YEN 2026 Conference and Image Competition
Posted by Matyas Bubna-Litic, on 1 June 2026
We hope you are looking forward to the Young Embryologist Network Conference 2026!
The meeting will be held at the Francis Crick Insitute on the 15th June 2026.
There is still time to register to attend the conference!

The deadline for our imaging competition has been extended until 10th June so that everyone can submit their amazing scientific images!

The competition details are below and on the submission form. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPPGh6YvNrS7Pbe79E5OxEb6lSg8yhpDdJuHARpbpBjBfVZg/viewform?usp=dialog
Note: it appears that some people are having issues with google forms, apologies if this has affected you. If you cannot use the form, please email your entry to us (see below for what is needed) and we will add it for you!
Looking forward to seeing all your images!
Many thanks,
Timothy
On behalf of YEN committee
Competition details:
- Submit an original image you have generated related to developmental or stem biology. This may be a microscopy image, an image analysis output, or an artwork inspired by your scientific work.
- Provide a title and a short description of the image, explaining the scientific context and techniques used (e.g. microscopy method or analysis strategy).
- Provide your full name and affiliation. This information will be used for our internal records and future acknowledgement, but will not be displayed during voting.
You can view examples from the YEN 2025 Image Competition here.
Terms and Conditions
By sending us an image for the YEN Image Competition, you agree to the YEN Committee displaying the image publicly (including on our website and social media) and using it on YEN materials to promote future events. We will always credit you unless you request otherwise.
All submissions will undergo an initial review by the YEN Committee based on quality and visual impact. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of this selection through the email address provided in this form.
