BNMI2026 SYMPOSIUM
23-27 November, 2026, Levi, Finland
Welcome to the BNMI 2026 Symposium – the 5th annual meeting of the Bridging Nordic Microscopy Infrastructure (BNMI) network. The BNMI 2026 Symposium will be hosted by the Finnish Advanced Microscopy Node and takes place at the Levi Summit Event Center & Panorama Hotel, Levi, Finland, 23/24-27 November, 2026.
The goal of the BNMI network symposium is to bring the Nordic imaging infrastructures and life scientists closer together to strengthen our collaboration. With these meetings we aim to encourage interactions amongst the different Nordic imaging facilities and create interactive networks in life science imaging. By active networking between imaging facilities, researchers, developers and industry we seek to improve the quality and impact of microscopy in the Nordic countries.
KEY DATES
Pre-symposium workshops dates: 23-24.11.2026
Symposium dates: 24-27.11.2026
Abstract submission deadline: 1.07.2026 (talks), 7.08.2026 (posters)
Exhibition registration deadline 30.06.2026
Early bird registration deadline 17.07.2026
BNMI fellowship application deadline: 26.06.2026
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
We will offer an exciting scientific program, which will consist of industry exhibitions, workshops, scientific talks, poster sessions, and panel discussions. Topics that will be covered include:
- Advanced Light Microscopy & Super-Resolution Microscopy
- Mesoscopy
- Label-free imaging
- High content screening and image analysis
- Electron Microscopy
- Imaging Applications
INVITED SPEAKERS
SULIANA MANLEY – EPFL, Switzerland
LINDA SANDBLAD – Umeå University, Sweden
PETER HORVATH – Helmholtz Munich, Germany
OXANA KLEMENTIEVA – Lund University, Sweden
MORITZ NEGWER – Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Netherlands
CLARE STRACHAN – University of Helsinki, Finland
VENUE
Hotel Levi Panorama sits on one of the Levi fell tops, just a 15-minute drive from Kittilä International Airport. Along with its unique location on the slopes, this venue offers a variety of services and activities, including skiing and hiking directly from the grounds. Levi Summit Congress and Exhibition Centre has multipurpose facilities and high-tech equipment, making it a first-class venue. Together, Levi Summit Congress and Exhibition Centre and Hotel Levi Panorama provide the perfect setting for the 5th BNMI symposium.
We hope you will join us in Levi for what promises to be an exciting and educational symposium!
ORGANIZERS
This meeting is organized in collaboration with the Finnish Advanced Microscopy Node, University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University, and the Bridging Nordic Microscopy Infrastructure.
