XVth International Symposium on Spermatology,
Wednesday 29th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026,
University of Birmingham
The Sperm Olympics
We’re excited to welcome you to the University of Birmingham, UK for the XVth International Symposium on Spermatology, 2026.
The International Symposium on Spermatolgy (ISS, founded in 1969) brings together scientists from across research fields including human, mammal, agricultural, plant and sea life with a common interest in sperm function, to share their latest research which is shaping the field of reproduction.
The ISS XV programme features renowned speakers from all over the world, short verbal presentations and poster presentations.
The conference topics for each day are:
- Thursday, 30th July - Spermatogenesis and Genetics
- Friday, 31st July - Ejaculation, Delivery and the Fertilisation Environment
- Saturday, 1st August - Sperm Function: To the oocyte and beyond
- Sunday, 2nd August - Sperm: Tiny Cell - Big Picture
We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham in July!
Sincerely, the ISS XV Committee
Prof. Jackson Kirkman-Brown MBE, Chair
Dr. Meurig Gallagher, Co-Chair
Dr. Rachel McKernan, Co -Chair
Key Dates |
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| Early Bird Registration Deadline | 31st January 2026 |
Abstract Submission Deadline | 5th April 2026 |
| Standard Registration | 1st February - 3rd May 2026 |
| Late Registration | 4th May - 5th July 2026 |
As part of the organisation of this conference, the University of Birmingham is collecting income via registration fees and sponsorships on behalf of the Spermatology 2026 organising committee.
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