Bioinformatics meets AI: shaping the future of data-driven biology

The [BC]² Basel Computational Biology Conference, the biennial flagship meeting of the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, is Switzerland’s premier event in the field and a major European gathering, attracting approximately 500 scientists. The 2025 in-person edition in Basel, themed “Bioinformatics meets AI: shaping the future of data-driven biology,” will showcase advancements from evolutionary dynamics to AI in clinical data science.

Attendees can expect inspiring keynotes, thematic tracks, and a session celebrating SIB achievements. Highlights include a focus on academia-to-industry transitions for AI-driven bioinformatics start-ups, company showcases, hands-on workshops, interactive poster sessions, and extensive networking opportunities, fostering collaboration within a dynamic atmosphere.