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2027 Galaxy Community Conference (GCC2027)

The yearly conference of the Galaxy community, where researchers, developers, and educators from around the world meet to share science, learn, and shape the future of open data analysis.

Date
Location Longueuil (Montréal area), Québec, Canada
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Save the dateJune 26 – July 1, 2027
Longueuil (Montréal area), Québec, Canada

Held at Université de Sherbrooke - Campus Longueuil, in the riverside city of Longueuil, Québec

Registration, abstract submission, and fellowship applications open in November 2026.

Event highlights

GCC conference attendees
About the GCC conference series

The Galaxy Community Conference has been the community’s central gathering since 2010 — where the people who use, build, and teach Galaxy come together to share work and shape what comes next.

Learn more →
TrainingSaturdayJun 26
ConferenceSunday – TuesdayJun 27 – 29
CoFestWednesday – ThursdayJun 30 – Jul 1
GCC2027 week at a glance

We’re doing things a bit differently this year, by beginning with training, followed by the main conference, and concluding with the CoFest.

See the schedule →Scholarship recipients for GCC2026
GCC2027 fellowships

Financial support shouldn’t be a barrier to joining us. Applications open in November 2026, with full details on awards and eligibility to follow.

See fellowship details →Université de Sherbrooke campus
GCC2027 host

GCC2027 is hosted by the Université de Sherbrooke, home of UseGalaxy Canada, the newest member of the UseGalaxy.* federation. Its Campus Longueuil is a 16-storey tower right by the metro.

Visit Campus Longueuil →Still from a GCC2026 CoFest group
GCC2027 CoFest

Hands-on, community-driven work right after the conference. Contribute to tools, workflows, docs, or training — everyone’s welcome, whatever your background. Join us June 30 – July 1.

Join CoFest →Old town Montreal
Montréal area, Québec, Canada

A vibrant, French-speaking city featuring the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal, scenic views from Mount Royal, and lively summer festivals. GCC2027 is just across the river in Longueuil, about 10 minutes from downtown by metro.

Plan your trip →

Stay informed

We keep the Galaxy community updated on all important GCC announcements through our GCC mailing list.

Sign up here for the GCC mailing list to receive updates on registration, abstract submission deadlines, program announcements, and fellowship opportunities for GCC2027.

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