We are pleased to announce the 11th International Congress on Electron Tomography, taking place August 9 – 12, 2026, in Madison, WI.
This landmark gathering will bring together leading researchers, microscopists, and innovators from across the globe to explore the latest advances in three-dimensional structural characterization at the nanoscale. Building on decades of scientific excellence, the 11th Congress promises to showcase cutting-edge developments in tomographic techniques, computational methods, and emerging applications across structural biology and nanotechnology.
As electron tomography continues to revolutionize our understanding of complex structures—from macromolecular complexes to cellular organelles to tissue and whole organisms—this congress will provide an essential forum for exchanging ideas, fostering collaborations, and shaping the future of the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research presentations, participate in hands-on vendor demonstrations, and connect with the international community driving innovation in electron microscopy.
Whether you are developing novel imaging strategies, pushing the boundaries of resolution and automation, or applying tomographic methods to solve critical scientific challenges, the 11th International Congress on Electron Tomography will be an invaluable platform for advancing knowledge and building lasting partnerships.
Mark your calendars for August 9-12, 2026, and join us in celebrating the power of seeing science from every angle.
LOCATION
Nestled in the heart of a city renowned for the University of Wisconsin–Madison — one of the nation’s leading research universities — Overture sits at the intersection of culture and innovation, making it a natural gathering place for curious, forward-thinking minds. The center’s central downtown location offers easy access to hotels, restaurants, and the broader Madison community, ensuring that you can fully immerse yourselves in both the scientific programming and the city’s energetic, ideas-driven culture.
EVENT INFORMATION
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| Abstract Submission Deadline – CLOSED | May 14, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline – CLOSED | July 30, 2026 |
| Hotel Room Block Booking Deadline – CLOSED | July 13, 2026 |
| Congress Begins | August 9, 2026 |
| Workshops | August 12, 2026 |
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Registration Details & Abstract Submission
Registration Is still Live!
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Registration Fee: $675.00
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What's Included in Your Registration
- Welcome reception and networking opportunities
- Access to all lecture sessions
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner provided daily
- All conference materials
- Poster sessions
- Please note: Hotel accommodations and transportation are not included and should be arranged separately.
Accommodations
We’ve secured special room blocks at three convenient hotels near the venue to make your stay comfortable and hassle-free. Choose from the Hampton Inn, Concourse Hotel, or DoubleTree Hotel—all offering easy access to our event location. These preferred hotels provide excellent amenities and competitive group rates for our guests. We are also actively working to secure additional hotel blocks to provide you with more options. Reservation links now available.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
| SUNDAY DAY 1 – Aug 09, 2026 |
MONDAY DAY 2 – Aug 10, 2026 |
TUESDAY DAY 3 – Aug 11, 2026 |
WEDNESDAY DAY 4 – Aug 12, 2026 |
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| 14:00 – 16:00 Registration |
08:00 – 08:30 Breakfast |
08:00 – 08:30 Breakfast |
08:00 – 08:30 Breakfast |
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| 16:00 – 18:00 Welcome & Opening Lectures Session 1: Opening Lectures. Opening the Volume: Frontiers and Visions in Cryo-Electron Tomography |
08:30 – 10:00 Session 2: Tools of the Trade: New Frontiers in Cryo-ET Methods and Workflows |
08:30 – 10:00 Session 6: From Molecules to Machines: Multiscale Structural Biology by Cryo-ET |
8:30 – 10:00 Session 10: Structure in Context: Linking Cryo-ET to Cell Biology and Physiology |
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| 18:00 – 19:30 Dinner |
10:00 – 10:30 Break |
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10:00 – 10:30 Break |
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| 19:30 – 20:30 Keynote Speaker |
10:30 – 12:00 Session 3: Preparing the Invisible: Advances in Sample Preparation, Cryo-FIB, and Lift-Out |
10:30 – 12:00 Session 7: Pathogens in Place: In Situ Structural Virology by Cryo-ET |
10:30 – 12:00 Session 11: Toward Native Biology: Physiology, Function, and Structure In Situ |
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| 20:30 – 21:30 Hosted Bar |
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch & Activities |
12:00 – 16:00 Lunch & Activities |
12:00 – 12:15 Closing Remarks |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 Session 4: Computation in Context: Image Processing, AI, and Quantitative Cryo-ET |
16:00 – 18:00 Session 8: Many Small Things: Heterogeneity, Dynamics, and Rare States |
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch |
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| 15:30 – 16:00 Break |
18:00 – 19:30 Dinner |
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| 16:00 – 17:30 Session 5: Explorations In Situ: Cryo-ET Across Cells, Tissues, and Organisms |
19:30 – 21:00 Session 9: Seeing Is Correlating: Cryo-CLEM and Multimodal Imaging Strategies |
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| 18:00 – 19:30 Dinner |
21:00 Activities on the Town |
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| 19:30 – 21:00 Poster Session |
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| 21:00 Activities on the Town |
QUESTIONS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wah Chiu
Credentials: Stanford-SLAC
INVITED SPEAKERS
SPONSORS
On behalf of the ICET 2026 organizing team, thank you for your generous sponsorship of the 11th International Congress on Electron Tomography. Your support helps make this event possible and reflects a real commitment to advancing the electron tomography community.
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