The BioEvening
BioEvenings are local and casual Bioinformaticians get-togethers. Helsinki BioEvenings are usually on the first Thursday of the month, Turku BioEvenings are on the first Friday of the month.
BioEvenings start at 18
Turku – On a summer break: Next in autumn 2026
Helsinki – On a summer break: Next in autumn 2026
Tampere – On a summer break: Next in autumn 2026
Helsinki BioEvening aims to try different restaurants and bars at each BioEvening. Suggest a place for the next Helsinki BioEvening here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/54EAE005F8199416
The BioWebinar
On a summer break: Next in autumn 2026
Speaker: To be announced
Topic: To be announced
Abstract: To be announced
https://utu.zoom.us/my/finnish.bioinformatics.society.webinar
The Beginners Bioinformatics “Chat and Code” in TURKU
NEXT:AUTUMN
The Finnish Society for Bioinformatics is excited to host beginners Bioinformatics chat and code event to learn the basics of coding in collaboration with InFlames Research Flagship and CompLifeSci in Turku.
The beginners Bioinformatics hackathon is aimed for everyone interested in Bioinformatics – no prior coding experience is needed. The chat and code events are low threshold, fun events to get everyone as excited of bioinformatics as we are. We will cover topics like command line, Git, workflows, and even containers.
No registration needed, just appear in BioCity 4th floor seminar room and bring your laptop, you might end up writing your first line of code!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The BioEvening about?
We organize BioEvening to offer Bioinformaticians and everyone interested in Bioinformatics a possibility to network with like-minded people. Its a great opportunity to talk about bioinformatics or just come an meet new people and old friends. BioEvening events are organized every first Friday of the month in Turku and every first Thursday of the month in Helsinki.
What is the Bioinformatics Webinar about?
We organize Bioinformatics Webinars for our members and for everyone interested in Bioinformatics as part of our goal to support bioinformatics research, share the latest scientific discoveries, and provide opportunities for exchanging ideas and knowledge, thus spread open knowledge in bioinformatics.
Do I get free food and drinks at the BioEvening events?
Unfortunately the society cannot (afford to) offer free food and drinks at the BioEvenings. However, in Turku BioEvenings Bioinformaticans get a nice discount for the foods and drinks at Saaristobaari. Also, it is not required to buy anything at the BioEvening events, just come along to meet like minded people! And there is always free water available at the restaurants and bars.
Who are can participate the webinar?
The webinar is aimed for all bioinformaticians and everyone interested in bioinformatics. If you know someone interested in bioinformatics or in the topic of a specific webinar, you can share the webinar link with them. Our webinar link is always the same: https://utu.zoom.us/my/finnish.bioinformatics.society.webinar
Why there is no BioEvening event in my town?
Currently we organize BioEvening events only in Turku and Helsinki because of more active Bioinformatics community in these cities. If you would like to start organize BioEvening events in your town, please contact us by email: fsfbioinf@gmail.com and we will help you with everything to set up the events!
How do you select your speakers?
We aim to have variety in our speakers so they from all career stages, different fields of bioinformatics and from all corners of the world. For late-career stage researcher we have reserved a full hour of presentation and questions (usually 45+15 minutes), while two younger researchers often share one webinar (25+5 minutes each).
Why the Turku BioEvening is always in the same restaurant while in Helsinki the place is always different?
The Bioinformaticians in Turku prefer Saaristobaari, due to its size, games and even a karaoke booth. Due to the fact that we love Saaristobaari so much (and they love us) we get a nice discount for food and drinks during the BioEvening events. The Bioinformaticians in Helsinki on the other hand are more adventurous and they prefer to test new restaurants every time to keep things exciting. If you know a restaurant or a bar in Helsinki that we should definitely try out at our BioEvening events, you can suggest it here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/54EAE005F8199416
How can I present my work at the Bioinformatics webinar?
We would be thrilled to hear about your work in our Bioinformatics webinars! If you would like to present your work at the Bioinformatics webinar, please contact us by email fsfbioinf@gmail.com and we will try to get your talk lined up for the next available slot.