Conference Description
The Bacterial Cell Surfaces GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Bacterial Cell Surfaces will present cutting-edge research on the molecular mechanisms of bacterial envelope biogenesis. The conference will bring together an international group of researchers who are key contributors to the field. Sessions will highlight late-breaking discoveries spanning the breadth of the field. The conference will feature both established and early-stage investigators who are at the forefront of their research areas. Short talks will be selected from submitted abstracts, and we strongly encourage junior scientists (graduate students and post-docs) to apply for these speaking slots.
We will continue the well-received Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) that precedes the GRC and will be held June 27-28, 2026. The GRS is organized by junior scientists (graduate students and post-docs) and highlights the work of their peers. The Seminar provides a unique forum for trainees to present and exchange cutting-edge science among themselves and with leaders of the field. GRS participants will nominate several of their speakers for short talks at the GRC.
The collegial atmosphere at this conference —featuring structured discussion sessions and informal gatherings in the afternoons and evenings— encourages open scientific discussions and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, driving future progress in our fundamental understanding of the Bacterial Cell Surface.
The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by October 1, 2025. Please check back for updates.
