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

REGISTRATION

Registration will open
in late 2025

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submissions start:
1 November 2025

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

Main Abstract Submission

Deadline: Friday, 13 February 2026, 23:59 CET

Outcome notification to submitters: Early April 2026

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

Late Abstract submission
posters only

Opening: 23 March 2026

Deadline: Monday, 20 April 2026, 23:59 CET

Poster acceptance notifications to submitters: mid-May 2026

Registration deadline for late-abstract presenters: Monday, 20 April 2026, 23:59 CET

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.