Envisioning the Future of Life Sciences through Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics and Digital Innovation
A two-day scientific conclave connecting frontier research, digital infrastructure, talent development, entrepreneurship, industry adoption and the Bio-AI roadmap for India.
Frontier science meets digital innovation
NIELIT Bio-AI Conclave 2026 (NBioAI2026) is envisaged as a high-level two-day scientific conclave bringing together academicians, researchers, government institutions, industry representatives, healthcare professionals, startups, innovators, NGOs, and students to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence, bioinformatics, computational biology, and digital research infrastructure in advancing the life sciences.
The programme will feature keynote lectures, expert panels, invited talks, industry interactions, and research poster presentations, providing a platform for scientific exchange, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. An India-centric Bio-AI roadmap will also be explored, focusing on research priorities, emerging technologies, capacity building, and translation of innovation into impactful applications.
As pre-conference activities, the event will include five workshops on emerging Bioinformatics areas, a Bio-AI Hackathon for postgraduate and doctoral students, and a Bio-AI Project Competition for Class X–XII students.
A dedicated Bio-AI Innovation Showcase will provide complimentary space to relevant industries, startups, NGOs, government organisations, and research institutions to showcase their technologies, products, research, and innovative solutions.
Explore Tracks
Five professional Bio-AI tracks
Researchers and students are invited to contribute to the following thematic areas.
Foundation Models, Generative Systems and Scientific Intelligence
Foundation models, multimodal learning, generative models, agents, scientific co-pilots, biological language models and reasoning systems.
Genomics, Multi-Omics and Precision Health
Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, spatial omics, single- cell biology, biomarkers, clinical genomics and precision medicine.
Computational Biology, Bioinformatics and Research Infrastructure
HPC/GPU, cloud, scientific workflows, NGS pipelines, reproducibility, research data platforms, automation and containers.
Molecular Discovery, Protein Science and Structural Biology
Protein structure/function, protein design, molecular generation, virtual screening, drug discovery, computational chemistry and drug repurposing.
Digital Life Sciences, Health, Agriculture and Biodiversity
Digital health; healthcare AI; agricultural bioinformatics; AI in agriculture; environmental informatics; biodiversity applications.
Conclave dates
The main conclave is scheduled for 11–12 December 2026, with 05 parallel pre-conference workshops scheduled on 10th December 2026.
Guwahati-781014
Conclave leadership & advisory committee
Two Days of Frontier Science, Translation & Innovation
Frontier Science, AI & Industry
The first day will focus on the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences, featuring the inaugural session, keynote address, scientific sessions on AI & Foundation Models, Genomics, Multi-Omics & Precision Medicine, research poster showcase, industry interaction, Exhibit-Bio 2026 and networking activities.
Translation & Innovation
The second day will focus on AI for Drug Discovery, Protein Intelligence & Structural Biology, Applied Bio-AI, Digital Health, Agriculture & Biodiversity, along with poster evaluation, young innovators, career guidance and the valedictory session.
The detailed programme and session-wise schedule will be updated on the website in due time.
Poster Presentation Competition & Best Submission Awards and Participation certificates
No conventional oral paper sessions, Researchers and students will be invited to present posters under the five scientific tracks.
3 Best Poster Awards
Proposed awards from the poster evaluation jury.
3 Best Submission Awards
Based on reviewer comments and decision by a panel as a pre-conference activity.
Digital Participation Certificates
Unique session-wise participation certificates are proposed to be awarded digitally.
Pre-conference hands-on workshops
05 Nos of Workshops will be organized at NIELIT Guwahati on 10 December,2026.
AI natives in Genomics
Computational Drug Discovery using AI
Multiomics research applications
Clinical Genomics- A futuristic approach
AI in healthcare
Industry & academia exhibition
Industries, startups, research organisations and NGOs working in the areas covered by the conclave will be invited to place a stall in the exhibition area, which will be visited by students and researchers from across Northeast India.
Paper Submission
Prospective authors are invited to submit original full-length research papers and review papers presenting significant findings, methodologies, applications, systems, technologies, datasets, analytical approaches, or case studies within the designated scientific tracks of NIELIT Bio-AI Conclave 2026. All manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not simultaneously submitted elsewhere. Submissions should be made through the designated conference submission portal and will undergo doble blind peer review based on scientific/scholarly quality, originality, relevance, methodological rigour, and clarity, as applicable to the manuscript type and scope.
Manuscripts must be submitted in English and prepared in accordance with the prescribed formatting, structure, authorship, originality, reference, declaration, and file-format requirements. Authors are requested to carefully refer to the Full-Paper Submission Guidelines for detailed instructions before submission.
Registration fee for authors and attendees
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Student Authors | ₹750/- |
| Authors from Academic Institutions (employed persons) | ₹1,500/- |
| Non-Author Attendees | ₹500/- |
| Individual Participants from Industry (Author/Attendee) | ₹5,000/- |
BKB Auditorium, Gauhati University,
Guwahati-781014
Guwahati, Assam, INDIA
Conference Secretariat
NIELIT Guwahati