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6th Frontiers Retreat

9 – 11 June 2027  in Frankfurt, Germany

Registration is open!

Registration Deadline: 28 May 2027

The 6th ESACT Frontiers Retreat will bring together Early Career Scientists (ECSs) in cell technology and related fields.

Unlike traditional meetings, Frontiers Retreats focus on career and personal development, networking, and bridging the gap between industry and academia. The program includes: 

  • Career Development Sessions – Featuring expert career insights, skill-building opportunities, and a dedicated coaching session on career progression.  
  • Scientific Sessions – A platform for ECSs to present their work, with most oral slots reserved for selected abstracts. 
  • Prizes – Awards for the best oral and poster presentations. The top oral presentation winner will earn a spot at the 30th ESACT meeting in 2028. 

The retreat is open to all, including non-ESACT members. Submit your abstract and save the date! 

We look forward to welcoming you to Germany. 

Detailed Information

Scientific Program

Please see the Scientific Program of the 6th Frontiers Retreat here.

The Scientific Program will be published soon.

Abstract book
Fee

Registration fee (applies to all delegates, irrespective of abstract submission):

Early Registration until 19 February 2027: 550,00 EUR

Late Registration from 20 February to 28 May 2027: 600,00 EUR

The registration fee includes participation in the meeting, coffee breaks, lunches, social activities, as well as hotel accommodation and breakfast for the nights of  9, 10 and 11 June 2027 in a shared room. 

Single room upgrade: 175,00 EUR

Registration

Personal Information

Registration

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Accommodation Information

All details regarding accommodation reservations will be announced soon. For the time being, please indicate below if you accept the included shared double room with the regular registration fee, and specify with whom you want to share a room. Note that upgrading to a single room will have an extra cost of 175 EUR. If the roommate field is not specified, the organization will randomly assign you a same-gender roommate.

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If you want to share a room, please specify with whom.

For any additional queries, please contact us at gro.tcaseobfsctd-81cc90@sreitnorf.

Please note: When submitting the registration form you are not redirected to any new page, the form just goes empty again. That is normal, your registration has gone through and you will receive a confirmation email.

Location & Accomodation

Conference and accommodation will be at the same place for you to make the most of your time to enjoy the sessions, the workshops and to network with your peers. 

Accomodation and Conference Venue:  

Hotel Avani Frankfurt City
Vilbeler Straße 2
60313 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Conference Location
Travel Information

For more information on how to reach the hotel via public transport or to arrange an airport transfer directly with the hotel please visit the Hotel Avani Frankfurt City website linked below.

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Contact

ESACT Frontiers Committee

E-mail: gro.tcaseobfsctd-982572@sreitnorf

Abstract Submission

Deadline

Abstract Submission is closed.

The Abstract Submission form with important guidelines is available below. 

Submissions deadline for oral presentation: 19 February 2027

Submissions deadline for poster presentation: 2 April 2027

Submission Criteria

While abstract submission is not mandatory, we encourage you to submit original work for an oral or poster presentation.

  • Selection Criteria: Accepted abstracts may be a factor in registration limitations and bursary allocation. 
  • Eligibility Information: As this retreat is for early career scientists, we ask for: 
    • Highest academic qualification 
    • Current position 
    • Affiliation 
  • Age Recommendation: No strict age limit, but the event is most relevant for those within 8 years of their most recent qualification. 

Successfully submitted abstracts will be acknowledged with an electronic receipt. Abstract acceptance will be notified a soon as possible, usually by late April/early May.

Abstract Template

Please use our file template to write your abstract.

Name the file with your name and category code: Surname_Forename_CODE

Abstract Template
Abstract Preparation Guideline
  • Abstracts must be submitted in English as .doc(x) files
  • Maximum abstract length is 400 words
  • Abstracts should include rlevant and detailed information about the work to be presented, divided into the following sections:
    • i) background and novelty
    • ii) experimental approach
    • iii) results and discussion
  • Codes for Categories:
    • VVV tag for “Vaccines and viral vectors”
    • CLDE tag for “Cell line development and engineering”
    • PDO tag for “Process development and optimization”
    • NMA tag for “New methods and analytics in cell culture”
    • CTD tag for “Cells for toxicology and drug screening”
    • SCRM tag for “Stem cells & regenerative medicine”
    • DAM tag for “Digitalization and Modeling”
    • DTS tag for “Disruptive technologies and sustainability”

Please note: If your abstract matches multiple categories, please include them all in the file name of the abstract and select the main one from the drop-down menu in the submission form.

Example: Surname_Forename_CODE1_CODE2

Abstracts will be anonymized, reviewed and scored by a Scientific Committee according to their quality and will be proposed for oral or poster presentation in the different scientific sessions.

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Bursaries

Bursaries

To support Early Career Scientists, ESACT has worked to minimize registration fees, which include the Retreat program, hotel accommodation, and meals. 

If costs remain a barrier, grants are available through ESACT to facilitate Early Career Scientists’ participation in ESACT-related events. 

Application deadline: 5 February 2027

Late Submissions will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to:
    • Ph.D./Master’s students (proof of affiliation required).
    • Early career postdocs, industrial scientists, or engineers (within 8 years of their most recent qualification, diploma/certificate required).
  •  Letter of support from a supervisor/manager is required.
  • Limited bursaries available – Selection is based on scientific quality and relevance to Advancing Cell Technology Field. 
Application

Applications should be sent by e-mail to gro.tcaseobfsctd-853295@sreitnorf with the following details: 

  • Proof of affiliation or qualification certificate 
  • Travel details (predicted transport costs, extra hotel nights if needed, etc.) 
  • Letter of support from your supervisor