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XVth International Symposium on Spermatology 

Wednesday 29th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026 

University of Birmingham

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Conference Brochure

Call to host Spermatology 2030!

The International Symposium on Spermatology (ISS) Emeritus Coordinators call for applications and expressions of interest to host Spermatology 2030.

Spermatology is a conference with a long history and applications are expected to be led by a pervious attendee and fit to the aims and objectives of the meeting founders. Bidders are expected to source all funds to run the meeting appropriately - there is not a society budget to prime organisation of the meeting.

Expressions of interest to be emailed to Jackson Kirkman-Brown by 31st August care of: N.Beggs@bham.ac.uk

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 Spermatology (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. Aileen Delaney

 Key Dates
 Early Bird Registration Deadline 31st March 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
30th April 2026
 Standard Registration 1st April - 31st May 2026
 Late Registration 
 		1st June - 5th July 2026
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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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