Bioinformatics events you can’t miss in fall 2024 and early 2025
Bioinformaticians worldwide, get ready to mark your calendars: Fall 2024 is looking jam-packed with amazing opportunities to learn, connect, and stay at the forefront of bioinformatics!
With so many fantastic events happening worldwide, we've handpicked those that are bioinformatics-focused or feature bioinformatics tracks – so you can be sure not to miss the ones most relevant to you.
Here is our curated compilation of some of the best industry events to attend this fall in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, as well as a sneak peak of events coming up in 2025.
Top bioinformatics events in Europe
Nextflow Summit Barcelona
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Dates: October 28 - November 1, 2024
In-person | Online
Did you miss out on the Nextflow Summit in Boston earlier this year? Don’t worry! The premier event in bioinformatics, from Seqera - the creators of Nextflow - returns to the old continent and will bring together leading experts, innovators, and researchers to showcase the latest breakthroughs in bioinformatics workflow management. Whether you are new to Nextflow or a seasoned pro, the Nextflow Summit offers something for everyone. The foundational training is perfect for newcomers, while experienced users can dive into advanced topics during the nf-core hackathon. The event concludes with three days of talks where attendees can learn about the latest developments from the Nextflow world.
Register by October 11 for the in-person event or by October 21 for the online event — don’t miss your chance to join! Secure your spot now
BiotechX Europe
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Dates: October 9-10, 2024
In-person
If you work in pharmaceutical development and healthcare, this is the event for you to attend. As Europe’s largest conference in the industry, BiotechX Europe will welcome more than 400 speakers, 3,500 attendees, and 150 exhibitors. Aiming to foster collaboration between research and industry, the event features 16 tracks covering a wide range of topics, including bioinformatics, multi-omics data management, AI, and computational genomics.
Seqera will be at the event for two full days of networking and discussion with the life sciences community from around the world. We'll also deliver a talk as part of the bioinformatics track, so be sure to stop by. Can’t make it? No worries–we'll send you the recording afterward.
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Top bioinformatics events in North America
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2024 Annual Meeting
Location: Denver, CO
Dates: November 5-9, 2024
In-person
ASHG 2024 will welcome more than 8,000 scientists from around the world for five days of talks, exhibits, and networking events focused on genetics and genomics science. The conference will feature many sessions and workshops dedicated to bioinformatics, big data analysis, and computational biology, making it one of the most anticipated events this year for bioinformaticians and computational biologists.
Seqera will exhibit at the event and lead an industry session on November 6 at 12:00 pm. More information will be available soon.
If you'd like to join ASHG, make sure to register by October 1 – time is running out!
Supercomputing Conference (SC) 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Dates: November 17-22, 2024
In-person
SC 2024 is an essential event for professionals and students in the high-performance computing (HPC) community. It is heavily oriented towards bioinformaticians involved in the computational aspects of bioinformatics and will tackle topics including AI, machine learning, and cloud computing. The six-day event will also allow attendees to attend tutorials and workshops, giving them the chance to learn from leading experts in the most popular areas of HPC.
Top bioinformatics event in Asia-Pacific
Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society (ABACBS)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Dates: November 4-6, 2024
In-person
Back for its 9th edition, the Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society conference (ABACBS) is an exciting event for bioinformatics professionals and students in APAC, serving as the central hub for bioinformatics and computational biology in the region. In addition to highlighting international developments in the field, the conference focuses on regional bioinformatics innovations across central themes such as AI, statistical bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, and single-cell and spatial technologies.
If you’re a student in the field, you should consider attending the event, which will be held in conjunction with the COMBINE student symposium.
Upcoming bioinformatics events in 2025
For those of you already planning for next year's conference season, we’ve highlighted events that are already confirmed for 2025. While their programs are yet to be released, you can count on these events taking place.
Nextflow Summit 2025
Location: Boston & Barcelona
Dates: May 13-16, 2025, Boston | Fall 2025, Barcelona
In-person | Online
If you missed earlier editions of the Boston and Barcelona Nextflow Summits, this is your chance to take part. The Nextflow Summit will be back in Boston during the Spring of 2025 and to Barcelona in the Fall. While the full agenda is yet to be released, you can already pre-register to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.
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The Festival of Genomics & Biodata
Location: London, UK
Dates: January 29-30, 2025
In-person
Established as the UK’s largest annual life sciences event, the Festival of Genomics & Biodata is particularly relevant for bioinformaticians in the genomics community. The 2025 edition is expected to gather more than 7000 attendees and 300 speakers. The full agenda will be released on October 15, 2024, but you can already express interest in registering to be the first to know when tickets go on sale!
Seqera will be attending the Festival for the third year in a row! We’ll share more information about our participation soon–stay tuned! To make sure you don’t miss out on any announcements, follow us on social media or check out our events page.
Bio-IT World Conference & Expo
Location: Boston, MA
Dates: April 2-4, 2025
In-person | Online
The Annual Conference and Expo focuses on the intersection of life sciences, data sciences, and technology and is particularly suited to bioinformaticians and computational biologists with a strong interest in data and technology. The event includes plenary keynotes, over 200 educational and technical presentations across 11 tracks, interactive discussions, and exhibits on the latest technologies in the life sciences. Those of you who can’t attend in person can follow a live virtual stream. Registrations are already open, and you can benefit from a discounted rate until November 15, 2024!
Seqera will be a Platinum sponsor of Bio-IT World. Visit our booth on the tradeshow floor and listen to our presentation on the Cloud Computing track on Thursday, April 3. More information will be available earlier in the year.
Why these events matter: learn, innovate, connect
The events we’ve highlighted are all well-established and represent a unique opportunity to keep up with the latest research, build strong industry connections, and learn new skills. Throughout the wide range of topics and specialties covered, data scientists and bioinformaticians can keep up with how the field is advancing, both at the regional and international levels.
The hands-on workshops and tutorials will also help develop practical skills that you can apply to your research or work.
Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned expert, these events represent an excellent opportunity for professional growth and to remain at the forefront of bioinformatics.
