31st International Workshop

31st International Workshop

Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Super-resolution Microscopy

Date:
October 6-8, 2026
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Poster Session Signle Molecule Workshop

Be part of an exciting and stimulating conference where you can give a talk, present a poster, or attend without presenting. As always, we will award a “Best Student Talk” prize worth 750 Euro.

Immerse yourself in a groundbreaking exploration of ultra-sensitive optical detection down to the single molecule level as well as beyond the classical diffraction limit. PicoQuant’s renowned workshop provides an unparalleled platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of cutting-edge research.

Discover a vast array of applications and methods in single molecule spectroscopy and advanced microscopy, presented through captivating talks and posters. Network with leading experts and like-minded researchers at our welcoming reception and workshop dinner.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of scientific innovation!

Covered topics include

  • Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM)
  • Single molecule Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (smFRET)
  • Polarization and Anisotropy based techniques
  • Quantitative imaging methods
  • New fluorescence sensors and labeling schemes
  • Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) and Fluorescence Lifetime Correlation Spectroscopy (FLCS)
  • Image Scanning Microscopy (ISM)
  • Single Molecule Localization Microscopy (e.g., PALM, STORM, dSTORM, GSDIM, PAINT)
  • Open source data analysis solutions
  • Big Data and Machine Learning approaches to superresolution and single molecule techniques

Both widefield and confocal fluorescence microscopy techniques are covered as well as in vivo and in vitro measurements with single molecule sensitivity.

Important Dates

Deadline for early bird registration: March 30, 2026
Deadline for abstract submission: May 11, 2026
Deadline for fee waiver application: May 11, 2026
Final deadline for workshop registration: August 31, 2026
Program available: End of August 2026

Meet Our Invited Speakers and Explore Their Tentative Talks

Invited Speakers

Christy F. Landes

Prof. Christy Landes

University of Illinois, USA

Dr. Giuseppe Vicidomini

Dr. Giuseppe Vicidomini

Instituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Italy

Prof. Dr. Michelle Frei

Prof. Michelle Frei

ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Prof. Samrat Mukhopadhyay

Prof. Samrat Mukhopadhyay

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, India

Dr. Chiara Stringari

Laboratory for Optics & Biosciences LOB Ecole Polytechnique, France

Dr. Johannes Stein

Dr. Johannes Stein

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Germany

Prof. Victoria Birkedal

Aarhus University, Denmark

Prof. Florian Schüder

Institute of Bioengineering EPFL, Switzerland

Program

Talks, Posters, and Social Events

The detailed program will be published in August 2026.

Admission Details

Fees Overview

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Fees Academic

465
until March 30, 2026
515
until August 31, 2026
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Fees Industry

800
until March 30, 2026
950
until August 31, 2026

Besides full workshop attendance, the fee includes coffee breaks, a poster session with food and drinks, a dinner and lunches. Attendees will be responsible for their own travel, lodging, and additional meals.

support outstanding early-career researchers

Fee Waiver Program

To support outstanding early-career researchers, we offer a limited number of partial scholarships (50% of the academic registration fee).

Accommodation, travel, and personal expenses still need to be paid by the participants themselves. The selection of sponsored people is completely the sole decision of PicoQuant and there is no right or guarantee to receive a fee waiver.

To apply for a fee waiver, please send us your application:

  • Their current research focus
  • Why advanced time-resolved photoluminescence is relevant to their work
  • How participation in the course will benefit their scientific development

Deadline for a fee waiver application is May 11, 2026.
Please note that only one person per research group can be considered for a fee waiver.

Hear from Scientists Who Joined Past Events

What Participants Say About the Workshop

See What to Expect from the Single Molecule Workshop

Reports of Past Workshops​

Special Rates

Hotels within walking distance to the workshop location

We have negotiated special rates for a limited number of rooms located close to the workshop location:

  • ADAPT Apartments
    Single room per night: 122,55 EUR (excluding breakfast)
  • Airporthotel Berlin-Adlershof
    Single room per night: 134 EUR (including breakfast)

The number of rooms as well as booking time are limited and we therefore advise you to reserve your room as soon as possible.

The rooms are bookable at this rate until September 5, 2026 on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee reservations at these prices or any reservations at all after this date.
Booking code information will be sent with your registration confirmation. If you require this information at an earlier point, please contact us.

Adapt Apartments

Adapt Apartments

Further details on room prices and booking codes will be sent with your confirmation email.
Airporthotel Berlin Adlershof panoramic view

Airport Hotel Berlin Adlershof

Further details on room prices and booking codes will be sent with your confirmation email.

Travel by Train

Benefit from special rates for our participants when travelling with Deutsche Bahn.

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