BIC 2026 | UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium
August 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

The 26th Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium (BIC 2026) is taking place at UC Santa Cruz on August 22-23, 2026. The event will bring together faculty, researchers, students, industry representatives, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders to explore bioengineering & AI in the heart of the redwood forest. BIC 2026 will foster new collaborations and showcase the latest advancements in bioengineering research and innovation, including at the intersection with AI.
Register here.
Dates & Time
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- Day 1 (Saturday, August 22): August 22 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Day 2 (Sunday, August 23): August 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Registration Fees & Cost
- Undergraduate Student: $215 (Early Bird) / $265 (Standard)
- Graduate Student or Postdoc: $270 (Early Bird) / $320 (Standard)
- Faculty or Staff: $320 (Early Bird) / $370 (Standard)
- Industry or Guest: $420 (Early Bird) / $470 (Standard)
Note: Late bird/Standard rates apply starting June 16, 2026, and a 4.00% processing fee is added at checkout.o