The 14th BioASQ Workshop will be held as a Lab in CLEF 2026, on September 21-24, 2026, in Jena, Germany.
CLEF 2026 will take place at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in the heart of Jena, Germany. The conference venue is conveniently located in the city center, making it easily accessible and ensuring accommodation options are within walking distance.
Jena is a vibrant university city in the state of Thuringia with a population of approximately 110,000. As a center of education and research, the city hosts the historic Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (founded in 1558) with around 18,000 students, along with numerous leading German research institutes.
The city has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in precision optics with companies like Carl Zeiss, Schott, and Jenoptik. Today, Jena’s economy thrives on high-technology infrastructure, precision optical instruments, software engineering, digital businesses, and biotechnology.
Jena lies in a scenic hilly landscape in the wide valley of the Saale river. The city is renowned in Germany for its diverse wild orchids and offers hiking trails within walking distance of the town center.
More Information
For information, please consult CLEF 2026 venue and CLEF 2026 Social Events
