Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference — 2026
July 13-17, 2026
Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDESan Jose, Costa Rica
AI Machine Learning Theory
Important Dates
| Submission deadline | January 26, 2026 |
The Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO) is the ACM SIGEVO flagship and the largest annual conference on research in evolutionary computation, including genetic algorithms, genetic programming, evolution strategies, particle swarm optimization, neuroevolution, and the application of bio-inspired optimization to real-world problems. A-ranked, GECCO 2026 takes place July 13-17 in San Jose, Costa Rica, at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDE in San Antonio de Belen, near Juan Santamaria International Airport. The conference runs in hybrid format with an in-person summer school July 10-12 at the Wyndham San Jose Herradura. Costa Rica’s tropical setting and proximity to the airport make this an unusual conference destination compared with the typical European or US GECCO host.
Venue
Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDE
San Antonio de Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Our picks for Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700m west of Bridgestone, San Antonio de Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica
Spanish hacienda-style Marriott resort in San Antonio de Belen built around a coffee plantation, with three restaurants and a spa - best...
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
Sabana Sur, San Jose, Costa Rica
Four-star business hotel beside La Sabana metropolitan park, midway between central San Jose and the airport - a reliable mid-range pick for...
Real InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall
Autopista Prospero Fernandez, Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica
Five-star luxury hotel in the Escazu business district with a pool, spa, and direct access to the Multiplaza Mall - best for...
Selina San Jose
San Jose, Costa Rica
Budget hostel-hotel in central San Jose with coworking space, a pool, and private and shared rooms - the cheapest reliable option for...
Wyndham San Jose Herradura
San Antonio de Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica
Large four-star resort hotel in San Antonio de Belen that hosts the GECCO 2026 summer school July 10-12 - best for GECCO...
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