Invitation

Ready for Round Two?
Two years ago, we made history with Europe's first Molecular Life Sciences Education and Training Conference; FEBS ETC 2024. The response was overwhelming, the connections were real, and we had promised we'd be back in two years… and here we are:
March 25-29, 2026 | Kuşadası, Türkiye
FEBS Education and Training Conference 2026

This isn't just another conference. It's where fresh ideas meet real experience, where "I've been wondering about that too!" happens in every hallway, and where you'll leave with practical tools you can use Monday morning.
What to expect:
  • Awesome plenaries that'll shift how you think
  • Certified FEBS Academy workshops that dive deep into what matters
  • Hands-on education workshops where you'll actually do the thing
  • Short talks & posters to share what works (and what doesn’t)
  • ...and our brand-new
  • "Debate of the Day" feature (yes, things might get heated, though in the best way).
But here's what really makes this special: the community. Last time, educators and trainers from across the globe gathered to share, learn, and genuinely connect. The conversations that started in workshop rooms continued over Turkish coffee, turned into collaborations, and honestly? Some of us are still talking.
Whether you've been teaching for decades or you're just stepping into education, there's a spot here with your name on it.
The sun's waiting. The community's waiting. Your next breakthrough idea? It's waiting too.
Warmly,

P.S. - Yes, the food is still incredible.
 
Nino Sinčić
Conference Vice-chair
Ferhan Sagin
Conference Chair
 
 
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Committees

Organizing and Program Committee
Ferhan Sagin (Chair)
Nino Sincic (Vice-chair)
Francesco Malatesta
Ly Villo
Didier Picard
Robert Harris
and
Jerka Dumic

Advisory Committee
Angel Herraez 
Keith Elliott
Xavier Coumoul
Frank Michelangeli
and
Miguel de la Rosa

Honorary Chairs
Gül Güner Akdoğan
Israel Pecht

Call for Abstracts!

Dear Molecular Life Scientists, Educators, Researchers,
 
We invite you to submit your abstracts for short presentations and/or poster sessions at FEBS ETC 2026.
 
Abstracts focusing on your latest educational research, cases or reports, innovative teaching methodologies, and success/fail stories in Molecular Life Sciences education are all welcome.

Abstract Topics: 
  • Safe Learning Environment
  • Well-being of Learners / Educators
  • Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Digital Transformation in Education
  • Active Learning Techniques
  • Large Classes
  • Hybrid Learning
  • Teaching Innovations
  • Student Engagement Strategies
  • Assessment
  • Laboratory Experiences
  • Curriculum Development
  • Equity-Diversity-Inclusion Practices in Education
  • PhD Education
  • Supervision
  • Transferable Skills
  • Career Development
  • Communities of Practise
  • Professional Development
  • Ethical Considerations in Education 
Guidelines for abstract submission:
  • Abstracts must be submitted in English.
  • Abstracts should address issues in the field of biochemistry and molecular life sciences education and training. Abstracts on scientific research are not accepted.
  • Research approaches in submitted education abstracts may be basic - applied OR quantitative (descriptive survey, experimental, causal-comparative, correlational, etc) – qualitative (case study, ethnographic study, grounded theory, etc) OR mixed methods.
  • Innovations in biochemistry and molecular life sciences education practices are also greatly welcome.
  • Name(s) of author(s), institution(s), and country of author(s) should be stated clearly.
  • Introduction, methodology, results, and conclusion must be presented in the abstract.
  • Each participant can submit up to 2 abstracts for evaluation. Only 1 of these may be considered for short presentation.
  • Abstracts should be at max. 250 words, and may not include diagrams or pictures.  
Presentation Details
 
Poster Presentations: 
  • All posters should be prepared and printed by the presenter
  • Posters print dimensions: 70cm width x 100cm height
  • All posters will be displayed on 26-27 and 28 March 2026
  • Poster session details will be announced later
Oral Presentations:
  • Oral presentation length is 9 minutes; 7 minutes presentation + 2 minutes Q/A
  • Presenters should prepare their slides in powerpoint format and do not exceed 10 slides
  • Oral presentation schedule will be announced later
 
Deadline for abstract submission: January 12th, 2026
 

Confirmed Speakers

Grants

Grants by FEBS Education and Training Committee
 
We encourage you to be a part of this exciting event and help us "Innovate, Educate, and Empower" the future of Molecular Life Sciences.
 
