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Kyoto, Japan

The 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association

September 24, 2026 - September 26, 2026

The 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association (JCA) will be held from September 24–26, 2026, at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Kyoto, Japan. This premier conference will bring together leading experts and researchers to share the latest advances and breakthroughs in cancer science. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Tomy Digital Biology booth. We also invite you to attend our luncheon seminar featuring Dr. Yosuke Tanaka (National Cancer Center Japan), who will share insights into how PacBio’s advanced sequencing technologies are driving progress in cancer research.

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Salzburg, Austria

ÖGH Jahrestagung

September 25, 2026

Join PacBio in Salzburg at the ÖGH Jahrestagung; a one day event. The meeting will bring together leading experts to discuss advancements in human genetics with a focus on long-read sequencing and oncology this year.

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Reykjavik, Iceland

17th NACG Workshop

September 24, 2026 - September 25, 2026

The 17th Nordic Alliance for Clinical Genomics (NACG) Workshop will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland, from September 24–25, 2026. NACG brings together professionals across the Nordic countries to advance the clinical implementation of genomics.

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Paris, France

Long-Read Sequencing in REDs Workshop

September 22, 2026 - September 24, 2026

Join the 3rd international LRS in REDs workshop in-person or online. PacBio will host a booth and talks on PureTarget for Challenging Genomic Regions & Repeat Expansions: Workflow & Analysis.

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

BeSHG/NVHG

September 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026

In 2026, the Dutch and Belgian societies for Human Genetics will join forces for a cross-border meeting in the heart of Rotterdam. Building on the momentum of previous meetings—this year’s focus shifts toward integration and impact: how novel technologies and insights can be responsibly and effectively implemented to improve health across the lifespan.

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Leiden, Netherlands

TT 2026

September 15, 2026 - September 18, 2026

The “TT” event taking place from September 15 to 18, 2026 is the 20th Transgenic Technology Meeting (TTM) in Leiden, the Netherlands. In line with the previous TT meetings, the event aims for an exciting scientific programme on all aspects of transgenic technologies, all biology underlying and enabling these techniques and their use in biomedical and other research.

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Hokkaido, Japan

The 78th Annual Meeting of The Society for Biotechnology, Japan

September 15, 2026 - September 17, 2026

The 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan (SBJ) will be held on September 15–17, 2026, at Hokkaido University, Sapporo Campus. This premier gathering will bring together leading scientists and researchers to share the latest advances and innovations in biotechnology. Be sure to visit the Tomy Digital Biology booth to learn how PacBio’s advanced sequencing technologies can support and accelerate your biotechnology research.

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Manchester, UK

Genome Science UK

September 14, 2026 - September 16, 2026

This ever-popular genomic technologies and applications conference will be held at The University of Manchester from 14–16 September 2026.

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Le Domaine Port aux Rocs – Le Croisic, France

Séminaire de génétique de l’Ouest

September 10, 2026 - September 11, 2026

For over twenty years, this event has brought together genetics and genomics professionals from Western France to discuss the latest advancements and provide dedicated networking opportunities. In 2026, the first day will be dedicated to the theme “Sensory Disorders and Genetics,” with the participation of experts, professionals, and, for the first time, representatives of affected individuals. The second day will be dedicated to open presentations, allowing everyone to present their work and projects.

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Clinical Genomes Scotland

September 07, 2026

The meeting will review and discuss the latest advances in genome sequencing technology, informatics and their clinical applications for patients in Scotland. Key areas for discussion will include the use of genome-based testing to support care for patients with cancer and rare genetic disorders, emphasising innovation and collaboration between academia, healthcare specialists, government, and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

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Dublin, Ireland

ISHG

September 04, 2026

Join PacBio in Dublin on 4 September for the annual ISHG conference. The conference has announced four excellent keynote speakers and will provide ample opportunity for networking.

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Frankfurt, Germany

2nd Molluscan Genomics Workshop

August 30, 2026 - September 03, 2026

The 2nd Molluscan Genomics Workshop is taking place from August 30 to September 3, 2026, at the Senckenberg Nature Research institute in Frankfurt, Germany. The event focuses on whole-genome sequencing, challenges with non-model organisms, and new genomic datasets.

