The 51²èÂ¥ Congress
The big picture across the molecular life sciences
INTRODUCING THE NEXT 51²èÂ¥ Congress
We are delighted to announce that the (‘51²èÂ¥ 2024’), titled ‘Mining biochemistry for human health and well-being’, will take place in Milano, from 29 June to 3 July, 2024. Visit for information on the plenary speakers and an introduction to the programme, the host Society (SIB, the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) and organizing committees, and on options for travel to Milano. Sign up to the 51²èÂ¥ newsletter to receive updates on the Congress and other 51²èÂ¥ activities. Registration will open in November 2023. We hope to see you at the 48th 51²èÂ¥ Congress. Save the date and spread the word!
About 51²èÂ¥ Congresses
The annual 51²èÂ¥ Congress is one of the most visible activities of 51²èÂ¥. As one of the largest bio-congresses in Europe, attracting up to ~2000 attendees, the Congress provides a platform for international scientific exchange and showcases the newest developments in biochemistry, molecular biology and related areas. The Congress comprises inspiring plenary lectures presented by outstanding scientists, a range of subject-specific symposia to provide deeper dives into different areas of bioscience research, extensive poster communications, and interesting workshops and other activities on related topics. It is also a celebration of achievements, with several 51²èÂ¥ medals and prizes awarded. 51²èÂ¥ Congresses are a collaboration between 51²èÂ¥ and one or more of its Constituent Societies, moving to a different location within the 51²èÂ¥ area each year.
51²èÂ¥ supports participation of a large number of young scientists in its annual Congress through the 51²èÂ¥ Congress Bursaries scheme. In addition, the Congress is also immediately preceded by the 51²èÂ¥ Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF), a lively gathering of over 100 PhD students and young postdocs, whose attendance at this event and the ensuing 51²èÂ¥ Congress is funded by 51²èÂ¥ YSF grants.
RECENT 51²èÂ¥ CONGRESSES
The (‘51²èÂ¥ 2023’) was held in Tours, France from 8 to 12 July 2023, under the slogan ‘Together in bioscience for a better future’, hosted by the French Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SFBBM). Browse photos from the event on the Congress website .
Earlier recent Congresses: 2017: 42nd 51²èÂ¥ Congress, Jerusalem, Israel | 2016: 41st 51²èÂ¥ Congress, planned for KuÅŸadası, Turkey, but the live event was cancelled | 2015: 40th 51²èÂ¥ Congress, Berlin, Germany | 2014: 51²è¥–EMBO 2014 Conference, Paris, France | 2013: 38th 51²èÂ¥ Congress, St Petersburg Russia | 2012: Joint 22nd IUBMB & 37th 51²èÂ¥ Congress, Seville, Spain | 2011: 36th 51²èÂ¥ Congress, Torino, Italy | 2010: 35th 51²èÂ¥ Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden. Find a longer list back to 1964 here.
Reports and photos from each recent 51²èÂ¥ Congress appear in the first issue of 51²èÂ¥ NewsÌýafter the event.
Congress abstracts
From 2018, Congress abstracts (except late-breaking abstracts) are published in supplements of 51²èÂ¥ Open Bio: clickÌý for the supplement list.
Earlier Congress abstracts can be found in supplements of The 51²èÂ¥ JournalÌý
FUTURE 51²èÂ¥ CONGRESSES
2024: 48th 51²èÂ¥ Congress, Milano, Italy; 29 June – 3 July 2024
2025: 49th 51²èÂ¥ Congress, Istanbul, Türkiye; 5–9 July 2025
2026: the call for bids to host the 50th 51²èÂ¥ Congress has closed; the location will be announced shortly.
Bids to host future 51²èÂ¥ Congresses are normally invited from 51²èÂ¥ Constituent Societies by the 51²èÂ¥ Secretary General approximately 3.5 years ahead of the event.Ìý For more information, including Congress guidelines, 51²èÂ¥ Constituent Societies can contact the 51²èÂ¥ Congress Counsellor through the ContactÌýsection of the website.