The 32nd ECDO Conference āDeath on the Beach: Cell Death & Diseaseā will gather the international cell death community in the unique setting of theĀ Ex Stabilimento Florio delle Tonnare di Favignana e Formica, on the island of Favignana in Sicily, for four days of intense scientific exchange and networking. The programĀ will open on Wednesday 16 September 2026 with registration, a formal welcome by the organizers and a high-profile session on cancer immunology, followed by a convivial welcome cocktail that will set the stage for informal interactions among participants.
Across the following days, the meeting will offer a rich sequence of thematic sessions that span protein degradation, cancer immunology, the full spectrum of cell death modalities, metabolic control of cell fate and the emerging frontiers of precision medicine, combining keynote lectures, invited talks, short talks and flash presentations to ensure visibility for both established leaders and young investigators. Dedicated moments will include CDD Awards, the JĆ¼rg Tschopp and John Kerr Prizes, poster sessions, ECDO Board and Assembly meetings, as well as editorial board activities, underscoring the strong link between the conference, theĀ CDDpress.Ā
The final day will highlight the translational impact of cell death research through two sessions on precision medicine and a special āHEAL ITALIAā Lecture, emphasizing how advances in cell death, metabolism and immune regulation are essential to design more effective and personalized therapies. Scientific sessions will be complemented by the Gala Dinner, offering further opportunities to strengthen collaborations and build new partnerships in a relaxed and inspiring Mediterranean atmosphere.Ā
KEY DATES
The conference will be held from 16 to 19 September.
The event will begin on 16th Sept at 3 pm with registration and first talks at 4Ā pm, while the meeting will end at 6 pm on 19th Sept.Ā
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Registration is open until 31 July 2026
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Abstracts for poster presentation must be submitted no later than 31 July 2026.
Participants wishing to present a poster will be notified of the outcome within 5 days after abstract submission.
Applicants who wish to deliver an oral presentation will be notified of the outcome after 30 June 2026.Ā
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Travel grant applications can be submitted before 15 June 2026.
All the applicants will be notified within 15-20 days regardless of outcome.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Early Bird payment deadline is 31 July 2026.
After this date, the regular fees will apply.
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KEYNOTE LECTURES
INVITED SPEAKERS
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