February 7-11, 2026
Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)
Boston, MA, USA
Advanced Registration discounts available through Friday, February 6.
February 7-11, 2026
Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)
Boston, MA, USA
Advanced Registration discounts available through Friday, February 6.
Please note this schedule is preliminary and will be updated as the program is finalized. All times are in U.S. EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
Details including individual presentation titles, times and abstracts; exhibitor events; special events, and all other conference activities, are available in the event scheduler.
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | |
| 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Setup / Move-In (based on booth size 900+ sq. ft.+ only) |
| Friday, February 6, 2026 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Registration Open |
| 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Attendee Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Setup / Move-In (based on booth size 600 sqft+ Only) |
| 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | All Exhibitor Setup / Move-In |
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | All Exhibitor Setup / Move-In |
| 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Short Courses (Full Day) |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Pre-Conference Technology Provider Showcase (Offsite) |
| Sunday, February 8, 2026 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | All Exhibitor Setup / Move-In |
| 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Short Courses (Full Day) |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Short Course Instructor and Editorial Board Reception |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Pre-Conference Reception | Sponsored by Ginkgo Bioworks (Offsite) |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open |
| 8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Beverage Break in the Exhibition Hall |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Scientific Podium Sessions |
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibition Open & Poster Viewing |
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:50 p.m. | Solutions Spotlight Presentations |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Exhibitor Tutorials |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch in Exhibition |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Poster Presentations: Session A |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Ignite Award Presentations | Ignite Theater |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Topical Interest Group Sessions |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Poster Presentations: Session B |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ignite Award Presentations | Ignite Theater |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Tutorials |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Beverage Break in the Exhibition Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Scientific Podium Sessions |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Reception in Exhibition |
| 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Monday Night Party | Sponsored by Hamilton (Offsite) |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Sunrise Yoga |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Topical Interest Group Sessions |
| 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibition Open & Poster Viewing |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Beverage Break in the Exhibition Hall |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Scientific Podium Sessions |
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:50 p.m. | Solutions Spotlight Presentations |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Ignite Award Presentations | Ignite Theater |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Exhibitor Tutorials |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch in Exhibition |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Poster Presentations: Session C |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Student Poster Award Announcement | Ignite Theater |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Topical Interest Group Sessions |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Poster Presentations: Session D |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Tutorials |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Beverage Break in the Exhibition Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Scientific Podium Sessions |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Reception in Exhibition |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Closing Keynote and Innovation Award Presentation |
| 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Exhibition Open & Poster Viewing |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast in Exhibition |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Solutions Spotlight Presentations |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Ignite Award and NPA Presentation | Ignite Theater |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Scientific Podium Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch in Exhibition |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Poster Presentations: Session E |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Exhibitor Tutorials |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Scientific Podium Sessions |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Beverage Break in the Exhibition Hall |
| 3:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Dismantle |
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Dismantle |