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We're pleased to announce that the 5th annual UK-based Galleria Mellonella Workshop will return in 2026 to Exeter, UK. GMW2026 will take place across the 8th and 9th of September 2026 at the Living Systems Institute, University of Exeter.
This year's meeting will feature an extended programme: a full-day research seminar event on the 8th of September, followed by our popular hands-on workshop held on the 9th of September. Delegates will be able to attend either day independently, or both together. Oral and poster presentations will be selected from submitted abstracts, and we will be joined by Professor Kevin Kavanagh from Maynooth University, Ireland who will deliver a plenary lecture entitled "Utilisation of Galleria mellonella larvae to uncover human fungal disease development processes". Refreshments and lunch will be provided on both days of GMW2026. This year's event will have a registration fee to help cover running costs:
Please get in touch with us at [email protected] if cost is a barrier to your attendance. We will offer a small number of places for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Come and join us this September. We look forward to welcoming you to Devon!
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Key info:
When? 8th and 9th September, 2026 Where? Living Systems Institute, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4QD Who for? Anyone currently working with, or interested in adopting, Galleria mellonella as a model organism. 
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To register, please follow the link: https://store.exeter.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/biosciences/workshop/galleria-mellonella-workshop-2026.
Please note there is a 2-part sign-up process, and you must also complete the Microsoft Form linked on the store page.
Please note there is a 2-part sign-up process, and you must also complete the Microsoft Form linked on the store page.
Additional information
Presentations and Posters
Workshop attendees are welcome to submit either a presentation, a poster, or both.
Presentations
Talks should be a maximum of 15 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for questions. There are 8 presentation slots available. When registering, please indicate your interest in giving a talk and provide a provisional title and up to 10 keywords. Abstracts will be requested from selected speakers from July onwards, and presentation slides should be submitted one week before the workshop.
Posters
Posters in A0 or A1 portrait format are preferred. Please indicate your interest in presenting a poster during registration and provide a title and keywords. Posters should be printed and brought to the workshop by the presenter.
You may select both presentation and poster options when registering. If you are offered a presentation slot, you can choose to accept it and withdraw your poster submission if preferred.
Workshop attendees are welcome to submit either a presentation, a poster, or both.
Presentations
Talks should be a maximum of 15 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for questions. There are 8 presentation slots available. When registering, please indicate your interest in giving a talk and provide a provisional title and up to 10 keywords. Abstracts will be requested from selected speakers from July onwards, and presentation slides should be submitted one week before the workshop.
Posters
Posters in A0 or A1 portrait format are preferred. Please indicate your interest in presenting a poster during registration and provide a title and keywords. Posters should be printed and brought to the workshop by the presenter.
You may select both presentation and poster options when registering. If you are offered a presentation slot, you can choose to accept it and withdraw your poster submission if preferred.
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Travel to the University of Exeter, UK
By train Exeter is served by direct rail services from London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and other major UK cities. The city's main stations, Exeter St David's and Exeter Central, are both within walking distance of the University and are served by local taxi services. By car Exeter is located just off the M5 motorway. Limited guest parking is available on the University campus. By air Exeter Airport offers domestic and international connections and is located approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. Taxis, buses and car hire services are available from the airport. |
Accommodation
Please note that accommodation is not provided as part of the workshop registration.
There are a range of hotels, guesthouses and self-catering options available in Exeter to suit different budgets. Participants are responsible for arranging and booking their own accommodation.
The following hotels are conveniently located for access to the workshop venue and Exeter city centre:
Please note that accommodation is not provided as part of the workshop registration.
There are a range of hotels, guesthouses and self-catering options available in Exeter to suit different budgets. Participants are responsible for arranging and booking their own accommodation.
The following hotels are conveniently located for access to the workshop venue and Exeter city centre:
- Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
- Leonardo Hotel Exeter
- Holiday Inn Express Exeter – City Centre
- Hotel Indigo Exeter
- Premier Inn Exeter Central St David's
- Queens Court Hotel