Summer RosettaCon 2025 Recap

From August 4 to 8, 2025, the Rosetta community gathered at Suncadia Resort near Seattle, Washington, for Summer RosettaCon 2025. The conference hosted 313 in-person attendees and 122 virtual participants, including graduate students, postdocs, principal investigators, staff, industry scientists, and undergraduates. Over the course of 2.5 days, participants engaged in 13 panels, 5 keynotes, 52 talks, 3 tutorials, poster sessions, Chalk Talks, and REU flash talks, covering a wide range of topics in biomolecular modeling and design.

Highlights of the Program

• Talks & Panels: 57 presentations across diverse areas of protein modeling, with panels designed to reduce redundancy and encourage discussion.
• Posters & REU Flash Talks: The posters provided an active exchange, and the REU lightning talks were mentioned by several people as one of the highlights of the meeting.
• Keynotes & Chalk Talk: Keynote lectures offered perspective from leaders in the field, while the Career Chalk Talk was valued for its practical guidance.
• Community Support: The conference provided 60 travel awards (from 112 applicants) and a dependent care award, supporting participation across career stages and institutions.

What Attendees Valued Most

Feedback highlighted three main strengths: the Rosetta Commons community, the quality of the science, and the setting. Attendees valued opportunities to connect across career stages and institutions. Talks, panels, posters, and REU lightning talks were noted for their rigor and variety. The venue, with its setting, lodging, and shared meals, also supported networking and collaboration.

Looking Ahead

Feedback also identified areas for improvement, including virtual participation, space at the poster sessions, and some logistics. These suggestions have been noted and will guide planning for our next meeting.

Closing Thoughts

Summer RosettaCon 2025 advanced science, built collaborations, and supported the Rosetta Commons community. The program combined research presentations with opportunities for connection, continuing the tradition of fostering progress in biomolecular modeling and design.