Science shapes humanity's future. Young minds shape future science.
As a youth program of the 2026 World Conference on Biomedicine and Artificial Intelligence, iLAB welcomes outstanding high school students worldwide to explore the frontier between AI and life sciences.
Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
About
To further advance academic development and promote intergenerational and interdisciplinary scientific exchange, the 2026 High School AI + Life Science Innovation Challenge provides an international platform for young people passionate about biological sciences and artificial intelligence.
Students will have opportunities to present projects, discuss research questions, and engage with leading scientists, professors, and industry mentors during the 2026 conference program in Shanghai.
2026 Guests
World-class scientists will share cutting-edge achievements and insights across biomedicine, AI, and interdisciplinary science.
Outstanding student teams can present original projects and receive feedback in a professional academic setting.
Outstanding papers or projects may be recommended to partner journals, the conference abstract collection, or related academic exchange platforms after conference review. Final acceptance is subject to independent review by the journal or platform.
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AI models meet biological discovery, from imaging to molecular insight.
Cells, molecules, and forces become research questions students can model.
Genome-scale data turns into networks, patterns, and testable hypotheses.
Nutrition science connects food systems, metabolism, and human health.
Responsible gene editing explores DNA repair and future therapies.
Participants must be currently enrolled high school students. Students may register individually or as a team. Teams are recommended to include 1-3 students, with a designated team leader, clear member responsibilities, and advisor information. Cross-school teams should obtain confirmation from each student's school or guardian.
Required materials include the registration form, project abstract, project proposal or research report, presentation poster, defense slides, student identification, advisor information, and parent or school informed consent materials.
Teams should first complete online registration, then submit abstracts and project materials as instructed. After format review by the organizing committee, projects enter preliminary review. Shortlisted teams will then provide on-site presentation, defense, and payment confirmation information.
The preliminary review focuses on the scientific question, originality, research design, data or experimental evidence, and presentation standards. Shortlisted teams will present posters or give oral defenses during the conference, with final evaluation by expert judges.
AI tools may be used reasonably for literature search, language polishing, coding assistance, and figure organization, but the scope of use must be disclosed in the materials. Research hypotheses, core analysis, data authenticity, and final conclusions remain the responsibility of the student team.
All projects must be original and must not involve plagiarism, fabricated data, or improper ghostwriting. Projects involving biological samples, laboratory animals, clinical data, personal privacy, or potential biosafety risks must comply with school, laboratory, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Minor participants must obtain informed consent from a parent or guardian. Projects involving on-campus experiments, external mentors, or team travel should also obtain confirmation from the school or advisor.
Shortlisted teams must complete registration and payment according to conference notices. Fee standards, discount policies, payment methods, and refund rules are subject to official conference notices. Teams that do not confirm on time may have their presentation slots transferred to waitlisted teams.
Post Paper
Students may submit a project abstract in English. The recommended scope is 800-1000 words, including background, research question, methods, expected results, and references.
Accepted teams may prepare a poster for academic exchange. Poster size and final presentation rules will be updated after the 2026 acceptance notice.
Outstanding papers or projects may be recommended to partner journals, the conference abstract collection, or related academic exchange platforms after conference review. Final acceptance is subject to independent review by the journal or platform.
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October 23-25, 2026 · Shanghai