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
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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
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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
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Sunday
July 12
08:30
Breakfast
10:00
Judging Panel
11:30
Closing moderation, including team photo and thank-you
13:00
Departure