November 8-11, 2026

New York City, USA

FOCS / TCC 2026

Junior/Senior Lunches

Meet researchers at different career stages over lunch. Students and early-career researchers, as well as mid-career and senior researchers, are invited to sign up for small lunch groups at FOCS and TCC.

Allison Bishop will match participants into groups using their availability and interests. Topics can include research, career advice, teaching, service, and community.

Lunch days
Monday, November 9 (FOCS)
Wednesday, November 11 (FOCS and TCC)
Friday, November 13 (TCC)
Signup deadline
Saturday, November 7, 2026
11:59 p.m. Anywhere on Earth (AoE)
Sunday, November 8, 6:59 a.m. in New York

Sign up for a lunch group

How to join

Please complete the form by the deadline and select all the days you can attend. The form asks for your career stage, discussion and research interests, and an email address for connecting you with your lunch group. Group matching is planned for Sunday, November 8.

The lunches take place during the scheduled lunch breaks. Group meeting details will be shared after matching.

Monday’s FOCS program · Wednesday’s FOCS program · TCC program