Since 2002, the Stem Cell Network North Rhine-Westphalia organizes its ‘International Meeting’. With regularly more than 600 participants, this is one of the largest congresses in this field of research in Europe. In 2021 – our anniversary year – the conference will be held virtually for the first time. We have put together an exciting program with 16 lectures by stem cell researchers from the US, Japan, and various European countries, “Meet the Speaker” breakout sessions, an industry exhibition, and opportunities for direct exchange with the speakers and other renowned scientists. Furthermore, until February 15 researchers can submit abstracts for presentations, which will be selected by a panel of reviewers.