13th Edition of the IREC PhD Day-2026

Don’t forget to sign up for this years’edition!: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1JCwei76z068fEEntNWC7HwVnURpENhGm92xdzB8AD1UOE83UFFMUUtLWVg0VDlLTzlEOUJPU01MUy4u&route=shorturl 

All abstracts can be sent later to phddayirec@gmail.com  

What is this day about? 

This day gives PhD Students the unique opportunity to meet other IREC PhDs, and to share experience and knowledge. 

Poster sessions take place as well as oral presentations, for PhDs to be able to share their projects. Therefore, it is encouraged to have a look at what your neighbouring lab is doing especially during the poster sessions. 

Prizes will be given at the end of the day for the best poster and oral presentations by our jury members. You will also be invited to vote for the best poster and oral presentation to award the “public prize”! The prize ceremony will be held at the end of the day, which will be followed by a PhD night event so that we can continue talking about our research and continue getting to know each other! 

What does attending include? 

• Participation in scientific sessions (poster and oral). 
• Sponsor stands, goodies, coffee breaks and lunch. 
• Scientific award ceremony and closing dinner. 

When and where? 

IREC PhD Day 2026 will take place on 26^th June 2026 (probably at Maisin Auditorium).

Program 

Registration of PhD students is required both online and on the date of the event prior to starting: 

• At 08:30 at the registration desk, Maisin Auditorium entrance. 
• Student/ID cards are needed for every participant for security reasons. 
• Identification badges will be distributed at the registration.  

Presentation Guidelines 

Oral presenters 

• Presentation time will be limited to 10 minutes + 5 minutes of discussion. 
• We shall strictly adhere to the time limit due to the tight schedule of the day. 

Poster presenters 

• Posters can be max. 1140mm wide and 1140mm high. 
• Each poster will remain installed on its assigned panel throughout the day. 
• Authors are expected to be at their posters during their assigned session (the jury will pass the posters during the different sessions). 
• Presentation time will be limited to 3 minutes + 2 minutes of discussion. 
• Presenters will be provided with materials required to fix their posters at the assigned board. 
• Please arrive on time to install your poster on the assigned panel! 

PhD night event 

To end PhDay on a high note, we’ll be heading to Casa Alta for a rooftop evening, where we’ve reserved part of the private terrace just for us. It’s the perfect spot to relax, chat, and celebrate together after a full day of science. 

To join, there’s a €5 fee to confirm your registration — spots are limited, so don’t wait too long to secure yours! It also comes with some nice perks: three free drinks and an all-you-can-eat taco buffet. 

We’d love to see you there to keep the good vibes going! 

Contacts and the team 

Don’t hesitate to contact us: phddayirec@gmail.com 

Your organizing committee 2026. 

Benidovskaya Elena (MIRO) 

Hu Yifan (GAEN)

Sebastian Joseph (GAEN) 

Lowyck Olivier (MIRO)

Dekeyser Agnès (LUNS)

Kaye Séléna (FATH)

Al Roumi Rim (FATH)  

Sponsors 2026 

This day would not be possible without the funding of sponsors. They will be present in their booths located near the catering and posters. 

We highly recommend you take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact and discuss with them to discover their latest products and solve any technical problems you may have encountered during you research. All sponsors will have a stamp. Collect them all in order to have a chance to win the sponsors’ price ! 

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