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19th Annual International Biocuration Conference

In partnership with the African Genomics Data Hub (AfriGen-D) and the Sickle Africa Data Coordinating Center (SADaCC), the ABI is proud to be involved in the 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference for the International Society of Biocuration (ISB). This is the first time the conference will be hosted on the African continent, scheduled for the 20th to 24th April 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference provides a forum for curators, developers, and users of clinical and life sciences data, knowledge, and models to discuss their work, promote collaboration, and foster the community around this active and growing area of research. This conference is organized in part with the International Society of Biocuration (ISB).

19th Annual International Biocuration Conference

20th to 24th April 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa
Biocuration
The 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference provides a forum for curators, developers, and users of clinical and life sciences data, knowledge, and models to discuss their work, promote collaboration, and foster the community around this active and growing area of research. Participants from academia, government, and industry interested in the tools, methodology, and philosophy of curation in the clinical and life sciences are encouraged to attend and submit an abstract for consideration for an oral or poster presentation. This conference is organized in part with the International Society of Biocuration (ISB).
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Conference Venue

The 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference will be hosted at the Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa. The Lagoon Beach Hotel is a 4-star, beachfront hotel in Milnerton, Cape Town, offering direct beach access and stunning views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. It features modern accommodations including bedrooms and self-catering apartments, a Camelot Spa, multiple pools, and three restaurants. The hotel also provides amenities like free WiFi, a complimentary shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront and Century City, and 14 conference venues.