Join us for I2KxBINA 2026

Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St., Madison, WI 53715 (opens in a new window)

September 27 - October 2, 2026

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Format & Location Visting Madison Important Dates Program Registration Travel Assistance Accomodation Sponsorship Code of Conduct
Format & Location Visting Madison Important Dates Program Registration Travel Assistance Accomodation Sponsorship Code of Conduct
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I2KxBINA 2026: Cultivating the Multiscale Imaging Frontier

BINA’s 2026 Community Congress will be held jointly with Images 2 Knowledge (I2K). I2K brings together developers, researchers, and students from around the world working in computational image analysis. As life science studies increasingly rely on microscopy images, the ability to perform quantitative analysis on these data is a critical skill. Over the years, the I2K Conference has become a flagship event for scientists eager to explore interactive tutorials and cutting-edge open-source solutions for biological image reconstruction and analysis.

I2KxBINA 2026 will build on this tradition, combining scientific talks with hands-on, vendor-led workshops where participants can directly engage with the latest imaging technologies, software platforms, and analytical tools. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn new techniques, troubleshoot challenges in real time, and connect with experts from both academia and industry. These back-to-back events bring the imaging community together to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and advance the frontier of multiscale imaging.

Format & Location

This hybrid conference offers the flexibility to participate in person at the Discovery Building in beautiful Madison, WI, USA or join virtually from anywhere in the world.

 

Discovery Building - Atrium Open Court Spaces
Discovery Building – Exterior
Discovery Building - Exterior Discovery Building – Atrium Open Court Spaces


Discovery Building Floor Plan

Visiting Madison

Welcome to Madison

Below is a Google map with Pins to the event venue and local sites of interest, transportation details, and more!
Click on the map to get specialized views with the event venues, hotels and more. 

VISA Requirements

Please review the VISA requirements to enter USA!

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Travel

A brief summary is provided below, please see the travel doc for full details.

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Flights to Madison

  • Fly into Madison (MSN) and take local ride service/taxi or public transportation: MSN is a small regional airport <30 minutes drive from downtown Madison.
  • Fly into Milwaukee (MKE) and take Badger Bus to Madison (Lake St. stop): MKE is a medium sized airport about a 90-120 min bus ride from Madison. Closest International Airport 
  • Fly into Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and take VanGalder bus to Madison (Lake St. stop): ORD is a large, regional-hub airport about a 3 hour bus ride (2.5 hour car) from Madison

Driving to Madison

Transit Options in Madison

From MSN Airport to Venue/hotels: Take a cab or ride-share from the airport

  1. Union Cab call – 608-242-2000
  2. Airport & Beyond – Transportation Services – 262-613-8294
  3. Madison Taxi call – 608-255-8294
  4. Lyft (rideshare) – download mobile app to your personal device
  5. Uber (rideshare) – download mobile app to your personal device
  6. Take the Madison Metro Bus
  • Use Google or Apple maps to find exact times to bus to desired destination
    • Click on which time works best for you and the maps will tell you how to get to the bus stop and what stop to get off at.

Transit Options to get from Milwaukee or Chicago to Madison 

    1. Take the Badger Bus from MKE to Lake Street Stop
      • Need to select time and date of ticket use – tickets are only valid for that selection
      • Relevant Stops: Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Madison – UW campus – N Lake St.
      • Venue is about a 10-15 min walk from the drop off point, if your hotel is further than the venue or you have heavy luggage you may want to Uber
    2. Take the CoachUSA Shuttle from the Multi-Modal Center at ORD to Lake St. stop in Madison
      • CoachUSA Schedule & Tickets
      • Venue is about a 10-15 min walk from the drop off point, if your hotel is further than the venue or you have heavy luggage you may want to Uber

Things to do: 

  1. Wisconsin State Capitol
  2. Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  3. University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
  4. Picnic Point – Lakeshore Nature Preserve 
  5. Chazen Museum of Art
  6. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
  7. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
  8. Geology Museum
  9. The Orpheum Theater
  10. Comedy on State
  11. Epic Campus
  12. Allen Centennial Garden
  13. National Mustard Museum (in neighboring Middleton, WI) 

Other websites:

  • Downtown Madison: Stay informed about local events, businesses, and services in downtown Madison. This resource is particularly useful for those who plan to live or work in the city center.
  • Destination Madison: This site offers extensive information on things to do, places to eat, and upcoming events in Madison. It’s a great way to explore what the city has to offer and to stay engaged with the local community.

