69th Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Hybrid Conference
October 10-14, 2026
Mobile Convention Center
Mobile, Alabama
- Attend the world’s largest biosafety and biosecurity conference and connect with professionals from across the globe building valuable professional connections by networking with peers, sharing experiences, discussing common challenges, and exchanging ideas with leaders in the field.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends with three full days of cutting-edge content, including keynote presentations, papers, and panel discussions focused on hands-on skills and current best practices. Gain practical solutions to today’s most challenging biosafety and biosecurity issues through real-world case studies and expert insights.
- Participate in in-depth, intensive professional development courses covering the latest techniques, best practices, and developments shaping the field, designed to educate, inspire, and strengthen your expertise.
- Explore the latest technologies and innovations through in-person exhibits featuring laboratory biosafety and biosecurity products and services.
About Biosafety/Biosecurity and ABSA International
Registration starts in June!
| Full Conference | Through 8/24 | After 8/24 |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $980 | $1080 |
| Nonmember | $1275 | $1375 |
| Emeritus Member | $650 | $650 |
| Professional Development Courses | Through 8/24 | After 8/24 |
|---|---|---|
| Member 4-hour course | $475 | $525 |
| Nonmember 4-hour course | $575 | $625 |
| Member 8-hour course | $695 | $795 |
| Nonmember 8-hour course | $895 | $995 |
Cancellations received before September 1, 2026—85% refund; cancellations received between September 1-7, 2065—50% refund; cancellations received after September 7, 2025—no refund.
Contact Hours
| CM | P.A.C.E.® | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | 3 | |
| 4-hour course | 0.5 | 3.5 |
| 8-hour course | 1 | 7.5 |
Make the Case: Justify Your Trip to ABSA 2026
Featured Sponsor
The newly established Elizabeth R. Griffin Program (ERGP) at Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Health Security builds on the 25-year legacy of the Elizabeth R. Griffin Foundation’s and ERGP at Georgetown’s (2018-2024) work and mission of excellence in research, education, and the improvement of human health and well-being. ERGP works to enhance and sustain leadership in the expanding field of global health science and security. Through collaborative research, training, and education, ERGP promotes evidence-based biosafety and biosecurity practices to protect the health and safety of researchers as well as the workers on the front lines of disease detection around the world. Our mission is to develop and deliver innovative biorisk management solutions that are local, practical and sustainable with our global partners.
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Last Year’s Conference
If you attended the 68th Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Hybrid Conference or had purchased access to the virtual event, you also have access to the recordings through Labroots.Missed the 68th Annual ABSA Biosafety and Biosecurity Conference?
Get on-demand access to three days of expert sessions covering cutting-edge topics like AI in high-containment labs, CAR-T therapy biosafety, cyberbiosecurity, and decontamination technologies — featuring award lectures and global perspectives from leading professionals across academia, pharma, and government.
| Member of ABSA International | $350 |
| Emeritus Member of ABSA International | $200 |
| Nonmember | $550 |