IMC21 Microscopy Conference Liverpool

The 2026 Royal Microscopical Society conference is being held in Liverpool from 31 August to 4 September.

Come and meet Royce Research and Business Engagement team and Royce Applications Scientists at the Henry Royce Institute stand in the exhibition. Please note that you can register for free access to the exhibition, if you are not attending the conference. 

The event, which is being organised by the RMS alongside the University of Liverpool and the International Federation of Societies for Microscopy (IFSM), takes place from 31 August – 4 September at the LEX venue on the city’s iconic waterfront.

Held every four years since 1954 and attracting hundreds of delegates from across the globe, the Congress features world-renowned plenary speakers alongside an extensive trade exhibition with leading companies launching groundbreaking new instruments.

In addition to a five-day scientific programme, IMC21 will host the Young Scientist Assembly (YSA) for all Early Career Researchers (ECRs). This includes a social day out and networking dinner on Saturday 29 August, followed by a full-day meeting on Sunday 30 August. 

Links for more event information: 

Homepage - www.imc21.org.uk
Exhibition - www.imc21.org.uk/exhibition
Scientific Programme - www.imc21.org.uk/congress/scientific-programme
Registration - www.imc21.org.uk/general-information/registration