BPS2026 Program Book

General Information All functions will be held in the Moscone Center , unless otherwise noted.

Badges Badges are required for admission to all scientific sessions, including Saturday Subgroup symposia, poster areas, exhibits, and social functions. A guest badge for non-scientific guests can be purchased for $65 at the on-site registration counter located in the South Lobby. Guest registra tion is only for admittance to the Opening Mixer on Saturday night and Reception on Monday night. It does not include admission to scientific sessions, posters, or exhibits. There is a $30 fee to reprint a lost or for gotten badge. Banking and Currency Exchange Bank transactions can be done during regular bank business hours at Bank of America, 1 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Please bring two forms of identification with you. Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Sunday Closed Convention Center Cash Policy All food locations, concessions, and services at the Moscone Center, and surrounding Yerba Buena Gardens, operate as cashless environments. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments (such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.). Cash is generally not accepted for transactions, however, cash payments will be accepted at the coat check area. As a cashless facility, there are no ATM machines on the premises of the Moscone Center. The closest ATM machines are located at Bank of America at 1 Powell Street, Wells Fargo at 2 Grant Street & Market, and Chase Bank at 700 Market Street & Kearney. Foreign Currency Exchange Foreign Currency Exchange and traveler’s insurance services may be available at booths and automated exchange machines located through out the San Francisco Airport International Terminal’s pre- and post security areas or at Terminal 3, at post-security, Boarding Area F, near gate 71. Business Center, Moscone Center There are no business centers at the Moscone Center. Should you have shipping needs, please see Freeman at the Freeman Desk located in the Exhibit Hall. Should you need copying services, there is a FedEx located in the Marriott Marquis or you can check with your hotel. Career Development Center, Esplanade Room 152 Services are available for both those seeking a position and employers with positions to fill. Please note, the Career Development Center is the only place to post job openings. Unauthorized notices placed elsewhere in the Moscone Center will be removed. Saturday 12:00 NOON–6:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM–6:30 PM Monday–Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:30 PM Certificates of Attendance Certificates of Attendance may be obtained in person at the Society Help Desk located at registration in the South Lobby or in the Society Meeting Office, in the South Lobby, Room 105.

Code of Conduct The Biophysical Society Annual Meeting provides an environment that encourages free and respectful expression and exchange of scientific ideas. Please review the Code of Conduct policy (page III) that all meeting participants must follow. Coat Check/Luggage Storage, South Lobby Please do not bring luggage to meeting rooms. If you are planning to check items, please plan to arrive early to ensure that you are not late for sessions due to long lines. Items will be checked and securely stored during posted hours for a charge of $3.00 per checked coat or small handbag and $5.00 per checked luggage. Items not picked up at closing will be moved to the Society Meeting Office, South Lobby, Room 105. Cash is accepted at Coat Check/Luggage Storage. Saturday 7:30 AM–7:30 PM Sunday–Tuesday 7:30 AM–6:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Dinner Meet-Ups Interested in making new acquaintances and experiencing the cuisine of San Francisco? Meet at the Society Booth each evening, Sunday through Tuesday, at 6:00 PM, where a BPS member will coordinate dinner at a local restaurant. Exhibits, Exhibit Hall ABC The Exhibit Hall features the most advanced equipment, products, services, and publications available. A list of exhibitors as of January 23, 2026, can be found beginning on page 177. Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Exhibitor Lounge, Exhibit Hall A Exhibitors may visit the Exhibitor Lounge at the following times for assistance while at the meeting. Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Wednesday Closed Exhibit Hall Bingo Join our exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall for a fun and engaging game! Pick up a bingo card inside the entrance of the Exhibit Hall. Over three days, collect multicolored dots from exhibitors and put them on the appro priate bingo squares to form three nine-sticker lines. Completed bingo cards will be entered into the Tuesday Exhibitor Raffle drawing for Apple Airpods! You must be present to win.

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