We are already very excited about our meeting program. Please check out our Confirmed Keynote Speaker and featured Tech Talks!
Woods Hole, Massachusetts - Wed., September 23, 2026 - Sun., September 27, 2026
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register HERE
Registration closes September 2, 2026 -- but please register as soon as possible!
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS HERE
The abstract submission deadline has been extended to July 8, 2026. Guidelines are provided below.
Abstract Formatting Instructions
No email addresses, phone numbers, hyperlinks, keyword lists, comments, text or image boxes.
Paragraph breaks between Title, Author(s) & Institute, abstract body, and funding
File must be saved as Rich Text File format (RTF)
Name your file with the last name of the PRESENTING author. Example: Browne.rtf
200 word count for abstract body (i.e. excluding title, authors, affiliations, and funding)
Arial, 11 point, black font
1.5 line spacing, one inch margins, left justified
A sample abstract is available here.
What's included with registration?
Your "basic" registration includes coffee breaks, snacks, evening mixers AND the banquet dinner (with a LOBSTER option) on Saturday night!
There are additional registration options that include meals and/or accomodation at the conference venue.
Location and Travel Logistics
Cnidofest 2026 will be held at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) Conference Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Information about costs are included on our registration site.
Woods Hole is located about 75 miles from Boston's Logan Airport. Bus transportation into Woods Hole is available through the Peter Pan and Plymouth and Brockton bus lines.
Accommodation is available at the conference center (see registration site) or at one of several local hotels: https://www.mbl.edu/about/local-area-information/local-hotels