IPS Related Meetings
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in proteolysis research by attending related meetings and conferences. Below is a list of upcoming events related to the field (click links for the meeting's website). We encourage you to attend and participate to network with fellow researchers, discuss new findings, and learn more about the exciting developments in proteolysis. We look forward to seeing you at these events!
3-6 June 2026
International Society of Protein Termini (ISPT)
The International Society of Protein Termini (ISPT) is pleased to announce that registration and abstract submission are now open for the Protein Termini Conference 2026: From Mechanisms to Biological Impact, to be held 3–6 June 2026 in Palermo, Italy, with FEBS endorsement.
You can now find all practical information, register, and submit your abstract via the conference website:Conference website (registration & abstracts):
https://proteintermini.org/meeting/
The conference will gather global leaders and emerging researchers to discuss cutting-edge advances in protein terminal biology, spanning translational regulation, co- and post-translational modifications, proteolytic pathways, proteostasis mechanisms, and targeted protein modulation.
We are particularly excited that the conference will take place at the magnificent Palazzo dei Normanni, the Royal Palace of Palermo — a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to one of the oldest parliamentary institutions in the world.Evening poster sessions will be held in the nearby beautiful Oratorio San Mercurio, and the Gala Dinner will take place in the magnificent aristocratic Villa Chiaromonte Bordonaro.Registration fees are very low and all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals, and the Gala Dinner.
In addition, numerous fellowships and awards will be offered to support the participation of young researchers, reflecting ISPT’s strong commitment to accessibility and to fostering early-career scientists. Registration and abstract submission:
https://www.conferencecentral.org/webpage/view/45
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20-21 June 2025 (virtual)
There are more than 600 proteases in the human genome making it the second largest family of proteins in humans. These proteolytic enzymes are tightly regulated and function by performing post-translational protein modifications through hydrolysis of peptide bonds which results in activation or deactivation of biological pathways in an enormous array of physiological processes. Dysregulated proteolysis is also implicated in a large, diverse set of diseases including those relating to cardiovascular, immunological and cancer. Furthermore, the pathogenesis of many infectious diseases is mediated by proteases, either from the microbe, the host or both.
These enzymes are classified by their catalytic mechanism into five types: serine, threonine, cysteine, aspartic and metalloproteases. This year we expand upon past meetings by highlighting the most significant recent studies not only on serine, but also on the other classes of nucleophilic threonine and cysteine proteases. The talks organized present aspects of protease biochemistry and biophysics such as structural biology, as well as drug discovery and inhibitor development. Cross-disciplinary topics include cancer, infectious disease (viruses, bacteria, other pathogens), inflammation and immunology, cardiovascular system, and others.
14 - 18 September 2024
This workshop aims at addressing current issues, progress, and expansion taking place in the field of proteases, protein inhibitors and their mechanisms of control under physiological and pathological conditions. Several sections will be devoted to tutoring and mentoring activities, which are crucial for the information and knowledge exchange among senior scientists and early career researchers.
FEBS and IUBMB offer travel awards for PhD students and young postdocs who are members of a FEBS constituent society. Additionally a IUBMB travel award will be given to an overseas young scientist.
09 - 14 June 2024
Lucca, Italy
The Proteolytic Enzymes and Their Inhibitors GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.
13-16 May 2024
Kloster Seeon (east of Munich), Germany
​The overall goal of the meeting is to discuss outstanding new scientific findings and exciting new developments regarding the function, regulation and therapeutic potential of proteolysis at the membrane. The meeting covers basic and applied science as well as translation to patients and brings together around 120 young and established scientists from academia, pharma, biotech and medicine.
28 February - 03 March 2024
Tiers, Italy
Founded by Hans Fritz and Vito Turk more than three decades ago, the Winter School continues to provide a scientifically stimulating and personally outstandingly open atmosphere to researchers on proteolytic enzymes. The splendid spirit of the Winter School in Tiers attracts scientists from Europe and worldwide, covering diverse and vibrant fields of protease research, such as mechanistic studies on proteases in their molecular, cellular and organismic context. Participate and enjoy this unique event!
18-23 February 2024
Ventura, CA, USA
The theme of the 2024 Plasminogen Activation and Extracellular Proteolysis GRC will be Cutting-Edge Research, Emerging Therapeutics, and Clinical Outcomes. The focus of this GRC will be on extracellular proteolysis, mediated by plasminogen and its activators, matrix metalloproteases (MMPs), and other extracellular proteases, that operates at the interface of cell-cell, cell-fluid, and cell-matrix contacts.
