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Conference-Specific FAQs
- Who are the ISMB/ECCB 2027 conference chairs?
- Who do I contact for information on the conference?
- Where will the conference be held?
- How can I pay to register for ISMB/ECCB 2027?
- Where do I register when I arrive at the conference venue?
- Is lunch included with my registration?
- What language will the conference sessions and materials be presented in?
- What is the poster size for in-person posters?
- Can I print my poster onsite? / Where can I print my poster in Copenhagen?
- What should I do if I lose something at the conference venue?
- Will there be a coat check/luggage storage during ISMB/ECCB 2027 conference days?
- Are children allowed at the conference?
- Are guests of attendees allowed to attend ISMB?
- Is there a policy about alcohol and smoking at ISMB?
Lodging and Local Logistics
- What are the conference hotels?
- Can I ship materials or items to my hotel?
- Is there somewhere I can store my luggage while in Copenhagen?
Location and Travel
- Where is Copenhagen?
- Do I need a visa to visit Denmark?
- How do I get to Copenhagen?
- Where can I park my vehicle?
- What sightseeing opportunities are available in Copenhagen?
Local Environment and Practical Info: Copenhagen, Denmark
- What is the local climate?
- What is the local time zone?
- What is the local electrical current?
- What is the local custom on tipping?
- What is the local currency?
- Who should I contact in the event of an emergency?
*All information is subject to change and will be updated without notice. Please check back for the latest information.
Who are the ISMB/ECCB 2027 Conference Chairs?
The Conference Co-Chairs are:
Yana Bromberg
ISCB Board of Directors
ISCB Distinguished Fellows Class of 2025
Professor, Emory University
United States
Mariike Kuijjer
Assistant Professor, University of Helsinki
Associate Professor, Cancer Data Science
Director, iCANDOC Doctoral Education Pilot in Precision Cancer Medicine
Finland
Honourary Chairs:
Søren Brunak
Winner, ISCB "Accomplishment by a Senior Scientist" Award in 2016
ISCB Distinguished Fellows Class of 2011
Professor, University of Copenhagen & Technical University of Denmark
Research Director at Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Copenhagen University
Denmark
Shoshana Wodak
ISCB Fellows Selection Committee
ISCB Distinguished Fellows Class of 2016
Visiting Group Leader, VIB-AI Center of the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology, (VIB)
Belgium
Additional details are available here.
You can learn more about ISMB/ECCB 2027 at: https://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2027/home target="_blank" rel="noopener"
Who do I contact for information on the conference?
You can get information on the conference from:
Bel Hanson, CMP, DES
ISCB Senior Director, Operations and Programs
Where will the conference be held?
The conference will be held at the Bella Center Copenhagen, located at:
Center Boulevard 5,
2300 Copenhagen S,
Denmark
Click here for the Google map view!
How can I pay to register for ISMB/ECCB 2027?
Delegates can pay online using a credit card during registration, or they can pay by cheque or wire.
Credit cards
The following credit cards are accepted for registration: MasterCard and Visa. For offline credit card payment please use this form. Offline credit card payment is required for residents of certain countries.
To pay by cheque
Make your payment payable (USD) to the International Society for Computational Biology and mail it with a copy of your invoice to:
ISMB/ECCB 2027 Registration
c/o ISCB
525-K East Market Street, RM 330
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
To pay by wire transfer
Delegates wishing to pay using a wire transfer will select “pay by wire” on the Additional Options page and the Payment page during registration. Wire transfer information will be found on the summary page once registration is complete, as well as at the bottom of your PDF invoice. There is a $25.00 fee charged for all wire payments.
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.
The last day to pay by wire or cheque is Friday, June 18, 2027. After this time, only credit card payment is accepted.
Where do I register when I arrive at the conference venue?
Conference Registration is available from July 18–July 22.
The Conference Registration Desk is located in the Foyer, at the Door 6 entrance.
The registration desk will be staffed during the following hours:
Sunday, July 18: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM; 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday, July 19: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday, July 20: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, July 21: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday, July 22: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Is lunch included with my conference registration?
In order to keep registration prices as low as possible, this year, lunch is not included as part of the registration fee for ISMB/ECCB 2027.
The options for lunch are:
- Buy lunch on your own from nearby restaurants. A downloadable guide will be available closer to the event for a list of great places to eat around the Bella Center! In it, you'll find restaurant names, type of food, price range, and distance from the Bella Center. Additionally, you can learn more about the surrounding neighborhood by visiting this page: https://oicc.dk/explore-restad
- Add daily lunches to your registration at an additional cost. If you haven’t registered yet, you will have the opportunity to add lunches to your registration. If you have registered for ISMB and would like to add lunches, you can do so until end of day (Eastern) on Friday, July 9, 2027. To add a lunch to your registration, find the email with the subject line “ISMB/ECCB 2027 Registration Confirmation” and click on the link that says “Click here to review or update your registration.”
