diff --git a/_includes/_footer.html b/_includes/_footer.html
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+++ b/_includes/_footer.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <!-- FOOTER  -->
 <div id="footer_wrap" class="outer">
   <footer class="inner">
-    &copy; FEniCS Project 2025. Changes to this website can be made/suggested on <a href='https://github.com/FEniCS/web'>GitHub</a>.
+    &copy; FEniCS Project 2026. Changes to this website can be made/suggested on <a href='https://github.com/FEniCS/web'>GitHub</a>.
   </footer>
 </div>
diff --git a/conference/2026.md b/conference/2026.md
index 53588f4..1cdde15 100644
--- a/conference/2026.md
+++ b/conference/2026.md
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ permalink: /fenics-2026/
 
 ## Updates
 
+* **27 March 2026**: Abstract submission and application for travel awards are closed. 
 * **13 March 2026**: Abstract submission is extended until **27 March 2026**, final deadline. 
 * **16 January 2026**: Abstract submission is open.
 * **27 November 2025**: Abstract submission deadline is announced as 13 March 2026.
@@ -22,7 +23,7 @@ community. It will be hosted in **Paris (France)** at
 [University of Chicago | John W. Boyer Center](https://centerinparis.uchicago.edu/).
 
 We welcome developers, existing and potential users of the
-FEniCS ecosystem as well as mathematicians, computer scientists, and
+FEniCS ecosystem, as well as mathematicians, computer scientists, and
 application domain specialists interested in numerical methods, their
 implementation and applications.
 
@@ -35,8 +36,9 @@ Links to previous FEniCS conferences can be found [here](index.md).
 ## Important dates
 
 - Abstract submission is open: 16 January 2026.
-- Abstract submission deadline: ~~13 March 2026~~ Extended: 27 March 2026, final deadline.
+- Abstract submission deadline: ~~13 March 2026~~ ~~Extended: 27 March 2026, final deadline~~.
 - Information about abstract acceptance is published: TBA.
+- Registration for the conference is open: TBA.
 - Early bird registration deadline: 15 May 2026.
 - Standard registration deadline: 1 June 2026.
 - Conference: 17-19 June 2026.
@@ -59,7 +61,7 @@ France
 
 ## Registration
 
-- Link to the registration form and deadlines will be posted in early 2026.
+- Link to the registration form will be posted in early 2026.
 - Early bird registration fee is 290€.
 - Standard registration fee is 350€.
 - All participants must register for the conference.
@@ -69,10 +71,8 @@ France
 
 ## Abstract submission
 
-- [Call for abstracts (talks, posters and
-  software)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf746nuRPk8VcpVispuXuhExP2W9GQPdXP5lEvs7NjIYLzQnQ/viewform)
-  is now open, and closes on ~~13 March 2026~~ 27 March 2026.
-- Participants can demonstrate their FEniCS-based software to small groups using their laptops. These “software demonstrations” take place at the same time as the poster session. One participant can choose to submit a presentation or a poster **and** a software demonstration - please submit the form twice.
+- Call for abstracts (talks, posters and software) is closed on 27 March 2026.
+- Participants can demonstrate their FEniCS-based software to small groups using their laptops. These “software demonstrations” take place at the same time as the poster session.
 - Conference delegates will be notified about abstract acceptance after abstract submission closes.
 - The length of talks will depend on registration numbers, but is expected to be around 15 minutes.
 - There will be a dedicated poster session. Thanks to [Flax & Teal](https://flaxandteal.co.uk/) for sponsoring the poster session.
@@ -85,8 +85,7 @@ awards for attendees who would otherwise struggle to come to the conference for
 financial reasons. Priority will be given to junior students and researchers or
 those working in countries with a less developed research infrastructure.
 Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract to the conference.
-- To apply for a travel award, send a letter of motivation, an estimation of travel costs, CV and if applicable, the title of the submitted conference abstract to [fenics-2026@dalembert.upmc.fr](mailto:fenics-2026@dalembert.upmc.fr?cc=corrado.maurini%40sorbonne-universite.fr%2Cridg%40uchicago.edu&subject=FEniCS26%3A%20).
-- Applications will be assessed by the local organizing committee. The cut-off date for applications is ~~13 March 2026~~ 27 March 2026.
+- Applications to travel awards are closed on 27 March 2026.
 
 ## Code of conduct
 
