Call for Abstracts: General Technical Poster and/or Oral Presentations
NIIMBL National Meeting
Capital Hilton | June 23-25, 2026

NIIMBL invites members to submit abstracts for General Technical Poster and/or Oral Presentations at the 2026 NIIMBL National Meeting.  These presentations will present promising non-NIIMBL funded technologies and case studies that address biopharmaceutical manufacturing challenges. 

New this year, presenters may choose one of the following presentation formats:

• Poster Presentation Only
• Oral Presentation Only
• Both Poster and Oral Presentation

Two General Technical Sessions will be held during the meeting, each featuring 3–4 oral presentations selected by the organizing committee from the oral presentation abstracts.

This members-only hybrid event is designed to foster substantive and meaningful discussions on the challenges facing the biomanufacturing community, with the goal of advancing innovation and driving impactful change.

What's Your ROI?

Visibility – Gain recognition for your work by presenting to an audience of industry leaders, researchers, and peers.
Networking – Connect with experts in the field, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities.
Impact – Contribute to the advancement of biomanufacturing by sharing your innovative solutions and insights. Your presentation may also help shape the direction of future NIIMBL programs.

Focus Areas

Submissions should highlight non-NIIMBL funded innovative technologies or case studies that address current or emerging challenges in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Presentation Formats

Oral Presentations

• Selected abstracts will be featured in one of two General Technical Sessions.
• Presentations are limited to 20 minutes, including Q&A.
• Slide decks are required.

Poster Presentations

• Includes two components:
  • Lightning Talk – A 1-minute pitch delivered at the close of a designated plenary session.
  • Evening Poster Reception – A digital poster presentation in an informal, engaging setting.

Eligibility & Presenter Requirements

• A Principal Investigator (PI) must be identified as the “Presenter” in the submission.
• The PI must:
  • Register for and attend the National Meeting in person
  • Deliver the oral presentation and/or Lightning Talk
  • Present the poster during the reception
• Postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and research assistants are not eligible to serve as presenters.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract Limit: 400 words
• Submission Deadline: February 22, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: by March 31, 2026

Abstracts should begin with a clear and concise statement of the topic, highlight key findings or takeaways, and explain their relevance to the biomanufacturing community. Accepted abstracts for posters will be published in the Poster Abstract Booklet, distributed in advance of the meeting.  Accept abstracts for a program session will be published in the session description. One PPT slide will be expected by June 19 for the Lightning Talk presentation.

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.

Accepted oral presentations will be notified by the session chair.  The oral presentations will be slotted with two or three other related presentations.  Each presentation will be 15-17 minutes long with a brief Q&A after each.  

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