Don’t forget to add a little social time to your 
conference week!

In addition to all the science that will be happening at ISMB, there are some great opportunities to network, collaborate, and have a little fun! Check out the sneak peak calendar of what’s happening below, and find the full details of each event on the Other Activities page. 

➡️ Remember to add the events you wish to attend to your registration

Monday, July 13:

• Embassy Row Morning Walk/Run ($15)

Tuesday, July 14:

• Rock Creek Trail Morning Walk/Run ($15)
• Success Circles ($10)

Wednesday, July 15:

• Beetlejuice the Musical ($46.75 Balcony; $63.75-$89.25 Mezzanine)
  • Book your tickets here!
  • Deadline for discounted tickets: June 15

International Conference on Biological and Biomedical Ontology

Wednesday, July 15 to Friday, July 17

ICBO is a premier conference series bringing together researchers,
students, and professionals involved in the development and application
of ontologies across several areas of research. This year, ICBO is co-hosting with ISMB to bring their programming to even more people! 

If you'd like to register, visit the ICBO details on the Other Activities page.

There is a $75 add-on fee for ISMB participants. Standalone registration is also available.

How to add an event to your registration if you've already registered:

1. Find the email with the subject line "ISMB 2026 Registration Confirmation” sent from [email protected].
2. Click the link in that email that says "Click here to review or update your registration”.
3. On the confirmation page, click the blue “Modify Registration” button underneath the map to the right of the screen.
4. Navigate to the "Additional Options" page.
5. Add the events you're interested in to your registration.
6. Click the continue buttons to complete the updated registration, including paying any new outstanding balance.