We are so excited about the 2026 In Vitro Biology Meeting and gathering for our 80th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion event! It’s only a few months away, and we hope you are making plans to join us! We don’t want you to miss out on this exceptional event, so check out the latest updates and news!
It’s an SIVB Reunion!
This year is like no other. In addition to the scientific program, this will be the celebration of the 80th year the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) has existed. Over the past eight decades our organization and its dedicated members have made groundbreaking advancements in the fields of in vitro biology and biotechnology of plants, animals, invertebrates, and humans!
To celebrate this milestone, SIVB is hosting a special reunion event on the evening of Monday, June 8, bringing together all members to connect, share stories, and look ahead to our exciting future as scientists and colleagues. We invite you to participate in this celebration and reflect on our shared achievements. Join us for a trip down memory lane with friends you may not have seen in years! The party begins just after the Section Meetings on Monday night. This event is free to all registrants of the 2026 Meeting!
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
To make the reunion and celebration of SIVB’s history success, we need your help. There are two ways in which you can contribute, and we hope you will choose to support one or both of them!
- Memories: During the Monday night Reunion Celebration and throughout this year’s Annual Meeting, we will share photos and other images from our members of their memories of SIVB. These can include pictures of you presenting your research, connecting with colleagues, or images of your fellow members from your years of participation at our annual meetings. Even if you can’t attend the Annual Meeting in person, we hope you will share these favorite memories to help put smiles on the faces of your colleagues. We are accepting your images for inclusion at this special event from now through May 15. More details can be found at https://sivb.org/meetings/special-events-2026.html.
- Fundraising: We are raising funds to make this celebration the best it possibly can be. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference and will help create a memorable event. All contributions are tax-deductible, and all funds received will go directly toward supporting our 80-year anniversary celebration. Any funds raised beyond this event’s requirements will go to support future programs for our Student and Post Doctoral scientists. Please make your donation today by visiting this link to support the “80-Year Celebration Fund.”
MAKE YOUR ARRANGEMENTS NOW AND SAVE!
Final deadlines for hotel room reservations and early event registration are coming up! Don’t miss your opportunity to save time, money, and stress by ensuring all your arrangements are completed in advance.
Meeting Registration
When you register in advance, your arrival process will be streamlined and more enjoyable. On-site registration rates will increase for everything, including the special events, so register now to save money for all the wonderful restaurants and the spa at the Peppermill.
Hotel Reservations
The Peppermill Resort and Spa is the official hotel of the 2026 In Vitro Biology Meeting, and we can’t wait to welcome you there! There are limited rooms at three different price points, so don’t delay in making your reservations, as these rooms will only be available until April 30 or our hotel room block is filled, whichever comes first.
This beautiful luxury hotel includes a top-of-the-line spa, 10 restaurants, 15 themed bars and lounges, a Tuscan-themed pool deck, and two geothermally-heated resort-style pools with private cabanas and an outside bar. The Peppermill restaurants offer authentic Chinese, inspired Italian, steaks and chops, seafood, deli, Mexican, and café dining options. After the sessions conclude each day, you will have plenty of time to enjoy all the Peppermill has to offer for nightlife and entertainment options including their Game Lab arcade, bars, nightspots, and 24-hour casino.
Those who reserve rooms inside SIVB’s room block will receive the following resort benefits without additional cost:
- Shuttle service to and from the Reno Tahoe International Airport daily from 4:00 am-11:45 pm
- Ten percent (10%) discount at Spa Toscana
- Business center access including incoming and outgoing faxes (up to 5 pages)
- Local and #800 phone calls
- In-room refrigerators
- Microwaves and cribs available upon request
- In-room coffee with Keurig Coffee Maker
- Two (2) bottles of water per night
The program is taking shape
Join your SIVB colleagues to learn the latest about in vitro biology and biotechnology research. Check out this year’s program including the Keynote Speakers Dr. Indra Vasil and Dr. Delia Bethell. Our Keynote Speakers will discuss the history of SIVB in two presentations, “A Witness to the History of Plant Biotechnology in the SIVB” and ”The Society for In Vitro Biology, 80 Years of Commitment to the Teaching and Standardization of the Science of In Vitro Cell and Tissue Culture.” Learn more from this year’s Program Committee about everything you will experience and learn.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Local Organizing Committee for the 2026 In Vitro Biology Meeting is making special efforts to arrange for fun and exciting events during the SIVB Annual Meeting in Reno for the education and enjoyment of the attendees. Learn about these special events below and purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Don’t wait, as space is limited and you won’t want to miss these special experiences.
