SYIS Annual Symposium 2026

The SYIS is thrilled to announce its 5th SYIS Annual Symposium! Registration is now open!

After our successful event in Lausanne last year, this time we are happy to welcome you in Bellinzona for one day packed with talks, workshops and, of course, networking!

Secure your spot and submit your abstract here: Registration and Abstract submission

Event at a glance

When: 26 August 2026
Where: Bios+ Building, Via Francesco Chiesa 5, 6500 Bellinzona

Registration and abstract submission opening: 1 May 2026
Abstract submission deadline: 1 June 2026
Registration closing: 15 July 2026

Fees:

Members:
– SYIS-SSAI members: CHF 30*
– SSAI only members: CHF 70

Non-members:
– Early bird (until 1 June): CHF 70
– Late registration (after 1 June): CHF 100

* Take the chance to become a member via this page. You will be able to join the Symposium with a reduced fee and have additional benefits. You have time until the first day of the Symposium to provide proof of membership.


Program

TimeSession
8h30Registration with coffee
9hOpening session
9h15Keynote speaker Dr. Antonino Cassotta
10hShort talks from selected abstracts
Short talk 1 
Short talk 2
Short talk 3
Short talk 4
Short talk 5
Short talk 6
11h30Best article award presentation
11h45Platinum Sponsor talks
12h05Lunch
13hShort talks from selected abstracts
Short talk 7
Short talk 8
Short talk 9
13h45Flash poster talks from selected abstracts
Flash poster talk 1
Flash poster talk 2
Flash poster talk 3
Flash poster talk 4
Flash poster talk 5
Flash poster talk 6
14h15Coffee break + Poster session
16h15Workshops and Mentoring Program 
17h15Keynote speaker Prof. Davide Robbiani
18hClosing ceremony & Awards
19hSocial event (at own expense)

We thank our official sponsors Proteintech Genomics and BioLegend for supporting the 5th SYIS Annual Symposium!