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We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone to Graz in July. With more than 1300 active participants currently expected, ECMTB 2026 is shaping up to be a truly memorable event.

Here are a few practical reminders:

Early-bird registration: The deadline for early-bird registration is 30 April 2026. Please note that registration is only considered complete once the registration fee has been paid in full by that date. If you wish to benefit from the early-bird rate, please make sure to register and settle payment in good time via our registration page.

Accommodation: Given the expected attendance, we strongly recommend making travel and lodging arrangements as soon as possible. Please see our Accommodation page for details. In particular, we cooperate with Graz Tourism, which has created an ECMTB-specific hotel booking portal with discounted rates here.

Fraud warning: If you are contacted by any other company regarding hotel booking or conference travel arrangements, please treat such messages as potentially fraudulent or spam. If you are unsure, feel free to contact us at support@ecmtb2026.org.

Travel: Please also consult our Travel Information page. While Graz has an efficient airport, Vienna, Klagenfurt and even Munich are also well connected to Graz by train and bus. Please also note the conference discount for train travel; details are included in your registration confirmation email.

Childcare: We warmly welcome participants in need of childcare services. More information is available on our Childcare page.

Programme updates: For further news regarding the conference programme and other updates, keep an eye on our Bluesky account @ecmtb2026.org.

The deadline for submitting contributed talks and poster presentations has now passed. We would like to thank everyone who submitted their work to ECMTB 2026. The scientific committee is currently busy reviewing the large number of submissions we have received.

Here are a few updates on what comes next:

Contributed talks and posters: Acceptance notices will be sent out on a rolling basis. The first notifications are expected to go out starting next week, i.e. from 30 March 2026 onwards.

Minisymposia: Minisymposium organisers have received instructions on how to submit the metadata for the talks in their sessions. If you are a minisymposium organiser and have not received these instructions, please contact us at support@ecmtb2026.org.

Programme planning: Our programme team is currently working on an intermediate schedule. Minisymposium organisers will be the first to see this version. We expect to publish a public draft of the schedule once all acceptance notices have been sent out — around mid to end of April.

Travel and accommodation: If you are planning to attend ECMTB 2026, now is also a good time to start thinking about your travel arrangements and hotel booking. We have partnered with Graz Tourism to offer a limited number of hotel rooms at special rates for conference participants. You can find the booking page here.

We will continue to share updates here as the review and scheduling process moves forward.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!