SMBE 2026
About the Conference
SMBE 2026
Welcome
We are delighted to have been chosen to host the 2026 Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution conference, in Copenhagen, between the 28th June and 1st of July.
Copenhagen is a compact, ecologically minded and beautiful, tourist friendly and easy to navigate city full of history and culture. While famous for its style and architecture, and of course its restaurant scene, it also has deep roots in molecular and evolutionary biology.
Beginning with Carlsberg
Beginning with the Carlsberg brewery’s pioneering work in yeast research back in the 19th century, the local research communities have diversified their research so as to today excel in both the basic and applied use of molecular biology, across areas such as evolutionary, medical and population genomics, molecular ecology, palaeogenomics, hologenomics and more.
A Region Rich in World-leading Biotech and Life Science
Although academically anchored principally at the University of Copenhagen and the Danish Technical University, our research environment is enriched by close collaborations with institutions such as the Natural History Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen Zoo and the Carlsberg Research Laboratories, but also given their geographic proximity, academic teams at Denmark’s other major universities in Aarhus, Aalborg and Odense, as well as the community in Southern Sweden.
Furthermore, as a region rich in world-leading biotech and life science pioneers, including multinational companies such as Novo Nordisk, Novonesis, Lundbeck, and Carlsberg, Copenhagen bridges academic innovation with industrial application.
In light of this, we look forward to SMBE2026 bringing together the global molecular evolution community to explore the state of the art of our fields, across four exciting days of talks and networking.
We look forward to seeing you here!
On behalf of the Local Organising Comittee
Tom Gilbert
Local Organising Committee Chair
VENUE
Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center creates an atmosphere that inspires people to mingle and network by raising the professional and inter-disciplinary level. The internationally acknowledged architect Kim Utzon has made sure that the formal settings interact with the informal settings and has created a healthy indoor climate.
ADDRESS
Arni Magnussons Gade 2
1577 København
Danmark
EXPLORE COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen is a capital that harmoniously combines modern, sustainable living with a rich cultural scene and royal heritage. While Danes are famous for their happiness and “hygge”, Copenhagen offers much more than that. As you explore the city, you’ll encounter a thriving culinary scene with world-class restaurants, pioneers in arts and design, and a blend of historic architecture and innovative living that earned Copenhagen the title of World Capital of Architecture. So, get ready to immerse yourself in Danish charm, explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods, and make the most of your time in this dynamic and welcoming city!