SynBYSS
The 1st International SynBYSS Conference will unite in-person a previously online-only group of speakers and audiences, with an explicit goal to invest in the young, diverse, and international future of synthetic biology. As early-career synthetic biology researchers begin their own research, there are few conferences that provide an opportunity for them to express their ideas, network effectively, or collaborate widely. Moreover, these young practitioners are an increasingly diverse group without obvious representation.
The conference will focus on what the future holds for synthetic biology as embodied by these young practitioners. The primary objective of the conference is to foster a more interactive, inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative community. Talks will be given primarily by young researchers with a few pioneer keynote speakers, mimicking the format of the online series. The conference will also include discussion panels and networking events to actively promote collaborations between researchers at different career stages, thus facilitating an effective combination of new ideas and expertise.
We envision the International SynBYSS Conference to be a biennial event, held in different areas of the world, to emphasize the importance of global participation. To ensure we reach this younger audience, funding would enable us to offset registration fees and travel costs for as many young synthetic biologists as possible.
Agenda
A draft agenda will be made available soon.
Registration
Registration will open soon. Please register early to confirm your spot.
Registration Fees:
- Student / trainee / postdoc: $350
- Faculty / nonprofit / independent researcher: $450
- Industry: $800
If this registration is cost prohibitive for you or your lab members, please email synbyss@jcvi.org.
Abstract submissions
Abstract submission is separate from registration. Submissions from all attendees are welcome! We encourage you to submit your latest, ongoing work as a mechanism to engage in community dialogue.
Submit AbstractImportant dates
- Registration Opens: August 1, 2024
- Poster/talk abstract submissions open: August 1, 2024
- Abstract submission closes: October 1, 2024
- Notification of talk/poster selection: October 16, 2024
- Registration closes: November 8, 2026
Registration may still be possible after this date but will incur additional costs.
Additional information
Meals
Light snacks, coffee, water, and other assorted non-alcoholic beverages as well as lunch will be provided each day of the conference.
Local hotels
Below are a few area hotels within ~10-15 minute drive of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa where the conference is being held. For this conference, there is not a room block available. Please feel free to make a reservation at a hotel of your choice.
- Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
- Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
- Hilton Waikiki Beach
Travel support
We encourage you to make your travel plans early to take advantage of low rates as we approach the holiday season. We plan to offer a limited number of SynBYSS Fellows Awards that include conference fee waivers and/or travel support. Please email synbyss@jcvi.org if you have any questions.
Health and safety
We are committed to hosting a safe event. We will be closely watching CDC recommendations in addition to all relevant local and state guidelines leading up to the meeting and make any changes necessary for health and safety.
Dress code
The SynBYSS team values diversity and individual expression. We encourage participants to come as they are and how they wish to present themselves to the world.
About the International SynBYSS Conference
The 1st International SynBYSS Conference is being sponsored by the Department of Molecular Biosciences & Bioengineering, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. J. Craig Venter Institute and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are co-organizing the event.
