International Day of Immunology 2026 Webinar
As winter unfolds, we are getting ready to celebrate the International Day of Immunology on April 29th.
Every year on 29 April, IUIS and EFIS bring the global immunology community together to celebrate the International Day of Immunology (DoI). A key highlight of this campaign is the official Day of Immunology webinar, featuring outstanding speakers and timely scientific discussions designed to raise awareness of immunology and explore the annual theme.
This year, the Day of Immunology 2026 will spotlight the theme “Regulatory T Cells: Guardians of Immune Balance”, highlighting the critical role of immune regulation in health and disease. We are extremely happy and proud to announce that this year, we will host Nobel Prize 2025 laureate Professor Shimon Sakaguchi along with Professor Makoto Miyara for the Day of Immunology Webinar.
Registration is now open! Sign up for the live webinar happening on April 29th at 15:00 CET and be part of this inspiring discussion. Stay tuned for more speakers on the lineup!
International Day of Immunology
Awareness Campaign and Awards
In the lead-up to the 2026 Day of Immunology (DoI), which will bring global attention to the theme “Regulatory T Cells: Guardians of Immune Balance”, the #DayofImmunology social media campaign will be relaunched to raise public awareness of the immune system’s vital importance for overall health and well-being. We invite and encourage all our national societies to contribute by submitting videos answering the theme related questions which will be shared on our social media channels. Deadline for social media campaign is April 3! Contact us to find out more about how to participate!
Furthermore, IUIS and EFIS will recognize the most creative and most impactful awareness campaigns organized by our members around the Day of Immunology with six awards! The DoI Awards are your chance to showcase creative and meaningful awareness campaigns. Find out more about the campaign, how to participate and the prizes here.
Established in 2009 by EFIS and the European Journal of Immunology (EJI), Ita Askonas Award recognizes exceptional female group leaders in immunology who have led an independent laboratory for a minimum of four and no more than ten years. Nominations are due by June 30, 2026. More about the award and application details are available here.
EFIS Task Force News
yEFIS Task Force 3rd Symposium
Organised by and for early-career immunologists, the yEFIS Symposium, taking place in Prague, Czech Republic, from 29 June to 1 July 2026, brings together PhD students, postdocs, and early-stage group leaders from across Europe for three days of cutting-edge science, skills workshops, and networking. In collaboration with the Czech Immunological Society and Czech Young Immunologists, it is an important occasion for active exchange of ideas and confrontation of experiences from different national contexts. Registration is now open!
Abstract submission deadline is March 20th.
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Gender & Diversity Task Force Celebrates International Women's Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the EFIS Gender & Diversity Task Force highlights the remarkable contributions of women scientists whose discoveries have transformed immunology and global health. Pioneering researchers such as Rosalyn Yalow, Gertrude B. Elion, Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, Tu Youyou, and Katalin Karikó have expanded our understanding of immune mechanisms and infectious diseases, leading to groundbreaking diagnostic tools, life-saving therapies, and vaccines.
Their achievements demonstrate how fundamental scientific discoveries can translate into major advances in medicine and public health. By recognizing these contributions, we also celebrate the countless women scientists whose work continues to advance immunology today.
EFIS remains committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities in immunology, supporting the next generation of scientists who will drive future discoveries and innovations in immune research.
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EFIS Society News
Translational Immunology School - June 25-27, 2026, Kongresshotel Potsdam
The registration 2026 is open and attendance is limited to 50 participants.
The Translational Immunology Schools (TIS) up to now were great success stories with participants from both academic research as well as clinical research institutions and industry. The topics covered include developments in diagnostics, new research technologies, modern immune intervention and new immune therapeutic principles.
Congress of the German Society for Immunology - September 15-18, 2026 in Munich
The abstract submission is open.
The Congress of the German Society for Immunology, taking place in September 2026 in Munich/Germany, brings together scientists and clinicians interested in better understanding the overarching principles that apply to immunity to infection, immuno-oncology, immunotherapy, autoimmunity, and transplantation and that determine organ-specific protective and pathological immune responses. With this specific focus, we aim to broaden our horizon by connecting basic immunological science and organ-specific pathology with translational activities and novel and emerging technologies. Your participation will help foster a dynamic connection between science, technology, and industry in a vibrant and memorable atmosphere, just ahead of the Munich Oktoberfest.
