The opening session will set the stage for GA4GH Connect, with a forward-looking conversation on the state of genomic and health data sharing and what it will take to move from technical readiness into real-world impact. We will hear from Canadian leaders at the forefront of this tradition, including how national funding and governance frameworks can help close the policy gap. 

The session will also feature a Standards Spotlight on key GA4GH products driving this momentum, alongside organisational updates from GA4GH leadership.