Program

The schedule is currently being refined, but the overall structure of the weekend is already taking shape. Explore the key formats below and scroll down for the latest timeline overview.

Team talks

Short presentations by participating iGEM teams, including time for questions, transitions, and feedback.

Poster session

An interactive poster format for exchanging ideas, discussing projects, and getting direct input from peers and guests.

Workshops

Hands-on sessions on relevant iGEM topics, skills, and practical aspects of project development and communication.

Panel discussions

Open discussions with invited guests on judging, science communication, project quality, and the broader iGEM experience.

Judging session

A dedicated session focused on judging expectations, feedback culture, and how to prepare effectively for the Grand Jamboree.

Networking

Time to meet other teams, speakers, and guests in a relaxed setting throughout the weekend.

Event timeline

Schedule Overview

This timeline reflects the current planning status for the weekend. Individual sessions, timings, and room allocations may still be adjusted.

Friday

July 10

16:00

Arrival of the teams

📋

17:00

General welcome

🎤

17:15

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Schmid: Opening Talk

🎙️

17:45

Prof. Dr. Dirk Prüfer: The Current State of Biotechnology

🌿

18:20

Icebreaker & BBQ

🌃

21:00

Bar-Hopping

Saturday

July 11

☀️

08:30

Arrival of the teams

📋

09:00

Welcome

🎙️

09:20

Issei Nakazato: Rewriting Photosynthesis for Yield improvement: Chloroplast-Targeted DNA Base Editing

10:00

Changeover & drinks break

🧪

10:15

Team presentations

🍽️

12:00

Lunch break

🎙️

13:00

Jan Bruder: From Science to Start up - The PEARL story

🎙️

14:00

Katherina Sewald: Beyond Animal Testing: Exploring Human Tissue and Cell Models in Biomedical Science

📸

14:30

Group photo

🛠️

14:45

Workshops + Poster session

🧾

16:00

Poster session

🔥

18:00

Day wrap-up

🍻

21:00

Peacock

Sunday

July 12

🥐

08:30

Breakfast

⚖️

10:00

Judging Panel

🏆

11:30

Closing moderation, including team photo and thank-you

👋

13:00

Departure