*Dates are subject to change.

December 2026
2027 Call for Papers open.

March 31, 2027
Call for Papers close.

April 1, 2027
Exhibitor registration opens.

May 14, 2027
Authors notified of acceptance or denial of submissions.

May 2027
Attendee registration opens.

May 21, 2027
Signed Speaker contracts due to VDF Management office.

June 25, 2027
Early-bird registration fees end. Registration fees increase to full price June 26, 2027.

June 18, 2027
Presentation manuscripts, ready for publication, due to VDF Management office.

September 3, 2027
All pre-registration closes. Walk-up registration will be available on-site. (Note: Walk-up registration rates will increase by 20%.)
Lab presentation handouts due.