Tuesday Evening Fundraiser Benefit at the National Automobile Museum: Driving to Our Future
Join your colleagues on Tuesday, June 9, from 5:45 pm – 9:30 pm for a very special benefit dinner at the National Automobile Museum (NAM). Built on the legacy of William Fisk “Bill” Harrah and sustained by a global community of collectors and enthusiasts, the Museum is dedicated to educating and inspiring visitors of all ages. NAM opened in 1989 and was reported to have “set the standard for automobile museums around the world.” Just as SIVB celebrates the history of a society-changing technology, the NAM preserves and celebrates the passion and innovation behind one of the most significant inventions in world history. This benefit, supporting the SIVB’s Education Fund and its initiatives, will include a buffet dinner on the museum’s charming patio and an opportunity to explore the collection of over 240 eye-popping cars displayed amidst authentic street scenes, sounds, and facades. The collection includes vehicles owned by and lent to the museum including the Thomas Flyer, Herbie the Love Bug, the Ghostbusters’ ECTO-1, and other celebrity, historical, and race cars. All funds raised above the cost of the event will go directly to “fill the tank” of the SIVB Education Fund, which supports the Education Committee’s goals and activities including the student-organized scientific program at the SIVB’s Annual Meeting. We hope to see you all there to enjoy the company of your colleagues, explore this unique museum, and ensure that SIVB will have the funds it needs to further its educational and outreach goals a long way down the road. The cost to attend this benefit dinner is only $150.00 and includes a buffet dinner and the opportunity to explore the fantastic exhibits of the museum. A cash bar will be available. A limited number of discounted tickets will be made available to student registrants at the rate of $75.00. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today!
Wednesday Scientific Tour: Scientific Nevada
On Wednesday, June 10, join us from 12:45 pm – 4:30 pm for a special tour exploring Reno/Tahoe’s rich scientific community of modern drug testing and ecology research. First you will visit Charles River Laboratories (CRL), a contract research organization that supports the drug development process from preclinical testing through clinical trials. Over the past 5 years, CRL has worked on over 80% of the drugs that have been approved by the FDA. The tour will begin by visiting a state-of-the-art laboratory incorporating automation, multi-color flow cytometry, molecular biology, and cell culture for the advancements of medicine. Next, you will discover the wonders of Lake Tahoe at the Tahoe Science Center! Explore hands-on exhibits, dive into their virtual research boat and ecology lab, create your own watershed, and meet Tahoe’s native and invasive species. Learn about changes to the lake’s ecology and some potential responses to it through interactive experiences and guided tours inspired by cutting-edge research at the University of California – Davis. The cost for this tour is $65.00 and will include visits to Charles River Laboratories and the Tahoe Science Center, boxed lunch, and bus transportation. There are only a few spots available, so make sure to purchase your ticket today!
Wednesday Scientific Tour: Back to Nature
We welcome you to step into nature – literally – just outside of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, on Wednesday, June 10 from 12:45 – 5:15 pm. A small group of guests will travel to and explore the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area, a 2,650-acre living lab of forested mountain land in the Sierra Nevada, dedicated for research, instruction, and community outreach. Within this pristine natural habitat, scientists have studied soil and nutrient cycling; rodents, beavers and other smaller mammals; bark beetles and other invertebrates; and aquatic creatures. Ongoing research by the Ecohydrology and Ecosystem Processes Group focuses on the interplay of ecosystem productivity, wildfire disturbances, and water cycling; studying how soil heating affects microbial processes; how forest floor plant litter alters evaporation and snowmelt rates; and how climate change may cause phenological mismatches between physical signals and biogeochemical responses in aquatic ecosystems. You will first travel to the Little Valley Research Station before transferring to 4-wheel drive vehicles which will take you into the heart of the forest. Once there, you will have a little over an hour to explore and enjoy the forest. Guides will be available to address questions about the site and the research happening there. The cost for this tour is $65.00 and will include boxed lunch, bus and 4-wheel vehicle transportation, and time to explore this private natural wildlife area. Space is limited, so make your reservations early to join us for this exceptional event!
ABSTRACTS AND MORE…
Final Abstract Submission Deadline: March 31
The final submission deadline to have your abstract considered for a Late Breaking Oral Presentation, Lightning Talk, Virtual Poster, or Poster presentation is March 31! Don’t miss the opportunity to share your research with hundreds of scientists working in the fields of in vitro tissue culture and biotechnology.
We look forward to raising a glass to SIVB with you in Reno, Nevada, the Biggest Little City in the World this June and hope you will join us!
