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Registration is now open! The full programme is still being finalised, speakers and sessions will be confirmed over the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there.
Symposium timings
Symposium timings
Arrival / registration desk opens from 11:00 GMT on 17 March 2027, and the symposium will conclude at 13:30 GMT on 19 March 2027 (will include a light lunch on the last day).
Key dates
Key dates
Registration and poster submissions opens: 14 September 2026
Registration and poster submissions close: 10 January 2027. Registration may close earlier if the event is oversubscribed.
Individuals are contacted to confirm acceptance for posters, flash and session talks: w/c 25 January 2027
Symposium information shared with confirmed delegates: w/c 08 February 2027
Final delegate information and reminders: 01 March 2027
(All times are GMT.)
Fees
Fees
Industry
Attendees from commercial companies and for-profit organisations.
Industry registration fee (3 days) including accommodation: £500
Industry registration fee (3 days) excluding accommodation: £300
Academic
Attendees from universities, research organisations, not-for-profit organisations, etc.
Academic registration fee (3 days) including accommodation: £250
Academic registration fee (3 days) excluding accommodation: £150
All prices quoted are in £GBP and are not subject to VAT.
If you feel that these fees will prohibit you from attending the conference, please get in touch with us on email plant-biodesign-network@york.ac.uk and we will do our best to support you.
Participants will be expected to self-fund their travel and any other related expenses.
What's included for confirmed, registered delegates:
What's included for confirmed, registered delegates:
Registration (3 days) including accommodation
2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation (17 and 18 March);
lunch and refreshments throughout the day (17-19 March);
two conference dinners (17 and 18 March);
networking opportunities;
an exciting programme of speakers and sessions.
Registration (3 days) excluding accommodation
lunch and refreshments throughout the day (17-19 March);
two conference dinners (17 and 18 March);
networking opportunities;
an exciting programme of speakers and sessions.
Creating an inclusive and respectful Symposium
Creating an inclusive and respectful Symposium
We are looking forward to engaging, productive discussions at the Plant Engineering Biology Symposium. We ask everyone to maintain high standards of professionalism and respect to ensure a welcoming, safe environment for all participants. Discrimination, harassment or hostile conduct will not be tolerated.
We expect participants to:
Engage respectfully with the scientific talks and posters
Respect any no photography/social media signs on presenters slides
Critique scientific ideas, not individuals
Provide constructive feedback thoughtfully and kindly
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions
Please read the full event terms and conditions (this includes our cancellation and refund policy) before registering to attend.
Register to attend
Register to attend
Places are limited and will be allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. Please only make travel arrangements after your place has been confirmed.
Registration is now open!
Privacy notice
Privacy notice
By completing and submitting the forms linked below you consent to your data being used by University of York for the purposes of registering your interest in, and communicating with you about, the Plant Engineering Biology Symposium 2027.
Relevant registration details will be passed onto the venue (STEM Learning - the National STEM Learning Centre) as data processors for the purpose of providing services and processing your requirements for the conference. Please see STEM Learning's privacy policy for further information.
A delegate list will be produced for the event, but it will only contain names and organisations. We will not share your email address with other delegates without your permission.
For the remainder of this privacy notice please see University of York’s privacy information and General Privacy Notice.
For payments made via the Online Store (external delegate registration) also see Online Store's Privacy Statement.
External delegate registration
External delegate registration
All delegates not based at University of York, please register for the event and pay registration fees via the University of York’s Online Store.
The Online Store accepts all major debit and credit cards (Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard credit / debit cards, Visa Electron) with the exception of American Express. Please note that this system is for card payments only; invoicing after purchase is not available.
Registration closes: 10 January 2027. Registration may close earlier if the event is oversubscribed.
Registration closes: 10 January 2027. Registration may close earlier if the event is oversubscribed.
Internal delegate registration
Internal delegate registration
University of York staff and students, please complete this Google form to register and provide a grant workorder for payment of registration fees.
Registration closes: 10 January 2027. Registration may close earlier if the event is oversubscribed.
Registration closes: 10 January 2027. Registration may close earlier if the event is oversubscribed.
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