The OBF/BOSC CollaborationFest (aka CoFest) is a collaborative event where participants get to work together on code, documentation, training materials, challenging analysis problems, use cases, and more. Participants can bring their own project ideas or pitch in on others’ projects.
BOSC has organized CoFests every year before or after ISMB since 2010. This year, CoFest will take place after ISMB 2026 on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 (9am-5pm each day). The location is in central Washington, D.C. (not far from the ISMB location); the exact address will be shared with those who register. There will be limited opportunities for virtual participation; videoconferencing is not guaranteed but participants will be able to interact on Slack.
CoFest is free, but registration is mandatory, and space is limited. To sign up:
- Add yourself to this spreadsheet to help us gauge interest, coordinate topic groups and logistics
- Add your project ideas to this document if you have something in mind
- Join the #cofest2026 channel in the OBF Slack for discussion before/during/after CoFest!
We’re excited to see you in July at BOSC@ISMB and hope you’ll stick around for CoFest right after.
For more information on CoFest (including updates about planned projects and activities), please visit our CoFest page.
Big thanks to Computercraft for providing the meeting space, and to Seqera, whose sponsorship is helping cover the cost of lunches!