The 22nd Annual Broad Institute Scientific Retreat will take place in-person on Monday, December 14-Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

• The retreat remains in Cambridge this year with talks at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium and a poster session at Broad’s Merkin and Stanley buildings in Kendall Square.
• Attend this year’s in-person only retreat and experience the depth of Broad science while connecting with fellow Broadies.
• The retreat is free and open to all members of the Broad community, including Broad staff, academic affiliates, associate and institute members, and members of their labs.

For more information: broad.io/retreat

FAQs

How do I register? Will I need to register ahead of time?
Members of the Broad community will receive an email to register in early fall. Please register before Monday, December 14 so there is not a delay with gaining access to the program at Kresge or Broad’s campus. Those that wait and register the day of the retreat will experience a significant delay between registering and entering the talks, which means you will most likely miss portions of the schedule you were hoping to attend.

How do I determine the correct registrant type?
During the registration process, after entering your Broad or participating institution email address, you’ll be asked to select a registrant type. For example, “I am a member of an Institute Member, Associate Member, or Affiliate Faculty’s lab from a Broad participating institution and am not a Visiting Scientist.” Next to each of these statements you’ll find a “More Info” link that gives a definition. Please take the time to select the most appropriate registrant type to ensure you’ll gain access to the Broad Retreat.

Will the talks be livestreamed or recorded?
This year, the talks will only be livestreamed to overflow spaces as needed, and will not be recorded. Please refer to the retreat Slack channel to find out whether overflow seating is open.

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