Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Northwest Flow Cytometry Society Annual Meeting!
This year marked an exciting step forward for NWFCS, with our move to the Bell Harbor Conference Center providing a fantastic new space for learning, discussion, and connection. We welcomed over 200 attendees, bringing together scientists and cytometry professionals from across the Pacific Northwest.
The meeting showcased perspectives from regional academic institutions and non-profit research centers, as well pharmaceutical organizations and industry partners, highlighting the collaborative spirit that makes our cytometry community so strong. From technical insights to career discussions and emerging analysis approaches, the energy and engagement throughout the day made this one of our most dynamic meetings yet.
We are grateful to our speakers, poster presenters, panelists, volunteers, and industry sponsors for their time, expertise, and support - this event would not be possible without you.
Help us make next year’s meeting even better! Please take a few minutes to complete the post‑meeting survey and share your feedback and ideas. If we missed any relevant information you would like to share, please include it at the end of the survey. Your input will help us expand participation, strengthen engagement, and shape future NWFCS events.
Location:
Bell Harbor International Convention Center
2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66
Seattle, WA 98121
PARKING:
We recommend parking in the Bell Street Pier Garage, which connects directly to Bell Harbor and World
Trade Center Seattle via the skybridge and can be accessed on both Elliott Avenue and Wall Street.
Bell Street Pier Garage Address:
2323 Elliott Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Bell Street Garage Hours:
Sunday through Thursday: 6:00am to Midnight
Friday and Saturday: 6:00am to 1:00am
February 24th, 2026
Bell Harbor Convention Center
Seattle, WA
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Vendor Setup
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration Open with Light Breakfast and Coffee
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning Session (3 30-min talks)
Daniel Chiu - University of Washington
Digital Flow Cytometry (dFC)
Lisa Dornisch - Allen Institute for Immunology
Evaluating the Heterogeneity of Human Peripheral B Cells Using High Dimensional Spectral Flow Cytometry
Katharine Schwedhelm, MS - Fred Hutch Cancer Center
High parameter panel development, flow cytometer characterization and standardization, and assay validation for vaccine clinical trial testing
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Poster/Vendors/Networking
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Vendor Lightning Talks
BD Biosciences
Cytek Biosciences
FlowJo
Standard Biotools
Ozette
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch and Vendor/Poster/Networking
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM: Poster Attendance
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon Discussion Sections
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Career Panel
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Perspectives in Data Analysis
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Poster/Vendors/Networking
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Keynote Speaker
Evan Newell - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Improving coordinated immune profiling through collaborative innovation
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM: Beckman Coulter Happy Hour Talk
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Happy Hour at Pub70