Cairn Research Exhibitions

Welcome to
Exhibitions 2026

At Cairn we are proud to support and promote scientific exhibitions and conferences all around the world. These meetings are an opportunity for us to introduce new products, talk to existing customers about their applications and to meet new researchers too.

We also team up with our global distributor network to attend meetings and exhibitions, so regularly pop up to chat about imaging.

Event Schedule

Paris, France

Paris Spring School

Cairn Research will be attending the Paris Neuro Meeting, which brings together researchers working at the forefront of neuroscience and advanced imaging technologies.

During the meeting, Martin Thomas will deliver a talk on microscopy light source technologies, highlighting how modern illumination systems can improve imaging performance, experimental flexibility, and quantitative fluorescence measurements.

11th - 23rd May 2026

Université Paris Cité, 45 Rue des Saints-Pères, 75006, Paris

Coimbra, Portugal

ELMI

Cairn Research will be attending ELMI 2026, the annual meeting of the European Light Microscopy Initiative, which brings together imaging specialists, facility managers, and technology developers from across the microscopy community.

Abrahm and Roz will be there showcasing our latest developments in light microscopy, imaging technologies, and applications in life science research.

16th - 19th June 2026

Av. Da Guarda Inglesa, nº 1 A, 3040-193 Coimbra, Portugal

Glasgow, UK

Strathclyde Optical Microscopy Course 2026

Cairn Research will be exhibiting at the Single Objective Light Sheet Microscopy Workshop 2026, taking place at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences. The workshop brings together researchers and imaging specialists working at the forefront of light sheet microscopy and advanced optical techniques. We look forward to discussing the latest developments in microscopy instrumentation and demonstrating how Cairn’s flexible imaging solutions support cutting-edge life science research.

21st - 30th July 2026

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (Sipbs), Cathedral Street, Glasgow, UK

Norwich, UK

Autumn Clock Club 2026 Norwich

Cairn Research will be exhibiting the Autumn Clock Club 2026 taking place in Norwich, UK, where we will be showcasing the Alligator and Cayman imaging systems. This meeting brings together researchers exploring circadian biology, biological timing, and advanced imaging approaches across the life sciences. We look forward to discussing how high-speed fluorescence imaging and flexible microscopy solutions from Cairn Research can support cutting-edge chronobiology research and live-cell imaging applications.

17th September 2026

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (Sipbs), Cathedral Street, Glasgow, UK

Past Events

Paris, France

Paris Spring School

Cairn Research will be attending the Paris Neuro Meeting, which brings together researchers working at the forefront of neuroscience and advanced imaging technologies.

During the meeting, Martin Thomas will deliver a talk on microscopy light source technologies, highlighting how modern illumination systems can improve imaging performance, experimental flexibility, and quantitative fluorescence measurements.

11th - 23rd May 2026

Université Paris Cité, 45 Rue des Saints-Pères, 75006, Paris

Manchester, UK

Division of Cardiovascular Sciences

Amandeep Dhillon and Dan Gunton will be showcasing our OptoMap range and openFrame, and we look forward to discussing cardiac imaging, so come and say hi if you are attending!

11th May 2026

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

TBC

AQLM Meeting 2026

Cairn Research will be attending the AQLM Meeting taking place from 29 April to early May 2026.

The event brings together researchers and technology specialists to share developments in life science research and advanced imaging approaches.

29th April - Early May 2026

TBC

Oeiras, Portugal

EMBO Practical Course - Hack your Microscope

Cairn Research will be attending the EMBO Practical Course – Hack Your Microscope, a hands-on training event focused on advanced microscopy techniques and instrument customisation.

The course brings together researchers and imaging specialists to explore practical approaches for modifying and improving microscope systems, developing new imaging techniques, and expanding experimental capabilities.

20th - 25th April 2026

University Lisbon, Av. da República EAN, 2780-157, Oeiras, Portugal

San Diego, CA, USA

ACCR 2026 (American Association for Cancer Research)

Cairn Research will be attending the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, one of the world’s leading conferences for cancer research and biomedical innovation.

During the meeting, Alex Corbett will be meeting with Chris Baumann to discuss microscopy technologies and potential collaborations supporting cancer research.

17th - 22nd April 2026

San Diego Convention Center San Diego, California

Hull, UK

NCRG (Northern Cardiovascular Research Group) 2026

This meeting brings together cardiovascular researchers from across the region to share the latest advances in cardiac and vascular science.

A member of the Cairn Research team will be present throughout the event to discuss our microscopy solutions and how our instrumentation can support cardiovascular and life science research.

Thursday 16th April 2026

University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull

Stockholm, Sweden

FOCUS ON MICROSCOPY 2026

We will be attending Focus on Microscopy 2026 in Stockholm, bringing our latest innovations in advanced microscopy instrumentation.

Alex Corbett will be representing Cairn Research and delivering a talk during the meeting. Alex will be available throughout the event to discuss our latest developments and applications.

29th March - 1st April 2026

Kistamässan, Arne Beurlings Torg 5, 164 40 Kista, Sweden

Nottingham, UK

Winter Clock Club 2026

The Winter Clock Club is a key meeting for the UK’s circadian biology community, showcasing the latest research and tools in biological timing.

Our very own, Mark Henson, will be delivering a talk on the Alligator - register your space now.

Friday 9th January 26

Nottingham Trent University

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