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ISMB 2026 returns to Washington, DC — the very city where ISCB and ISMB began in 1994.
This is a landmark moment to celebrate over 30 years of advancing computational biology, right at the heart of international science policy and funding.

✅ A hub of science, policy, and global collaboration
Washington, DC is home to the NIH, NSF, FDA, and countless other organizations that drive the life sciences. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to connect your work not just with fellow researchers, but with agencies shaping global biomedical research.

✅ Easy global access
DC is served by three major international airports (IAD, DCA, BWI), with direct flights from virtually every region of the world, minimizing costly connections and long transfers.

✅ Historic and cultural richness
The city offers world-class museums, monuments, and vibrant neighborhoods — nearly all Smithsonian museums have free admission, making it easy to experience the history and culture that frame global scientific dialogue.

✅ A symbolic return
By returning to DC after more than three decades, ISMB underscores the global evolution of our field — from a fledgling discipline in 1994 to a cornerstone of modern biology today.