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National Meeting NIIMBL Project Call Poster Abstracts

Deadline: February 23rd, 2026 05:00 PM EST

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Call for Abstracts: NIIMBL Project Call Poster Presentations (Invitation Only)

NIIMBL National Meeting
Capital Hilton | June 23-25, 2026

NIIMBL invites designated project to submit an abstract for a Project Call Presentations. These presentations will spotlight the work and value achieved through NIIMBL-funded projects, offering a platform to share progress, outcomes, and innovations with the broader NIIMBL community. 


The National Meeting is a members-only hybrid event designed to foster meaningful discussions on the challenges and opportunities in biomanufacturing, with the goal of driving innovation and change.

What's Your ROI?

  • Visibility – Gain recognition by presenting your work to an audience of top thought leaders in industry, academia, nonprofits, and our federal partners.  
  • Networking – Connect with experts, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities.  
  • Impact – Contribute to the advancement of biomanufacturing by sharing your project highlights and successes.

Presentation Format

Each accepted abstract will include two components:

  • Lightning Talk – A 1-minute pitch + 1 PPT slide about your program delivered at the close of a designated plenary session.
  • Evening Poster Presentations & Reception – A digital poster presentation of your program in an informal, engaging setting.

Eligibility & Presenter Requirements

  • A Principal Investigator (PI) must be identified as the “Presenter” in the submission.
  • The PI is required to:
    • Register for and attend the National Meeting in person
    • Deliver the Lightning Talk
    • Present the poster during the reception
  • The PI may not be a Post-doctoral or graduate students as they may not present or attend in person. 

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstract Limit: 400 words  
  • Submission Deadline: February 23, 2026  
  • Notification of Acceptance: by March 31, 2026  
Posters will be displayed digitally on monitors provided by NIIMBL. No physical posters are required. Detailed formatting instructions and upload deadlines will be shared upon acceptance. NIIMBL assigns monitors and session times.


Please contact Ruben Carbonell, NIIMBL National Meeting Poster Chair, at communications@niimbl.org