Honorary Chair:

ISMB 2024 was an incredibly successful and memorable event! With over 1,900 participants from various countries, both in-person and online attendance, it was a diverse and engaging experience. The impressive number of talks, panel discussions, and posters shows the depth and breadth of scientific content covered during the conference. The Exhibition Hall, where participants could interact with exhibitors, provided a great opportunity for networking, job exploration and exploring new ideas and technologies. ISMB 2024 wouldn't be possible without the dedication and hard work of volunteers, and it's heartening to see their efforts being acknowledged.

Plan now to join us in 2025 in Liverpool, England, July 20-24. ISMB/ECCB 2025 is a highlight of the summer for the scientific community, and the upcoming conference in Liverpool holds promising prospects for further scientific advancement and collaboration.

ISMB 2024 Quick Links

Conference Programme and Proceedings Publication now available

The International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) is an annual event organized by the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB). This flagship meeting of the ISCB is renowned as the world's largest conference focused on bioinformatics and computational biology. ISMB 2024 showcases the latest international developments in the field and driving forward the future of this dynamic area of research and the involvement of the ISCB's Communities of Special Interest (COSIs) enhances the  exceptional scientific program.

The 2024 ISMB conference will be the 32nd edition and offers the unique feature of allowing participants to attend either in-person in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, or virtually through a state-of-the-art virtual interface.

Participants can look forward to a rich program that includes:

• Training workshops and tutorials: Sessions designed to enhance participants' knowledge and skills in specific bioinformatics and computational biology areas.
• Student Council Symposium: A dedicated symposium where students can showcase their research and interact with peers and experts.
• Live and on-demand sessions: Talks and presentations accessible live and available for on-demand viewing, accommodating attendees from different time zones.
• Scientific talks: Over 500 scientific talks on various topics within bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Live Q&A and chat features: Interactivity features that enable attendees to engage with speakers and other participants during sessions.
• Research Exchange Forum: A platform for researchers to present their work, either face-to-face or through the virtual platform.
• Face-to-face networking events: Opportunities for in-person attendees to connect and network.
• Virtual attendee profile and matchmaker features: Tools to facilitate networking and making new connections within the virtual platform.
• One-on-one meetings: Opportunities to schedule private meetings with speakers, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors to learn more about their work.
• Access to on-demand repository: Exclusive access to recorded talks and poster presentations for viewing after the conference.

Please continue to check back here to stay up-to-date on the latest information.

Links within this page: Registration Benefits | Registration Fellowships | ISCB Laboratory Registration | In-Person Registration Fees | Virtual Registration Fees | ISCB Membership | Code of Conduct | Media Release Statement | Student Council Symposium | Tutorials | Success Circles Event | Serene Stretch Symposium | Conference T-Shirt (available for purchase ONLY until June 15) | ISCB Travel Mug | Conference Proceedings | Cancellation Policy | Controlled Access to Meeting Content

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Be sure to log in before registering if you are a member.

The safety of conference participants is ISCB’s top priority. Please take a moment to review the ISMB Health and Safety Protocols at https://www.iscb.org/iscb-policy-statements/iscb-health-and-safety-protocols, which outline the right of entry requirement to the conference.

Special offer: For delegates registering no later than March 30, 2024 you are eligible for a full conference refund at any date prior to the opening day of the conference should your plans change.

Depending on where you live, you will need to meet certain entry requirements to visit Canada. Detailed information on who can travel to Canada can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Web site at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp.

If you require a visa letter to support your application, please complete our Visa Letter Request Form. We recommend this is completed after you register for the conference and no less than 12 weeks (April 19, 2024) in advance of the conference. Visa letters will still be processed after this date, but may not be approved in time.

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Registration Benefits

Registration for ISMB 2024 is for the full conference. Participants can choose to register to join live in Montreal or virtually. Live from Montreal participants will have access to the virtual platform - ISCB Nucleus, the ISCB center for science, collaboration, and training.

ISMB 2024 Registration includes the following conference benefits:

• Live from Montreal sessions with on-demand recordings to benefit attendees from all time zones
• 500+ expected scientific talks
• Live question and answer feature to engage with the speaker during sessions
• Asynchronous poster theater featuring the posters of the conference with interactive chat and author contact features
  
• Ability to make new connections when utilizing the virtual attendee profile and match maker features
• Schedule one-on-one time with speakers, poster presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors to learn more about their work, products, or services
• Exclusive access to the ISMB 2024 on-demand repository of talks and poster presentations for viewing at your leisure after conference dates through ISCB portal
  
• Access to training workshops and tutorials (additional fee) - lunch included for full day in-person tutorials.
• Access to Student Council Symposium (additional fee - coffee breaks and lunch included for in-person SCS)
  
• Coffee breaks and lunches are included for the conference July 13-16 along with opening reception the evening of July 12.

Registration Desk Hours

5th level of the Palais des congress de Montreal.

