BNMI Symposium 2026

We are pleased to announce that abstract submission and registration are now open for the 5th Bridging Nordic Microscopy Infrastructures (BNMI2026) Symposium, taking place on 23/24–27 November 2026 in Levi, Finland.

📍 Levi Summit Event Centre & Hotel Levi Panorama, Lapland, Finland
🗓️November 23/24–27, 2026

🔗 More information via this link: https://eurobioimaging.fi/FiAM/bnmi2026/

BNMI Annual Meeting will bring together the Nordic imaging infrastructures, leading imaging scientists, and industry representatives for insightful discussions to foster collaboration and improve the quality and impact of microscopy across the Nordic countries. 

What to expect

• Cutting-edge microscopy talks and poster session
• Pre-symposium workshops, panel discussions & industry exhibitions
• Topics from super-resolution and mesoscopy to electron microscopy, high-content imaging and image analysis
• An all-inclusive meeting experience, including a social program with skiing, sauna, and opportunities to see the northern lights ⛷️✨
• A unique setting in Finnish Lapland, combining high-level science with unforgettable experiences

Invited distinguished speakers

Suliana Manley (EPFL, Switzerland), Linda Sandblad (Umeå University, Sweden), Peter Horvath (Helmholtz Munich, Germany), Moritz Negwer (Radboud University, Netherlands), Oxana Klementieva (Lund University, Sweden), and Clare Strachan (University of Helsinki, Finland).

Organizers

Scientific Committee - BNMI Board

Local Organizing Committee - Finnish Advanced Microscopy (FiAM) Node

Fellowship opportunities

BNMI offers fellowship opportunities for PhD students, Postdocs, and imaging facility staff (covering symposium fees). Application deadline June 26, 2026

Important dates

Abstract submission deadlines

• Talks - July 1, 2026
• Posters - August 7, 2026

Early bird registration deadline - July 17, 2026

We warmly encourage you to submit your abstract and contribute to the program. Please note that participation is limited, and registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Feel free to spread the word among your community, and we look forward to welcoming you in Levi!