IMC21 - The 21st International Microscopy Congress
Fri, 28 Aug
|Liverpool


Time & Location
28 Aug 2026, 9:00 am – 05 Sept 2026, 5:00 pm
Liverpool, King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool L3 4FP, UK
About the event
Hailed the ‘Olympics of Microscopy’, IMC21 aims to welcome more than 3,000 attendees from academia and industry, alongside an impressive trade show.
Professor Nigel D. Browning, the Congress chair, shares his vision for IMC21 to be a global stage for sharing impactful research, fostering collaboration across scientific fields, promoting the next generation of scientists and advancing microscopy.
Under the theme ‘The Next Generation – Embracing the Responsible AI Revolution’, IMC21 is dedicated to nurturing early microscopy scientists through an innovative Early Scholars Program. Expect a rich scientific program, an inspiring IFSM symposium featuring IFSM medal speakers, stimulating session symposia, and opportunities for academic and commercial exchanges.
Join us to shape the future of microscopy, guided by our core values of Collaboration & Integration, Diversity & Inclusivity, and Excellence & Innovation.
Visit https://www.imc21.org.uk/ for more information