ISCB is passionate about fostering a vibrant and collaborative community within the field of computational biology. Through our Collaborative Conference Program, we aim to support and amplify the efforts of our dedicated members, offering opportunities for professional growth, networking, and collaboration. Join us in our mission to advance computational biology and make a lasting impact by submitting your application to the ISCB Collaborative Conference Program. Explore the benefits of our program and see how you can become an integral part of this initiative. ISCB welcomes both established and conferences under development.
Collaboration Levels
| Affiliation Level | Description | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliated | Recognized by ISCB in the affiliated conference section of the ISCB Conference Calendar webpage. | Minimum participation requirements - 15% off registration costs for ISCB members |
| Associated | Recognized by ISCB co-sponsored section of the ISCB Conference Calendar webpage. | Organizers must set registration pricing differences (member vs non-member is member rate plus $5 plus the cost of ISCB membership), e.g., ISCB Professional Member $100, Nonmember Professional $240 ($100+$135+$5). |
| Collaborative* | Recognized by ISCB on the website homepage. | Organizers must set registration pricing differences (member vs non-member is member rate plus $5 plus the cost of ISCB membership), e.g., ISCB Professional Member $100, Nonmember Professional $240 ($100+$135+$5). They must also sell memberships as part of registration offerings and assume full financial responsibility.* |
| Supported/ Official* | Co-organized conference with ISCB and shared financial responsibility. ISCB will provide site selection services, marketing support, sponsorship assistance, scientific program management support, financial oversight, registration management, and logistics management or services mutually agreed upon. | Mutual agreement to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the responsibilities and expectations of both parties. |
*Organizers have the option to use the ISCB registration system and other support services, with applicable fees. Organizers and co-organizers are also expected to support marketing and fundraising.
Organizer Expectations
| Requirement | Description | Affiliated | Associated | Collaborative | Supported/Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISCB logo | Include ISCB logo with a hyperlink on the conference website. | X | X | X | X |
| Discount for ISCB members | Offer a minimum 15% discount on registration fees for ISCB members. | X | |||
| Pricing difference | Set registration pricing difference (member vs non-member rate is member rate plus $5 plus the cost of ISCB membership). | X | X | X | |
| Encourage ISCB membership | Provide a statement encouraging attendees to join ISCB with a direct link to the membership page. | X | X | X | X |
| Sale of ISCB membership | Include the sale of ISCB membership as part of registration and transfer collected funds and participant information to ISCB, with a 15% rebate for all memberships sold. | X | X | ||
| Waive financial responsibility | Waive financial responsibility to ISCB. | X | |||
| Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Agree to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the responsibilities, financial liabilities, and expectations of both parties. | X |
ISCB Commitments
| Commitment | Description | Affiliated | Associated | Collaborative | Supported/Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conferences Calendar Positioning | Upgraded positioning in the conferences calendar of the ISCB Website. | X | X | X | X |
| Newsletter Conference Positioning | Upgraded positioning in the conferences calendar of the ISCB Newsletter sent electronically monthly. | X | X | X | X |
| Announcements in ISCB News and Announcements Emailings | Inclusion of conference announcements, based on availability and timing, in ISCB News and Announcements emailings to current, past, and prospective members. | 1 | 3 | 5 | Unlimited |
| ISCB Marketing Support | Marketing media and support through ISCB News and Announcements emailings, and social media. | X | |||
| Rebate on Memberships Sold | Rebate back to the organization of 15% of all memberships sold during the registration process. | X | X | ||
| Conference Tile on Homepage | Conference tile on the Upcoming Conferences section of the ISCB homepage. | X | |||
| Shared Profits | Shared profits based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). | X |
Application
Applicants must complete the online application. Application will include but not limited to:
- Conference Abstract describing the aims and goals of the conference to include topic areas covered
- Organizers Name(s), institution(s) and email address(es)
- Potential Program Committee Members (one per line)
- Target audience
- Distribution of Attendees (in percentage): Students, Academics, Industry
- Previous conferences held, if any (name, years held and url)
- How is this conference of direct interest to the ISCB member community
- List of potential/confirmed invited speakers (including name and institution)
- List of potential/confirmed sponsors (company/institute/government agency names)
Proposal Decisions
Proposal submitted for:
- Affiliation consideration take approximately four (4) weeks for review to approval
- Associated consideration take approximately four (4) weeks for review to approval
- Collaborative consideration take approximately four (4) to six (6) months for review and approval
- Supported/official consideration take approximately six (6) to nine (9) months but preferred proposal be submitted one (1) year in advance for budgeting purposes
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
ISCB is committed to sustaining diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the field of computational biology and bioinformatics. Our goal is to create and support a conference environment that is welcoming and safe for all. ISCB believes inclusion of diverse participants, including attendees and speakers, is critical to the scientific and educational integrity of conferences. Organizers are expected to design programs that reflect this commitment.
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