Agenda

This year, 13th Plenary will begin with two days of keynote talks and presentations, followed by three days of working meetings. Stay tuned for more details regarding the agenda.

6 to 7 October 2025 • 13th Plenary meeting: The global genomics community comes together to learn about and discuss challenges and opportunities in data sharing and interoperability

8 to 10 October 2025 • Connect working sessions: GA4GH active contributors work to advance standards and policy frameworks for genomic and health data sharing

Sessions

Monday, October 6, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
 
9:20 AM - 9:45 AM
 
9:45 AM - 10:50 AM

Learn how international and regional efforts are shaping the future of genomic data sharing through diverse collaboration models.

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
 
11:20 AM - 12:50 PM

Gain insights into how European initiatives are aligning to overcome barriers and enable seamless health data sharing across the continent.

12:50 PM - 2:20 PM
 
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Explore real-world examples where GA4GH tools and frameworks are powering interoperability and transforming data sharing into action.

3:50 PM - 4:20 PM
 
4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

Tune in to this lively, talk-show-style discussion on where genomic data sharing is headed — and what it will take to get there.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
 
9:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Beginning with a patient advocate perspective, this session asks, “is data sharing worth it?” From both personal and economic viewpoints, the answer is increasingly "yes."

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
 
11:20 AM - 12:50 PM

Learn how GA4GH standards can support national programmes as they integrate genomics into clinical care and strive to deliver population-scale health benefits.

12:50 PM - 2:20 PM
 
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Learn how experts are applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to unlock new possibilities in genomic research and global health initiatives.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
 
Thursday, October 9, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
 
Friday, October 10, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
 
Time Zone: (UTC+02:00) Stockholm [Change Time Zone]