May 28-29
New York City
Alexandria Center for Life Science
Mark your calendar for the second COMET™ Community Gathering North America on May 28-29, in New York City.
The agenda will include user experience presentations, interactive workshops, and dedicated networking sessions. This meeting offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, collaborate with experts, and share valuable feedback.
As every year, COMET™ users are invited to come together and discuss their approaches and lessons learnt. This year we also warmly welcome RNAscope™ users interested in learning more about fully automated multiomics on the COMET™ platform.
Thursday, May 28 – Full Day
Heart of the COMET™ Community Gathering, day one features an engaging program of plenary sessions, user experiences, and ample networking time.
| 09:00 AM |
Doors Opening – Registration |
| 09:55 AM |
Opening Remarks & Team Intro |
| 10:20 AM |
Keynote Talk: Spatial Biology Shaping Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs |
| 10:50 AM |
Coffee and Networking |
| 11:10 AM |
Experimental Design on COMET™ |
| 12:10 PM |
Best Practices for High Data Quality |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch and Networking |
| 02:00 PM |
Acceleration of Panel Design & Optimization |
| 02:40 PM |
mIF Data Analysis and Workflow Integration |
| 03:20 PM |
Panel Discussion |
| 03:50 PM |
Closing Remarks |
| 04:00 PM |
Happy Hour and Networking |
| 06:00 PM |
Doors Closing |
Friday, May 29 – Half Day
The second day will offer a hands-on, interactive experience with workshops, demos, and focused sessions on a variety of topics. You will have the chance to select a track of interest and deepen your knowledge in a collaborative environment.
| Workshop 1 | COMET™ panel development & optimization |
| Workshop 2 | HORIZON™ and data analysis |
Our keywords are Learn, Discuss, Connect.
Watch the video below for a glimpse into our First COMET™ Community Gathering in Boston.
Apella New York City
450 E 29th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
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Located in the heart of the New York City Research Triangle, Apella @ Alexandria Center for Life Science is a state-of-the-art event space well connected with all the major travel hubs.
By train: Apella is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, with easy access from major transportation hubs including Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station. Direct Amtrak and regional rail services connect New York City to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and other major cities along the Northeast Corridor, with frequent service.
By air: From any of the three airports, Apella is easily accessible by taxi, rideshare, or public transportation.
A curated list of recommended hotels conveniently located near Apella will be provided shortly. We look forward to sharing accommodation options that offer comfort, convenience, and preferred rates for our attendees.
Is the meeting open to anyone?
No, the meeting is exclusively for scientists using COMET™ and/or RNAscope™ for their research. Please refrain from registering if you do not fall into these categories.
Is there a limit on attendees from each institution?
Multiple people from each institution or research group are welcome to join. However, we recommend not sending more than 5 participants per institution/research group.
Can I attend only one day?
Yes, it is possible to attend only one day of the program.
How can I register?
To register, please fill out the form below.
Is attendance free?
Registration and attendance are completely free. However, all travel and accommodation costs will be the responsibility of the attendees.
I am not based in North America, can I join?
Yes, as long as you fall within the two categories indicated above. The next COMET™ Community Gathering will take place in EMEA in autumn 2026.
Questions or support?
For any questions or support, please email [email protected].