Submission is open!
Important Dates
- February 1, 2026: Call for abstracts opens
- February 27, 2026: Deadline to create an OpenReview account to submit abstracts
- March 13, 2026: Call for abstracts closes at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
- April 1, 2026: Notification of abstract decision
- August 10–12, 2026: BioC2026 Conference
Note: The OpenReview system requires submitters to create an account at least two weeks before the submission deadline. Please register by February 27, 2026 to avoid last-minute issues.
Submission Types
Presenters must be in attendance in Seattle.
Short Talk
- Duration: 10–15 minutes
- Focus: A package, an application note, or a current research presentation
- Notes: Presentations seeking collaboration or input from the community are encouraged.
Long Workshop
- Duration: 1.5–2 hours
- Format: Interactive workshop
- Notes: Participants are expected to follow along and perform analyses themselves.
Posters
- Format: Physical poster
- Focus: A package, research idea, or other relevant topics.
Package Demos
- Format: Interactive demo during the poster session
- Details:
- Presenters will have a dedicated table
- Presenters will use their own laptop to demonstrate the package
- Opportunity to answer questions and discuss design decisions
- Intent: A drop-in, interactive experience rather than a scheduled talk.
Birds-of-a-Feather Session
- Format: Free-form, organizer-led interactive discussion
- Focus: Topics relevant to the Bioconductor community.