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Join us at The iGEM 2018 Giant Jamboree

October 24 - 28*, 2018

Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA, USA

The culminating event of the iGEM 2018 competition season, the Giant Jamboree offers 4 days of information sharing, project competition and celebration of team achievements in synthetic biology. Celebrate all you have achieved after the Closing Ceremony and join the party with everyone at our Social Event planned on Sunday night!

Sunday - October 28

Sunday is the final day of the Giant Jamboree, this year in addition to finalists presentations and awards we have added a robust program of keynote speakers composed of notable iGEM Alumni. Following the Awards Ceremony, the Jamboree will conclude with a celebratory social for all ages at Jillian's.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Monday - October 29

Join your fellow iGEMers on Monday for special events co-hosted by iGEM, including the first ever After iGEM Summit! We’ll have industry tours arranged with Boston area companies, as well as tours set up at various universities. There will also be discounted tickets available for various site seeing activities around the city.

MONDAY SCHEDULE

Experience iGEM at the Jamboree

Attend the iGEM 2018 Giant Jamboree and experience iGEM in action. See 300+ teams showcase their work and compete for medals and prizes. Join us and celebrate their achievements,network with iGEMers across 40+ countries, be a part of an international community, make lifelong memories and more!

Relive the 2017 Giant Jamboree.

2017 GIANT JAMBOREE ⇗

Invest in the future

Support students who are defining the field of synthetic biology.

Be among leaders: Attracting more than 3,000 biology engineers annually, attendees include university students, high school students, industry professionals and faculty from over 40 countries. Learn more

Identify trends and innovative ideas: The showcase of projects from over 300 teams has a proven track record of identifying industry trends and spawning powerhouse startups and ideas. Learn more.

Meet with the talent pool of the industry; With the brightest minds from nearly 300 institutions in attendance, the iGEM competition serves as a springboard for careers in synthetic biology. Be a Career Fair Exhibitor

Position yourself as a leader in the field: Inspire students who are defining the field of synthetic biology. Be in front of a captive and targeted audience of 3,000 global leaders in synthetic biology. Exhibit at the Jamboree

BECOME A SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR

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Partner

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Affiliates

iGEM Foundation

The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open community and collaboration. Visit us at igem.org

hq AT igem DOT org

One Kendall Square, Suite B6104
Cambridge, MA 02139

+1.617.500.3106

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-				<h2>Giant Jamboree Schedule Announcement</h2>
-				<p>With 340 teams this year, the iGEM Competition is bigger than ever! Due to the growing interest, we are excited to announce that the 2018 Giant Jamboree will be returned to our regular 4-Day program to accommodate so many amazing teams. Thursday, October 25 will now begin with the Opening Ceremony, followed by team presentations and posters. Just as in previous years, this schedule will have three full days of presentations, poster sessions, and workshops, so that everyone can make the most of their Jamboree experience.</p>
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+				<p>Join your fellow iGEMers on Monday for special events co-hosted by iGEM, including the first ever After iGEM Summit! We’ll have industry tours arranged with Boston area companies, as well as tours set up at various universities. There will also be discounted tickets available for various site seeing activities around the city. </p>
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-				<h3>Important Changes and Information</h3>
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-					<li><b>Wednesday, October 24:</b> Registration Opens and  Audio / Visual Check for teams begin at 4pm (see details below!) </li>
-					<li><b>Thursday, October 25:</b> Opening Ceremony followed by Presentations, Poster Sessions, Workshops, and Special Events</li>
-					<li><b>Sunday, October 28:</b> Closing Ceremony, Keynote Speakers and Celebration Social  </li>
-					<li><b>Monday, October 29:</b> Industry tours, After iGEM workshops, University tours and more activities around Boston </li>
-					<li><b>The Giant Jamboree Registration fee will remain the same!</b></li>
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-				<p>If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please email us at <i>hq [AT] igem [DOT] org</i>.</p>
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-				<h3>Audio / Visual Checks</h3>
-				<p>Teams will be given the opportunity for a five- minute Audio/Visual (AV) check to test the connections between their computer and the room projection system. AV checks will be scheduled on a first come-first served basis between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Wednesday October 24, at the Hynes Convention Center. Each team will only be given five minutes to test AV. AV checks will be scheduled in the following rooms: 207, 208, 302, 304, 306, 309, 310, 311, and 312. Please come prepared with your laptop and cables/adaptors to ensure you make the most of your allotted time. There will be technical staff in the rooms to help with technical difficulties. Remember, this is a quick check. Many other teams will be conducting AV checks as well, so be sure to leave your room on time, and also please leave your room in the condition that you found it! </p>
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