Early Bird Registration (until 7 August 2026)	Late Registration (until 10 September 2026)
*Students, trainees and junior postdocs (maximum three years of postdoctoral experience); no other categories can benefit from this reduced rate. A confirmation must be provided by the direct supervisor (further details are available during the registration procedure).
Junior*	€ 260	€ 340
Regular participant	€ 380	€ 460

The registration fee entitles participants to the following:

• Access to all scientific sessions and poster viewing
• Congress kit
• Coffee breaks, lunches, welcome aperitif.

N.B. Participation in the social dinner on Tuesday, 22 September, is not included in the fee and costs 55 EUR. If you wish to attend the dinner, please select it during the payment procedure. For more information please visit the social activities section.

The early bird discount applies to payments received until 7 August 2026. Registrations will remain open until 10 September 2026 at the regular price.
N.B. Payments must be received within each deadline indicated (if you are paying through your administration, please ensure that it is initiated in due time).

Payment is possible by credit card or bank transfer. Further details about the payment procedure is available through your personal myISCAM2026.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations with a refund request must be sent by e-mail to the secretariat and must be accompanied by a valid justification. Refunds will be decided case by case by the organising secretariat. If accepted, cancellations by 7 August 2026 will be refunded fully minus an administrative charge; no refunds will be provided after 7 August 2026.

Abstracts are accepted exclusively through this website, through your personal myISCAM2026 area; you will need to to have an account to have access to the latter.

Only one abstract per participant is allowed. The abstract should be submitted by the presenting author only.

The abstract submission deadline is 30 June 2026. The organisers will then review the received abstracts for oral and poster presentations.

Abstracts guidelines:

• Title. The title must start in uppercase and continue in lowercase, except for conventional terms (ATP, DNA, NFκB, etc). Example:
      This title is written correctly
       This Title is Not Properly Written
       ALSO THIS TITLE IS WRONG
• Authorship. If more than one author (but only in that case), underline your name (the presenting author, in whatever position you appear in the author list) and use commas to separate the author names; do not use 'and' before the last author. Write your name and surname in full; for any other authors use initial(s) for the first name(s) followed by the surname. If more than one affiliation (but only in that case), use sequential superscript numbers to identify each institution. Example:
     Mario Rossi¹, J. Doe², F. Bloggs^{1,2
     1}Dept Biomembranes, Golgi & Veratti Univ., Pavia, Italy
     ²Dept Bioblast Analyses, Altmann Univ., Leipzig, Germany
• Abstract text. Keep the abstract text to within 1500 characters, spaces included (which is roughly equivalent to 200 words). Do not include references or figures.

We are awarding 3 Travel Grants to assist young trainees who need financial assistance to attend the 13th ISCaM Annual Meeting and present their work as an oral or poster presentation. Each ISCaM Travel Grant waives the meeting registration fee.

Eligibility

• Student and Early Career ISCaM members with max. 3-year postdoctoral experience. (Exceptions may be made in the case of members who have had a professional break, such as illness or parental leave.)
• Travel Grants are targeted at members who, without additional funding, would not be able to attend the meeting. Please consider your financial need before applying and demonstrate it in your application.
• Applicants must have submitted an abstract for the meeting through this website.
• The ISCaM aims to be inclusive: we may be able to offer reduced membership fees for researchers from low/lower middle-income economies (as defined by the World Bank) or who have extenuating circumstances. Click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the current list on the World Bank website.

How to apply

You have to sign up for this meeting, explicitly indicating that you wish to apply for a travel grant. Subsequently, through your personal myISCAM2026 area, you should submit an abstract for the meeting along with a motivation letter (1 page max.).

Deadline is 30 June 2026.

Results will be notified by 30 July 2026.

The following social activities are offered to enrich your experience during the meeting. Each activity will be organised only if a sufficient number of participants express interest. We therefore kindly invite you to access your personal myISCAM2026 area and indicate your intention to participate in any of the activities listed below. Once the minimum number of participants has been reached, you will be contacted with confirmation details. At that stage, you will be able to secure your place by paying the corresponding fee (always through your personal myISCAM2026 area). Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

A typical morning in Padua
Visit to Palazzo Bo and aperitivo in the central squares

Date: Monday, 21 September

Time: 10:00-12:00

Location: Palazzo BO – via VIII Febbraio 2, Padua.

Price: € 15 (includes guided visit and one drink)

About the event: As one of the oldest and most picturesque buildings in Padua, Palazzo Bo has long stood as the heart of the University of Padua. A guided tour (in English) will be organized for ISCaM 2026 participants.
Encompassing several buildings, Palazzo Bo holds both an Ancient and a New Courtyard. Lined with coats of arms embedded within its walls, the 16th century Ancient Courtyard gives way to the majestic Aula Magna and the renowned Anatomical Theatre, which is known as the oldest permanent anatomical theatre in the world (1595).  Beyond a small passage lies the New Courtyard. This 20th century courtyard leads to a series of rooms designed and decorated by the brilliant Italian architect Gio Ponti.
After the visit, immerse yourself in the vibrant life of the city center, and enjoy a coffee or a spritz in one of the many bars lining up the sides of the central squares of Padua.

Young ISCaM Member Club (YIMC) get-together

The Young ISCaM Member Club (YIMC) invites young scientists of the meeting for an after-day drink (or two...) in one of coolest spots in Padua.

Date: Monday, 21 September

Time: from 21:00 onwards

Location: Giardini dell’Arena

Price: Free (drinks not included; booking required for organisational purposes)

About the event: The Young ISCaM Member Club (YIMC) invites young scientists of the meeting for an after-day drink (or two...) in one of coolest spots in Padua. Grab a drink with your peers!  Picture this: you're surrounded by fellow young scientists, in one of the oldest public gardens in Italy a public garden created in the early 20th century on the site of a Roman amphitheatre, next to Giotto’s Cappella degli Scrovegni. Raise your glass and toast to new friendships, collaborations, and endless possibilities. This is your chance to meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for science, all while sipping a delicious drink.

Venice Bacaro tour

Date: Wednesday, 23 September

Time: Departure after the meeting (public transport), approximately 18.30-22.00

Location: Venice

Price: €30 (includes train travel, return ticket to Padua or Venice Airport, one drink, and one snack).

About the event: The young local organisers invite ISCaM 2026 participants to a one-of-a-kind night in Venice. Enjoy an authentic experience in possibly the most beautiful city on earth. Local students will guide you across the most iconic locations, off-the-beaten-paths gems, and authentic bars.