So to enable more participation, FEBS Education Committee will provide different categories of bursaries for this event.
 
Bursaries for young educators:
 
3 bursaries (750 Euros each) to partially cover the registration fee, travel and accommodation expenses of young educators (up to 40 years old) from FEBS Constituent Societies are provided.

Priority will be given to postgraduate students or early career researchers interested in education.
 
Bursaries for educators of all ages:
 
3 bursaries (850 Euros each) to partially cover the registration fee, travel and accommodation expenses of participants from FEBS Constituent Societies are provided.

Bursaries for FEBS Education Ambassadors:
 
5 bursaries (700 Euros each) to partially cover the travel and accommodation expenses of FEBS Education Ambassadors are provided. The registration fees of the FEBS Education Ambassadors are covered by the FEBS Education Committee.
 
Applicatilns can be made through the online registration platform before January 12th, 2026.
 
For all bursary applications, please upload the following documents: 
  1. Membership of the FEBS Constituent society document
  2. Motivation letter (1 page maximum, font size 11, 1.5- spacing) – Please specify why the financial support is needed and how attending the conference would benefit the applicant’s career.  Pease also include the link to your public LinkedIn profile stating that you registered to the FEBS ETC.
  3. Short CV: 2 pages maximum, font size 11, 1.5-spacing. Please include the following:
Personal information: Name, contact email, other relevant information
Current position, affiliation and address: in the case you are a receiving a fellowship you have to mention it in this topic, including the funding agency
Professional career: Previous positions, scientific degrees, and education
Selected relevant publications in the last 5 years (please give priority to education related ones) 
Selected attended education related international conferences, workshops etc in the last 5 years: List presentations, if any.
 

Registration & Accommodation

 
Registration Type Before January 12th January 12th - March 1st After March 1st
Student - MSc and PhD EUR 200 EUR 225 EUR 250
Young Scientist/Educator (born in or after 1986) EUR 250 EUR 275 EUR 300
Senior Scientist/Educator EUR 300 EUR 350 EUR 400
 
Important Notice!
The above mentioned registration fees are only valid if you are staying at the conference hotel (Pinebay Resort). The conference hotel operates on "all inclusive" system therefore participants accommodating in another hotel will have to pay an additional daily entrance fee of EUR 75.- per day to attend the conference.

Services included in the Registration Fee:
- Access to all scientific sessions and exhibition
- Conference name badge and congress bag
- Coffee breaks
- Certificate of Attendance (digital)
- Certificate of Attendance for attended workshops (digital)
- VAT
 
Accommodation Package per Room Single Occupancy Double Occupany
Pinebay Resort Hotel 25-29 March 2026 (4 nights) - All Inclusive System EUR 580 EUR 680
Pinebay Resort Hotel 25-28 March 2026 (3 nights) - All Inclusive System EUR 475 EUR 600
 
Accommodation Package Fees Include:
- Accommodation at single or double occupancy in standard room at Pinebay Resort for the booking days.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and all drinks (until midnight) are includedin the all inclusive accommodation system
- VAT and city tax.
- Open buffet breakfast, late breakfast, lunch, dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the main restaurant.

Please contact conference secretariat if you would like to accommodate other than the offered packages: febsetc2026@evronas.com

Contact

Address:

Gayrettepe Mah. Yıldız Posta Cad. Ayyıldız Sitesi B Blok No:12 Beşiktaş, İstanbul

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Xanadu Hotel High Class All Inclusive Services Include:
- Open buffet breakfast, late breakfast, lunch, dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the main restaurant
- All drinks (soft and alcoholic) served in the lobby bar between 07:00-00:00
- 12:30-16:00 Snacks service
- 11:00-18:00 Patisserie service
- All drinks (soft and alcoholic) served in the disco/bar between 00:00-02:00
- Saunas and Turkish Baths in the indoor pool and SPA center
- Wireless internet access throughout the hotel
- Fitness center
- Business center
- Table tennis, billiards, archery and air rifle darts, basketball, bowling center, etc.