Submission is closed
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 10, 2026: Notification of abstract decision
- August 10–12, 2026: BioC2026 Conference
Note: The OpenReview system required submitters to create an account at least two weeks before the submission deadline.
Submission Types
Presenters were required to attend 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 were encouraged.
Long Workshop
- Duration: 1.5–2 hours
- Format: Interactive workshop
- Notes: Participants were 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 had a dedicated table
- Presenters used 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.