Venue

MECC - Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre

MECC Maastricht is a premier exhibition and conference centre renowned for its world-class facilities and exceptional service. Designed to accommodate a diverse range of events, from international conferences to large-scale exhibitions, MECC Maastricht offers a spacious and adaptable environment tailored to meet the needs of organizers and attendees alike, with a total space of 30,000 square meters, and state-of-the-art halls, meeting rooms, and auditoriums.

Its strategic location in the Randwyck district, close to major transport hubs, makes it easily accessible for both domestic and international visitors. The venue’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is reflected in its modern infrastructure and environmentally conscious initiatives, making it a forward-thinking choice for event organizers.

MECC Floor Plan

ATTEND THE
FEBS CONGRESS

Registration will open
in late 2025

IMPORTANT DATES

YSF Abstract Submission deadline:
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 23:59 CET

Registration

Regular registration deadline:
10 June 2026

Abstract Submissions

Regular submissions closed

Outcome notification to submitters: Early April 2026

Late Abstract Submissions
Late-breaking submissions closed

Poster acceptance notifications to submitters: mid-May 2026

Abstract Submissions

Regular submissions closed

Outcome notification to submitters: Early April 2026

Early registration fee deadline for presenters: 14 April 2026, 23:59 CEST

Late Abstract Submissions
Posters only

Submission & registration deadline extension: Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:00 CEST

Poster acceptance notifications to submitters: mid-May 2026

N.B. Submissions received after the deadline dates will not be considered for the applicable abstract phase.

FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum 2026
2 – 4 July 2026

The FEBS Congress 2026
4 – 8 July 2026

Early bird registration deadline
TBC

Late breaking abstracts submission deadline
TBC

FEBS has twin commitments to high-quality publications and the promotion of molecular biosciences. As a charitable academic organization, FEBS uses income from the journals of FEBS Press to fund its diverse activities, including support for the FEBS Congress.