XXIII International Congress of Genetics

Sunday 16^th July

SATELLITE MEETING - register here
Biodiversity Genomics - A Global Perspective
0900h - 1700h

Monday 17^th July

INDUSTRY SESSION
Illumina Innovation Symposium: Navigating the Future of Genomics and Multiomics
1215h – 1330h Eureka Room 1

Focused on innovation and the future of genomics, our workshop will explore fascinating topics such as XLEAP-SBS chemistry and the powerful role of multiomics in combating diseases. This event is specifically tailored for those in the genomics industry who strive to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

Speakers:

• Assoc. Prof. Paul Ekert, Group Leader, Translational Tumour Biology Laboratory Children’s Cancer Institute; Head, Translational Genomics for ZERO Childhood Cancer, Children’s Cancer Institute
• Prof. Joseph Powell, Director of Cellular Science at Garvan-Weizmann Centre for Cellular Science
• Dr. Yin Nah Teo, Director of Scientific Research at Illumina

Tuesday 18^th July

PANEL DISCUSSION
Genomics for All: Addressing Disparities in Access and Diversity for Better Health Outcomes
1215h – 1330h Eureka Room 1

In this panel discussion, experts will share valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions for improving diversity and equity in genomics research and clinical implementation. Let us work together to ensure that the life-changing benefits of genomics are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their background or location.

Panelists:

• Prof. Alex Brown, Director - National Centre for Indigenous Genomics, Australian National University
• Ms. Maia Ambegaokar, Lead, Inclusive Genomics - Centre for Population Genomics, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
• Megan Maack, Chief Executive Officer, Childhood Dementia
• Dr. Brock Schroeder, Vice President, Market Access, Illumina

Thursday 20^th July

SYMPOSIA SESSION G
G3: Accelerating Genomics (Genomics & Genomic Technologies)
Enabling the Genome Era - Susan Tousi, Illumina Inc. USA

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS

Poster Presentations:

• The NovaSeq X and NovaSeq X Plus Sequencing Systems are powered by Illumina’s revolutionary XLEAP-SBS chemistry enabling higher density sequencing, faster runtime with improved usability and sustainability
  Presented by: Dr. Nicholas Tan, Snr Regional Segment Manager, Illumina AMEA.
• The NovaSeq X and NovaSeq X Plus Sequencing Systems deliver improved sustainability through a broad range of innovations spanning reagent packaging, ambient shipment and reduced data footprint
  Presenting Author: Kahlil Lawless, Global Genetic Disease Research Segment Manager, Illumina Inc.