What language will conference sessions and materials be presented in?
All conference presentations and materials will be presented in English.
What is the poster size for in-person posters?
Posters cannot exceed A0 size - 33" x 46" (84cm x 118cm)
▶️NOTE: Only in-person poster presenters are required to have a physical poster to display in Copenhagen.
Virtual poster presenters must upload their poster as both a PDF and an mp4 by Thursday, July 8, 2027.
ISMB/ECCB 2027 poster details can be found at: https://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2027/call-for-submissions/abstracts#postersdisplay
Presenter info page: https://www.iscb.org/faq/walkthroughs-tutorials-and-guides/presenter-information
Can I print my poster onsite? / Where can I print my poster in Copenhagen?
It is the responsibility of poster presenters to print their posters.
Below you will find a few poster printer options if you wish to print your poster in Copenhagen. Prices will vary. Please make sure to review prices and turnaround/delivery time. ISCB will not reimburse attendees for poster costs.
Hovedstadens Kopicenter
Kirstinehøj 14, 2770 Tårnby
Telephone: +45 32 13 63 01
Email:
Website: https://kopicenter.eu/
Frederiksberg Tryk
H. C. Ørsteds Vej 55, 1966 Frederiksberg
Telephone: +45 35 35 01 11
Email
Website: www.frbtryk.dk
Vester Kopi
Jarmers Pl. 7, 1551 København
Telephone: +45 33 14 58 33
Email:
Website: https://www.vesterkopi.dk/en/
What should I do if I lose something at the conference venue?
If you lose something while attending ISMB at the Bella Center Copenhagen, please first check with event staff at the conference registration desk. If your item(s) is not at the registration desk, it may end up with Bella Center security.
Will there be a coat check/luggage storage during ISMB/ECCB 2027 conference days?
Yes, there will be a coat/luggage check. The coat check will be found in TBD. Coat check will be available each day of the conference. Open and closing times TBD.
You will be given a collection tag for each item you leave in the coat check. Please take a picture of your tag to avoid collection issues should the tag be misplaced.
Items must be collected prior to the closing of the coat check daily. Any uncollected items at the end of each conference day will not be the responsibility of ISCB or ISMB event staff.
Are children allowed at the conference?
ISCB conferences are professional events. Children of registered ISCB conference attendees are welcome to attend the conference with their parent or guardian, as long as younger children are under the supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. Parents or guardians may bring children to educational events provided the child does not disrupt the event.
Are guests of attendees allowed to attend ISMB?
ISCB allows guests (defined as a non-scientist family member or non-scientist friend) of registered attendees. If you are a registered delegate who would like a non-scientist family member or friend to see your invited talk or poster presentation, please visit the registration desk to obtain a guest badge.
If you would like to bring your guest to a meal function at the conference, you can purchase a ticket for their entry at the registration desk.
Please note: All guest badges must be requested on site at the registration desk and are required for visiting at the conference.
Is there a policy about alcohol and smoking at ISMB?
Alcohol: Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beer, and soft drinks may be offered during the meeting. Alcoholic beverages will be distributed per the laws and regulations of the country where the event is being held and is only allowed in designated areas.
Smoking and use of tobacco: ISCB conferences are tobacco and vaping-free events. Smoking and use of tobacco is permitted only in designated areas outside of the venue. Tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, are not permitted in the conference or at conference events.
The Bella Center Copenhagen is a 100% smoke-free location.
What are the conference hotels?
Please do not contact the hotels or make a reservation directly with the hotels.
Discounted rates are only available through Showcare, the official Housing Bureau.
