the ECR and student events in Seville

ESGCT 3 Minute Thesis Contest (3MT) - SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED

 We are happy to announce the second edition of the ESGCT 3MT contest! This challenge is a great opportunity for you to present your PhD project to the ESGCT community, master your presentation and synthesis skills and potentially win some nice prizes.

Rules: Your thesis project should be presented in a video lasting for a maximum of 180 seconds (3 minutes). The maximum file size is 250MB. In case of any technical issues with the video size, compress the files online. If the problem remains, please send an email to ecrs@esgct.eu. You are encouraged (but not obliged!) to create some static background images/slides.

Timelines:  The contest platform is now closed.

Prizes: The winners of the 3MT contest will be awarded travel grants for one of the upcoming ESGCT 2026 events and will present their works live during the congress!

Evening Networking Activities during ESGCT 2025 Congress in Seville

- Treasure Hunt, Monday October 6

Start the congress week by exploring Seville in a playful way! Join us for a treasure hunt through the city, moving from place to place in teams, solving challenges and completing fun tasks along the way.

Break the ice, meet fellow Early Career Researchers, and discover Seville together. A perfect mix of team spirit, adventure, and sightseeing to kick things off! UPON REGISTRATION ONLY CHECK YOUR EMAIL

- ECR Icebreaker Quiz Night – Tuesday, October 7

To kick off the congress in a fun and friendly atmosphere, join us for a quiz night at the Arcade Bar, reserved just for us!

Schedule: Arrival from 7:30 pm, quiz starts at 8:30 pm

This will be a great opportunity to break the ice, meet fellow Early Career Researchers, and enjoy some relaxed competition. UPON REGISTRATION ONLY CHECK YOUR EMAIL

Meet the experts

 Coffee breaks and lunch are the perfect moment to expand your network! We have organized a unique "Meet the Expert", to facilitate interaction and connection among young scientists and experienced PIs. Do not miss this chance to reserve your 15-minute slot with one of our experts to discuss your projects, future expectations, scientific tips, and career aspirations. It is your opportunity to ask all those burning questions you have been holding back during conference sessions. Remember, early reservations secure your slot, so act quickly! We will get back to you soon 

Link for registration: https://forms.office.com/e/bmBPSQHvBy

Poster bingo

As this year's poster activity, we have prepared a Poster Bingo! We invite you to pass by the ESGCT booth to collect your Bingo sheet (we will have a limited number of sheets so make sure get them in time!). The sheet will contain 49 poster numbers, of which you will have to choose at least 5 posters in same column, row, or diagonal, then visit those posters, have a chat with the presenter and have your sheet signed by them. If you complete this task, a prize will be expecting you at the ESGCT booth!

Walking challenge

As a way of encouraging physical activity throughout the congress, we invite all the attendees to take part in our walking challenge by submitting the daily steps made at the end of each day of the congress. The steps can be submitted via following form https://forms.gle/Fj3bHBe3t7eNYESP9 . On the following day, those making the record of the day will be contacted to collect a prize at the ESGCT booth.

Workshop

How to get published? 

Journal Editors Kevin Davies (The CRISPR Journal, GEN Biotechnology), Joshua Varley-Reeves (eBioMedicine, Lancet), and Thomas Gallagher (Human Gene Therapy) discuss the manuscript submission, review, and publishing process from a journal's perspective and alternative career paths in journal editing and scientific publishing.

The Booth is your welcoming place 

Come to our ESGCT and SETGYC booths to learn more about our societies, get involved and win fantastic prizes! Last but not least, make sure to follow our Instagram page esgct.official for more updates on our activities before and during the congress! 

Looking forward to seeing you in Seville!