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International Biocuration Conference 2026
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The 19th International Biocuration Conference is coming to Cape Town, South Africa, on April 20–24, 2026 — the first ever held in Africa!
Join us to celebrate global and African contributions to biocuration. #Biocuration2026
🧬 Workshop @ #IBC2026 | Cape Town
Community-Driven Biocuration for Microbiome Research
📅 Apr 20, 2026 | 👩‍🔬 Dr S. Ugarcina Perovic & Ms Chioma Oselu
⚠️ Conference registration required
📝 Register: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/worksho...
January 19, 2026 at 8:55 AM
🧬 Workshop @ #IBC2026 | Cape Town
Genotype imputation & GWAS for African populations using AfriGen-D curated resources.

📅 Apr 20, 2026 | 14:00–18:00
👨‍🔬 Mr Mamana Mbiyavanga (Univ. of Cape Town)
⏰ Deadline: 13 Mar 2026 | Conf. reg. required

📝 www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/worksho...
January 17, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Workshop @ #IBC2026 | Cape Town
Spatial transcriptomics & metadata standards for community adoption
📅 Apr 20, 2026 | 👨‍🔬 Mr Wei Kheng Teh
⚠️ Conference registration required
📝 Register: bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/workshop-registration
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January 16, 2026 at 10:17 AM
🧬 Workshop @ #IBC2026 | Cape Town
Biocuration pathways: an African perspective for LMICs
📅 Apr 20, 2026 | 👨🏿‍🔬 Dr ThankGod Ebenezer
⏰ Date limite : 13 mars 2026
⚠️ Conference registration required
📝 Register: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/worksho...
January 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM
🧬 Workshop @ #IBC2026 | Cape Town
DNA-Seq variant curation for FAIR genomics

📅 Apr 20, 2026 | 👩‍🔬 Dr Nesrine Kerkeni
🎓 Univ. of Tunis El Manar – Faculty of Medicine of Tunis

⚠️ Conf. registration required | ⏰ Deadline: 13 Mar 2026

📝 Register: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/worksho...
January 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Workshop registration is now open for the 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference!
⚠️ Workshops are limited and open to registered delegates only.
🔗 Schedule: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/events/tab/6...
Register: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/worksho...
Deadline 13March2026
January 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
🚨 Final deadline for #IBC2026 abstracts!
After two extensions, today is the very last chance to submit and be part of the 19th International Biocuration Conference in Cape Town (20–24 April 2026). 🌍

🔗 Submit now (final deadline: 5 Dec 2025):
www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/biocura...
December 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🚨 Abstract submission deadline!
Today is the day – make sure your abstract for IBC 2026 is submitted! 📨

🔗 Submit now:
www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/biocura...

See you in Cape Town, 20–24 April 2026!

#biocuration #IBC2026 #africa #biocurationcapetown #cominghome
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
⏳ 1 day left to submit!
The 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference in Cape Town is almost here — don’t miss your chance to join!

📝 Submit your abstract by 21 November 2025:
www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/biocura...

🌍 See you in Cape Town, 20–24 April 2026!
November 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
⏳Last day to submit!
This is your final chance to join the 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference in Cape Town!
Submit your abstract by tomorrow
Submite here 👇: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/biocura...
🔎More info: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/events/6/19t...
November 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
💡3 days left!
Have you submitted your abstract yet? Don’t miss your chance to engage with curators, developers, data scientists, and researchers from around the world🗺️.
⏱️Deadline: 21 Nov 2025
Submit here 👇https://www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/biocuration-2025-registration
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Final call! Abstract submissions for #Biocuration2026 close 21 Nov 2025.
Submit 👉 www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/biocura...
November 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OPEN for the 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference, from 20 to 24 April 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa.

💡Submit an abstract: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/biocura...

📅Due: 21 November 2025

ℹ️More: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/events/6/19t...
October 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Early bird registration is OPEN!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of #Biocuration2026. Join us in Cape Town, April 20–24, 2026, for a week of collaboration, discovery & innovation.
Register now 👉 www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/events/tab/6...
September 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Support #Biocuration2026 in Cape Town! Explore sponsorship opportunities to gain visibility, exhibit, & connect at the 19th International Biocuration Conference.
Prospectus | Sign up | Call
👉https://bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/events/tab/6/26/19th_Annual_International_Biocuration_Conference
September 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The International Society for Biocuration (ISB) is co-organizer of #Biocuration2026!
🔦Since 2009, ISB empowers biocurators, shaping standards & ensuring biological data stays FAIR.

Meet the global biocuration community in Cape Town 🌍
🔗 www.biocuration.org/about/
September 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Meet the Sickle Africa Data Coordinating Center (SADaCC), partner of Biocuration 2026.
It strengthens Africa’s health data by coordinating sickle cell disease datasets, supporting research & training, and ensuring data quality for better care and policy.
Learn more👉 www.sickleinafrica.org/about-page
September 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🌍 Meet Our Partner: AfriGen-D – African Genomics Data Hub
Proud #Biocuration2026 partner, AfriGen-D drives visibility, accessibility & reusability of African genomics data—empowering ethical & collaborative research across the continent.

🔗Learn more about AfriGen-D: afrigen-d.org/about-page
September 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Meet Our Host: African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI):
ABI in Cape Town will host #Biocuration2026 the first edition in Africa! 🌍
Learn more: bioinformaticsinstitute.africa
Join us in Cape Town: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/events/6/19t...
September 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
📢 Venue confirmed!
#Biocuration2026 will take place at Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town 🇿🇦, April 20–24, 2026.
✨ Science, collaboration & stunning views await!
🔗 More info: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/events/6/19t...
September 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
⏳ We’re excited to share! The #Biocuration2026 workshop call has been extended to 12 September! Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise with the global biocuration community.
Submit here 👉 www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/call-fo...
Call for Workshops – Registration Form | African Bioinformatics Institute
www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa
August 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
⏳ 3 days left! Submit your workshop proposal for #Biocuration2026 before 29 August: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/call-fo...
August 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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⏳ 4 days left! Submit your workshop proposal for #Biocuration2026 before 29 August: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/call-fo...
August 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
⏳ 4 days left! Submit your workshop proposal for #Biocuration2026 before 29 August: www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/call-fo...
August 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
⏰ The clock is ticking! Deadline for workshop proposals is 29 August 2025 → www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/call-fo...
August 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM