ABACBS 2025 Frequently Asked Questions 

When and where will ABACBS 2025 be held?

ABACBS 2025 will be held in Adelaide at the iconic Adelaide Oval during the week of November 24, 2025. We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of ABACBS conferences. The meeting will take place on Kaurna country and we pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

How do I register or submit an abstract?

Registration, workshop EOIs, and abstract submissions information is on the main conference page.

What is COMBINE?

COMBINE is the Australian Computational Biology And Bioinformatics Student Society. They host their annual symposium on the Monday before the main ABACBS conference, showcasing student research and providing networking opportunities.

What is SBEI?

SEBI (Symposium on Excellence in Bioinformatics Innovation) is the annual symposium run by the ABACBS professional subcommittee. This year the is be focused on GenAI across AgTech, Biotech and HealthTech.

What is the EMCR Shark Tank?

The EMCR Shark Tank is a full-day event focused on developing pitching skills for researchers. Participants get tailored feedback on how to communicate their research ideas effectively to a variety of audiences. This event is organised by the ABACBS postdoc subcommittee to help researchers build their network while developing practical skills.