When you register please ensure that you select your preferred programme options from the list of Communities of Special Interest (COSI) or other programme options.

Registration fees are in USD. Certificates of participation will be available on-line following the conference for registered delegates who actively participated.

For a variety of reasons, ISCB strongly prefers that scientific research accepted for oral presentation be presented in-person at the conference venue. We understand that some presenters will have valid reasons to avoid in-person attendance. ISCB will grant remote presentation options for reasons associated with maternity/paternity leave, care for a family member, personal/medical disability, sickness, financial hardship, or potential visa problems. If your research is accepted for oral presentation and you are unable to present in person, ISCB requires notification at the time of acceptance and no later than May 15, 2024. You will be asked during your confirmation of participation to confirm your in-person participation. If unable to participate you will need to request a waiver by writing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Talks will be broadcast live through the virtual platform for participants.

All presenters will be required to provide a pre-recorded talk for the virtual platform library in advance of the conference. The pre-recorded talk will be available shortly after the live presentation to provide faster and more seamless access to the conference content for virtual participants.

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Registration Fellowships

ISCB is pleased to offer conference (travel and registration) fellowships to any member in good standing with priority going to members from low or middle income countries as well as students and postdoctoral fellows to attend the ISMB 2024 conference. Funding sources for Fellowships are very limited and we regret that we are not able to fund all applicants. The conference organizers are committed to providing support to as many eligible applicants as possible. Fellowship consideration is based on membership, accepted work to ISMB 2024, and country economic status.

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ISCB Institutional/Laboratory Registration

*ISCB Laboratory Member Rate: Available to ISCB Member Institutions or Labs.
See ISCB membership categories at: https://www.iscb.org/become-a-member

**Laboratory Rate: Available to a group or lab where the lead registrant is an ISCB member. The additional group registrants are not required to be members of ISCB. This registration category includes ISCB membership for any combination of students or postdocs as part of the group.

The lead registrant will register the additional members of the group at the time of registration.

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In-Person Registration Fees

You can verify your country tier and ISCB membership rate by using this calculator: https://www.iscb.org/dues-calculator

ISCB now offers group registrations!  The Group PI must have a Professional, Laboratory, or Institutional membership to ISCB.  They are charged at same rate as a Professional Member, but all other members of the group register at a discount.  Minimum group size 3 (group PI and 2 others).  NOTE: Group registrations are charged to a single registrant (the group admin), be sure to confirm your institution's regulations and procedures about reimbursement of third party payments.

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Virtual Registration Fees

You can verify your country tier and ISCB membership rate by using this calculator: https://www.iscb.org/dues-calculator

ISCB now offers group registrations!  The Group PI must have a Professional, Laboratory, or Institutional membership to ISCB.  They are charged at same rate as a Professional Member, but all other members of the group register at a discount.  Minimum group size 3 (group PI and 2 others).  NOTE: Group registrations are charged to a single registrant (the group admin), be sure to confirm your institution's regulations and procedures about reimbursement of third party payments.

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ISCB Membership (ISCB Membership Fee Chart available here)

ISCB Members

If you are a current member of ISCB, you must use the email address registered with your ISCB membership record in order to register at the discounted member rates through the online system. If you do not know the email address you used to register with ISCB, please use the help function at: http://www.iscb.org/iscb-forgot-your-password

Non-Members of ISCB

Save money by becoming a member of ISCB during registration. ISCB offers a non-member bundle but if you wish to save more, select ISCB membership when registering and save up to an additional $65 USD.

ISCB Membership Renewal

If your ISCB membership is not current or will expire on or before July 27, 2024, you will be offered an opportunity to renew your membership as part of your registration fees through the online system.

Payment Options

ISMB 2024 conference fees are charged in USD. The following credit/gift cards are accepted for registration: MasterCard and Visa.

Wire Transfer

Last day to pay by wire or check Ends on June 19, 2024 - after this time only Credit Card payment is accepted

To arrange a wire transfer please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request wire transfer instructions. PLEASE note a $25.00 wire administration fee must be added during your registration for those choosing to pay by wire transfer. If you will be paying by ACH rather than an electronic wire transfer, please specify that as the detailed instructions are different. Please note that any bank fees must be paid by the participant. Should funds arrive with bank fees deducted, payment of the difference will be charged to the participant at on-site registration.

For further information write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Code of Conduct

The ISCB Code of Conduct for ISCB Conferences is available here.

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Media Release Statement

ISCB intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in ISCB news, media, and promotional material, in print and electronic, including the ISCB website and social platforms. By participating in this event, you grant ISCB the right to use any image, photograph, voice or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional media and publicity efforts without compensation. You release ISCB, its successors, assigns and agents from any liability of any nature and understand that media may be displayed, distributed or used by ISCB for any purpose. All media becomes the eternal property of ISCB under CC-BY4.0.

