SciLifeLab Science Summit
October 14, 2026 @ 09:30 – 17:00 CEST
The Annual Conference SciLifeLab Science Summit is a one-day symposium with a new topic each year. The 2026 topic is:
Cancer research: translating life science discoveries to clinical breakthroughs
For more than a century, Swedish cancer research has shaped the international scientific landscape, driven by strong academic environments and a deep societal commitment to transforming discoveries into better treatments. From breakthroughs in cancer genomics and tumor biology to advances in immunology and angiogenesis, researchers in Sweden continue to push the boundaries of life science and medicine.
The SciLifeLab Science Summit brings this legacy into the future by uniting world-leading cancer researchers with cutting-edge technologies across genomics, proteomics, imaging, data science, and beyond. The summit creates an inspiring forum where scientific excellence meets societal relevance—fostering collaboration, showcasing groundbreaking research, and highlighting how cancer research continues to reveal fundamental mechanisms of life while driving innovation with real-world impact.
Join us for a full day of inspiring Science!
Scientific Committee
- Anna Dimberg, Uppsala University (chair)
- Panagiotis Baliakas, Uppsala University
- Gunilla Enblad, Uppsala University
- Camilla Engblom, KI
- Aris Moustakas, Uppsala University
- Jessica Nordlund, Uppsala University
- Kristian Pietras, Lund University
- Carina Strell, Uppsala University
Project leader: Erika Erkstam, Operations Office, SciLifeLab
Registration
Deadline (for registration and posters): September 21
Questions? If you have any inquiries regarding the event or your registration, please contact events@scilifelab.se
For late registrations (after September 21), we cannot guarantee lunch, coffee, nor can we accommodate any allergies or dietary requirements. These will be subject to availability. We appreciate your understanding.
Poster session
Junior researchers are encouraged to participate with poster presentations and have the opportunity to win the Best Poster Award.
Poster Presentation Guidelines
Poster Format
The poster boards are 103 cm wide and 143 cm high.
Mount your poster
The venue will be open from 8:45 AM. Please proceed to the 6th floor and hang your poster at your designated number. A numbered poster list will be provided closer to the event date.
Poster sessions
Poster Session I: During the morning coffee break, presenters of posters with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7…) should be present by their posters.
Poster Session II: During the afternoon break, presenters of posters with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8…) should be present by their posters.
Best Poster Award
All poster presenters should attend the Best Poster Award ceremony at the end of the conference, where the winners will be announced. The Scientific Committee will evaluate the posters throughout the day.
Flash Talks (5-min research pitch) selected from Abstracts
The abstracts will be published on the event website and used to select four Flash Talks (5-min research pitch). A Poster jury will select the 2026 Science Summit Best Poster and award the winner a 5 000 SEK Travel Grant (conditions apply).
Dismount of posters
Please remove your poster immediately after the closing session at 5:00 PM. Poster screens will be collected at 5:30 PM, and any remaining posters will be discarded.
Best Poster Award
The Scientific Committee´s Poster jury will nominate the Science Summit 2026 Best Poster and award the winner a 5 000 SEK Travel Grant.
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Practical information
Travel to Uppsala
The Venue, Uppsala Konsert & Kongress (UKK) is next to the Train station. MAP here! Travel centres, bus stops, parking and hotels are all located within walking distance from Uppsala Konsert & Kongress. Several train and bus lines connect Uppsala to the rest of the country and the region, and Arlanda Airport is only 18 minutes by train, Stockholm Central station is approx. 30 minutes by train.
Uppland public transport (UL) timetables and information: www.ul.se
Stockholm public transport (SL) timetables and information: www.sl.se
SJ timestables and information: www.sj.se
Good to know, travelling to Uppsala.
Parking
The nearest parking garage is Centralgaraget. There is also parking available in Kvarnens parking garage, Svava, S:t Per Gallerians garage, Österplan, and several other locations in central Uppsala. For more information about parking in the area, please visit Uppsala Parkering.
Hotels in Uppsala
Find suggestions for accommodation in Uppsala here
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