Meeting of the Study Group Allergy and Immunology
The registration and abstract submission 2026 are open.
The next AK Meeting will take place on May 21/22, 2026 at Rauischholzhausen Castle near Marburg. All those interested are invited to join this 5th meeting of the AKAI to present and discuss data covering the field of allergy and immunology.
In this series of lectures, the DGfI Commission on Gender Equality and Career Development provides a forum for excellent female immunologists. They will share their exciting research, but also talk about their experiences in forming a career as women in STEM (=MINT).
The Immune Alliance - a German-Japanese Cooperation in Immunology
Lecture on March 18, 2026 - 9am (Germany/ 5pm (Japan) | Zoom
We welcome you to the next Immune Alliance Seminar via zoom with Dr. Akinori Takaoka (Hokkaido University, Japan) and Prof. Dr. Alexander Flügel (Göttingen, Germany). Everyone is welcome to join. Registration is free. Register via: https://dgfi.org/immune-alliance/
NVVI Spring Symposium 2026
This year, the Dutch Society for Immunology Spring Symposium is scheduled on April 9 & 10, 2026, which will be held at De Werelt, Lunteren. The symposium scientific program is now available which focuses on ‘Immunity in Action: Mechanism to Medicine’. Moreover, the young-NVvI will host a career workshop during the meeting. Early-bird registration deadline is 1 March 2026.
Scandinavian Society for Immunology (SSI) Meeting 2026
On behalf of the Norwegian Society of Immunology, we are delighted to welcome you to the Scandinavian Society for Immunology (SSI) Meeting 2026, from September 7–10 in the beautiful city of Bergen. This international conference will bring together leading immunologists, researchers, and clinicians to share advances, foster collaborations, and inspire the next generation of scientists. We are particularly excited to host a dedicated Immunology School and Pre-Meeting for students and early-career researchers, offering unique opportunities for learning, networking, and mentorship. Travel grants are available to support student and early-career participation, ensuring broad and inclusive engagement. Set against Norway’s stunning west coast, Bergen provides a rich cultural experience and breathtaking natural beauty—an ideal setting for scientific exchange and community building.
We look forward to welcoming you to a week of science, discussion, and discovery.
Velkommen til Bergen!
46th Congress of SEI
The 46th Congress of the Spanish Society of Immunology will take place on April 16-18 in the historic and beautiful city of Córdoba, Spain. This annual meeting will bring together immunologists from across Spain and abroad to share the latest advances in immunology, while fostering collaboration and scientific exchange. In addition to an outstanding scientific programme, participants will enjoy the unique cultural heritage of Córdoba. We warmly invite our colleagues to join us for this special event. Registration and further information are available at www.sei2026.es
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CYI in Czech Guinness Book of Records
In December 2025, for the traditional St. Nicholas Day celebration, the Czech Young Immunologists of CIS (CYI) participated in a competition for the Czech Guinness Book of Records. Fifty-four CYI members turned to pipette 50 liters of beer using a 1 ml pipette, and it was completed in 32 hours and 15 minutes, a record officially registered that will appear in the 2026 edition of the book! A competition for meeting in fun, friendship, and science.
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EFIS-IL Study Groups News
SAVE THE DATE!
2nd Annual Meeting of the EFIS - IL Study Group on Sex Differences in Immunity will take place in Hamburg on 8–9 October 2026! More details will follow soon. More information about the study group can be found here.
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Launching of the Marie Curie Doctoral Network
An initiative by the EFIS-IL Immunometabolism Study Group (EIMN) is now accepting applications. Find out more here.
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3rd iiSIAR Forum
Registration is still open for the 3rd iiSIAR Forum, taking place May 11–13, 2026, in Vilnius City, Lithuania. Hosted by the Lithuanian Society of Immunology and Vilnius University, the Forum will feature keynote lectures, oral presentations, and submitted abstracts from both senior and junior researchers. Selected manuscripts will be considered for a special issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology. International participants can apply for EFIS-EJI travel fellowships of up to €300 during registration.
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