This year, NFDI4Microbiota will host its Annual Conference for the first time jointly with other consortia of the NFDI Biodata Interest Group: FAIRagro, DataPLANT, NFDI4Biodiversity, and NFDI4BIOIMAGE. The Boosting Biodata Bootcamp (B3 Conference) will take place from 15–17 September 2026 at RWTH Aachen University.

The aim of this joint event is to train the biological research community in research data management and data analysis, while providing inspiring insights into how these skills contribute to high-quality scientific research.

The conference program will include:

• Power Keynotes – Fresh impulses on bioinformatics, data management, and reproducible research
• Hands-on Training Sessions – Roll up your sleeves and work directly with tools, workflows & real datasets
• Lightning Talks – Fast-paced insights into cutting-edge methods, platforms, and real-world use cases
• Interactive Poster Arena – Exchange ideas, get feedback, spark collaborations
• Team-Up & Networking Sprints – Connect across disciplines