Physics of Life 2027

Exploring the physics that underpins living systems

22-25 March 2027

Edinburgh, UK

Physics of Life 2027 is the third conference in a successful biennial series launched in 2023. The meeting is organised jointly by the Physics of Life Network (via EPSRC), the IOP Biological Physics Group, the British Biophysical Society, Physics of Living Matter, Physics Meets Biology, and The Company of Biologists.


The inaugural Physics of Life 2023 conference attracted more than 470 attendees and showcased outstanding biological physics research from across the UK and internationally. In 2025, the conference grew further (see Physics of Life 2025). Our aim is to bring together the community through inspiring keynote lectures and a broad programme of parallel sessions spanning the diverse areas of biological physics. As there are still relatively few conferences of this scale and focus worldwide, we hope the meeting will continue to serve as an important forum for the field.


Who you'll meet

You’ll meet over 400 attendees and exhibitors, including leading researchers, emerging scientists, and industry experts from across academia and the life sciences sector.

Who should attend

The Physics of Life conference is for researchers across academia, industry, and healthcare working at the interface of physics and the life sciences, including scientists at all career stages interested in applying quantitative approaches to biological systems.



Plenary Speakers

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), UK

Heidelberg University, Germany

University of California, Davis, USA


The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), USA

Hubrecht Institute,

The Netherlands

The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), India


Key Dates

September 2027

Abstract Submissions Open

 November 2026

Registration available

22 January 2027

Abstract Submissions Close

19 February 2027

Early Bird Registration Ends

12 March 2027

Registration Deadline


Location & Venue

Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)

150 Morrison Street

Edinburgh EH3 8EE



What you can expect at the EICC


  • An award winning conference centre
  • City centre location, close to hotels, restaurants and shops
  • Step‑free access throughout the venue
  • Accessible entrances and lift access
  • A sustainable venue -
  • Quiet space available on request