# Functional plant data analysis using the PLAZA platform

- Dates: 15 September 2026
- Location: FSVM II Onderzoeksgebouw VIB-UGent, Ghent, Belgium
- Address: Technologiepark 75 9052 Zwijnaarde Belgium
- Organiser: VIB
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

This one-day workshop introduces basic concepts of comparative and functional-omics data analysis in plants using the PLAZA platform. It is designed for plant biologists and geneticists interested in bioinformatics and data analysis. Participants will learn to analyze plant genomes, gene families, and perform functional annotation and comparative analysis using PLAZA tools.

## Who attends

Plant biologists and geneticists interested in bioinformatics and data analysis are encouraged to attend this training.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://training.vib.be/all-trainings/functional-plant-informatics-using-plaza)

## Topics

- Agriculture & Forestry

## Speakers

- Michiel Van Bel
- Sander Thierens, VIB, BE

## Where to stay

- **Novotel**: 110 m from the venue
- **Best Western**: 120 m from the venue, 75 Hoogpoort
- **NH Gent Belfort**: 120 m from the venue, 63 Hoogpoort, Gent, 9000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-gent-belfort)
  - Phone: +32 9 233 33 31
- **Ibis Gent Centrum St Baafs Kathedraal**: 140 m from the venue, 2 Limburgstraat
  - Phone: +32 9 233 00 00
- **B&B Hotel Gent Centrum**: 270 m from the venue
- **1898 The Post**: 290 m from the venue, 16 Graslei, Gent, 9000
  - [Hotel website](https://1898thepost.com/)
  - Phone: +32 9 391 53 79
- **Hotel Flandria**: 300 m from the venue
- **Hotel Cathedral**: 360 m from the venue, 87 Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelcathedral.be/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/functional-plant-data-analysis-using-the-plaza-platform/