Summer RosettaCon
August 3 - 7, 2026
University of Washington - Seattle, WA
Summer RosettaCon 2026 starts in:
Key Dates
- Nov 15, 2025: Abstracts & travel grants open
- Dec 15, 2025: Early abstract + early travel-grant applications due
- Dec 20, 2025: Early abstract + travel-grant decisions sent
- Jan 30, 2026: Final abstract + final travel-grant applications due
- Feb 2, 2026: Early bird registration opens
- Feb 7, 2026: Final abstract + travel-grant decisions sent
- Feb 20, 2026: Registration deadline for final accepted (and funded) presenters
- Mar 10, 2026: Early-bird registration discount ends at 11:59 EDT. In-person registration reduced by $100!
- May 15, 2026: In-person registration closes
- August 6, 2026: Virtual registration closes
Visa Support Letter Applications - OPEN NOW
Schedule overview
- Aug 3:
- Arrival in Seattle
- Take ground transportation to University of Washington
- Conference starts
- Aug 4: Full day conference at UW
- Aug 5: Full day conference at UW
- Aug 6: Full day conference at UW
- Aug 7:
- Check out in the morning
- Activity day - sign up for a shuttle based on your activities
- Primary departure date
- Aug 8:
- Secondary departure date - for activity participants and international travelers
Other Important Sites:
- The Conference Experience page has critical information for conference attendees
- The Travel Information page has all you need to know as you plan your trip.
Never been to Summer RosettaCon? Here are the basics
Conference flow
Summer RosettaCon is remote in the Cascade Mountains. You're captive to science for four days - isn't it amazing!
RosettaCon is the place to build community and amazing science. Meet new people, make new friends. This is accomplished by time together and discussion of science in a relaxed setting. The conference is organized to maximize these opportunities.
The days are filled in the classic conference style: with talks and coffee. There are two parallel talk tracks with availability to switch mid-session. New this year is the self-organization of sessions into panels. See more information below.
The evenings have a keynote talk, followed by poster sessions. These go until you’ve run out of energy to talk near a poster, and move that conversation to the late night social spot.
Meals are eaten together: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Discuss the talks you're excited about, the work that you’re doing and the cool science you just saw in that talk. Find your next postdoc or new hire.
The last day of the conference, August 7th, is for hiking. Continue to discuss energy landscapes and free energy barriers in the natural landscapes of the Cascade Mountains. Don’t forget your hiking poles (and not a broken one, either).
What’s included?
In brief.. Science, Food, Friends. And maybe lodging.
Hotel
Lodging, if it's included in your ticket, is in a shared room with individual beds. If you purchase a book-your-own-room ticket - you can book at University Inn or nearby. If your room is included (e.g., as a Rosetta Commons Lab member), please reach out using the Contact Us form to discuss needs for private accommodations.
Check-in at The UW dorms and University Inn starts at 4:00 PM in the Lodge.
Hotel is included for all Rosetta Commons Member Labs.
Food
Food is provided from dinner at UW on August 3rd until your sack lunch is eaten on the August 7th hike. We do our best to accommodate all dietary restrictions disclosed during registration. Reach out to preview the menu if you might need to bring along your own supplements.
Community
There are at least thirty hours of scientific content to be had across two-and-a-half days at Suncadia. There will be plenty of time to network over snacks and beverages as well.
Bring your hiking gear to enjoy the activities at UW.
Virtual Registration
Virtual registration includes the following:
- Access to virtual sessions: Live streaming of keynote talks, workshops, and other sessions.
- Digital materials: Access to digital copies of conference materials, such as programs, poster abstracts, job postings, attendee lists, and other resources.
- On-demand access: Access to session recordings after the event.
- Event app access: Login credentials to the event's virtual platform Nunify for virtual participation.
- Networking opportunities: Virtual networking opportunities through the Nunify event app that allows you to connect with other attendees.
Pricing
Registration closes June 1, 2026
| Academic or Non-Profit | Rosetta Commons Member Labs | Industry Scientist | Sponsor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-person, with shared room included | $1130 |
Trainees & Postdocs: $400 Faculty: $500 |
$2,049 | Spots included based on package |
| In-person, but book your own room | $780 | n.a. | $1499 | Spots included based on package |
| Virtual Attendance | $100 | FREE | $399 | Spots included based on package |
Attendees are responsible for travel costs to Seattle and ground transportation to University of Washington. Check the Travel Information page for all travel-related information.
Rosetta Commons Member Labs
Rosetta Commons Member Labs receive numerous benefits, such as discounted conference registrations, and are listed on the Rosetta Commons website (link). To learn more about the Rosetta Commons, visit rosettacommons.org. If you are interested to join the Rosetta Commons, contact the Rosetta Commons using the OTHER category on that contact form (link).
Hikes
RosettaCon ends with a day of hiking in the Cascade Mountains on the way back to Seattle. Enjoy some time with epic views and more science talk.
There will be short, medium, and long hikes. Some even use these excursions to jump into a multi-day backpacking trip. A sack lunch will be provided before leaving Suncadia, and shuttles will take you to the hike and then back to Seattle/SEATAC.
Short hikes: Spend a few hours in the mountains on a leisurely stroll with friends, new and old. After a quick commune with nature, find yourself back in Seattle for a late-afternoon or evening hike.
Medium hikes: a distance of ~4-6 miles and taking 4-5 hours, a medium hike will bring you to spectacular views or glacier-filled lakes. Spend most of the day out in nature, but be back in Seattle for dinner and a late flight.
The Long Hike: best experienced by seasoned hikers - and adventurous spirits. The Long Hike is a classic in RosettaCon lore, filled with scrambling, snow fields, and sudden storms. Be a part of the lore, but be sure to come prepared with proper equipment.
Don't forget your hiking poles!
Hike and activity options can be found HERE.
Basic Travel & Shuttle Information
Details
Get ALL the details on the Travel Information page.
Shuttles
Shuttles from Seattle to Suncadia will be available with advance reservation. You can now sign up for shuttles here.
See the Travel Information page for details.
Travel grants
See our section on Conference Support.
International Travel Visa Letters
Let us know if you need a letter of invitation to apply for a U.S. travel visa (link). Please request the letter in time to receive the visa. Check the local approval times before registering.
Conference Support
Travel Support (link)
Rosetta Commons will issue a limited number of travel grants to provide needs-based travel support. Personnel from recently established labs, international labs outside of the US, labs experiencing limited funding, and individuals without access to supported travel through their labs are highly encouraged to apply for a travel grant.
Wait until AFTER you have received a decision on your travel grant application (link) to register for the conference and make travel arrangements! Announcements for travel grants will be made on a rolling basis.
Awardees will make travel arrangements through our travel agent, so if you are applying for the award, please wait with your travel arrangements until you have heard from us!
The final deadline to apply for a travel grant is June 10, 2025, but we encourage you to apply early. (link)
Dependent Care Support
If you need financial help to care for your family while you're away at the conference, complete the form (link).
Code of Conduct
RosettaCon 2026 is governed by the Rosetta Commons Code of Conduct. To report a violation of the Code of Conduct, please contact a member of the reporting team (link).
Questions or Comments? Please Contact Us
RosettaCon is a place where Rosetta Commons member laboratories and invited guests share their latest experimental and computational research breakthroughs in macromolecular engineering and structure prediction.
For more information about Rosetta Commons please go to the Rosetta Commons Website