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1 March 2026
Author: Benjamin Hackl

Minisymposia Decisions Underway & Invitation Letters Now Available

We are happy to share a few updates:

Minisymposia decisions: The first batch of acceptance and rejection notices for minisymposium proposals has been sent out today. Further notifications will follow within the next two days, so please keep an eye on your inbox.

Letters of invitation: Formal letters of invitation — for example for employer approval or visa applications — can now be requested via this form. See our FAQ on invitation letters for details on eligibility and what to keep in mind before submitting your request.

Stay up to date: We post news and updates on our Bluesky account @ecmtb2026.org. Follow us or check back there regularly to stay in the loop!

1 February 2026
Author: Benjamin Hackl

Minisymposia Submissions Now Closed – Next Deadline: Contributed Talks and Posters

The deadline for submitting minisymposium proposals has now passed. We would like to thank all prospective organizers for their interest in hosting a minisymposium at ECMTB 2026 in Graz, Austria!

The next submission deadline is coming up soon: 15 March 2026 (AoE) for contributed talks and posters. The submission form is now open and ready for your contributions.

Visit our Call for Contributions page for all the details on how to submit your abstract for a contributed talk or poster.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

21 January 2026
Author: Benjamin Hackl

Deadline Extension for Minisymposium Proposals

Good news for all prospective minisymposium organizers!

We have decided to extend the deadline for submitting minisymposium proposals by one week. The new submission deadline is 31. January 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AoE).

This gives you a few more days to finalize and submit your proposals. Visit our Call for Contributions page for all the details on how to submit your minisymposium proposal.

Don't miss this opportunity to organize a session at ECMTB 2026 in Graz, Austria!

11 November 2025
Author: Benjamin Hackl

Start of Registration and Conference Submissions

We are excited to announce that both the registration for the 14th European Conference on Mathematical and Theoretical Biology (ECMTB'26) as well as the corresponding Call for Contributions are now open!

Our website is now updated with detailed information on all you need to know about submitting your minisymposia and presentation proposals as well as how to register for the conference. You can also find all important dates, as well as information on accommodation options and travel information.

Also, make sure to take a look at the social program we have planned for you!

Looking forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at ECMTB 2026 in Graz, Austria, from 13. – 17. July 2026!

27 October 2025
Author: Bernat Corominas-Murtra

Graz welcomes you to ECMTB'26!

Welcome to ECMTB 2026 in Graz!

The 14th Conference on Mathematical and Theoretical Biology will be held in Graz, Austria, from 13 to 17 July 2026. Jointly organised by the European Society for Mathematical and Theoretical Biology and the Society for Mathematical Biology, the conference brings together researchers and students working at the intersection of mathematics and life sciences.

ECMTB 2026 will feature plenary speakers, minisymposia, oral presentations, and posters selected from submitted abstracts by the scientific committee.

Join us in Graz, a vibrant university city with a rich scientific heritage!

Uni GrazTU GrazMed Uni GrazBioTechMedEuropean Society for Mathematical and Theoretical Biology (ESMTB)Society for Mathematical Biology (SMB)Complexity of Life in Basic Research and Innovaction (COLIBRI) - Field of Excellence Uni Graz