Social Events
Young Scientist Assembly (YSA/ECR) Excursion and Dinner
Date: 29 August 2026
The IFSM Young Scientist Assembly (YSA/ECR) brings together 50 early-career scientists recognised for their achievements and the quality of their IMC21 abstract submissions. The YSA/ECR programme includes an excursion and dinner on Saturday 29 August 2026, followed by a full-day meeting on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Delegate Welcome Reception
Date: 30 August 2026
Network with colleagues from around the world and introduce yourself to the wider world of microscopy at the delegate welcome reception.
Kindly sponsored by Hitachi High-Tech Corporation and Technoorg Linda Ltd
Gala Dinner
Date: 2 September 2026
The gala dinner will be taking place inside the conference centre and will include a drinks reception and entertainment. This is always a memorable highlight of IMC, providing the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues in an informal setting.
Kindly sponsored by JEOL
You can add a gala dinner ticket to your booking when registering online - or you can update an existing booking by logging back into your online account. Spaces at the gala dinner are limited, so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Tickets for the Gala Dinner must be purchased and fully paid for by Tuesday 11 August, 23:59 BST in order to attend. Any tickets not paid for after this date will be cancelled. Please note you will not be able to purchase or re-purchase Gala Dinner tickets after this date.