The Regional Biophysics Conference (RBC) is a biennial international scientific meeting established through the collaboration of the biophysical societies of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Since its inception in 2005, the conference has rotated among these countries, serving as a dynamic platform for presenting the latest achievements in experimental, theoretical, and applied biophysics.
RBC brings together leading experts and emerging researchers to share innovative results, discuss new methodological and technological developments, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. The conference also actively engages with instrument manufacturers and industry partners to showcase recent advances in biophysical instrumentation and applications.
The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to April 15th, 2026.
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Preliminary programme
Monday, 1 June 2026
- 9:00 Registration
- 10:30 – 11:00 RBC 2026 - Opening ceremony
- 11:00 – 11:45 Plenary lecture (Prof. Dr. Branimir Bertoša, Croatia)
- 11:45 – 12:15 Coffee break
- 12:15 – 13:30 Section: Molecular and Structural Biophysics
- 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
- 14:30 – 15:45 Section: Membrane and Cell Biophysics
- 15:45 – 16:30 Plenary lecture (Prof. Dr. György Panyi, Hungary)
- 16:30 – 17:00 Coffee break
- 17:00 – 18:30 Section: Computational Biophysics
- 18:30– 20:00 Welcome party (Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts club)
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
- 8:00 Registration
- 9:00 – 9:45 Plenary lecture (Prof. Dr. Valeria Vetri, Italy)
- 9:45 – 11:30 Section: Bioinformatics
- 11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
- 12:00 – 13:45 Section: Neurobiophysics
- 13:45 – 14:45 Lunch break
- 15:00 – 16:30 Poster session
- 18:00 Excursion
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
- 8:00 Registration
- 9:00 – 9:45 Plenary lecture (Dr.Tanja Dučić, Serbia)
- 9:45 – 11:30 Section: Medical Biophysics
- 11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
- 12:00 – 13:30 Section: Biomimetic and Functional Interfaces
- 14:00 – 15:00 Lunch break
- 15:00 – 15:45 Plenary lecture (Dr. Matej Krajnc, Slovenia)
- 15:45 – 17:00 Section: Innovations in Imaging and Spectroscopy
- 17:00 – 17:30 Coffee break
- 17:30 – 18:45 Section: Nanotechnology and Targeted Therapeutics
- 20:00 Gala dinner
Thursday, 4 June 2026
- 9:00 – 9:45 Plenary lecture (Dr. Katarina Stroffekova, Slovakia)
- 9:45 – 11:30 Section: Systems Biophysics
- 11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
- 12:00 – 13:15 Section: Cellular Mechanics and Biophysical Regulation
- 13:15 – 14:00 Lunch break
- 14:00 – 15:30 Poster session
- 15:30 – 16:00 Closing ceremony
Speakers
Plenary speakers
- Prof. Dr. Branimir Bertoša, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Zagreb, Croatia (plenary)
- Prof. Dr György Panyi, University of Debrecen, Hungary (plenary)
- Prof. Dr. Valeria Vetri, University of Palermo, Italy (plenary)
- Dr. Matej Krajnc, Jožef Štefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia (plenary)
- Dr. Tanja Dučić, ALBA synchrotron, Barcelona, Spain (plenary)
- Dr. Katarina Stroffekova, University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik, Slovakia (plenary)
Invited speakers
- Dr. Ida Delac, Institute of Physics, Zagreb, Croatia
- Dr. Suzana Segota, Ruđer Boškovic Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
- Dr. Caterina Ricci, University of Milano, Italy
- Dr. Paolo Calligari, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Italy
- Dr. Bence Fehér, Semmelweis University, Hungary
- Dr. Galajda Péter, HUN-REN Biological Research Center, Hungary
- Prof. Dr. Marko Gosak, University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Slovenia
- Dr. Maja Marušič, National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Dr. Michal Simera, Comenius University Bratislava, Slovakia
- Dr. Daniela Uhrikova, Comenius University Bratislava, Slovakia
- Dr. Dragana Bartolić, University of Belgrade - Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Serbia
- Dr. Biljana Smiljković, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
- Dr. Marija Mandić, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia
- Prof. Dr. Branimir Jelenković, Academy of Arts and Sciences of Serbia, Serbia
- The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to April 15th, 2026.
- Authors are kindly requested to prepare and submit their abstracts using the Abstract template RBC2026
- Please submit your abstracts to the following email address: xenia@imsi.bg.ac.rs
- Please ensure that, when submitting the abstract and completing the registration, your email clearly specifies the registrant and the presenting author.
Dates
Conference: 1st – 4th June 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: April 15th, 2026 (extended)
Registration Payment Deadline: April 30th, 2026
Early registration: March 15th, 2026
Language: The official language of the conference will be English.
Fees
Early registration: 300 EUR
Late registration: 350 EUR
Early registration young researchers: 150 EUR
Late registration young researchers: 200 EUR
Registration fee includes:
- Conference materials
- Participant kit
- Welcome Cocktail
- Coffee and snacks
- Gala Dinner
- Conference Excursion - River Cruise
Please fill in the registration questionnaire using the link below:
https://forms.gle/eoQkxaJ3ujZRTKtj7
Conference Scholarship (for Young Researchers)
Young researchers are invited to apply for a conference scholarship. The grant amounts to 250 EUR and includes a registration fee of 150 EUR.
To apply, candidates should submit:
- a short motivation letter, and
- an abstract of their contribution
Applications should be sent to xenia@imsi.bg.ac.rs.
Application deadline: 10 March 2026.
Special discount
A special discount will be available for members of the Serbian Biophysical Society. For more information, please contact: xenia@imsi.bg.ac.rs
Payment instructions
For the pro-forma invoice, please send a request to Jasna Simonović Radosavljević: jasna@imsi.bg.ac.rs
Domestic participants details
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All authors will have opportunity to submit the conference contributions in the form of original papers that will be published, after positive review, in the special issue of the European Biophysics Journal. Deadline for paper submission to European Biophysics Journal is September 1st 2026.
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Venue
The conference will be hosted at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, one of Serbia’s most prestigious scientific institutions, situated on Belgrade’s main pedestrian street in the historic city center.
Address:
Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Knez Mihailova 35, Belgrade
Accommodation
Special rates for conference participants are available in the following 4-star hotels in central Belgrade:
Belgrade Inn Garni and Hotel Opera Garni
- Single rooms: from 70 EUR per night
- Double rooms: from 90–95 EUR per night
- Triple rooms: 105 EUR per night
Prices are per room, per night, including breakfast and VAT.
City tax: 160 RSD per person per night (not included).
Reservations by email: info@belgradeinn.com, info@hotelopera.rs
(Please mention that you are a conference participant.)
- Single room: 120 EUR
- Double room: 200 EUR
- Double room (single use): 180 EUR
Up to 15% discount available with a conference promo code.
Palace Hotel Belgrade (budget option)
- Single room: from ~52 EUR per night (breakfast and taxes included)
- Double and triple rooms also available.
- Reservations by email, mentioning the conference.