Oxford Nanopore Technologies
London Calling 2026
Old Billingsgate, London
Phase 5 tickets available now - £849 + VAT
Join scientists across a breadth of research areas for three days of talks, discussions, and community connection about the latest work using nanopore technology, in London and online.
Tue 19 May - Thu 21 May — Virtual programme (online) Masterclasses, interviews, breakout sessions, and exclusive online content.
Wed 20 May - Thu 21 May — Live event (in person & online) Keynotes and interactive sessions, plus networking at Old Billingsgate.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Fritz Sedlazeck, Baylor College of Medicine, USA
- Danny Miller, University of Washington, USA
- Lennart Kester, Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, The Netherlands
- Eilis Hannon, University of Exeter, UK
Networking
Networking is at the core of London Calling. Aligned with breakouts and posters, our networking sessions bring the right people together because breakthroughs rarely happen in isolation. Exchange ideas, build relationships and be a part of the community pushing science forward, together.
Posters
Our poster sessions are designed for interaction. Step into the details, ask questions, and exchange ideas directly with the people behind the data. Explore work at your own pace and make connections beyond the main stage.
Breakouts
Breakout sessions run throughout the London Calling agenda, giving you the chance to craft an agenda of talks that interest you most. Themed around real application areas, these sessions are intimate and focused to create room for deeper discussion, shared challenges, and practical insights from peers working in the same space.
From thought-provoking keynotes to interactive discussions, London Calling brings the nanopore community together to share practical methods, data, and new ideas — whether you attend in person or online.
Three days built for learning, problem-solving, and collaboration
London Calling isn’t just about what you learn from speakers on the stage; it’s about the people you meet, the discussions you have, and the insights you take home with you.
Across posters, breakout sessions, and dedicated networking opportunities, there’s space for collaborations to spark and ideas to ignite. Dive into data with the people that generated it, explore application-focused sessions, or connect with others to unlock answers to similar challenges.
Connect with some of the brightest minds in the field. Explore the latest breakthroughs in Oxford Nanopore sequencing, and dive into the cutting-edge research shaping the future of science.
The live event runs for onsite delegates in London on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 May, with the virtual programme including an additional online day on Tuesday 19 May.
Tue 19 May (online only)
Online sessions to kick off the week and bring the global community together.
- Expert-led masterclasses
- Breakout sessions and Q&A
- Interviews + behind-the-scenes highlights
Wed 20 May (Live day)
Day 1 at Old Billingsgate (and online): high-impact talks and interactive discussion.
- Keynotes + community talks
- Interactive sessions
- Networking moments
Thu 21 May (Live day)
Day 2 at Old Billingsgate (and online): deeper dives, discussion, and wrap-up sessions.
- Workflows, methods, and applications
- Discussion-led formats
- Connections to take home
Live Lounge
The Live Lounge is designed for curiosity, experimentation, and the kind of conversations that help turn ideas into action.
For those joining us in person at London Calling, visit our Live Lounge for a hands-on learning experience. Here you will find the full product suite, live software, and the people who built it. Whether you’re getting up close with devices on display, loading your first flow cell with expert guidance, dropping into conversations with the informatics teams, or engaging in 1:1 interactions with the experts, leave feeling inspired and equipped to take your research to the next level.
Take this chance to ask specific questions for your project planning pipeline and gain practical insight directly from our subject experts. The Live Lounge is designed for curiosity, experimentation, and the kind of conversations that help turn ideas into action.
What's new at London Calling?
New for London Calling 2026, the Technical Zones offer drop‑in support from Oxford Nanopore technical and bioinformatics teams across key application areas, with no pre‑booking required. Whether you’re working with adaptive sampling, transcriptomics, or whole‑genome sequencing, these zones are designed for focused, practical conversations — giving delegates the chance to discuss challenges, explore approaches, and get insight directly from experts, on their own terms.
Additionally, the Tech Hub creates space for deeper, one‑to‑one discussions with Oxford Nanopore subject matter experts across five core themes for 2026: data analysis, clinical research applications, high‑throughput sequencing, experimental design, and sample and library preparation.
Meetings will be able to be booked in advance when you register to attend the event, making it easier to have targeted conversations that relate directly to your research questions and workflows, onsite.
Choose how you will attend
Tickets for London Calling are available now, with options to attend in person or online.
In‑person tickets cover the two‑day event on Wednesday 20 May and Thursday 21 May and include full access to the virtual platform. Virtual‑only tickets are free of charge and provide online access from Tuesday 19 May through Thursday 21 May.
This is more than a conference — it’s where ideas ignite, collaborations spark, and the future takes shape.
Delegate ticket (in-person)
£749.00 + VAT
Phase 4 • Available now
- Access to the in-person event at Old Billingsgate (Wed 20 - Thu 21 May)
- Access to the entire virtual platform for the event
Student ticket (in-person)
£349.00 + VAT
Available now
- Reduce-price in-person ticket (Wed 20 – Thu 21 May)
- Access to the entire virtual platform
- Student ID / affiliation upload required during registration
Virtual ticket (online only)
FREE
Available now
- Access to the entire virtual platform for the event
- Ideal for those unable to travel to attend the event in the UK
Ticket pricing phases
Phase 4 pricing is available for a limited time.
Prices are shown excluding VAT.
| Sale phase | Ticket price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Early bird | £499 + VAT | Sold out |
| Phase 2 | £549 + VAT | Sold out |
| Phase 3 | £649 + VAT | Sold out |
| Phase 4 | £749 + VAT | Sold out |
| Phase 5 | £849 + VAT | AVAILABLE NOW |
| Phase 6 | £999 + VAT | Upcoming |
Bring your lab (group offer)
Purchase 3 in-person tickets and get 1 ticket free. Add the discount code LC26-B3G1F when prompted at the payment stage of group purchase.
Buy 3, get 1 free
Perfect for labs, cores, and cross-functional teams.
Ready to register?
It takes less than 5 minutes to register. You’ll choose your ticket type and session options during registration.
Event information
London Calling 2026 takes place at Old Billingsgate in London with online participation available.
Event overview
- Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2026
- Virtual day: Tue 19 May
- Onsite days: Wed 20 - Thu 21 May
- Questions: events@nanoporetech.com
- We monitor regional guidance and follow relevant government recommendations to support delegate wellbeing onsite. Please check current UK guidance below before you travel.
- We aim to foster an environment for scientific collaboration — exchange science, build connections, and respect boundaries. All attendees are expected to adhere to our code of conduct, available below.
Win a bursary
Oxford Nanopore Technologies was founded on the vision of making a positive impact and we are committed to understanding and improving our environmental and social performance so that we can make sure this vision is realised.
With this in mind, at London Calling 2026 we are inviting delegates to bring their own reusable water bottle. These can be refilled at water stations around the event venue. If you opt-in to this incentive, your name will be put into a draw to win one of three bursaries*.
This is just one of many ways we are trying to make this event more environmentally friendly. For more information on this, please speak to the events team onsite.
You can find out more information about our environmental and social responsibilities strategy via the link below.
*Each bursary can be redeemed as $500.00 USD travel bursary for a third-party conference.
