7th NF-kB
International
Congress
Barcelona, October 7 to 9, 2026
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
After a very successful series of NF-kB European Workshops, we are now pleased to share with you a change in the logo of the meeting and the denomination, which from now on will be NF-kB International Congress, since it is expected to include researchers not only from Europe but also from worldwide. This time the meeting will include specific sessions dedicated to the most important processes where NF-kB subunits but also their principal regulators
play an essential role including stemness, cancer and development.
So, welcome to the 7th NF-kB International Congress that will be held in Barcelona from
October 7 to 9, 2026.
About the Venue
The Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB) is one of the largest biomedical research hubs in southern Europe. Located next to the sea in the Barceloneta district of Barcelona, the PRBB brings together a community of over 1,400 researchers, students, and support staff working across multiple disciplines in life sciences and biomedicine.
Inaugurated in 2006, the PRBB is more than just a building—it is a scientific ecosystem designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in research. It houses several leading research centers, including the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences of Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL), and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory – Barcelona site (EMBL Barcelona), among others.
Research at the PRBB spans a broad range of topics, from genetics and cell biology to public health, epidemiology, and computational biology. This multidisciplinary environment encourages synergy between basic and clinical research, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for human health.
The park also emphasizes training, outreach, and ethical research practices. It hosts graduate and postgraduate programs in collaboration with UPF and other academic institutions, and it actively engages with the public through events, open days, and science communication initiatives.
As a model of co-location and interdisciplinary cooperation, the PRBB has positioned itself as a key player in the European research landscape. Its unique architecture, open science philosophy, and commitment to cutting-edge research make it a vibrant center for scientific advancement and innovation.
The Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB) is one of the largest biomedical research hubs in southern Europe. Located next to the sea in the Barceloneta district of Barcelona, the PRBB brings together a community of over 1,400 researchers, students, and support staff working across multiple disciplines in life sciences and biomedicine.
Inaugurated in 2006, the PRBB is more than just a building—it is a scientific ecosystem designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in research. It houses several leading research centers, including the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences of Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL), and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory – Barcelona site (EMBL Barcelona), among others.
Research at the PRBB spans a broad range of topics, from genetics and cell biology to public health, epidemiology, and computational biology. This multidisciplinary environment encourages synergy between basic and clinical research, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for human health.
The park also emphasizes training, outreach, and ethical research practices. It hosts graduate and postgraduate programs in collaboration with UPF and other academic institutions, and it actively engages with the public through events, open days, and science communication initiatives.
As a model of co-location and interdisciplinary cooperation, the PRBB has positioned itself as a key player in the European research landscape. Its unique architecture, open science philosophy, and commitment to cutting-edge research make it a vibrant center for scientific advancement and innovation.
Program
The program is currently under development and is subject to change.
Wednesday, October 7th
(Pr. Ranjan Sen)
genotype and phenotype
– Bobo Grimbacher
in balancing NF-kB activation
in T cells
– Daniel Krappmann
in NF-kB signaling and disease
– Rudi Beyaert
Thursday, October 8th
TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATION BY NF-KB
NF-KappaB in hypoxia
– Sonia Rocha
NF-KB IN INFLAMMATION AND IMMUNITY
infection, inflammation
and cancer – Michael Naumann
aetiology of inflammatory
disease
– Henning Balczak
impacting the NFkB pathway
in patients with autoimmunity
and autoinflammation
– Frederic Rieux-Laucat
NF-KB IN DEVELOPMENT AND
CELL DIFFERENTIATION
embryonic development,
particularly hematopoiesis
– Raquel Espin-Palazon
human alternative NF-kB
pathway and their consequences
– Anne Puel
Friday, October 9th
NF-KB IN LEUKEMIAS/LYMPHOMAS
– Veronique Baud
in Glioma
– Markus Bredel
NF-kappaB in mediating
leukemic T cell interactions
with the microenvironment
– Nuno dos Santos
Short talk
THERAPEUTIC TARGETING
to NF-κB: From Dynamic
Signaling to Personalized
Disease Models
– Jana Wolf
of the NF-kB pathway:
from target discovery
to human trials
– Guido Franzoso
Past present and future
of the NF-kB congress
– Neil Perkins
Speakers
Contact
If you have any questions regarding registration, abstract submission, or general information about the NF-κB Congress 2026, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are happy to assist you with any inquiries related to the scientific program, sponsorship opportunities, or logistical details of the event.
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Thank you for your interest in the NF-κB Congress, Barcelona 2026 — we look forward to welcoming you to our community of researchers!
Available soon
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Thank you for your patience—we’re looking forward to seeing you at the event!