BBO 2026 — 17th International Conference on Biological and Biomedical Ontology | CFP & Deadlines
BBO (17th Edition) — 17th International Conference on Biological and Biomedical Ontology — is a peer-reviewed academic conference in Medicine & Health taking place Jul 15–17, 2026 at Washington DC, United States, Washington DC, United States. The event brings together researchers, doctoral candidates, faculty members, and industry practitioners to present original work, exchange ideas, and explore emerging trends shaping the field of Medicine & Health. Organized by Academic Conference Committee. Key topics include Medicine & Health Foundations & Frontiers, Methods, Architectures & Applied Systems, Empirical Evaluations & Benchmarks. The technical program typically features keynote addresses from leading experts, full paper presentations, interactive poster sessions, and hands-on workshops or tutorials that balance foundational theory with applied, real-world innovation. Delegates can expect structured opportunities for networking, panel discussions, and cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange with peers from universities, research institutes, and industry across the globe. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts for rigorous peer review, with accepted papers published in the official conference proceedings and made available through recognized academic indexing and citation databases. Whether attending as a first-time presenter or an established scholar, participants gain a valuable platform to showcase research contributions, receive constructive feedback from domain experts, and build lasting professional connections within the Medicine & Health research community.
Washington DC, United StatesConference Schedule & Location
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Host Location: Washington DC, United States (Washington DC, United States)
Official Website: https://icbo-conference.github.io/icbo2026/
Indexed Research Tracks & Topics
- Medicine & Health Foundations & Frontiers
- Methods, Architectures & Applied Systems
- Empirical Evaluations & Benchmarks
- Interdisciplinary & Cross-Domain Applications
Frequently Asked Questions about BBO 2026
When and where is BBO 2026?
BBO 2026 (17th International Conference on Biological and Biomedical Ontology) takes place Jul 15–17, 2026 and is held in Washington DC, United States. Format: In-Person.
How do I submit a paper to BBO 2026?
Authors can submit manuscripts through the official submission portal at https://icbo-conference.github.io/icbo2026/. Review the CFP tracks and formatting guidelines before uploading.
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