Health Intelligence Conference 2026 brings together researchers, students, clinicians, data scientists, public health professionals and policy thinkers working at the intersection of data science and health.
The conference explores how data-driven methods are changing the way we understand, study and improve health — from molecular data to diagnostics and public health.
The event is designed as a space for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary networking and new collaborations between people who may work on very different topics, but share a common interest in developing data-driven research.
What is Health Intelligence Conference?
Health is increasingly shaped by data: genomic and omics datasets, medical imaging, electronic health records, epidemiological surveillance, population-level indicators, policy data and real-world evidence. This has become even more relevant in the era of AI, when the ability to collect, connect and interpret complex health data is rapidly changing how research questions are asked, how diagnoses are made, and how health decisions are supported.
These developments create new opportunities to integrate different types of data — from molecular profiles and imaging to clinical records, population-level indicators and policy evidence — in order to build better predictive models, detect risks earlier, personalize prevention and treatment, identify hidden patterns across datasets, and translate research findings into more timely and informed decisions. At the same time, these opportunities cannot be realized by technology alone. They require collaboration between domain experts, data scientists, clinicians, public health professionals and policymakers to ensure that data-driven tools are scientifically sound, clinically meaningful, ethically responsible and useful for real-world health decisions.At the same time, many researchers and practitioners remain connected mainly within their own fields. Health Intelligence Conference 2026 aims to bring these communities together.
The conference will show how data science is used across different levels of health research and how we can build bridges between these sectors to connect methods, data and expertise in order to turn research into practical solutions.
Conference tracks
1. Omics Data Science and Bioinformatics
This track focuses on the analysis and interpretation of high-throughput biological data, including genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, proteomics and other bioinformatics approaches.
This track is designed for researchers working with biological data, computational biology, biomedical datasets and data-driven approaches to molecular-level health research.
Possible topics include:
● genome and transcriptome analysis● metagenomics and microbiome research● single-cell and spatial omics● multi-omics integration● biomarker discovery● computational methods for biological data● reproducibility and benchmark datasets in bioinformatics
2. Structural Bioinformatics, Drug Design and Molecular Modelling
This track explores how computational methods are used to study molecular structures, protein function, interactions and therapeutic discovery.
This track connects molecular biology, chemistry, computational modelling and pharmaceutical research.
Possible topics include:
● structural bioinformatics● protein modelling and protein design● molecular docking and virtual screening● AI-assisted drug discovery● molecular dynamics● omputational approaches to drug repurposing● structure-based interpretation of disease mechanisms
3. Data Science for Diagnostics and Clinical Medicine
This track focuses on the use of data-driven methods in diagnosis, prognosis, clinical decision-making and patient care.
The track is relevant for clinicians, biomedical researchers, data scientists interested in how data science can support medical practice.
Possible topics include:
● machine learning for diagnostics● medical imaging and computer vision● clinical prediction models● digital biomarkers● decision-support systems● electronic health records and real-world clinical data● personalized and precision medicine● responsible AI in clinical settings
4. Public Health Intelligence
This track looks at how data science can support population health, epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and health system response.
This track is intended for public health researchers, epidemiologists, analysts, health officials and data scientists working with population-level health data.
Possible topics include:
● epidemiological modelling● infectious disease surveillance● wastewater and environmental surveillance● vaccination and prevention analytics● population health monitoring● health inequalities and vulnerable populations● public health dashboards and early warning systems● data-driven emergency preparedness
5. Data-Driven Policy and Health Systems
This track serves as a bridge between research, implementation and decision-making. It focuses on how data can inform policy, governance, resource allocation and health system reform.
This track is especially relevant for researchers, analysts, policy professionals, NGOs, public institutions and international organizations working on health systems and data-informed decision-making.
Possible topics include:
● evidence-based health policy● health system performance analytics● data for planning and prioritization● health financing and resource allocation● digital health governance● data ethics and responsible use of health data● policy evaluation and impact assessment● translating research into decisions
Who is it for?
Health Intelligence Conference 2026 is open to a broad interdisciplinary audience
The conference is especially relevant for:
● students and early-career researchers interested in data-driven health● PhD students and postdoctoral researchers● bioinformaticians and computational biologists● data scientists and AI/ML researchers● clinicians and medical researchers● public health professionals and epidemiologists● health policy experts and analysts● representatives of universities, research institutions, NGOs, public bodies and international organizations
You do not need to work across all conference areas to participate. The conference is designed precisely to help participants understand how their own work may connect to other fields.
Participants may apply for one of the following formats:
Oral presentation
Oral presentations are intended for research projects with a clear question, methodology, results and relevance to one or more conference tracks.
Selected speakers will present their work during thematic conference sessions.
Poster presentation
Poster presentations are suitable for both completed and ongoing research projects. This format is especially useful for students, early-career researchers and teams who would like to receive feedback, discuss their ideas and explore opportunities for further development.
Selected poster presenters may receive mentorship from conference researchers to help strengthen their research idea, improve the study design or develop the work toward a future publication.
We invite participants to submit abstracts across any of the conference tracks.
Submissions may focus on empirical research, methodological work, case studies, applied data science projects, policy analysis or interdisciplinary research ideas.
Applicants can submit either a short abstract or an extended abstract
The submission form should include:
● title of the work● preferred presentation format: oral presentation or poster● relevant conference track● abstract text● names and affiliations of all authors● contact information of the corresponding author● short bio of the presenting author
Conference participation is subject to a registration fee for attendees who are not participating in the Summer School
Student rate
- Undergraduate, Master's, or PhD- Valid student ID required at check-in
300 UAH
Academic rate
- Postdoctoral and faculty in academic or non-profit institutions
800 UAH
Industry rate
- Employees of for-profit companies
1500 UAH
Publication and journal opportunities
The conference abstract book will be prepared as part of the event materials. For the strongest presentations, the organizing team will explore publication opportunities in partnership with reputable indexed journals. In particular, selected works may be invited for further development and submission to partner journals, including BMC Public Health.
Speakers
The conference will feature Ukrainian and international researchers working across data science, biomedical research, clinical medicine, public health and policy. Keynote speakers will include top researchers across academia and industry and will be shared here soon.
Organizers and partners
Health Intelligence Conference 2026 is organized by Kyiv School of Economics and NGO ‘Genetically Modified Organisation’ as part of its broader work on data-driven health research, bioinformatics, computational biology and interdisciplinary education.
Can I participate without presenting?
Yes. Participants may register as listeners and take part in conference sessions and networking activities via the same Google Form.
Can students apply?
Yes. Students are welcome to apply, especially for the poster sessions.
Can I submit an early-stage research idea?
Yes. Early-stage projects may be submitted for poster presentation. Selected poster presenters may receive feedback and mentorship to further develop their ideas.
Can I submit work that is not strictly medical?
Yes, as long as it is aligned with the overall goal of the conference.
Will the abstract book be indexed?
No. The conference abstract book will not be indexed. Yet, we have several partnerships with Scopus-indexed journals to which the best research will be invited.
Can participants join online?
We encourage participants to join the conference offline.
For questions about the conference, abstract submission or participation, please contact the organizing team:
Email: au.gro.esk%40sbarc