Biochemical Society Festival

We’re excited to announce our new annual conference starting in 2024! Join us for a spectacular three-day festival that celebrates the vibrant spectrum of scientific disciplines and the activities that define the Biochemical Society’s extensive work. Our programme promises a dynamic experience, with engaging plenary talks, numerous parallel sessions, and a host of additional activities each day, ensuring there’s something for every attendee.

Upon registration, you have the opportunity to tailor your experience by handpicking sessions that align with your specific interests. 

The programme also features an Early Career Researcher (ECR) Symposium, taking place on 8 July, as well as talks on the Society’s journals, policy work, education and career resources, and public engagement. Dedicated sessions include career development, discussions on prestigious awards, and insights into extensive grant opportunities.

Mark your calendars and join us for a unique experience that promises to showcase the many exciting facets of the Biochemical Society!

Register your interest   Submit your abstract

Each of our Research Areas and our Education and Training committees will be running a conference during the festival to showcase the extensive range of topics the Biochemical Society represents.

• Research Area I (Genes)
• Research Area II (Molecular Structure & Function)
• Research Area III (Energy & Metabolism)
• Research Area IV (Cells)
• Research Area V (Signalling)
• Research Area VI (Biological Systems)
• Education and Training 
• Glycobiology

Workshops – an exciting array of drop-in workshops from our publishing, grants, education, EDI, awards and policy teams.

Oral communication slots are available at this meeting. All attendees, particularly researchers in the early stages of their career, are invited to submit a poster abstract for consideration as an oral communication. You can submit your abstract here.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this meeting. For more details and to find out how you can get involved, please contact Hannah Atkins, Sponsorship Manager.

Abstract & early booking deadlines: 9 May 2024. Submit your abstract now!

Register your interest to be notified when registration opens.

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Biochemical Society Bursaries

We offer a wide variety of grants and bursaries to help you attend this event and save money on registration fees! Support is available to cover registration, travel, accommodation, accessibility, companion costs and more.

Apply for a General Travel Grant or during the registration process for any of the following schemes:

• Full and Early Career Bursaries
• Student Bursaries
• Care and Assistance Grants
• Stay Connected Bursaries

Not a member of the Biochemical Society? Join today and save at least £100 on your registration fee