Discover the scientific program
Monday
SEPTEMBER 21st
14:30- 16:30
WORKSHOP
Uterine NK cells, the Woman of Ostuni and Reproductive Health
Speakers: Binqing Fu, Salim Khakoo, Marco Scioscia, Sarah Robertson, Ashley Moffett
Chairs: Maria Matteo – Francesco Colucci – Ettore Cicinelli
Palazzo San Martino
17:00 – 18:00
Meet the Editors: Trends in Immunology, Frontieres in Immunology, Nature Communications and Nature Reviews Immunology
Palazzo San Martino
18:00 – 20:00
Satellite Meeting: BraiNKstorming
Chair: Giuseppe Sciumè
Short Talk: Marina Babić Čač
Short Talk: Margareta Correia
Palazzo San Martino
Tuesday
SEPTEMBER 22nd
8:00 – 8:30
REGISTRATION
8:45 – 09:05
09:05 – 09:15
Short talk
09:15 – 09:35
09:35 – 09:45
Short talk
09:45 – 10:05
10:10 – 10:40
Coffee Break
10:40 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:10
Short talk
11:10 – 11:20
Short talk
11:20 – 11:30
Short talk
11:30 – 11:50
12:20 – 15:00
Lunch Time at Casa del Mare (15 minutes walk)
15:00 – 15:20
15:20 – 15:30
Short talk
15:30 – 15:50
15:50 – 16:00
Short talk
16:00 – 16:20
16:50 – 17:20
Coffee Break
OPENING CEREMONY
17:25 – 17:35
Tribute to Ennio Carbone
17:35 – 18:35
Keynote Lectures (Giants in Immunology)
Giorgio Trinchieri | Lecture introducted by Luis Montaner
18:35 – 19:15
WELCOME TO MONOPOLI
Angelo Annese (Monopoli Mayor)
Rosanna Perricci (Culture Councilor of Monopoli Municipality)
Martino Cazzorla (Dean of Liceo Scientifico M. Curie)
Adolfo Marciano (Dean of Liceo Artistico Musicale)
Charlotte Ford-Colucci (Head of Communities and Advocacy at Cambridge International Education)
Music in Monopoli: The “Nino Rota Conservatoire”
19:15 – 19:20
Nino Rota and the history of the Music Academy Gianpaolo Schiavo (Dean Conservatorio Nino Rota)
19:30 – 20:00
Opening Concert of the “Nino Rota Conservatoire” Ensemble Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone Tribute Conductor: Paolo Vivaldi
20:00 – 21:30
Welcome Reception and Live Music Casa del Mare
(15 minutes walk)
Wednesday
SEPTEMBER 23rd
09:00 – 09:20
09:20 – 09:30
Short talk
09:30 – 09:50
09:50 – 10:00
Short talk
10:00 – 10:20
10:20 – 10:30
Short talk
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:20
11:20 – 11:30
Short talk
11:30 – 11:50
11:50 – 12:00
Short talk
12:00 – 12:20
12:20 – 12:30
Short talk
12:30 – 15:00
Lunch Time at Casa del Mare (15 minutes walk)
15:00 – 15:20
15:20 – 15:30
Short talk
15:30 – 15:50
15:50 – 16:00
Short talk
16:00 – 16:20
16:20 – 16:30
Short talk
16:30 – 17:00
Coffee Break
17:00 – 17:20
17:20 – 17:30
Short talk
17:30 – 17:50
17:50 – 18:00
Short talk
18:00 – 18:20
18:20 – 18:30
Short talk
18:30 – 19:00
Free time and transfer for Poster Session 1 at Palazzo San Martino (15 minutes walk)
19:30 – 21:00
POSTER SESSION 1
with snacks and drinks at Palazzo San Martino
Thursday
SEPTEMBER 24th
09:00 – 09:20
09:20 – 09:30
Short talk
09:30 – 09:50
09:50 – 10:00
Short talk
10:00 – 10:10
Short talk
10:20 – 10:50
Coffee Break
10:50 – 11:10
11:10 – 11:20
Short talk
11:20 – 11:40
11:40 – 11:50
Short talk
11:50 – 12:10
12:10 – 12:20
Short talk
12:30 – 15:00
Lunch Time at Casa del Mare (15 minutes walk)
15:00 – 15:20
15:20 – 15:30
Short talk
15:30 – 15:50
15:50 – 16:00
Short talk
16:00 – 16:20
16:20 – 16:40
16:40 – 17:10
Coffee Break
17:10 – 17:30
17:30 – 17:40
Short talk
17:40 – 18:00
18:00 – 18:10
Short talk
18:10 – 18:30
18:30 – 18:40
Short talk
18:40 – 19:00
Free time and transfer for Poster Session 2 at Palazzo San Martino (15 minutes walk)
19:00 – 20:30
POSTER SESSION 2
with snacks and drinks at Palazzo San Martino
20:30 – 21:00
Transfer Time at Casa del Mare (15 minutes walk)
21:00 – 22:00
Social Dinner
Casa del Mare
22:00 – 24:00
Live Concert and Dance
Casa del Mare
Friday
SEPTEMBER 25th
09:10 – 09:30
09:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30
Q&A from BraiNKstorming
Young trainees and Luminaries discuss the Big Questions in the Field and the future of SNI
12:30 – 12:40
AWARD CEREMONY BEST POSTER AND FELLOWSHIP
17:00 – 19:00
FRIDAY AFTERNOON | Social Activity
Monopoli tours guided by students of Polo Liceale
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Join us for a meeting filled with vibrant scientific discussions, innovative ideas, and a shared passion for NK cells and ILC immunity.
The field has witnessed remarkable advancements in both fundamental understanding and translational applications in recent years, and we anticipate an exciting and thought-provoking meeting. Together, let’s shape the future of science and health.
Discover NK2026's Social Functions
NK2026 will not only be a time for scientific exchange, but also an opportunity to meet and socialize.
A rich program of social events will allow participants to discover the beauty, flavors, and hospitality of Monopoli and the surrounding area.
Every moment is designed to foster informal dialogue, strengthen collaborations, and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community.
Official Hotel of the conference
NK2026 will not only be a time for scientific exchange, but also an opportunity to meet and socialize.
A rich program of social events will allow participants to discover the beauty, flavors, and hospitality of Monopoli and the surrounding area.
Official Hotel of the conference
NK2026 will not only be a time for scientific exchange, but also an opportunity to meet and socialize.
A rich program of social events will allow participants to discover the beauty, flavors, and hospitality of Monopoli and the surrounding area.
Official Hotel of the conference
NK2026 will not only be a time for scientific exchange, but also an opportunity to meet and socialize.
A rich program of social events will allow participants to discover the beauty, flavors, and hospitality of Monopoli and the surrounding area.