Registration and abstract submission

Due to the maximum allowed occupancies of the conference room and dining/social areas, registrations will be limited to 150 attendants. Make sure to register as soon as possible!

Important dates :

• 1st of July 2026 : Abstract submission deadline (pre-registration necessary)
• 21st of July 2026 : Notification of selection for oral presentation
• 1st of August 2026 : Registration deadline
• 3rd of November 2026, at noon : arrival at Domaine Saint Joseph
• 6th of November 2026, beginning of afternoon : departure from  Domaine Saint Joseph
  

Abstract submission 

• You must pre-register on the registration websiteto submit an abstract.
• A template is available at this link.
• The abstract file in docx format should be filled and downloaded on the registration website 
• Please name your abstract NAME_Surname_abstract.docx
• Please answer the questions on the first page. Participants will be cordially invited to submit a contribution to the special issue of EPJE  - The European Physical Journal E -   that we are guest-editing in occasion of the conference.

Registration fees 

They depend on the options that the participant selects during his/her pre-registration. Please note available reductions on the full fees :

• GEM/APPICOM  members reduction (€50)
• Student/post-doc reduction available for GEM members (€250), but in a limited number — early registration is encouraged. 
• reduction for local participants (without accommodation, master students from Lyon, please contact us)

The following table shows the registration fees which include:

• Access to all conference and poster sessions during the 3 days,
• Coffee breaks during the 3 days,
• buffet dinner during poster sessions  (days 1 and 2),
• Welcome cocktail (day 1),
  
• Lunch (day 2),
• 2-nights accommodation with breakfast, and tourist-tax, if selected.

 Note: Prices include VAT. VAT cannot not be refunded.

Cancellation requests received before September, 1st 2026, will be refunded. No refund will be granted for cancellations requested after this date.

Membership Benefits

• Members of the CNRS thematic research network APPICOM (APProche Intégrative pour une COmpréhension multi-échelle des protéines de Membrane) can benefit from reduced fees.
  
• Members of the GEM group within the French Biophysics Society (SFB) can benefit from reduced fees.
  • Becoming a member of both SFB and GEM is encouraged for conference attendees. SFB and GEM offer significant financial support, including thesis and poster prizes, to their members.
  • Applicants are encouraged to subscribe to the SFB and GEM membership  (please choose the "Plein tarif+GEM" option).
  • Students can join for free in 2026, but still need to sign up and choose the "0€" option