The Trends in Microscopy (TiM) conference is known for highlighting state-of-the-art developments in bioimaging and image analysis, and in particular for its innovative, practice-focused format. A fully equipped lab environment is set up at the venue, enabling numerous parallel hands-on workshops, where experts demonstrate advanced techniques using real experiments on ~ 20 microscopy systems. TiM also emphasizes FAIR-compliant image data management. Since TiM2023, a central OMERO instance, metadata tools, and data stewardship have enabled participants to experience full data workflows and provide feedback for improvement. The TiM-OMERO server will also be accessible to software workshop providers. Images uploaded to OMERO will be available via APIs and directly from a fileshare on a HIVE.

TiM2025 integrates this with efforts from the DFG-project I3D:bio, the NFDI4BIOIMAGE consortium, and Euro-BioImaging ERIC, facilitating international alignment and collaboration on microscopy data management.

TiM 2025 will take place in Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg from March 17th to 21st.