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Tokyo, Japan

PacBio Converge 2026 – Japan

August 31, 2026

2026年8月31日(月)にPacBio Converge 2026(ユーザーエクスペリエンスミーティング)を東京にて開催いたします!

本ミーティングでは、オランダRadboud UMCのAlexander Hoischen先生をはじめ、日本国内の4名の研究者から、PacBioのHiFiロングリードシーケンシングを活用した最新の研究成果をご講演いただきます。 PacBioユーザーの皆様をはじめ、ロングリードシーケンシングに関心をお持ちの研究者の皆様にとって、最新の研究動向や技術情報を共有し、新たな知見や交流を深める場となれば幸いです。ぜひお誘い合わせのうえ、ご参加ください。

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Tartu, Estonia

Gene Forum 2026

August 25, 2026 - August 26, 2026

Taking place on 25-26 August 2026, Gene Forum, a flagship scientific conference on genetics and genomics in the Baltic region, offers an international platform for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and building new collaborations. The conference strives to connect researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals, fostering co-operation and expanding professional networks.

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Webinar

Long-read sequencing for biopharma and biotech R&D: expert panel

August 25, 2026

Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM BST

This foundational webinar introduces PacBio HiFi sequencing, a powerful long-read technology that combines high accuracy with multi-kilobase reads to support confident decision-making across biopharma and biotech R&D. You’ll learn how HiFi sequencing can be applied across key workflows, including drug discovery, biomarker research, DNA construct and model organism development, gene editing characterization aligned with regulatory expectations, vector characterization, and mRNA and antibody therapeutic development. You’ll also hear directly from industry panelists about why they are incorporating HiFi sequencing into their research and development programs—and where they see the greatest impact for the future of therapeutics and agricultural innovation.

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Webinar

HiFi long-read bioinformatic bootcamp

August 11, 2026 - August 12, 2026

Through a curated set of on-demand tutorials and a live Q&A session, you’ll learn how to understand your HiFi data, explore key file formats and quality metrics, choose the right analysis environment, and get started with common bioinformatics workflows.

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Webinar

Benchtop long-read sequencing on Vega: faster + cheaper with SPRQ-Nx

July 28, 2026 - July 29, 2026

Tuesday, July 28, 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM GMT

Wednesday, July 29, 10:00 AM SGT | 12:00 PM AEST

Learn how the new SPRQ-Nx chemistry on the Vega system drives performance up and costs down across applications.

Join PacBio experts to discover how the new SPRQ-Nx chemistry makes HiFi sequencing on the Vega system more accessible than ever. Learn how lower DNA input requirements, higher HiFi yield, faster run times, and lower costs can help accelerate research across biopharma, targeted sequencing, microbiology, and more. See how same-day results and support for regulated workflows are enabling labs to move from sample to answer faster.

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Del Mar, CA

Seq It Forward – Run for Rare 5K

June 27, 2026

June 27, 8:00 AM PST | Del Mar, CA

Let’s come together for rare disease families!

Join us for this family-friendly race supporting iHope’s mission to expand access to genetic testing and follow-up care for children and families affected by rare diseases, regardless of social status, income, or geographic location. Let’s come together to help families get the answers they deserve to create a path forward.

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Chiba, Japan

The 19th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Epigenetics

June 25, 2026 - June 26, 2026

The 19th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Epigenetics will be held on June 25–26, 2026, at the Chiba City Culture Center in Chiba, Japan. This meeting will bring together leading experts and researchers to share the latest discoveries and innovations in epigenetics. Be sure to visit our local distributor, Tomy Digital Biology, at their booth to learn how PacBio’s cutting-edge sequencing solutions can advance your epigenetics research.

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Webinar

Unlocking human microbiome clarity with PacBio HiFi sequencing

June 18, 2026

Join a live rebroadcast of this popular session on PacBio HiFi sequencing for human microbiome research, followed by a new live Q&A with PacBio microbial genomics expert Jeremy Wilkinson, PhD.

In this session, you’ll hear how PacBio HiFi sequencing supports full-length 16S and shotgun metagenomics approaches for human microbiome research, helping researchers resolve species- and strain-level variation, uncover novel taxa, generate more complete MAGs, and improve pathway and functional annotation in complex microbial communities.

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