Monday 30th March- Wednesday 1st April 2026

Deadline for Abstract Submission Monday 19 January 2026

For the BCA Spring Meeting in 2026 we are particularly looking at celebrating the diverse range of uses and applications of crystallography taking place in our community. Anyone who uses the tools and techniques of crystallography can proudly call themselves a crystallographer (you don’t have to be the person actually drawing up the space group tables!) and we would like to bring together as many people as possible. Whether you are a seasoned BCA attender coming to your n-th BCA spring meeting, someone who used to come but hasn’t attended in a while, or if you’ve never been to a BCA meeting, we would welcome you to come and join this vibrant community! We are encouraging abstract submission across a broad range of topics, and already have an exciting roster of speakers and workshops planned, looking both back at the history of the field and forward to what it can offer in the future.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Leeds!

Lewis Owen
University of Sheffield
Chair of the BCA Spring Meeting 2026

Please note that the format for the 2026 meeting is slightly different from previous years, so ensure you read the programme and all materials carefully.

Plenary Speakers:
The committee is excited to announce the distinguished plenary speakers for the BCA Spring Meeting 2026
• Basil Gerber (The Institution of Cancer Research)
• Neil Champness (University of Birmingham)
• John Helliwell (University of Manchester)
• Abbie McLaughlin (University of Aberdeen)

These experts will share their knowledge and insights, contributing to what promises to be an engaging and inspiring program. More details about their presentations and biographies will be available soon. Stay tuned!

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