16th International Symposium on Variants in the Genome

16th International Symposium on Variants in the Genome

20th - 23rd May 2026

Leuven, Belgium

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

What will be the language used?

English will be the language spoken at all sessions.

Where will the symposium be held?

The Irish College

Janseniusstraat 1

Leuven, Belgium

How can I arrive in Leuven?

The main international airport of Belgium, Brussels Airport is located just 20 minutes from Leuven. There is a direct train connection from the airport’s own station (Brussels National Airport) to Leuven station, with frequent departures throughout the day. View more details on our travel page.

What is included in my Symposium registration fee?

Registration Includes:

Attendance at all plenary sessions
Workshop attendance - Earlybird registrations paid by due date only.
All coffee breaks
Lunch during the conference official times = 3 lunches
Networking Reception on Day 1
Conference Dinner on Day 3
Various administrative costs

What is NOT included in the registration fee?

Accommodation
Travel and transfers
Breakfasts
Dinners on Day 2 and 4

How do I register for the symposium?

Registrations are accepted via the bright blue registration button at the top of the homepage or the link on the top of every page.

What is Super-Earlybird Registration?

To save an extra €50 off the earlybird registration fee, the Super-Earlybird deadline is until 31 December 2025 . This must be paid by 31 December 2025 or it will change to the Earlybird rate. Applies to 1st 20 registrations only!

Attendees who register and pay by this date will gain exclusive access to workshops on Day 1.

What is the Earlybird Registration Deadline?

To save on registration fees, the Earlybird deadline is 9th March 2026.

Attendees who register and pay by this date will gain exclusive access to workshops on Day 1.

When is the Abstract Closing Date?

Abstracts are to be submitted via the form following the instructions on the Abstracts Page. The closing date for submissions is 9th February 2026.

What is the cut-off date to register for the Symposium?

Pre-registration is REQUIRED to secure your place. Those registering on or after 11 May 2026 will pay a penalty of Euro €100 on top of the regular fee. There are only a limited number of places available due to space contraints so secure your place by booking early - in the past we ran out of space and closed registration!

I need to update my details, how can I login to my registration?

You can login to your registration by clicking the "login" button on the top right side of this website.

I need an invoice for my registration fee. How do I get it?

Step 1: Registration is necessary

Fill out the Registration Form, providing your Invoice Address in the Billing Address field (e.g., university, institution, or company) and VAT number if needed in one of the "Address fields". If you need to make changes after you have completed the registration process and an invoice has been issued, you will need to contact the event manager. Greater than one change to the invoice address after issuance may incur an additional fee of €8 per change due to the manual work involved to this process!

Step 2: Payment Step

Credit Card: After payment, an invoice will be automatically emailed to you.

Bank Transfer: An invoice is automatically emailed for payment. Once payment is received, the paid invoice will be emailed to you.
You can switch to credit card payment later via the "Login" tab on the top right corner of this website if needed.

I registered but did not pay. I now wish to pay by credit card, what do I do?

Please login to your registration by clicking the "login" button on the top right side of this website. Inside you will find the invoice and an option to pay by credit card.

How do I view my invoice?

Your invoice is automatically generated when you register and a link is sent to you in the confirmation letter. You can also view your invoice by clicking the "login" button on the top right side of this website. Inside you will find the invoice.

I need to cancel, is there a cancellation policy?

Please see the Refund Policy page on the bottom for all the details.

Who do I contact with questions regarding ISV2026?

Please contact:

Ms Rania Horaitis
Event Manager
Meeting Makers
P.O. Box 7102 BEAUMARIS, VIC 3193, Australia
Email: info AT meeting-makers.com

Do I need to wear a name badge?

Your name badge is your entry to the Symposium. This is required for security reasons and your own safety.

Do I need personal insurance?

Attendees shall be regarded in every aspect as carrying their own risk for loss or injury to person or property, including baggage during the conference. We strongly recommend that at the time of booking your travel you take out a travel insurance policy of your choice. The policy taken should include the loss of deposit through cancellation, change to a virtual event, medical insurance, loss or damage to personal property, financial loss incurred through disruptions to accommodation or travel arrangements due to strikes or other industrial action or Force Majeure. The organisers are in no way responsible for any claims concerning insurance.

Disclaimer

The information on this website is correct at the time of providing, however, the organisers reserve the right to change the information where necessary without notice.