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Alumni Relations

Connecting, engaging and nurturing EMBL’s global community of current and former scientists, technicians, communicators and administrators

Events

Through our events programme, you can engage with EMBL and its alumni community, wherever you are, in-person and online. We take pride in bringing you access to scientific excellence and valuable networking opportunities.

Facilitate lifelong learning: If you would like to discuss an idea for an event with us or volunteer as an event host, co-organiser, moderator or speaker, we’d love to hear from you at alumni [at] embl.org

Upcoming events

2026
Fri 27 FebEAA board meeting followed by lunch and drinks reception, EMBL Rome
Fri 20 MarChristoph Müller Farewell Symposium, EMBL Heidelberg
Fri 20 MarEMBL Retirees’ Afternoon for pensioners and retired alumni, EMBL Heidelberg and online
Fri 10 JulEAA board meeting and EMBL Alumni Awards ceremony, EMBL Heidelberg and online
Sat 11 JulMatti Saraste reunion, EMBL Heidelberg
Mon-Tue 7-8 SepEMBL in Poland: Connecting Communities, Advancing Discovery, Warsaw
Fri 9 Oct2026 EMBL Kafatos Lecture, Heraklion and online

Don’t miss out on EMBL alumni events! All EMBL Alumni Association members can opt in to receive regular news and event invitations. Find out how to join or update your details.

Events

Courses and Conferences

Browse practical courses, workshops and conferences across all EMBL sites

Coffee with EMBL

An informal online space for members of the global EMBL community to connect, share and debate topical issues

EMBL in… events

Join us as we take EMBL to its member states

Alumni Awards Ceremony

An annual celebration for our extraordinary community

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