BioLogical control systems 2026
University of Oxford, UK – 14 & 15 September 2026
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We are thrilled to announce our first in-person conference, organised in collaboration with the EEBio Programme Grant.
We are thrilled to announce our first in-person conference, organised in collaboration with the EEBio Programme Grant.
Biological Control Systems 2026 will bring together researchers, students, and industrial partners in Oxford to showcase cutting-edge work at the interface of biology, control, engineering, and the quantitative sciences.
This conference will cover a broad range of topics, including modelling and design of gene circuits, optimisation of biological processes, and machine learning and control strategies for natural and synthetic biological systems, with applications in healthcare, biomanufacturing, food, and agriculture.
This event provides a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant and growing community, network with peers, and be part of the conversation as we build the future of the field.
Who is this for?
Synthetic biologists working on tools and methods for precise and robust control of biological systems
Control & ML theorists and engineers entering biology
Engineering Biology PhDs/postdocs/PIs
Industry (incl. automation, DNA synthesis, biotech & biomanufacturing)
Important dates:
20 March 2026: Registration opens
15 May 2026: Abstract submission deadline
15 Jun 2026: Early bird registration deadline
11 Sep 2026: Final registration deadline
14 & 15 Sep 2026: Biological Control Systems 2026!
All attendees, particularly researchers in the early stages of their career, are invited to submit an abstract for consideration as an oral communication.
Travel awards are available for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers currently studying or working in the UK, thanks to the generous support of AIBIO-UK. We are exploring sponsorships for international travel awards and will update this page as information becomes available. In any case, if you would like to be considered for a travel award, please complete this form by 1 Jun 2026.
Keynote speakers
Keynote speakers
Elisa franco
Elisa franco
UCLA
diego oyarzún
diego oyarzún
University of Edinburgh
Ellison Institute of Technology
Jared Toettcher
Jared Toettcher
Princeton University
TBA
TBA
Location & Travel
Location & Travel
Mathematical Institute
University of Oxford, Radcliffe Observatory, Andrew Wiles Building, Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6GG, United Kingdom
By train: Oxford station is approximately a 20-minute walk from the venue. Taxis are readily available at the station, and local bus routes S1 and S3 run from the station to the Institute (Radcliffe Observatory Quarter).
By air: The most convenient airport is Heathrow Airport. From Heathrow, take the Airline coach service to Gloucester Green in central Oxford (approx. 75 minutes). Gloucester Green is within walking distance of the Institute. Alternatively, you may fly into Birmingham Airport and take a direct train to Oxford (typically 1-1.5 hours).
Sponsors
Sponsors
This event is supported by the following organisations:
This event is co-organised by Biocontrol Seminars and the EEBio Programme Grant. To stay updated across all our activities, you can join the Biocontrol Seminars Slack, and the EEBio Programme Grant LinkedIn Page.
For information on registration, payment, venue details, travel, and other logistical queries, attendees should contact Oxford University's Events team at events@eng.ox.ac.uk.
For abstracts, travel grants, sponsoring, Slack, and other academic or programme-related questions, attendees should contact info@biocontrolseminars.org
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