1st Mediterranean Meeting on Flow Cytometry
24. November - 27. November
1st Mediterranean Meeting on Flow Cytometry
We are delighted to announce the inaugural Mediterranean Meeting on Flow Cytometry, a joint congress of the French Cytometry Association (AFC) and the Iberian Society of Cytometry (SIC). Bringing together the SIC 2026 Intercalary Congress and the 29th Annual Congress of the AFC for the very first time, this landmark event takes place at the Granada Exhibition and Conference Center in Granada, Spain.
Event Details
Location: Granada Exhibition and Conference Center, Granada, Spain
Dates: Wednesday–Friday, 25–27 November 2026
Organized by: AFC (French Cytometry Association) and SIC (Iberian Society of Cytometry), in collaboration with partners from across the Mediterranean
Visit the congress website | Program at a glance (PDF)
Scientific Topics
The program covers the full breadth of modern flow cytometry across the following areas:
- Artificial intelligence & flow cytometry
- Automation for data analysis
- Technological advances
- Hematology
- High-content spectral and mass cytometry
- Microbiology
- Functional cytometry
- Immunology and immunotherapy
- Nano cytometry
- Standardization and longitudinal studies
- High-content spatial and imaging cytometry
- Data analysis
The program also includes six specialized workshops covering data analysis, spectral cytometry, and imaging cytometry, alongside a commercial exhibition and networking events.
Pre-Conference Event — Sony Spectral User Meeting
Sony Biotechnology will be hosting their 5th Annual European Spectral User Meeting on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 — the day before the main congress opens. This half-day event features scientific talks from distinguished speakers sharing research on the ID7000 Spectral Cell Analyzer and FP7000 Spectral Cell Sorter, and provides an excellent opportunity to connect with the spectral cytometry user community.
Separate registration for this event is required.
Registration Fees
| Category | Early rate (until 11 Sep 2026) | Regular rate (after 11 Sep 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| AFC or SIC members | €410 | €520 |
| Non-members | €520 | €690 |
| Students (under 30) | €190 | €270 |
Membership of AFC or SIC is required for reduced registration fees. AFC membership is available free of charge for students. French registrants: 10% VAT applies to all fees. The gala dinner is not included in the registration fee (€37 supplement).
Registration fees include: participation in the scientific programme, congress materials, pre-conference workshops, commercial exhibition access, welcome cocktail, 3 lunches, and coffee breaks.
To benefit from reduced fees, consider joining the AFC or SIC before registering.
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 29 May 2026
- Early registration deadline: 11 September 2026
- Congress dates: 25–27 November 2026
Abstract Submission & Awards
Abstract submission is open until 29 May 2026. A Young Cytometrist Award is available to support early-career researchers attending the congress.
Further Information
Full details — including venue and access information, the preliminary program, the list of sponsors and exhibitors, and cancellation conditions — are available on the congress website.
Download the conference announcement poster (PDF).
For enquiries, contact Alpha Visa Congrès at cytometry@alphavisa.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to Granada in November 2026.