22 – 24 June, 2026
9th International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Biomedical Engineering (CMBE2026)
The International Conference on Computational & Mathematical Biomedical Engineering aims to bring together fellow researchers and academics, specialists of several disciplines, practitioners and graduate students with a common interest, to discuss the current state of the art of Computational Biomedical Engineering research.
Topics
Invited Speakers
Wolfgang A. Wall
Professor of Computational Mechanics Founding Director of Institute for Computational Mechanics Technical University of Munich, Germany
Alison L. Marsden
Douglass M. and Nola Leishman Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases, Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology) and of Bioengineering and, by courtesy, of Mechanical Engineering Stanford University, USA
Shu Takagi
Professor of Mechanobioengineering and Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Harbir Antil
Professor of Mathematical Sciences Director, Center for Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (CMAI) George Mason University, Fairfax, USA
Nerea Arrarte Terreros
Winner of IJNMBE 2024 Best Doctoral Thesis Award
Associate Researcher at Vicomtech, Bilbao, Spain Affiliated supervisor at Amsterdam University Medical Centers, The Netherlands Co-founder of inSteps B.V., The Netherlands
Ryo Torii
Professor of Biomechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, United Kingdom
Irène Vignon-Clementel
Professor and Research Director, INRIA Saclay, France
Tomohiro Otani
Associate Professor of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, The University of Osaka, Japan
T. Christian Gasser
Professor of Biomechanics/Solid Mechanics Head of Soft Tissue Biomechanics Research Group (vascumech) KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Acceptance & Registration
Please note that the final acceptance of papers for presentation is conditional on (i) submitting a revised manuscript before the camera-ready submission deadline, where minor changes or revisions are required, and (ii) registering and paying the appropriate registration fee on or before the early bird registration deadline. For details, consult the Registration information page.
Important Dates
Mini-Symposia Proposal Submission Deadline
15 October, 2025 30 October, 2025
Abstract submission open
5 November, 2025
Abstract submission deadline
16 February, 2026 28 February, 2026
Notification of acceptance (including extended abstracts)
16 March, 2026
Camera-ready abstract submission deadline (final/revised abstract)
30 March, 2026
Early bird registration deadline
16 April, 2026
Final deadline for registration (attendance only)
6 June, 2026
Events Location
Kobe International Conference Center, Kobe, Japan
Kobe is a city with a population of approximately 1.53 million, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, and one of Japan’s ten largest cities.
Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is also considered one of Japan’s most attractive cities. Kobe has been a famous port city for many centuries. Its port was among the first to be opened to foreign trade in the 19th century.
In 1995, Kobe was hit by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Today the city is completely rebuilt, and few signs of the terrible event remain.
Kobe is home to many attractions: Arima Onsen, one of the oldest Hot Springs in Japan. The “ten-million-dollar-night view” from the top of Mt. Rokko. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world. Kobe beef, the world-famous melt-in-your-mouth beef. Sake breweries, where you can see how sake is produced.
The conference banquet for CMBE2026 will be held on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at Kobe Portopia Hotel, Kobe, Japan.
By Air – If you are planning to travel to Kobe International Conference Center, Kobe, Japan by air, you will likely fly into one of the nearby airports – Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International (Itami) Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you can reach Kobe by Bay Shuttle Ferry (to Kobe Airport) or Limousine Bus (to Sannomiya Station). From either Kobe airport or Sannomiya Station, transfer to the Port Liner (an automated monorail) and ride to Shimin-Hiroba Station, which is the closest stop to the Kobe International Conference Center.
By Train – If you are traveling to the Kobe International Conference Center by train, several railways are available: JR (Japan Railways), Hankyu Railway, and Hanshin Railway. Take the train to Sannomiya Station, which serves as a central transportation hub in Kobe, and transfer to the Port Liner (an automated monorail) and ride to Shimin-Hiroba Station, which is the closest stop to the Kobe International Conference Center. Alternatively, you can take a taxi directly from Shin-Kobe Station to the conference center.
Commuting from Osaka or Kyoto by Train – We recommend taking the fastest available service on each line—for example, Shinkaisoku or Kaisoku for JR, Limited Express or Express for Hanshin and Hankyu—for a quicker journey to Sannomiya Station. At Sannomiya Station, transfer to the Port Liner (an automated monorail) and ride to Shimin-Hiroba Station, which is the closest stop to the Kobe International Conference Center.
Please follow this link to the Kobe Convention Centre transportation page for more information.
For the convenience of attendees, we have secured a block of 40 rooms at the Kobe Portopia Hotel for the conference period. These rooms are available at a discounted conference rate and include breakfast. Reservations may be made directly using the link below:
Reserve your room at Kobe Portopia Hotel
Accommodation details:
Hotel: Kobe Portopia Hotel
Room type: Twin or Double (single use available)
Rate: JPY 20,000 per room per night
(Breakfast included, service charge included, tax excluded)Dates: June 21–24, 2026 (3 nights)
Attendees may also use the booking platforms below to explore additional accommodation options in Kobe, or in nearby cities such as Osaka or Kyoto, if they prefer to commute to the venue.
General booking links:
