The BSL4ZNet bi‑annual international conference is a cornerstone event for the BSL4ZNet community. It provides a global forum for scientists, program leaders, and high‑containment specialists to exchange new research, innovations, and lessons learned related to high‑containment laboratories and high‑consequence pathogens. The 2026 meeting will mark our fifth international conference.

The conference will be held virtually in May and June 2026, with live sessions scheduled across multiple time zones to support international participation.

Conference Schedule and Daily Themes:
    Day 1 – Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (9:00 AM–3:00 PM ET): Advancing Research, Safeguarding Health: From Vectors to New Technologies in BSL‑4 Environments
    Day 2 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (9:00 AM–3:00 PM ET): BSL‑4 Training, Practice, and Human‑Centered Biosafety
    Day 3 – Tuesday–Wednesday, June 2–3, 2026 (7:00 PM–1:00 AM ET): Inactivation to Integration: Strengthening Global High‑Containment Science and Partnerships
    Day 4 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (4:00 AM–10:00 AM ET): Global Perspectives on Facility Launch, Cybersecurity, and Communication Strategies

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