The conference hotels and their respective amenities are listed below, in order of closeness to the Bella Center:
AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen
Address: Martha Christensens Vej 5, 2300 København, Denmark
Distance from ISMB/ECCB 2027 Venue: 230 meters / 0.1 miles / 3 minutes by walking
Room Types: Run of House (1 Queen or 2 Twin Beds)
Rate: DKK 1,508 Single / DKK 1,708 Double
Amenities: Breakfast Buffet, Free Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, Spa, Business Center, On-Site Restaurants, Bicycle Rental
Ibis Styles Copenhagen Ørestad
Address: Ørestads Blvd. 47, 2300 København, Denmark
Distance from ISMB/ECCB 2027 Venue: 500 meters / 0.3 miles / 7 minutes by walking
Room Types: Standard Rooms (1 Double or 2 Single Beds)
Rate: DKK 1,145 Single / DKK 1,345 Double
Amenities: Breakfast Buffet, Free Wi-Fi, On-Site Restaurants
Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers Hotel
Address: 1041 Copenhagen Towers, Ørestads Blvd. 114, 118, 2300 København, Denmark
Distance from ISMB/ECCB 2027 Venue: 1.4 kilometers / 0.9 miles / 20 minutes by walking
Room Types: Run of House (1 Queen or 2 Twin Beds)
Rate: DKK 1,508 Single / DKK 1,708 Double
Amenities: Breakfast Buffet, Free Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, On-Site Restaurants
Wakeup Copenhagen, Borgergade
Address: Borgergade 9, 1300 København, Denmark
Distance from ISMB/ECCB 2027 Venue: 6.7 kilometers / 4.2 miles / 15 minutes by car or 20 minutes by public transport
Room Types: Run of House (Double Bed)
Rate: DKK 1,145 Single / DKK 1,345 Double
Amenities: Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, 24-Hour Lobby Bar (with drinks and snacks), Bicycle Rental, Luggage Storage
Once the designated block of rooms at the hotel fills, other hotel options may be added.
In order to book a room within the block, you must first be registered for the conference. A link to book your hotel accommodation will be sent to you after you’ve registered. Please do not contact the hotels or make a reservation directly with the hotels. Discounted rates are only available through Showcare, the official Housing Bureau.
Can I ship materials or items to the hotel?
Please contact the hotel at which you’ve booked your accommodation directly to confirm whether they will receive shipments. In most cases, hotels will accept packages but may charge a handling or service fee.
Is there somewhere I can store my luggage while in Copenhagen?
If you need to store your luggage before you’re able to check into your hotel or prior to leaving the city, you can ask the front desk staff at your hotel if they are able to store your luggage for you.
Where is Copenhagen?
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, is located on the eastern side of the country. The city is bordered by the Øresund (also known as The Sound), a strait that separates Denmark from Sweden.
Copenhagen has won many awards, including but not limited to:
- Ranked the #1 "Happiest City in the World" on the Happy City Index 2026.
- Ranked the #1 "Most Liveable City in the World" on the EIU Global Liveability Index 2025.
- Ranked #2 on the Smart & Sustainable Cities Index 2025.
- Ranked #3 on the Global Destination Sustainability Index 2025.
- Designated the UNESCO-UIA “World Capital of Architecture” from 2023-2025.
- Home to the “World’s Best Restaurant” multiple years in a row - NOMA (2010-2012, 2014, 2021) and Geranium (2022).
You can access the Copenhagen Sustainability Guide here!
Do I need a visa to visit Denmark?
Depending on where you live, you will need to meet certain entry requirements to visit Copenhagen.
You can read about planning your visit to Denmark HERE and you can check visa requirements HERE and HERE.
If you require a visa letter to support your visa application, you can generate your letter by completing the Visa Letter Form. NOTE: Please remember the following details to avoid issues when generating your visa letter:
- You must be registered before you can generate a visa letter.
- You must generate your visa letter using the email you registered with to attend the conference.
- Do NOT enter your EasyChair submission ID if you are generating your letter before Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
We recommend you start your visa letter application process no less than 12 weeks in advance of the conference start date (i.e., no later than Sunday, April 25, 2027). You can still generate a visa letter after this date, but remember that your visa application may not be approved in time.
How do I get to Copenhagen?
Using Copenhagen's public transport system is easy and convenient. On this page, you can read about the different travel options and which ones you should choose depending on your journey. The page includes information on the following methods of travel:
- Buses
- Trains & S-Trains
- Metro Lines (M1, M2, M3, M4)
- Greater Copenhagen Light Rail
The airport serving Copenhagen is Copenhagen Airport (CPH), which is approximately a 7-10 minute drive/taxi ride to the Bella Center.
Where can I park my vehicle?
All official conference hotels as well as the Bella Center itself offer on-site/nearby parking. Below are the parking rates:
Bella Center Copenhagen / AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen
Hourly Rate: DKK 30
Daily Rate: DKK 240
Ibis Styles Copenhagen Ørestad
Indoor (Basement) Daily Rate: DKK 149
Outdoor (Lot) Daily Rate: DKK 259
Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers Hotel
Daily Rate: DKK 150-200
Wakeup Copenhagen, Borgergade
Daily Rate: DKK 410
Spaces are limited and availability can be checked with the respective hotels.
