11th ILANIT/FISEB Conference. Photo: Nir Shmol Despite security tensions and disruptions to international conferences, the 11th edition of the ILANIT/FISEB conference will host thousands of researchers, transforming Eilat into a scientific center for four days.
The country's scientific community is once again sending a clear message: Israeli science continues to work tirelessly.
From yesterday, February 23, to Thursday, February 26, 2026, Eilat will host the largest life sciences and experimental biology conference in the country, organized and managed by Ortra.
Approximately 4,000 researchers, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows from all universities, research institutes, and hospitals in Israel will gather in the southern city, within the framework of a community that includes 47 scientific societies in the fields of experimental biology and translational medicine.
11th ILANIT/FISEB Conference. Photo: Nir ShmolBeyond its scientific importance, this is also a significant tourist event. No fewer than 15 hotels in Eilat were recruited for the event, with accomodation for over 10,000 participants booked.
In a year when the tourism industry is still dealing with the consequences of the war and a slowdown in international conferences, these numbers are a significant boost to the southern city and the local hotel industry.
The ILANIT conference, held every three years, is considered one of the most important scientific events in Israel. It brings together researchers from all fields of biology and medicine, and serves as a platform for multidisciplinary collaborations.
The four-day schedule include the following:
- Plenary lectures by leading, internationally-recognized scientists
- Professional sessions in all areas of life sciences and translational medicine
- Dedicated session on artificial intelligence in medicine and biomed
- Soft skills workshops
- Roundtable meetings
- Demonstrations of advanced research technologies
- Large-scale poster seats
In addition, Israeli postdoctoral students residing abroad have been invited to present their research and reconnect with the scientific community in the country.
ILANIT 2026 will also place special emphasis on advancing women in science as part of a broader effort to increase representation and equality in the academic and research community.
While some of the international scientific community are still hesitant to come to Israel, the ILANIT conference proves that Israeli science continues to act, collaborate, and lead, even during a complex security period.
The four days in Eilat will transform the southern city into a center of innovation, research, and hope for an advanced scientific and technological future.