FAQ
1. General Information
ISEE 2026 will take place from August 30 to September 2, 2026, in Munich, Germany, at the Science Congress Center Munich. More information is available under “Venue“.
The theme is “Understanding and Responding to Global and Local Challenges: Environmental Epidemiology in a Changing World.”
Yes. Pre-conference workshops will be held on August 30 and can be booked during registration for an additional fee. To add a workshop later, log in to your registration profile and edit your registration.
Yes, the ISEE Code of Conduct is available here: https://iseepi.org/isee_code_of_conduct.php
Yes. Certificates will be sent automatically by email after the conference.
Munich is one of Europe’s safest cities, with a very low crime rate. As in any major city, remain mindful of your belongings, especially in crowded areas and around the central station. Avoid unlit parks at night and use public transport or licensed ride services.
Emergency Number: 112
2. Registration & Fees
Registration is open. Please click here for registration rates and to register.
Yes. Fees differ for Members and Non-Members and across six participant categories. Each category has an Early, Regular, and Late fee. Please find all the rates here.
Key points from the General Terms and Conditions:
- Until April 30, 2026: 50% cancellation fee
- After April 30, 2026: no refunds
- Abstract rejected: no cancellation fee
- Visa denied: EUR 50.00 cancellation fee (with proof)
After your registration is fully paid and processed (this may take up to two business days), a “Receive Invitation Letter by email” button will appear in your registration profile. Click it to generate and receive your official invitation letter by email.
3. Submissions
The call for workshops and symposia was open from November 24, 2025, to January 23, 2026 and is now closed.
Workshops are reviewed for scientific merit by the Workshop Subcommittee. Based on assessments, the Subcommittee Chairs select the final workshops, considering scientific quality, expected demand, and past performance.
Symposia are reviewed by the Symposia Subcommittee using predefined criteria. The Subcommittee Chairs then select the final symposia and ensure topical and geographic diversity.
Submitters of rejected symposia are encouraged to have presenters submit individual abstracts.
The call for abstracts was open from January 19, 2026, to March 6, 2026 and is now closed.
However, there may be an opportunity for late abstracts. If this option becomes available, all details will be announced on the website at the end of May / beginning of June.
Abstracts are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Criteria include scientific quality, innovation, significance and relevance.
The Oral Presentations Subcommittee selects oral presentations; non-selected abstracts are forwarded to the Poster Presentations Subcommittee.
If your abstract is not selected for an oral presentation slot, it will automatically be considered for poster presentation. There is no need to resubmit or take any further action.
No. Abstracts submitted for poster presentation are only considered for poster presentation and cannot be upgraded to an oral presentation.
All abstracts submitted for oral presentation are first evaluated for an oral slot, regardless of any award application.
If your abstract is accepted as an oral presentation, your application for the Best Poster Award will automatically be withdrawn.
If your abstract is not selected for an oral slot and is accepted as a poster, it will then be considered for the poster award competition.
The notifications of acceptance or rejection have been sent out on April 13.
The final decision regarding the presentation format for accepted abstracts will be communicated in late April / early May.
Please find all presentation formats explained here.
4. Presentations
After the review process concludes in May 2026, the full program and schedule will be published.
Yes. Information on Keynote Speakers and Lectures will be published in early 2026 under “Keynote Speakers”.
Besides Plenaries, Workshops, and Symposia, ISEE 2026 will feature different abstract presentation formats. Please find them explained here.
Yes. Guidelines will be posted once the program is finalized.
The oral presentation guidelines will be published on the conference website once the program is finalized.
Yes. A digital version of each poster must be uploaded to the abstract submission platform. Instructions will be included in acceptance notifications.
ISEE 2026 is planned as an on-site conference, so there are currently no virtual or on-demand sessions. We encourage everyone to join us in Munich for the full experience!
We will update the website with the latest information should these plans change.
5. On-site Services & Logistics
Yes. The app will include program details, general information, live updates, and networking features.
Yes. Registered participants receive coffee breaks and a light lunch snack.
Yes. Wi-Fi details will be available in the conference app.
If you have any other questions not answered here, please contact the conference organization at registration@isee26.org.
