2026 Joint International Bioinformatics Hackathon – Cambridge
about this event
Get ready for the fourth international bioinformatics hackathon in Cambridge with collaborative teams! Join us at the Downing Site, University of Cambridge for an exciting in-person event where bioinformatics enthusiasts come together to collaborate, innovate, and hack away. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, this hackathon offers a unique opportunity to network, learn, and have fun.
This is the fourth edition of our joint International Bioinformatics Hackathon. Join us for an exciting event that will bring together computational scientists across Belgium and the UK in the field of life sciences and technology. The Joint VIB-UAntwerp - Babraham Institute-Cambridge Hackathon is your chance to collaborate and innovate in a vibrant stress-free space!
Starting on Wednesday September 9th, 2026, this 3-day in-person event will take place simultaneously at the University of Cambridge, UK (Downing site) and the University of Antwerp, Belgium. Whether you're an advanced coder or a beginner, this hackathon is open to everyone with an interest in solving biological problems!
Lead on your own project or join a team, and tackle challenges that span a wide range of topics, including genomics, bioinformatics, data analysis, and more. The hackathon will run for ~8h a day and includes evening social activities! We will publish project summaries as hackathon proceedings in F1000. Be sure to register for the venue you will attend in person! This listing is for Cambridge, UK.
More information, timings, details, other venues, and also a sign-in to access projects at: https://2026.biohack.live
when
Day 1 – Hackathon opening and project kick-off
Doors at 9:30 AM. The 3-day event takes place simultaneously at the University of Cambridge, UK (Downing site) and the University of Antwerp, Belgium. Runs ~8h per day with evening social activities.
◍ Downing Site, Downing Street, CambridgeDay 2 – Collaborative hacking
Continue collaborating on projects across genomics, bioinformatics, data analysis and more.
◍ Downing Site, Downing Street, CambridgeDay 3 – Wrap-up and proceedings
Final day of the hackathon. Project summaries are published as hackathon proceedings in F1000.
◍ Downing Site, Downing Street, Cambridgetickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | £44.04 | TBA | Available | Standard in-person ticket for the Cambridge venue. |