Mission

We are dedicated to providing robust monitoring equipment for use in demanding environments.

Vision

Our objective is to become a worldwide leader in the development and production of small, reliable and robust measuring instruments.

Values

• Reliability – We deliver reliable products and are a reliable partner and colleague
• Honesty – We are honest towards our customers, partners and each other
• Ambition – We are ambitious in our work and innovation

Our History

Star-Oddi was founded in Iceland in 1985. From the start we have been a leading developer and manufacturer of small sensors, data loggers and technology for environmental and life sciences.

We have over 30 years of experience in making small, performing loggers for four main markets:

• Underwater environments and subsea gear
• Aquatic animals
• Wildlife and laboratory animals
• Production quality control

We are committed to providing long lasting loggers in the smallest possible sizes, never compromising on reliability.

The story behind the name

Oddi Helgason, nicknamed Star-Oddi, or Stjörnu-Oddi in Icelandic, was an Icelandic viking who lived in the north of Iceland. Star-Oddi was known for his skills in astronomy and spent much of his time analysing the movement of the sun, moon and stars. Star-Oddi‘s observations made it possible for the vikings to extend their sailing period from the short summer months.

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Since the first issue of Philosophical Transactions in 1665, publishing has been at the heart of the Royal Society's mission to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science, for the benefit of humanity.

Our ten leading journals provide broad coverage of all science, specialise in cross-disciplinary research, and are committed to high quality, open and ethical publishing. As a not-for-profit society publisher, the income we generate goes back into supporting and progressing the global scientific community by funding the activities of the Society.

In 2026, researchers can publish open access in the Royal Society’s eight subscription journals without having to pay an article processing charge (APC) due to the adoption of Subscribe to Open. This includes Journal of the Royal Society Interface, which publishes cross-disciplinary research at the interface between the physical and life sciences.

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Founded in 1987, Sable Systems International is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced scientific instrumentation for metabolic and behavioral research. Headquartered in North Las Vegas, Nevada, the company serves researchers worldwide with cutting-edge systems that enable precise measurement and analysis of metabolism across a wide range of biological models.

Sable Systems specializes in high-resolution technologies including respirometry, indirect calorimetry, gas analysis, and behavioral phenotyping. Its innovative solutions are used in diverse fields such as biomedical research, physiology, environmental science, and pharmaceutical development, supporting studies that range from microscopic organisms to human

Journal of Experimental Biology is the leading journal in comparative animal physiology and biomechanics. We cover a broad range of integrative, comparative, ecological and evolutionary physiology and biomechanics research in animals at all levels of biological organisation, from the molecular to the integrated whole animal. Find out more about our aims & scope.

JEB is published by The Company of Biologists, a not-for-profit organisation that exists to benefit science, not shareholders. The journal prides itself on being a community journal, providing Travelling Fellowships, grants for junior faculty staff and support for early-career researchers.

PyroScience offers cutting-edge opto-chemical sensor solutions based on compact stand- alone (FireSting-GO2), PC-operated lab (FireSting-O2/-PRO) or underwater fiber-optic devices (AquapHOx loggers & transmitters). They work with a great variety of optical oxygen, pH and temperature sensors for application in gas, water and aqueous & semi-solid samples. The great variety of optical sensor heads include microsensors, miniprobes, and diverse smart contactless sensors for different oxygen and pH ranges. Pre-sterilised and pre-calibrated sensors are ideal for measurements in cultivation approaches, whereas fast-responding fiber- based probes, as well as flow cells and sensor spots with contactless read-out are well approved for respiration and photosynthesis rates determination. Now we also offer a 96- channel reader FirePlate-O2, e.g. for 96-well plates with integrated oxygen sensors, for application in small-scale cell cultivation and respiration rate measurements. Find the best sensor solution for your application in experimental biology.

PyroScience GmbH      

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LI-COR provides advanced instrumentation for biological and environmental research, offering precise measurement solutions for photosynthesis, gas analysis, climate, and aquatic environments. Now including HOBO Data Loggers, LI-COR offers a broader range of trusted environmental monitoring tools for temperature, humidity, and water quality. Researchers rely on instruments like the LI-6800 Portable Photosynthesis System, LI-600 Porometer/Fluorometer, HOBO RX series of soil moisture and temperature data loggers, and HOBO MX800 Water Quality Data Loggers to collect high-quality data in the lab and field. Get data that gives you confidence from LI-COR and HOBO, trusted by researchers worldwide. Together, they provide accurate, reliable solutions with enhanced integration, making your work easier and more efficient. Learn more at licor.com.

