WORKSHOP #16: NIST, Gaithersburg

September 22, 2026, on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, MD.

Location: National Institute of Standards & Technology, 100 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Event information: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2026/09/build-cell-workshop-16

Registration page: https://events.nist.gov/profile/42751 Registration closes September 14.

Agenda:

8.30 AM - 9.00 AM: Breakfast / Workshop check-in (Sign-up sheets for lab tours will be available at the registration table)

9.00 AM - 9:50 AM: Plenary session (GREEN AUDITORIUM)-Intro remarks, icebreaker activity, Working group pitches, group picture

10 AM - noon: breakout #1 

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM: Plenary session (GREEN AUDITORIUM)

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM: Lunch and poster session (GREEN AUDITORIUM) and Tours (Leaving from registration table)

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM: breakout #2 - breakout groups reassemble

3:45 PM - 5 PM: Closing plenary session (GREEN AUDITORIUM)

Accommodations

All participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel arrangements, the organizers do not assist in booking tickets or hotel reservations.

Suggested hotel:

Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg (14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850)

The easiest way to get from the hotel to NIST is via a rideshare. You will need to go to the main gate to get your visitor badge—address is 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

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