Bioinformatics is one of the fastest-growing interdisciplinary fields in 2026, merging Computer Science (Algorithms, AI) with Life Sciences (Genomics, Proteomics). For Master’s and PhD students, finding a conference that accepts Computational Biology papers and guarantees Ei Compendex or Scopus indexing is crucial for graduation and funding.
We have curated a comprehensive list of the most reliable Bioinformatics conferences scheduled for 2026.
The 15th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Science is a long-standing event. It is known for its stability; proceedings are typically published by ACM or similar top publishers, ensuring fast indexing.
Conference: 2026 15th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Science
Abbreviation: ICBBS 2026
Estimated Date: October 2026
Location: (Rotates annually, often Bangkok, Tokyo, or China)
Focus: Bio-Data Mining, Medical Image Processing, Protein Structure Prediction.
Indexing: Ei Compendex and Scopus.
Why Submit: High acceptance rate for sound technical papers. Ideal for students needing a "Safety Net" publication in the Fall.
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The International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics enters its 20th year in 2026. It is one of the oldest conferences in this niche, often partnering with Springer for publication.
Conference: 2026 20th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics
Abbreviation: ICBBE 2026
Estimated Date: September 2026
Location: Europe or China (Rotates)
Focus: Biomechanics, Rehabilitative Engineering, Computational Genomics.
Indexing: Scopus and Ei Compendex (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering).
Why Submit: The Springer publication series is highly respected in Europe and Asia.
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For researchers aiming for Top-Tier recognition, IEEE BIBM (Bioinformatics and Biomedicine) is a premier venue. It is much harder to get into than ICBBS or ICBBE, but the reward is significant.
Conference: 2026 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine
Abbreviation: IEEE BIBM 2026
Estimated Date: December 2026
Location: (Global Rotation)
Focus: Deep Learning in Genomics, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Informatics.
Indexing: IEEE Xplore, Ei Compendex, Scopus (CCF-B Category in China).
Why Submit: A "Resume Builder." Acceptance here proves your research is world-class.
Official Website: (Check the IEEE Computer Society calendar for the 2026 link).
If your research is heavy on Mathematical Algorithms rather than just application, RECOMB is the place to be. It is arguably the most prestigious algorithmic biology conference.
Conference: 30th Annual International Conference on Research in Computational Molecular Biology
Abbreviation: RECOMB 2026
Estimated Date: April 2026
Location: (Global Rotation)
Focus: Molecular Sequence Analysis, Phylogenetics, Structural Biology.
Indexing: Proceedings often linked to journals like Cell Systems or Genome Research.
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The International Conference on Bioinformatics Research and Applications is a solid mid-tier conference, often held in Europe or Asia.
Conference: 2026 13th International Conference on Bioinformatics Research and Applications
Abbreviation: ICBRA 2026
Estimated Date: September/October 2026
Location: Typically Europe (e.g., Berlin, Barcelona).
Focus: High-Performance Bio-Computing, Data Visualization.
Indexing: Scopus and Ei Compendex.
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