diff --git a/content/conference2026/_index.md b/content/conference2026/_index.md
index b098a97..1d9a859 100644
--- a/content/conference2026/_index.md
+++ b/content/conference2026/_index.md
@@ -13,15 +13,15 @@ subtitle = "The third scverse conference brings together the single-cell and spa
 
 # Call-to-action buttons (first is primary)
 [[buttons]]
-name = "Register (opens soon)"
-url = "/conference2026/registration/"
+name = "Register"
+url = "https://dtu.events/scverse2026/signup.html?step=participants"
 [[buttons]]
 name = "Call for proposals"
 url = "/conference2026/call-for-proposals/"
 
 # Key dates timeline (placeholder — to be confirmed)
 [[keyDates]]
-date = "Spring 2026"
+date = "Open now"
 event = "Registration & call for proposals open"
 [[keyDates]]
 date = "Summer 2026"
diff --git a/content/conference2026/registration.md b/content/conference2026/registration.md
index 2669c25..3b95847 100644
--- a/content/conference2026/registration.md
+++ b/content/conference2026/registration.md
@@ -5,13 +5,13 @@ type = "conference2026"
 weight = 4
 +++
 
-<div class="status-banner">Registration opens soon — dates to be announced.</div>
+<div class="status-banner">Registration is now open — <a href="https://dtu.events/scverse2026/signup.html?step=participants">sign up here</a>.</div>
 
 ## Registration
 
-Registration for scverse conference 2026 will open in the coming months. Ticket tiers, pricing, and deadlines will be posted here. Capacity is limited, so we recommend registering early once registration opens.
+Registration for scverse conference 2026 is now open. [**Register here**](https://dtu.events/scverse2026/signup.html?step=participants). Capacity is limited, so we recommend registering early.
 
-Sign up for announcements via [Zulip](https://scverse.zulipchat.com/) or follow us on social media so you don't miss the opening date.
+Sign up for announcements via [Zulip](https://scverse.zulipchat.com/) or follow us on social media for the latest updates.
 
 ## Travel grants