We are thrilled to announce that iCOBLET 2026 is coming – and this year, it is bigger than ever.

For the first time, the International Colloquium on Bioinformatics Learning, Education and Training (iCOBLET) will be held jointly with INBIX 2026 (the Indian Conference on Bioinformatics) and the Global Bioinformatics Education Summit (GBES 2026), together as #InBixiCOBLET 2026. This landmark convergence will bring together bioinformatics educators, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and students from across India, the Global South and beyond – all under one roof, united by a shared commitment to advancing bioinformatics education and training worldwide.

📅 When
Pre-conference workshop: 28 September 2026
Main conference: 29 September – 1 October 2026
GBES 2026: 28 September – 1 October 2026

📍 Where
SBRI (Supercomputing & Bioinformatics Research Institute), Ahmedabad, India

GOBLET Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The GOBLET AGM will also take place during the joint event. Exact dates will be confirmed and announced shortly – so watch this space!

Abstract Submission & Registration
Abstract submission is now open! We warmly encourage the GOBLET community to submit and be part of what promises to be an outstanding and inspiring event. Proceedings will be published in Bioinformation.net, Academia.edu and Frontiers.

🔗 Submit your abstract: https://openreview.net/group?id=INBIXiCOBLET/2026/Conference

Stay tuned for further updates on the programme, confirmed speakers, registration details and the AGM schedule.

More information: https://bioclues.org/events/inbix/