Viral Pathogenesis and Immunity: From Molecular Discoveries to Therapeutics

Jun 15–18, 2026 | Herrenhausen Palace, Hannover, Germany
Scientific Organizers: Michaela U. Gack, Michael S. Diamond, Volker Thiel, and Pei-Yong Shi

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Jun 15–18, 2026 | Herrenhausen Palace, Hannover, Germany

Scientific Organizers: Michaela U. Gack, Michael S. Diamond, Volker Thiel, and Pei-Yong Shi

Supported by the  Directors' Fund
Venue Information
 Venue Details
Herrenhausen Palace
Herrenhäuser Straße 4
Hannover 30419
Germany
Site Description
Herrenhausen Palace is used as a museum and venue for scientific conferences. It is the centerpiece of the Herrenhausen Gardens, one of the most important baroque gardens in Europe. Herrenhausen Palace is located about 10 minutes outside the city center of Hannover and accessed by a fast and efficient public transportation system from the Kropcke station. Recommended hotels are all within 15-20 minutes of travel time from the conference location and only 5 minutes walking from the main train and Kropcke light rail station. The Hannover airport is 11 km from the city center. Hannover is a city in a countryside setting, featuring the Eilenriede City Forest ranging across 650 hectares – twice as large as Central Park in New York. It’s a richly varied city with a historic city center, numerous museums, the Hannover Adventure Zoo and the Loccum Monastery.  The Herrenhausen Palace has taken many steps to decrease their carbon footprint and combat climate change, including providing only vegetarian meals at all of the food functions.  
Tip #1

For helpful tips on what to expect during your season of travel, check out Hanover Climate Site

Tip #2

For tips and advice on your first time to Hannover, visit the Hannover Tourism website. 

Tip #3

A vehicle is not needed in Hannover.  the S5 S-Bahn suburban train (Hannover Airport Line) runs every 30 minutes from Hannover Airport to the main train station, where most hotels are nearby.  At registration, attendees will be issued a complimentary congress transportation card.  Use this to get between the main train station and Herrenhausen Palace (Herrenhauser Strasse 5).  Timetables, fares, and more information is available here.   

Outdoor Activities

Gardens and buildings in the Herrenhausen Gardens

The Herrenhausen Gardens in Hanover consist of the Great Garden, the Berggarten, the Georgengarten and the Welfengarten.

The Great Garden in Herrenhausen is one of the most important Baroque gardens in Europe and is the historic centerpiece of the Herrenhausen Gardens. The Berggarten, also located in Herrenhausen, evolved from a vegetable and nursery garden into a botanical garden. The Rainforest House, built here in 2000, was converted into an aquarium in 2006. Admission to both gardens is free for attendees.  Visit the Herrenhausen website for more information.   

Indoor Activities

The Herrenhausen Palace Museum

The museum opened in May 2013 and, following a redesign in 2025, displays state carriages of the House of Welf and baroque treasures from the collection of the Hanover Historical Museum.  There is an additional fee for access to the museum.  For more information, visit the Herrenhausen website.  

  

General Medical

For all medical emergencies, call 112. 

General Childcare

**PLEASE NOTE: Keystone Symposia has insufficient information to endorse or recommend a childcare facility or provider for conference attendees.  Attendees should conduct their own research and interviews concerning the services offered.  Reaching out to your hotel may be a good place to start** 

General Business

RT Reprotechnik is located about 500 m from the Grand Hotel Mussmann in Hannover.  They offer poster printing services, should you need to print your poster in Hannover.  Visit the RT Reprotechnik website for more information and instructions to order.  

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