ECCB 2026: Call for Papers

The 25th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB 2026) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 31 to September 4, 2026. The conference is organized by the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics.

The conference theme is "Biodiversity, AI & Health: computational biology to address the challenges of our time".

Important Dates

• Call for tutorials and workshops: November 2025 - January 2026
• Call for proceedings and highlight papers: Mid January - March 2026
• Call for posters: Mid January - Mid June 2026
• Registration:
  • Early bird: March - June 2026
  • Normal: June - August 2026

Conference Program

The five-day program includes:

1. Pre-conference tutorials & workshops
2. European ISCB Student Council Symposium (ESCS)
3. Evening public lecture
4. Three-day main conference with:
   • Keynotes
   • Proceedings and highlight talks
   • ELIXIR Track
   • Poster sessions
   • Exhibition area
5. Community Day

Keynote Speakers

• Aleksandra Walczak
• Anna-Sapfo Malaspinas

Scientific Areas

The conference will explore the latest advancements in genomics, structural bioinformatics, systems biology, biodiversity, and more.