MESS 2026 — Metaheuristics Summer School: Emerging Computing Paradigms for Optimization: from Quantum to Neuromorphic
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03 | Advanced New Technologies Research Laboratory, Sicily, Italy
Short Overview:The Metaheuristics Summer School (MESS 2026) is an intensive educational program focused on advanced metaheuristic optimization methods, exploring emerging computing paradigms including quantum, neuromorphic, and machine-learning-enhanced optimization. It aims to bring together motivated students, researchers, and professionals for lectures, hands-on sessions, and discussions with leaders in optimization research, promoting deep understanding of state-of-the-art techniques.
Topics:

Metaheuristic optimization algorithms

Emerging computing paradigms (quantum & neuromorphic)
Optimization in machine learning & AI
Hybrid and algorithmic strategies
Distributed & parallel optimization
Application to real-world problems

Important Dates
Application Deadline: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Notification of Acceptance: Friday 24 April 2026
Early Registration Deadline: Monday 11 May 2026

BioRob 2026
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-04 | BioRob 2026, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
Short Overview:BioRob 2026 is a premier international forum on robotics and biomechatronics in medicine and biology. It spans topics including robotic surgery, rehabilitation robotics, human-machine/neural interfaces, wearable assistive devices, implantables, bio-inspiration, and translation to clinical/real-world systems.

International Conference on Neuroinformatics & Computational Neuroscience (ICNCN 2026)
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-28 | Paris, France (hybrid / digital), France
Short Overview:A conference to bring together researchers from neuroinformatics, computational neuroscience, neurotechnology, and related disciplines. The focus is on sharing recent advances in modeling, simulation, brain–computer interfaces, neuroimaging, and data processing methods.
Key Dates:

Abstract / Paper Submission Deadline: 27 November 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 10 December 2025
Final Paper (Camera-ready) & Registration Deadline: 27 April 2026
Conference Dates: 27–28 August 2026
