*-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *15th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB 2016)* *3-7 September 2016* World Forum Convention Center The Hague, The Netherlands Website: http://www.eccb2016.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Save the date & Call for workshops and tutorials* We would like to invite you to the 15th edition of the European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB 2016) that will be held on 3-7 September 2016 in the historic city of The Hague in the Netherlands. The venue will be the World Forum. ECCB 2016 is the main European computational biology and bioinformatics conference, gathering over 1,000 scientists from a broad range of disciplines: e.g. molecular biology, molecular medicine, biophysics, biostatistics, systems biology. *Call for workshops and tutorials* You can now submit a proposal for a workshop or a tutorial at the ECCB 2016. The workshops and tutorials are planned on September 3 and 4, 2016 in the World Forum in The Hague, immediately preceding the ECCB 2016. *Deadline for proposal submission is: January 13, 2016.* *Workshops / SIGs* The workshops are expected to provide participants with an informal setting to discuss technical issues, exchange research ideas, and to share practical experiences on a range of focused or emerging topics in bioinformatics. SIGs are workshops organized by a special interest group. Each workshop should provide an interesting perspective on the cutting edge of a selected research field. Workshops may include any form of presentation such as talks or panel discussions. Read more <http://www.eccb2016.org/calls/workshops/> *Tutorials* The purpose of the tutorial program is to provide participants with lectures and hands-on training covering topics relevant to the field of bioinformatics. Each tutorial will offer participants an opportunity to learn about new areas of bioinformatics research, to get an introduction to important established topics, or to develop advanced skills in areas they are already familiar with. This call is an invitation for scientists and professionals working in the fields of bioinformatics and computational biology to submit proposals for high quality tutorials for ECCB 2016. Read more <http://www.eccb2016.org/calls/tutorials/> *Keynote speaker* Our first confirmed keynote speaker is Professor Hans Clevers (Princess Maxima Center for pediatric oncology). He won several awards including the Dutch Spinoza Award (2001). From 2012-2015 he was President of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Read more <http://www.eccb2016.org/speakers/hans-clever/> *Sponsor options* Exclusive platinum sponsorship still available! The platinum sponsorship package (cost: 15,000 €) is the premier sponsorship package for the ECCB 2016 with exclusive sponsor opportunities. The sponsor logo will be featured prominently on all conference materials, and the Platinum Sponsor will be referred to in all communication prior to the event. This is an excellent way to ensure that your brand reaches thousands of scientists, policy makers and other stakeholders. *Special offer for startup companies* We offer startup companies the Startup Booth Package for only 600 €, it is the possibility to introduce your company to a wide audience from Europe and beyond. Have a look at the leaflet <http://www.eccb2016.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Startup-Booth-leaflet.pdf> . *Original ways to sponsor ECCB 2016!* Your logo on chocolates during coffee breaks, or on t-shirts during the morning run? Have a look at our sponsor brochure for the sponsor options. Should you have an original idea that is not included in the brochure, we are open to suggestions so please feel free to get in touch with us! Read more <http://www.eccb2016.org/sponsoring/> The conference is hosted by: BioSB research school <http://www.biosb.nl>, Dutch Techcentre for Life Sciences <http://www.dtls.nl> and co-organised by: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Delft University of Technology Contact: info@eccb2016.org