iGEM is the biggest student competition in Synthetic Biology gathering 5000 people in more than 250 teams all over the world! This year, we are hosting the Giant Jamboree entirely virtual. Join us for 10 days of Competition, Community, Contribution and Celebration and meet the scientific workforce of the future – iGEMers.


The event app will be a place to watch over 400 sessions, participate in discussions, see posters, interact with attendees, get paired with other participants with AI-based networking, join workshops, personalize schedule and much more! Download the app to get the latest info on this years Virtual Giant Jamboree and don’t forget to register on our Eventbrite page!


The first three days (14-16 November) will focus on the Competition and judging activities for teams. Teams will interact with judges, present virtual poster sessions, and attend workshops and social events. The weekdays (17-20 November) will focus on the synthetic biology Community, including iGEM Teams, Startups, Alumni, Ambassadors, and Sponsors. The final two days (21-22 November) will focus on Contribution and Celebration.


Everyone in our community is invited to host and attend workshops, meetups, and other fun activities. Gather together with your fellow iGEMers and the broader synthetic biology community as we explore the role of synthetic biology and iGEM in the wider world and how you can contribute to solving some of the great challenges of our times. Finally, join us to celebrate the achievements of this exceptional iGEM season at the Closing and Awards Ceremonies.
Learn More: https://2020.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree