The Future of Omics

10-13 SEPTEMBER 2024
Hong Kong & Shenzhen, China

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The Future of Omics conference is a four-day event primarily hosted at MGI’s state-of-the-art global headquarters in the vibrant city of Shenzhen, China, with an optional satellite event on the first day at MGI's cutting-edge smart lab αLab in Hong Kong.

This unique gathering will blend ideas, insights, and inspiration, emphasizing the value of personal interactions and community building within the industry. Attendees will have the chance to connect with MGI's global community, fostering lasting relationships with peers and experts from around the world.

To receive the latest updates, detailed schedules, and additional information as the event approaches, please register your interest. Registered participants will stay informed with all the essential details about the "Future of Omics" conference.

Location:
MGI Tech Co., Ltd.
No.9 Yunhua Road,
Yantian District,
518081
Shenzhen, China.

email:
^{MGI_futureofomics@genomics.cn}
phone:
^{+86-4000-688-114}

Program

10 September 2024

Hong Kong Science Park

Hong Kong
09:00 - 09:15
Registration

09:30 - 12:00
Keynotes and αLab update

14:00 - 17:30
HKSTP-MGI and Partners Signing Ceremony and αLab tour

Full Program here
11 September 2024

MGI HQ

Shenzhen
From 07:30
Registration

08:30 - 12:00
Opening ceremony and technology update

13:30 - 17:30
DCS Lab & Multi-omics Forum I

13:30 - 17:30
PopGen Forum

18:00 - 20:00
Conference dinner

Full Program here
12 September 2024

MGI HQ

Shenzhen
From 8:00
Registration

09:00 - 12:00
DCS Lab & Multi-omics Forum II

09:00 - 12:00 Conference Room 410
Public Health Forum

13:30 - 17:30
Clinical Genomics Forum

13:30 - 15:30 Conference Room 410
Animal and Plant Genomics Forum

17:30 - 20:30
Cocktail & Buffet
Eco-Spotlight Showcase

Full Program here
13 September 2024

MGI HQ

Shenzhen
From 08:00
Registration

09:00 - 10:00
Plenary Talks

10:00 - 12:00
Environmental Genomics Forum

13:30 - 15:30
Closing Ceremony

Full Program here

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EVENT SPEAKERS

Join us for engaging talks with our world-renowned speakers as they share their expertise and insights.

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Keynote

Dr. Chris Mason
Weill Cornell Medicine
Prof. Marie Allen
Uppsala University
Dr. Xun Xu
BGI Research
Dr. Radoje Drmanac
MGI Tech

DCS Lab & Multi-Omics forum

Prof. Partha Majumder
John C. Martin Center for Liver Research & Innovations
Prof. Mirana Ramialison
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Dr. Akinori Kanai
The University of Tokyo
Dr. Vishnuvardhan Srinivasulu
Vizzhy
Dr. Joe Yeong
Singapore General Hospital
Dr. Mo Li
KAUST
Dr. Christoph Ziegenhain
Karolinska Institute
Dr. Jiwoon Park
Weill Cornell Medicine
Dr. Wu Liang
BGI Research
Prof. Jinmiao Chen
Duke-NUS Medical School
Prof. Wenwen Xu
Guangzhou Medical University
Prof. Qiaolin Deng
Karolinska Institute
Dr. Christian Conrad
Berlin Institute of Health
Dr. Chang Liu
BGI Research
Prof. Cheng Tao
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS)
Dr. Xia Shen
Fudan University
Dr. Wu Wei
Lingang Laboratory
Dr. Yanlin Zhang
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Population Genomics

Prof. André Uitterlinden
Erasmus MC
Prof. Horst Olaf Rieß
University Hospital
Tübingen
Andrea Riposati
Dante Genomics
Dr. Cindy Lawley
Olink
Dr. Leming Shi
Fudan University
Dr. Haoyi Weng
WeGene
Prof. Yadong Wang
Harbin Institute of Technology

Clinical Genomics

Dr. Ankur Sharma
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Dr. Valerie Chew
Translational Immunology Institute
Dr. Amit Dutt
University of Delhi
Stephanie Sunkyung Yang
Inocras HK Ltd
James Cavaggion
NutriPATH Pathology
Dr. Aliya Al Hosni
National Genetics Center
Prof. Yasser Riazalhosseini
McGill University
Dr. Lu Zhang
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Dr. Kui Wu
BGI Genomics
Dr. Marie-Laure Yaspo
Alacrist Theranostics

Public Health

Prof. Craig Kinnear
South African Medical Council
Prof. Davide Cacchiarelli
Telethon Institue of Genetics and Medicine
Dr. Maike Seifert
Karolinska Institute
Dr. Yiming Shao
Changping Laboratory
Dr. Zhemin Zhou
Soochow University

Animal and Plant Genomics

Dr. Petra Van Bergeijk
KeyGene
Dr. Fayaz Khazi
Traitology Inc
Dr. Zahra Noviana
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Dr. Silva Abraham
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Dr. Yang Zhou
BGI Research
Dr. Yuzhe Wang
China Agricultural University
Prof. Shaolin Wang
China Agricultural University

Environmental Genomics

Dr. Xiaowei Zhang
Nanjing University
Dr. Ying Sun
BGI Research
Dr. Zewei Song
BGI Research
Dr. Songnian Hu
Institiute of Microbiology

Eco Partners

Yu Zhang
Watchmaker Genomics
Le Son Tran
Gene Solutions
Tom Bensimhon
Genoox
Zhong-fan Deng
Agilent
Dr. Zhou Xingzhi
Agilent
Dr. Wang Wang
New England BioLabs
Dr. Jing Yu
IDT
Dr. Youpei Cao
Twist Bioscience
Dr. Cissy Jiang
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Harry Han
Geneplus
Dr. Rui-Yao Zhang
Tencent Healthcare

Satellite Event (Hong Kong)

Prof. Wing-Kin Sung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Tom Cheung
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Lars Engstrand
Karolinska Institute
Dr. Xin Liu
BGI Research
Dr. Meng Yang
MGI Tech
Prof. Horst Olaf Rieß
University Hospital Tübingen

How to Get There

MGI headquarters is located 75km from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The itinerary includes an optional Satellite Event at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) in Hong Kong SAR, China, and the main conference program at the MGI headquarters in Shenzhen, China.

The entire travel time is approximately 1.5 hours. We look forward to welcoming you!

Note: When registering, please ensure you indicate whether you will be attending the satellite event in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong International airport (HKG) to Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is 44km and HKSTP to MGI headquarters is 34km.

Hong Kong αLab

Dive into cutting-edge science

If you are planning on attending the Satellite Event on the first day, the event will be held at MGI αLab in Hong Kong. The laboratory integrates AI Research & Development (R&D), application transformation R＆D, incubation platform, and efficiently empowers the development of the life sciences industry.

This satellite event is optional for conference attendees.

If you wish to attend, please indicate your intention when completing your registration.

MGI αLab is located at:
Units 708-709, 7/F, Building 6W,
Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong

Shenzhen HQ

Our hub of innovation and culture

The main session of the Conference will be held at MGI HQ. Founded in 2016, MGI has grown into a leading publicly traded company in life sciences, serving customers across six continents with global research, manufacturing, training, and after-sales service facilities. As one of the few companies capable of independently developing and mass-producing clinical-grade gene sequencers, MGI continues to shape the future of life sciences with unparalleled expertise, cutting-edge products, and a commitment to global impact.

MGI HQ is located at:

No. 9, Yunhua Road,

Yantian District,

Shenzhen, China

Hong Kong

Before traveling, please ensure that you check the visa requirements for you to visit Hong Kong and/or Shenzhen.

If you need assistance or have any questions regarding your visa, please feel free to reach out to us at: MGI_futureofomics@genomics.cn

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Chek Lap Kok, 30km northwest of Hong Kong Island

Please visit HKIA official Passenger Guide for travel advice.

Shenzhen

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong

Please visit Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Passenger Guide for travel advice.

Hotel Booking Information

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Future of Omics conference 2024

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