The 5th meeting of the Bridging Nordic Microscopy Infrastructures (BNMI) network will be hosted by the Finnish Advanced Microscopy Node at the Levi Summit Event Centre & Hotel Levi Panorama, Lapland, Finland, November 23/24-27, 2026.
The goal of the BNMI symposium is to bring the Nordic imaging infrastructures, leading imaging scientists, and industry representatives together for insightful discussions and collaboration to improve the quality and impact of microscopy in the Nordic countries. By bringing together experts from different imaging modalities and career stages, we aim to foster meaningful collaborations and offer a unique opportunity to stay updated on cutting-edge imaging technologies, learn new techniques, and build valuable connections within the imaging community.
BNMI2026 webpage: https://eurobioimaging.fi/FiAM/bnmi2026/
Program highlights
We will offer an exciting scientific program, which will consist of industry exhibitions, workshops, scientific talks, poster sessions, and panel discussion. Topics that will be covered include:
- Advanced light microscopy & super-resolution microscopy
- Electron microscopy
- Mesoscopy
- Label-free imaging
- High content imaging
- Image analysis
- Imaging applications
The social program will include cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, sauna, and northern lights (if the weather allows it) ⛷️
Invited distinguished speakers
- Suliana Manley (EPFL, Switzerland)
- Moritz Negwer (Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Netherlands)
- Linda Sandblad (Umeå University, Sweden)
- Peter Horvath (Helmholtz Munich, Germany)
- Oxana Klementieva (Lund University, Sweden)
- Clare Strachan (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Venue
Hotel Levi Panorama & Levi Summit Event Centre, Tunturitie 205, Levi, Finland
Hotel Levi Panorama sits on one of the Levi fell tops, just a 15-minute drive from Kittilä International Airport. Along with its unique location on the slopes, this venue offers a variety of services and activities, including skiing and hiking directly from the grounds. Levi Summit Congress and Exhibition Centre has multipurpose facilities and high-tech equipment, making it a first-class venue. Together, Levi Summit Congress and Exhibition Centre and Hotel Levi Panorama provide the perfect setting for the 5th BNMI symposium.
We hope you’ll join us in Levi for what promises to be an exciting and educational symposium!
Key Dates
Pre-symposium workshops dates: 23-24.11.2026
Symposium dates: 24-27.11.2026
Abstract submission deadline: 1.07.2026 (talks), 7.08.2026 (posters)
Early bird registration deadline 17.07.2026
BNMI fellowship application deadline: 26.06.2026
Registration and Abstract Submissiom
BNMI2026 symposium is an all-inclusive meeting, and different symposium packages include: registration fee (access to all symposium), accommodation in Levi Panorama Hotel (single or double rooms), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, special symposium dinner), coffee breaks. Participants are expected to book and pay their own travel expenses.
All participants must register for the symposium. Please note that the number of available places for BNMI2026 is limited, and registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Abstract submission deadline: 1.07.2026 (talks), 7.08.2026 (posters), link: https://link.webropol.com/s/bnmi2026-abstract-submission
Early bird registration deadline 17.07.2026, link: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/BNMI2026_symposium
BNMI fellowships to cover symposium fees
PhD students, Postdocs and Imaging Facility staff are eligible to apply for a fellowship to cover the symposium package fee. To apply, applicants send an abstract for a presentation (poster or oral), and a motivation letter by 26 June, 2026. Applications should be sent to the following address: bnmi-2026@ibv.uio.no
Organizers
Scientific Committee: BNMI board. Bridging Nordic Microscopy Infrastructure (BNMI, https://bnmi.eu/) aims to enhance international competitiveness and support the development of world-leading advanced microscopy environments across the Nordic region.
Local Organizing Committee: Finnish Advanced Microscopy (FiAM) Node members. FiAM Node (www.eurobioiamging.fi/FiAM/) of Euro-BioImaging provides open-access imaging and microscopy services for local, national, and international users. The FiAM is part of the Euro-BioImaging Finland, a national roadmap infrastructure and a national lighthouse.
