BIC 2026 | UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium
August 23 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 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.
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 – 5:00 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.