19th Annual International Biocuration Conference
19th Annual International Biocuration Conference
20 to 24 April 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa
Registration for the 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference is currently open. Registration fees are subject to ISB Membership.
For more information on ISB membership, visit: https://www.biocuration.org/membership/join-isb
Registration fees are summarised below. Travel fellowships are available to attendees submitting an abstract for an oral or poster presentation, and subject to review.
| Registration Type (Membership Status) | Early Bird | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Academic (ISB member) | ZAR 4400 (250 USD) | ZAR 5300 (300 USD) |
| Academic (Non-member) | ZAR 5300 (300 USD) | ZAR 6200 (350 USD) |
| Non-academic (ISB member) | ZAR 5800 (330 USD) | ZAR 6700 (380 USD) |
| Non-academic (Non-member) | ZAR 7900 (440 USD) | ZAR 9300 (520 USD) |
| Retiree/LMIC/Student (ISB member) | ZAR 1500 (85 USD) | ZAR 3200 (180 USD) |
| Retiree/LMIC/Student (Non-member) | ZAR 1500 (85 USD) | ZAR 3200 (180 USD) |
| Virtual (ISB member) | ZAR 1300 (75 USD) | ZAR 2700 (150 USD) |
| Virtual (Non-member) | ZAR 2500 (140 USD) | ZAR 4400 (250 USD) |
Early Bird Registration Closes: January 30, 2026
Registration Closes: March 27, 2026 (or when attendee cap is met)
Abstract Submission
This is an invitation to students, scientists and professionals working and interested in the field of biocuration to submit high quality abstract for oral or poster presentation at 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference, in April 2026.
Abstract Submission Deadline: November 21, 2025
Notification of Decision: December 12, 2025
Abstract talks and posters will be organized according to scientific topics, which are covered by the conference (see below).
Scientific Themes:
- Data Standards and Ontologies
- Methods, Tools, and AI for Biocuration
- Ethics, Data Governance, and FAIR & Inclusive Stewardship
- Databases, Knowledgebases, and Knowledge Graphs
- Environmental, Biodiversity, and Cross-Domain Curation
- Capacity Building, Training, and Infrastructure Development
- Global Diversity in Biocuration
- Career Landscape in Biocuration – Challenges and Opportunities
- Future of Biocuration and Expansion of Communities of Practice