Annual Scientific Conference 2026

The Annual Scientific Conference will be held at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, CA.

Graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff of the Stanford Immunology program are invited to attend.

IMPORTANT: Meals are provided only for registered and paid attendees. Dependents, guests, and other individuals who are not registered for the event are not eligible to participate in any hosted meals and refreshments. 

Conference badges must be worn and visible at all times during the event and are required for entry to hosted meals and conference activities. 

Talks will be given by various members of the Immunology community, in addition to a poster session competition. Awards for best grad student and postdoc talks and posters will be awarded at the end of the retreat.

Immunology graduate students are required to attend and give at least one poster and one scientific presentation at the retreat during their time in the program.

New first years are encouraged to use this opportunity to get to know their classmates and fellow graduate students, as well as learn more about our faculty research interests.

Agenda: The conference agenda will be available for download. All talks and meals will be held in Monterey Ballroom. Please check the program for additional details (coming soon!).

Lodging: Attendees with overnight accommodations can check in at the Front Desk after 4:00 pm on Friday. Any room upgrades and incidentals will be the responsibility of the attendee.

Day attendees can check in directly with Immunology Staff to receive your name badge at the Monterey Ballroom. 

Rideshare: For those who are interested in carpooling to Monterey (whether as a driver or passenger), a sign up sheet will be posted in the coming months. Please note that you will be responsible for arranging the details of your own ride. 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you! 

Paul G. Thomas, PhD 

Professor and Program Head, Immunology and Vaccine Development Program
Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, Fred Hutch

Member, Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center
Fred Hutch

Bezos Family Distinguished Scholar in Viruses and Vaccines
Fred Hutch