Adipose Biology 2026

Mount Royal Center
October 7-9, 2026

Welcome!

Join us at the 2026 Adipose Biology Conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada! Our conference is a dynamic platform that unites scientists at all career stages, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and mentorship to propel groundbreaking advancements in mechanisms of adipose tissue biology. We look forward to seeing you there!

Conference Travel Award

We are pleased to offer Travel Awards of $400 USD to eligible graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to support in-person attendance at the ABC Conference.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Meeting Organizers

Lawrence Kazak, Ph.D.McGill University, Assistant Professor
Jacqueline Beaudry, Ph.D.University of Toronto, Assistant Professor
Hoon-Ki Sung, M.D., Ph.D.SickKids Hospital, Associate Professor

Keynote Speaker

This meeting brings together the world's leading experts in the field of adipose biology research.

John SpeakmanSchenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Aberdeen

Speakers

Learn all about the latest research in the field of adipose biology.

Aaron CypessNational Institute of Health
Alexander BanksHarvard University
Ana DomingosOxford University
Andrea GalmozziUniversity of Wisconsin Madison
Barbera KahnHarvard University
Edward ChouchaniHarvard University
Jennifer ThompsonUniversity of Calgary
Jöerg HeerenUniversity of Hamburg
Kristy SpaldingKarolinska Institute
Mary-Ellen HarperUniversity of Ottawa
Ormond MacDougaldUniversity of Michigan
Patrick SealeUniversity of Pennsylvania
Philipp SchererUT Southwestern Medical Center
Shingo KajimuraHarvard University
Silvia CorveraUniversity of Massachusetts
Søren NielsenUniversity of Copenhagen
Susan FriedIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Susanne MandrupUniversity of Southern Denmark
Ricardo SammsEli Lilly

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about the conference.

The 2026 Adipose Biology Conference will be held at the Centre Mont-Royal, 2200 Rue Mansfield, Montréal, QC H3A 3R8, Canada.

The conference will be held Wednesday, October 7 through Friday, October 9, 2026

The registration cost is:

Early-Bird Rate through June 1, 2026:

  • Researcher (early-bird) - $790 US$ (appx $1071 CAD)

  • Trainee (early-bird) - $590 US$ (appx $800 CAD)

Starting on June 2, 2026:

  • Researcher - $950 US$ (appx $1288 CAD)

  • Trainee - $650 US$ (appx $881 CAD)

Registration takes place March 2, 2026 through October 1, 2026.

Cancellation requests received no later than August 1, 2026, will incur a 3% fee. Your cancellation request must be submitted by email to the meeting organizers at info@adiposebiology.com. Cancellation requests received after August 1, 2026, are non-refundable.

The meeting organizers are:

- Lawrence Kazak, Ph.D., McGill University, Assistant Professor

- Jacqueline Beaudry, Ph.D., University of Toronto, Assistant Professor

- Hoon-ki Sung, M.D., Ph.D., SickKids Hospital, Associate Professor

You may contact the meeting organizers at: info@adiposebiology.com

Yes, you may submit a poster abstract after completing your registration. Submit your abstract here: Abstract Submission.

Poster submissions may also be considered for short talks.

  • Abstract deadline for short-talk consideration:  September 1st, 2026

  • Abstract deadline for poster submission: September 15th, 2026

Business casual attire is appropriate.

Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) Bd Roméo Vachon Nord (Arrivées), Dorval, QC H4Y 1H1

The Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal is a preferred accommodation and offering special Discount Rates for Adipose Biology meeting attendees through August 26, 2026. Hotel address is 3407 Peel Street, Montreal, Canada QC H3A 1W7 - Tel: (514) 288-4141

The Hôtel Le Cantlie Suites is another preferred accommodation for the meeting. Hotel address is 1110 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G6, Canada - Tel: (800) 567-1110

  • Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal: Check-in 4:00 pm / Check-out 12:00 noon

  • Hotel Le Cantlie Suites: Check-in 4:00 pm / Check-out 11:00 am

Smoking is not allowed at Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal or Hôtel Le Cantlie Suites

Our Partner

Many thanks to Sable Systems International for partnering with us to make this meeting a reality.

Sable Systems International

2026 Meeting Sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors for helping support this meeting.

Miltenyi Biotec
Novo Nordisk
Lucid Scientific

Location

Mount Royal Center

2200 Mansfield St.

Montréal, Quebec

Canada, H3A 3R8

Dates

Registration period:

February 26, 2026 - 3:00 PM EST - October 1, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Submission period:

February 26, 2026 - 3:00 PM EST - September 15, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact info@adiposebiology.com

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