Driving Discovery With Big Data: Advancing Genomics and Bioinformatics in the Microbial Sciences
The ASM Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference (ASM BIG)—formerly ASM NGS—brings together scientists, bioinformaticians and data experts to explore how genomics, bioinformatics and large-scale data analysis are transforming the microbial sciences.
The program will feature cutting-edge research and discussion across key areas including Epidemiology, from Global to Local Surveillance; Multiomics in the Clinic; Data Sharing, Visualization, & AI; Microbial Ecology, Systems Biology, & the Microbiome; and Methods, Tools, & Algorithms.
Join a global community of researchers to share discoveries, exchange ideas and advance data-driven approaches shaping the future of microbiology in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 11-14, 2026.
The program will feature cutting-edge research and discussion across key areas including Epidemiology, from Global to Local Surveillance; Multiomics in the Clinic; Data Sharing, Visualization, & AI; Microbial Ecology, Systems Biology, & the Microbiome; and Methods, Tools, & Algorithms.
Join a global community of researchers to share discoveries, exchange ideas and advance data-driven approaches shaping the future of microbiology in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 11-14, 2026.
Add These Important Dates To Your Calendar
April 1 | Registration Opens
April 1 | Early & General Abstract Submission Opens
April 17 | Early Abstract Submission Closes
April 30 | Early Abstract Dispositions Sent
June 17 | General Abstract Submission & Travel Award Requests Close
July 1 | General Abstract Dispositions & Travel Award Notifications Sent
August 12 | Advance Registration Deadline & Posters Withdrawn by ASM Due to Non-Registration
Oct. 11-14, 2026 | Conference Dates
April 1 | Early & General Abstract Submission Opens
April 17 | Early Abstract Submission Closes
April 30 | Early Abstract Dispositions Sent
June 17 | General Abstract Submission & Travel Award Requests Close
July 1 | General Abstract Dispositions & Travel Award Notifications Sent
August 12 | Advance Registration Deadline & Posters Withdrawn by ASM Due to Non-Registration
Oct. 11-14, 2026 | Conference Dates