Where to eat

See Map (price ranking from Yelp)

  1. The Sett (inside Union South) – Quick ($)
  2. The Rathskeller (inside Memorial Union) – Quick ($)
  3. Strada (inside Memorial Union) – Quick ($)
  4. Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street & Frances Street – Quick ($)
  5. The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company – Sit Down ($$)
  6. Nitty Gritty-Madison – Sit Down ($$)
  7. Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry – Sit Down ($$)
  8. Paul’s Pel’meni – Sit Down ($)
  9. Gates & Brovi – Sit Down ($$)
  10. Cento – Fancier Sit Down ($$)
  11. Merchant Madison – Fancier Sit Down ($$)
  12. Red Sushi – Fancier Sit Down ($$$)
  13. Eno Vino Downtown – Fancier Sit Down ($$$)
  14. Canteen Taco – Sit Down ($$)
  15. Vintage Spirits & Grill – Sit Down ($$)
  16. Parthenon Gyros – Sit Down ($$)
  17. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers – Quick ($)
  18. Colectivo Coffee – State Street – Quick ($)
  19. Starbucks – Quick ($)
  20. Bassett Street Brunch Club (close to Hampton Inn & DoubleTree)

Important Dates

Travel Award application opens: 21 January 2026
Travel Award Applications close: Applications are due by noon Pacific time, Friday, MAY 1st 2026 01 May 2026
Early Bird Registration Opens: 11 March 2026
Early Bird Registration closes/Regular Registration Opens: 15 June 2026
In person Registration Closes! 10 September 2026
Virtual Registration Closes 27 September 2026
Last Day to book hotel within block! 10 August 2026

Program

I2KxBINA 2026: Cultivating the Multiscale Imaging Frontier

More info coming soon!

 

Registration

Registration:

Registration Type BEFORE JUNE 15 (Early Bird) AFTER JUNE 15
Student $100 $100
Academic Staff/Faculty/ Non-profit $400 $450
Corporate/Industry Attendee from sponsoring company $275 $325
Corporate/Industry Attendee from non-sponsoring company $600 $650

 

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Your registration will only be considered complete once payment has been received. Receipts will be sent to you by e-mail after payment.

Cancellation Fees:

$50 USD until August 1st for all cancellations. After August 1st no refunds offered but registration can be transferred to a different person. After September 1st no refunds or transfers allowed.

Travel Assistance

BioImaging North America (BINA) is pleased to offer limited Financial Assistance for successful North American BINA applicants who do not have institutional support to attend the joint meeting of I2K and BINA meeting: Cultivating the Multiscale Imaging Frontier, in Madison, WI Sept 27-Oct 2 2026. BINA will cover up to $1,000 in approved travel and lodging for successful applicants, based on justification and need.

BINA membership is required, but membership is free. If you are not already a BINA member then please join at https://www.bioimagingnorthamerica.org/join/. You will become a part of our growing community and be eligible for future opportunities.

Applications are due by noon Pacific time, Friday, MAY 1st 2026. The outcome of the application evaluations will be shared no later than June 3rd, 2026

Please note that at this time, we are not able to accept applications from individuals who require a visa to enter the US and don’t already have one. We do not feel it would be responsible to encourage you to enter the country at this time. We truly regret having to make this decision, but will make every effort to ensure that virtual participation in this meeting will be as engaging and rewarding as possible.

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Accommodations

Hotel Information & Booking


If you book using the links, you’ll benefit from our special conference rate!

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**Union South is closest to the venue, directly across the street. Spaces are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis—so be sure to book early to secure your spot and make the most of your time at I2KIxBINA 2026.

Items of note:

  • August 10th is the final date to book within the hotel blocks – don’t miss out on your room! Spaces will be released for public re-sale after that time.
  • Credit card information will be required to secure the hotel room booking, but your card will not be charged at the time of booking.
  • At this time, the hotel blocks do NOT include staying through the evening of Friday, October 2, however, you should be able to book outside of the block (and thus special rates) if you do chose to stay.
  • You are welcome to make lodging arrangements anywhere you’d like but we’d recommend using one of the above blocks as the World Dairy Expo is in Madison the same week and hotel space will be both limited and expensive.

You are welcome to make lodging arrangements anywhere you’d like but we’d recommend using one of the above blocks as the World Dairy Expo is in town the same week and hotel space will be both limited and expensive.

Other hotels close to the Venue without a hotel block in place

Best Western Inn Towner Madison

2424 University Ave. Madison WI 53726
~ 3 min(.2 miles) walk from venue

Graduate Hotel Madison

601 Langdon Street Madison WI 53703
~ 3 min(.2 miles) walk from venue

I2KxBINA 2026 Sponsors and Supporters

Join the companies leading innovation in bioimaging by sponsoring I2KxBINA 2026! Your support puts your brand front and center among academic and industry scientists across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., while giving you the chance to spark conversations on cutting-edge technology, connect directly with innovators and decision-makers, and showcase your products to an international audience. By becoming a sponsor, your company gains visibility and demonstrates its commitment to advancing the bioimaging community.

Learn more about available sponsorship options here: I2KxBINA 2026 Sponsorship

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Code of Conduct

We have adopted the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Community Participation Guidelines; by participating in this event you agree to abide by these. If you need to contact the organizers to discuss a violation of these guidelines, please reach out to contact@bioimagingna.org.

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