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Student Council Symposium (Friday, July 12)

The ISCB Student Council Symposium is a student-organized event featuring keynote lectures, oral presentations and a poster session. The Symposium is tailored mainly to undergraduate and graduate students as well as post-docs in computational biology and related disciplines.

The Student Council Symposium is a forum for students and young researchers in the fields of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work to an international audience, build a network within the computational biology community and develop important soft skills in an environment that fosters an exchange of ideas and knowledge.

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Tutorials (Friday, July 12)

Tutorials will be offered in-person in Montreal or virtually in advance of the conference. Details on tutorial programs will be available closer to the conference.

Note: You must be registered for the ISMB 2024 conference to attend a tutorial.
Registration for tutorials will close July 5, 2024, if not already sold out. Register early to avoid disappointment. The full day rate is charged when taking two half-day in-person or two half-day virtual tutorials (does not apply if combining in-person and virtual tutorials). In-person tutorials will include lunch for those registering for a full day, or two half-day tutorials.

Tutorial Fees:

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Success Circles Event

Sunday, July 14
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 7th Floor Palais de Congrés de Montréal

Join us for an exciting and innovative networking experience at ISCB's Success Circles event! Success Circles is a unique take on traditional thought-leader sessions, designed to foster meaningful connections and facilitate knowledge sharing among attendees. Attendance is limited and registration, at a cost of $10.00, is required. Learn more by visiting https://www.iscb.org/ismb2024/programme-schedule/success-circles 

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Serene Stretch Symposium - Yoga at ISMB 2024

July 13-16
7:30 am - 8:00 am
Location: Palais des Congrés de Montréal, Level 2, Hall Viger

Start the day with an invigorating morning yoga class to feel energized and relaxed for the scientific programme. Classes are suitable for beginners. $20 provides a travel mat and a guaranteed spot all four days!

You may also join complimentary, ensure you bring your own yoga mat or towel.

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Celebrating 25 years of Bioinformatics.ca

Join us in celebrating 25 years of delivering workshops and building up bioinformatics across Canada. Attendance is open to everyone especially if you are an alumnus, but space is limited and registration is required.  You can register while registering for ISMB 2024 for 20$ or you can register here for the celebration only for 50$.

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Conference T-Shirt

Conference delegates (available only to in-person conference participants) can purchase the ISMB 2024 Conference t-shirt during online registration. These high-quality t-shirts can be pre-ordered online until June 15, 2024, at a cost of $15.00. (Please note t-shirts are not available for sale on-site).

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ISCB Travel Mug - Support the ISCB Travel Fund & the planet!

Purchase a reusable travel mug (available only for in-person conference participants during registration) to help reduce the use of single use plastics and containers and support our trainees.

All proceeds of this travel mug support the ISCB Travel Fellowship Fund. Additionally, every time you scan the QR code, for the life of the mug, you help support 400+ Giving Projects funded globally through Fill It Forward. 16.9 oz double wall 18/8 stainless steel thermal tumbler with copper vacuum insulation, clear push-on lid with matching swivel closure, and powder coated finish. Hand wash only.

Available to pre-order during in-person conference registration until June 31, 2024 at a cost of $20.00 each. Mugs will not be available to purchase on-site.

Plan to bring your own Travel Mug but still want to support the Travel Fund and our planet? Donate $10 and we will have a QR Code sticker available for you to add to your own mug.

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Conference Proceedings

Conference proceedings will be available as an open access, online-only special issue of Bioinformatics after July 10, 2024.

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Cancellation Policy

Special offer: For delegates registering no later than March 31, 2024, you are eligible for a full conference refund at any date prior to the opening day of the conference should your plans change. No cancellation fee applies.

All other requests for registration cancellation must be made in writing and emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to June 28, 2024, and will be refunded, less a $50.00 administration fee. No refunds are available after June 28, 2024.

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Controlled Access to Meeting Content

Only registered participants will have online access to the conference. Presenters concerned about unpublished data can request that specific slides not be shown. In exceptional cases, the presenter can request that none of their slides be provided online.

For questions about registration contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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*Dates subject to change without notice

Why aren't extensions allowed?

Every file that's uploaded needs to be processed, that's a video from every virtual talk, a video and/or PDF from every in-person poster, and a video and a PDF from every virtual poster.  This takes a substantial amount of time on top of travelling to the venue (often internationally), setting up the venue, coordinating volunteers, opening the virtual platform, troubleshooting attendees who try to access said platform, printing delegate name tags, preparing opening slides, organizing awards, identifying dietary requirements, running pre-conference tutorials, processing recordings from completed tutorials, answering questions from delegates who are arriving at the venue, organizing all other ongoing ISCB conferences and affiliated events, and continuing day-to-day upkeep for the Society.  These deadlines don't exist in a vacuum which is why they're broadcast as early and often as they are.

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Bel Hanson, CMP DES
ISCB Senior Manager, Operations and Programs
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