior highly successful joint meetings in 2016 and 2022, the 2026 meeting will deliver a scientific program aligned with the theme Novel Drug Safety Methodologies: From Bench to Bedside, featuring expert-led symposia, trainee presentations, poster sessions, and an exhibit hall showcasing service and technology providers. This international meeting brings together scientists across academia, industry, government, and clinical practice to connect, share advances, and shape the future of pharmacology and drug safety.
2026 TERMIS AM Pre-Conference Workshop:
Microphysiological and Multi-Cellular Engineered Living Systems: Scientific Frontiers and Translational Opportunities
Hosted by the iMPSS Americas Regional Chapter and M-CELS Interest Group
Hilton Riverside 〡 New Orleans, LA 〡 November 15, 2026 〡 1–4 PM CST
This workshop will bring together leaders at the forefront of scientific innovation and translation to discuss both emerging technological frontiers and the critical steps needed to accelerate their impact. Attendees will gain insights into advances in synthetic biology, biobots, organoid intelligence, and next-generation microphysiological systems (MPS), while also exploring evolving opportunities for regulatory acceptance, translational implementation, and broader deployment of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).
2026 The 14th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences
COEX Convention Center 〡 Seoul, South Korea 〡 August 15–19, 2027
A Shared Journey for the Future of NAMs
The 14th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences (WC14) will be held in Seoul, Korea, from 15–19 August 2027. Continuing the proud legacy of previous World Congresses, WC14 will serve as the foremost global platform dedicated to advancing the 3Rs principles; Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement, while shaping the future of humane and innovative science.