Dear SMBE Members,

We are happy to announce that the Call for Symposia for the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) 2026 Annual Meeting is now open.

The meeting will take place here in Copenhagen, Denmark, from June 28th to July 2nd, and we look forward to welcoming researchers from around the world for an inspiring scientific programme.

We warmly invite you to submit a symposium proposal and help shape the scientific content of SMBE 2026.

Key dates

1. Call for symposia: Open September 1, 2025
2. Call for symposia: Close October 15, 2025
3. Announcement of accepted symposia: November 3, 2025

For further details, including submission guidelines, please visit the conference website: https://smbe2026.org/symposia/

We look forward to receiving your proposals and to welcoming you to Copenhagen in 2026!

Best regards,

Tom Gilbert

Chair, SMBE 2026 Organizing Committee