Connecting Women. Inspiring Innovation. Advancing Bioscience with AI.
November 28th and 29th, 2026,
Universidade De Ribeirão Preto – UNAERP
Countdown
| Call opens | July 20 |
| Submission deadline | August 30 |
| Results announced | September 15 |
Two days to connect ideas, experiences, and projects around Artificial Intelligence applied to Biosciences and Biotechnology. Researchers, students, professionals, and innovators will share knowledge and build new opportunities for collaboration in a space open to the entire community, with women leading the organization and giving a voice to role models from different generations and backgrounds.
What’s going to happen?
Two
Keynotes
Six
Speakers
Session
Networking
Two
Workshops
Session
Posters
Where it happens
The First Meeting of Women in Artificial Intelligence for Bioscience and Biotechnology will be held in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, a prominent Brazilian hub for innovation in biotechnology, agricultural research, and life sciences, bringing together academic institutions, research centers, and leading companies in the sector.
Research Areas
Biosciences
Agrobiology
Environmental Sciences
Keynote Speakers
PhD. Marisol Flores Garrido
UNAM-México
PhD. Mariana Quezado de Magalhaes
Military Institute of Engineering – IME
Call for Speakers and Workshops
Call opens
July 20, 2026
Submission deadline
August 30, 2026
Results announced
September 15, 2026
Ready to send your application?
Share research results, case studies, methodologies, applications, or perspectives related to Artificial Intelligence in the life sciences.
Hands-on training sessions focused on practical skills, tools, frameworks, datasets, workflows, or emerging AI techniques.
Or only register your attendance.
Attendant
Speakers
Workshops
Schedule
Saturday – November 28
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00-13:00 | RIABIAPro Coordination Session |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch with in-person participants |
| 16:00-16:30 | Opening Ceremony |
| 16:30–17:30 | Keynote Lecture PhD. Marisol Flores Garrido |
| 17:30–18:30 | Networking Session |
Sunday – November 29
| Time | Activity |
| 09:00–10:00 | Keynote Lecture PhD. Mariana Quezado de Magalhaes |
| 10:00–12:00 | Poster Session & Coffee Break |
| 10:30–12:30 | Lightning Talks(6 presentations) |
| 12:30–14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00–18:30 | Two Parallel Hands-on Workshops |
Meeting place
Address
Auditorium of the Faculty of Law of Ribeirão Preto · USP
Av. Bandeirantes, 3900
Ribeirão Preto · SP · 14040-901 · Brazil
Where to stay
Confirm directly with each property
| 1. | Pousada Santa Rita Av. do Café, 2295 · Vila Amélia | 1.7 km from R$ 222 (16) 3966-5404 | |
| 2. | Hotel Dan Inn Ribeirão Preto R. Cel. Luíz da Cunha, 404 · Vila Tibério | 4.4 km from R$ 284 (16) 2108-0787 | |
| 3. | Hotel Monreale Express R. São Sebastião, 509 · Centro | 5 km from R$ 270 (16) 3515-1717 | |
| 4. | JR Hotel Ribeirão Preto R. Campos Salles, 90 · Centro | 5 km from R$ 205 (16) 3505-4000 | |
| 5. | Hotel Nacional Inn Ribeirão Preto R. Duque de Caxias, 1313 · Centro | 6 km from R$ 340 (16) 2108-0790 |
Organizing Committee
Deisy Gysi
Katia Aviña Padilla
Maria Emilia Walter
Natalia Florencio
Silvana Giuliatti
Maribel Hernández Rosales
Organized by
RIABIA-pro
Ibero-American Network for Foresight in Artificial Intelligence for Biosciences and Biotechnology
The overall objective is to establish an Ibero-American network for foresight on the development and impact of AI in biosciences and biotechnology, with an interdisciplinary, inclusive and gender-sensitive approach, anticipating future scenarios and guiding actions for the sustainable, equitable and ethical use of these technologies.
contacto.riabiapro@gmail.com
Phone
+000 00 000
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