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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!
Giant Jamboree Schedule Announcement
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.
Important Changes and Information
- Wednesday, October 24: Registration Opens and Audio / Visual Check for teams begin at 4pm (see details below!)
- Thursday, October 25: Opening Ceremony followed by Presentations, Poster Sessions, Workshops, and Special Events
- Sunday, October 28: Closing Ceremony, Keynote Speakers and Celebration Social
- Monday, October 29: Industry tours, After iGEM workshops, University tours and more activities around Boston
- The Giant Jamboree Registration fee will remain the same!
If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please email us at hq [AT] igem [DOT] org.
October 28
Join your fellow iGEMers on Monday for special events co-hosted by iGEM! 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. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the Giant Jamboree.
October 29
Join your fellow iGEMers on Monday for special events co-hosted by iGEM! 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. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the Giant Jamboree.
Audio / Visual Checks
In order to accommodate everyone, we invite all teams to participate in an official audio / visual (A/V) check after you register and check in on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Each team will be able to check their presentation room, make sure that your presentation works as expected, and meet your fellow teams! Additional information for the A/V check will be announced later this season, so stay tuned to our Newsletters and the 2018 Main Page for more details.
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.
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
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