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
Preliminary 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
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Friday
July 10
From 16:00
Arrival & Check-in
17:00
Opening session in the lecture hall, welcome remarks, opening talk by Prof. Dr. Jochen Schmid, and an introduction to the weekend program and practical logistics
Lecture hall location still to be confirmed (e.g. SP4 / SP7)
17:30
Judge or invited guest session (20 min + 10 min Q&A)
18:15
Icebreaker activities and games in the park, followed by dinner
Indoor seminar room alternative in case of bad weather
From 20:00 / 21:00
Continue the evening informally in the city
Possible group destination: Spatzl
Saturday
July 11
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Saturday
July 11
08:30
Arrival
09:00
Welcome session, overview of the day, and guest welcome
Possible greeting by an iGEM CEO or representative (approx. 20 min)
09:30
Speaker Session 1: Dr. Jan Bruder (20 min + 10 min Q&A)
10:00
Speaker Session 2 (20 min + 10 min Q&A)
10:30
Coffee break and room reset
Optional light breakfast service, e.g. sandwiches
11:00
Optional additional speaker slot
Potential focus: science communication
11:30
Judging panel discussion and audience Q&A
12:30
Lunch break
13:30
Team Presentations — Blocks I and II
Current planning basis: 8 teams × 11 min incl. questions and transitions per 1.5 h block; other timing models are possible depending on the total number of teams
Parallel sessions are being considered
15:00
Short break
15:30
Workshops (approx. 1 hour)
16:45
Poster session
Possible format: two 40-minute rounds with a short 10-minute break in between
18:00
Closing session followed by dinner
Possible plan: communal barbecue on the lawn behind the castle
20:00
Pub quiz & open-end social evening
Possible venue: Bunter Vogel, upper floor with bar
Sunday
July 12
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Sunday
July 12
10:00
Breakfast
11:00
Official closing session, possible additional speaker slot, awards ceremony, and feedback
Additional speaker slot could be 20–30 minutes
From 12:30
Departure