What sightseeing opportunities are available in Copenhagen?
Click here for a great list of things to see and do in Copenhagen!
You can also follow this link to check out the specific neighborhood, Ørestad, we'll be located in.
If you’re interested in visiting some of Copenhagen’s popular sites, click the corresponding link below to find out more information:
- Tivoli Gardens
- Copenhagen Zoo
- The Little Mermaid Statue
- The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek or "Glyptoteket"
- Rosenborg Castle
- Nyhavn
- Torvehallerne
What is the local climate?
Copenhagen is classified as a temperate oceanic climate zone, with sunny daytime skies, brief afternoon rain showers and refreshing breezes blowing in from the surrounding waters. July is the hottest month in Copenhagen with a mean temperature of 17°C (64°F). The average low temperature is 14°C (57°F) and the average high temperature is 22°C (72°F). January is the coldest month in Copenhagen, averaging 1°C (34 °F).
While rainfall occurs throughout the year, August has been recorded as the wettest month with an average 61.21 mm (2.41") of precipitation.
Reminder: Even though the conference is being held during the summer, it’s a good idea to bring a light sweater or jacket to wear inside the conference venue in case the air conditioning makes it a bit chilly indoors.
What is the local time zone?
The time zone in July in Copenhagen is Central European Summer Time (CEST; UTC +2h).
For more information on the local time in Copenhagen, visit: https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/denmark/copenhagen
What is the local electrical current?
Denmark primarily uses Type K outlets and power plugs. You will also encounter Type E and Type C (Europlug) outlets. Type C plugs fit perfectly into Danish Type K sockets.
If your country of origin does not use these plugs/sockets, you will need to bring a plug adapter to ensure you can power and charge your devices.
- From North America (US/Canada) or South America: You will need a plug adapter. Check your device's power brick: if it says INPUT: 100-240V, it is dual-voltage and only needs an adapter. If it only reads 110V or 120V (common for hair dryers or curling irons), you will also need a voltage converter to prevent frying your appliance.
- From the UK, Australia, NZ, Asia, Africa: The voltage is compatible. You will only need a basic mechanical plug adapter to change the shape of the prongs.
- From Continental Europe: Most of your standard Type C plugs will plug straight into the outlets without any adapter at all.
Reminder, these are general tips depending on your location. You should always check your specific, individual items and investigate whether you need adapters and/or converters.
What is the local custom on tipping?
Below are some general guidelines on tipping etiquette in Denmark.
Restaurants and Pubs
In a restaurant, menus and bills include service charges by law. You can round up the bill or leave 5% to 10%, but large tips are rare and unexpected.
At pubs, it is not necessary, but you may round up to the nearest krone for an exceptional bartender if you wish.
Hotels
Tips for porters or housekeeping are not required, though leaving a small amount for any employees who’ve helped you or provided excellent service during your stay is appreciated.
Taxis
Fares are high and include service; tips are not expected. You can round up to the nearest whole krone if you wish.
What is the local currency?
The local currency in Denmark is the Danish krone (kr.). There are 100 øre (ø or øre) to one krone.
If you wish to use analog money to pay for expenses while in Denmark, note that øre coins are not often used. The most common kr coins come in 1 kr, 2 kr, 5 kr, 10 kr, and 20 kr denominations. The most common kr notes come in 50 kr, 100 kr, 200 kr, 500 kr, and 1,000 kr denominations.
Contactless card payments are common in Denmark. If you’re traveling from out-of-country, it may be easiest to pay with a credit card as needed (e.g., MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover).
Who should I contact in the event of an emergency?
There are a number of emergency phone numbers to call depending on your needs. A list with details can be found here, but the basic numbers are provided below:
Fire, Police, Ambulance: Life-Threatening Emergency
Tel: (+45) 112
Fire, Police, Ambulance: Injuries/Sudden Illness
Tel: (+45) 1813
*Always call this number before going to an emergency department, or you will not be admitted.
Non-Emergency Police
Tel: (+45) 114
Coast Guard / JRCC
Tel: (+45) 112
Mental Health Advice/Support (Livslinien)
Tel: (+45) 70 201 201
Major Hospitals
Amager Hospital: +45 3234 3500
Italiensvej 1, 2300 Copenhagen S
Emergency Ward is open 07:00-22:00
Rigshospitalet: +45 3632 3632
Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen S
Emergency Ward is open 24 hours
Hvidovre Hospital: +45 3632 3632
Kettegårds Alle 30, 2650 Hvidovre
Emergency Ward is open 24 hours