The Journal of Thermal Biology publishes research that advances a mechanistic and organism-centred understanding of how temperature influences humans and animals. The principal focus of the journal is the physiological, biophysical, behavioural, and evolutionary mechanisms underlying thermal biology and thermoregulation, spanning levels of biological organisation from cells to whole organisms.

Contributions should provide clear insight into thermal processes, constraints, and responses of organisms themselves, including heat transfer, tolerance, regulation, and performance across thermal environments. Studies are expected to move beyond purely descriptive or correlative patterns to elucidate mechanisms, processes, or testable biological principles relevant to thermal biology. Moreover, it is also expected that studies are focused on thermo-physiological outcomes.

Sacco System is an international biotechnology group of excellence specializing in the research, development and production of natural and innovative biotechnological solutions for the food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and agro-veterinary sectors.

For more than 150 years, we have supported customers through the production of enzymes, milk enzymes and probiotics designed to enhance the culture of wellness and quality of life

In addition to microorganisms, we provide laboratory materials and develop customized projects, both on a small and large scale.

Today, we serve over 110 countries, with a team of more than 70 laboratory technicians, a widespread network of agents, distributors, and technologists, and 8 production facilities and 4 pilot laboratories, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized service to the global biotech market.

For generations, Sacco System has maintained a family spirit and strong local roots, which today are complemented by a global vision that makes it an international point of reference.

The Sacco System group is composed of Caglificio Clerici, Sacco, CSL, Sacco System France, Sacco System Nordic, Sacco System Japan, Sacco System Australia, Sacco System Brasil, Sacco System Uruguay, Sacco System China, CSL USA, and Synbiotec.

Aralab designs and manufactures controlled‑environment chambers that help biologists run repeatable, data‑rich experiments—since 1985. From compact reach‑ins to large walk‑in rooms, Aralab BIO solutions deliver precise and stable control of temperature, humidity, airflow and light for plant, insect and microbiology research.

Typical applications include plant growth and phenotyping, seed germination and stress studies (heat/cold, drought cycles), photobiology with programmable light spectra and photoperiods, insect rearing (mosquitoes, butterflies, bees) and behavioral studies, as well as sample storage and stability work for life‑science labs. Chambers can be configured with full‑spectrum dimmable LED lighting, high‑humidity performance, CO2 control, adjustable shelving and insect‑safe interiors, enabling reliable conditions from short trials to long multi‑season experiments.

Aralab’s ClimaPlus Web platform provides multi‑user remote access, scheduling, alarms and long‑term data logging, helping teams monitor experiments, document methods and ensure auditability. Each system is factory‑calibrated and supported by installation, training and responsive after‑sales service through Aralab’s global partner network.

Used by universities, research institutes, botanical collections and ag‑biotech companies worldwide, Aralab chambers are built for accuracy, uniformity and reproducibility—so experimental biology can focus on discovery, not on maintaining the climate. Learn more about Aralab and the BIO range at www.aralab.pt.

Markes, a Velaris brand, is a world-leading developer of technologies that enhance the analytical power of GC for both routine & research work. Its award-winning thermal desorption & automated sample extraction/concentration systems enable highly sensitive trace-level analysis of volatile & semi-volatile organic compounds across gases, liquids & solids. These capabilities are complemented by its subsidiary, SepSolve, which supplies advanced GC and GC×GC platforms, TOF MS & specialist software for data mining, chemometrics & chromatogram comparison.

Together, Markes and SepSolve deliver integrated workflows from sampling to confident data interpretation, supporting laboratories working in environmental monitoring, materials testing, food/beverage analysis, flavour and fragrance chemistry & clinical research

The Society for Experimental Biology has a portfolio of five journals. By publishing in an SEB journal, you can be assured of a supportive and ethical publishing experience. The SEB’s income from these journals is reinvested into the research community through the Society’s diverse activities. The Society is a signatory of DORA, supports open access and open data, and provides benefits when its members publish in SEB journals. The SEB journals also run a range of initiatives to support early career researchers including fellowships, editorial internships, and paper prizes. SEB journal staff will be available throughout the Conference to answer any questions you may have about publishing in the Society’s journals. They will also be running a workshop titled ‘Peer Review: first steps, best practices & future challenges’ so please come along and get involved.

At the Millennium Institute for Integrative Biology (iBio), we work synergistically to discover how plants and fungi respond to environmental (abiotic) and biological (biotic) signals, and how these interactions unfold in space and time in a changing world. We conduct research across four Chilean universities: Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, University of Santiago, Andrés Bello University, and Universidad Mayor.