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Mirrors :
The Reflective Turn
17-19 September 2026
map Pie Factory Studio, Seoul, South Korea
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Programs Agenda

Day 1

17 September (Thu)

Organoid & Brain

Main Conference

The Reflective Turn : Organoid Trend
Perspectives on Life in the Age of Biotechnology
Rebuilding the Brain: Expanding Interpretation through Organoids

Interfacing Brain Organoids: The Boundary Between Brainwaves and Creation

BIO AI

Deep talk

AFI International Film Festa Opening
  • The Reflective Turn +
  • Special TALK session
  • Rebuilding the Brain +
AFI Tech Award
Poster Session Oral Presentation

Day 2

18 September (Fri)

Stem Cell & NAMs

Main Conference

Stem Cell Biology: Mechanisms & Applications
Bio Fictions
NAMs: Integration, Validation and Regulatory Application

AFI GIC Award

Organoids as Mirrors

Deep talk

AFI International Film Festa #1

  • Stem Cell Biology +
  • Collaborative Species+
  • NAM’s +

Poster Session Awards

  • Organoids as Mirros +

Day 3

19 September (Sat)

Animal Free Initiative

Main Conference

Open Lab

Organoids in our life time

Fashion and Expression

Nutrition Meets Organoid

Science Through Mirrors

AFI International Film Festa Closing

Deep talk

AFI International Film Festa Award 02
AFI International Film Festa Award 03
AFI International Film Festa Award 04

AI Animal Cinema: Liberation or Replacement?

  • Paid Session

* ODC26 Main Conference & Deep Talk

  • Deep Talk is an advanced session designed to explore the key topics covered in the main conference in greater depth.
  • Engage with ODC’s core agenda through more focused and in-depth discussions.
  • Some Deep Talk sessions are available through paid access.

* The program schedule and session topics are subject to change without prior notice.

ODC26 together with

Korea Biomedicine Inustry Associaton

A specialized association under the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) that serves as a central hub for enhancing the global competitiveness of Korea's biopharmaceutical industry and fostering public-private partnerships.

Korean Society for Stem Cell Research

South Korea's premier academic society for stem cell and regenerative medicine, dedicated to advancing scientific innovation and fostering global research collaborations since 2005.

ORGANOIDSCIENCE

South Korea’s first bio-innovation company specializing in organoid technology, developing next-generation regenerative therapies and animal-free drug evaluation platforms through 3D stem cell culture

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology

Korea’s leading bioscience institute advancing national competitiveness through research and public infrastructure across key areas including gene and cell therapy, synthetic biology, and infectious disease response.

International MPS Society (iMPSS)

A global society for microphysiological systems (MPS), connecting stakeholders to advance innovation through collaboration, standardization, and education.

ORGANOIDS ARE US

An international symposium highlighting organoid technology and its clinical potential driven by advances in Wnt signaling research worldwide.

Speacial
Dinner Networking

AccessA

Dinner Networking for Sep 17

A networking program designed for postdoctoral researchers and graduate students (Master’s & PhD), fostering open communication and meaningful connections among researchers.
Enjoy finger foods and bar catering, along with poster pitching, research exchange, and opportunities to engage with bio artists for an expanded, interdisciplinary experience.
Detailed program information will be announced at a later date.
AccessB

Dinner Networking for Sep 18

A private dinner program bringing together key opinion leaders, decision-makers, policymakers, and leading figures from research institutions and industry in the biohealth sector.
It offers a high-level networking experience, enabling in-depth conversations, meaningful exchange, and opportunities for collaboration among selected participants.
Detailed program information will be announced at a later date.

Ticket
Access types

Benefits

Price
Early Bird

Access Day 1

  • Main Conference
  • Deep Talk Paid Session for Sep 17
  • Dinner Networking for Sep 17
  • Virtual Access for Sep 17

100 USD
75 USD
(Early bird price)

Access Day 2

  • Main Conference
  • Deep Talk Paid Session for Sep 18
  • Dinner Networking for Sep 18
  • Virtual Access for Sep 18

150 USD

Full Access

  • Main Conference
  • All Deep Talk Paid Session
  • All Dinner Networking
  • Virtual Access for All Session

200 USD
175 USD
(Early bird price)

Free Access


• Main Conference
• Deep Talk Free Session

0 USD

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