Non-globular proteins in the era of Machine Learning
COST Action CA21160
CONFERENCE
ABSTRACT APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.
4TH ML4NGP MEETING on Machine Learning and Non-globular proteins
May 19-22, 2026
Warsaw, Poland
welcome message
Welcome to the ML4NGP Meeting 2026!
We are delighted to invite you to the 4th and final main meeting of our COST Action ML4NGP, taking place 19–22 May 2026 in the vibrant and historic city of Warsaw, Poland.
As the last major gathering of our Action, this meeting is of exceptional importance to all of us who have contributed to the growth, energy, and scientific excellence of ML4NGP over the past years. It is a moment to celebrate our achievements, strengthen collaborations, and reflect on the impact our network has had on the research community.
This conference will once again bring together experts, young researchers, and innovators working at the intersection of Non-Globular Proteins (NGPs) and Machine Learning. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and discuss the latest developments in:
- Cutting-edge bioinformatic tools and specialised databases
- Research on repeats, intrinsically disordered regions, and low-complexity regions
- Studies of proteins prone to aggregation or phase separation
Whether you have been part of ML4NGP from the beginning or joined along the way, this meeting offers an exceptional platform to present your work, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and strengthen scientific connections that hopefully will continue long after the Action.
We warmly invite you to Warsaw to commemorate this milestone and to help shape the future directions of our community.
We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful and memorable event!
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confirmed speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Rohit Pappu
Washington Univ. in St. Louis
USA
Prof. Ben Schuler
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Prof. Andrea Sinz
University of Halle-Wittenberg
Germany
Prof. Tuomas Knowles
University of Cambridge
UK
INVITED SPEAKERS
Dr. Michael Heinzinger
Technische Universität München
Germany
Prof. Magnus Kjærgaard
Aarhus University
Denmark
Dr. Milot Mirdita
Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
Korea
Dr. Michal Sharon
Weizmann Institute of Science
Israel
Prof. Andrey Kajava
Université Montpellier
France
Prof. Michael Feig
Michigan State University
USA
Prof. Salvador Ventura
IBB-UAB
Spain
Prof. Miguel Andrade
Johannes-Gutenberg University in Mainz
Germany
Prof. Sonia Longhi
CNRS
France
Prof. Turkami Haliloglu
Boğaziçi University
Turkey
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Deadline |
Status |
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Abstract submission open |
December 08, 2025 |
Closed |
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Abstract submission deadline (posters & talks) |
New date: March 15, 2026 |
Closed |
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Abstract decision |
March 19, 2026 |
Ongoing |
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Registration and Meal Fee payment |
April 26, 2026 |
Ongoing |
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Conference dates |
19-22 May 2026 |
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Please use this link to register to the meeting
Meal fee is 200 EUR/860 PLN including all lunches, welcome reception and social dinner.
Payment must be made only by bank transfer after completing the registration form, by April 26, 2026.
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR PAYMENT:
- Account holder: Instytut Biochemii i Biofizyki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
- Account holder address: Pawinskiego 5a, 02-106 Warszawa
- Bank: Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
- Bank address: Al. Jerozolimskie 7, 00-955 Warszawa
- IBAN: PL43 1130 1017 0020 1464 2520 0065
- Swift code: GOSKPLPW
Participants involved in the ML4NGP COST Action who have been selected to deliver talks will be eligible for travel fellowships in accordance with COST reimbursement rules. A daily allowance of 200 EUR will help to support costs with local transportation, accommodation, and food expenses. Additionally, long travel expenses (e.g., plane tickets) will be reimbursed separately.
Participants from ML4NGP COST Action with selected abstracts for posters will also benefit from the travel fellowship on a best effort basis.
information
Presentation time
Keynote lectures | Speaking time is 35 minutes plus 5 minutes discussion.
Invited talks | Speaking time is 25 minutes plus 5 minutes discussion
Selected talks | Speaking time is 12 minutes plus 3 minutes discussion.
Flash posters | Speaking time is 5 minutes.
Poster presenters are requested to set up their posters in the designated area before each poster session starts. Presenters are expected to be available near their posters during the assigned session.
Number of poster stands: 45
Poster size: A0 size – 118.9 cm x 84.1 cm (length x width)
Speakers are required to have their presentation ready on a USB key.
Your slides should be either in .pdf, .ppt or .pptx format.
Venue
LOCATION
The ML4NGP Meeting 2026 will take place in the historiacal city of Warsaw.
VENUE
The ML4NGP Meeting 2026 will take place at Targowa Creativity Centre in Warsaw.
Address: Targowa 56, 03-733 Warsaw, Poland.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Tuesday, May 19 2026 |
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| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration | |||
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome note | |||
| 9:15 – 10:45 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 10:45 – 11:15 | coffee break | |||
| 11:15 – 12:45 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 12:45 – 14:15 | Lunch | |||
| 14:15 – 16:15 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 16:15 – 16:45 | coffee break | |||
| 16:45 – 17:45 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 18:00 – 21:00 | Welcome reception | |||
Wednesday, May 20 2026 |
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| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration | |||
| 9:00 – 10:30 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | coffee break | |||
| 11:00 – 12:30 | ML4NGP conference + Flash poster presentations | |||
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch | |||
| 14:00 – 16:00 | round table I | |||
| 16:00 – 16:30 | coffee break | |||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | round table II | |||
| 17:30 – 19:00 | poster session 1 | |||
Thursday, May 21 2026 |
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| 9:00 – 10:30 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | coffee break | |||
| 11:00 – 12:30 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch | |||
| 14:00 – 16:00 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 16:00 – 16:30 | coffee break | |||
| 16:30 – 18:00 | poster session 2 | |||
| 19:00 – 22:00 | social dinner | |||
Friday, May 22 2026 |
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| 9:00 – 10:30 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | coffee break | |||
| 11:00 – 12:30 | ML4NGP conference | |||
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch | |||
| 14:00 – 15:30 | ML4NGP conference + closing remarks | |||
ORGANIZATION
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Marcin Grynberg, Katarzyna Jagiello-Wilgat, Dorota Święcicka (Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland)
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Core Group of ML4NGP COST Action
contact information
Information and inquiry: info@ml4ngp.eu
PATRONAGES
local PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
This event is part of the activities of the COST Action ML4NGP, CA21160, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).