About Virus Genomics, Evolution and Bioinformatics 2026

Building on the success of previous conferences, our 6th meeting will showcase cutting-edge applications of bioinformatics, including machine learning and AI to address key questions in viral genomics and evolution.

The programme will cover vaccines and antiviral treatments, alongside zoonotic transmission and animal viruses, epidemics and outbreaks, and advances in viral metagenomics and microbiome research. A central focus will be on how viruses adapt and evolve within and between hosts, complemented by discussions on AI-driven approaches, and the role of viral genomics in public health.

The conference will bring together evolutionary biologists and bioinformaticians developing innovative methods to interrogate genomic data, alongside international researchers and practitioners working in diagnostics and public health.

This conference is an excellent opportunity to establish collaborations through face-to-face networking in an inclusive and welcoming environment. The programme will include oral presentations selected from submitted abstracts across the conference themes. Posters and poster-pitch talks will provide opportunities to present research findings and receive feedback on ongoing projects.