COMBINE 2026 — Workshop at Keele University, UK
The Computational Modeling in Biology Network (COMBINE) is an initiative to coordinate the development of community standards and formats in systems biology, synthetic biology, and related fields.
COMBINE 2026 will be hosted at Keele University, UK, from 7–10 September 2026. The workshop includes talks, tutorials, and breakout sessions for detailed discussions about standards, related efforts, and tools.
Full details — including venue, travel, and accommodation — are available at co.mbine.org/events.
Registration
Registration is now open. In-person attendance requires a two-step process: first complete the Google form, then pay the registration fee via the Keele University website.
Abstract Submission
Submissions are open for:
- Talks
- Tutorials
- Breakout sessions
- Lightning talks
- Posters
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission deadline (all categories) | 19 July 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | 26 July 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 2 August 2026 |
| Late registration deadline | 23 August 2026 |
| COMBINE 2026 | 7–10 September 2026 |
Topics of Interest
- Data exchange, pipelines, and model standards for systems and synthetic biology
- Visualization and graphical notation standards for systems and synthetic biology
- Standards for sharing and analyzing biological pathway data
- Standards for computational biological models and modeling support
- Metadata description and model annotation in COMBINE standard formats
- Implementation of COMBINE standards in tools, databases, and other resources
- Integrated model and data management for systems and synthetic biology
- Standardization of Artificial Intelligence approaches in biological modeling
- Emerging standardization needs and multicellular modeling
- Community aspects of COMBINE
