Events

PacBio PRISM 2026

April 13, 2026 - May 13, 2026

Barcelona, Spain | San Diego, USA | Fukuoka, Japan

April 13 – May 13, 2026

Step into the future of genomics at PacBio PRISM 2026. This flagship global event brings together the scientists, innovators, and visionaries shaping what’s next in genomic discovery. At PRISM, you’ll explore emerging insights, challenge current approaches, and see how HiFi long-read sequencing is unlocking new possibilities in complex genomic analysis. Connect with peers and leaders driving the field forward—and leave with a clearer view of where genomics is headed and your role in shaping it.

Barcelona, Spain: April 13 – 15, 2026* – Sold out – registration is now closed.

San Diego, USA: April 22 – 24, 2026

Fukuoka, Japan: May 11 – 13, 2026*

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*Invitation only, contact events@pacb.com for more information

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Leveraging population-scale long-read sequencing to uncover structural variants driving disease associations: insights from the All of Us initiative

April 16, 2026 - April 17, 2026

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American Association for Cancer Research® (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026

April 17, 2026 - April 22, 2026

The American Association for Cancer Research® (AACR) Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. From population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy; the AACR Annual Meeting highlights the work of the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world.

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SSMG Annual Meeting 2026

April 23, 2026 - April 24, 2026

The Swiss Society of Medical Genetics Annual Meeting is taking place from April 23-24 at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV). The meeting offers an excellent platform for young talents and the opportunity to meet a mainstream target group and to build a professional network.

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Introduction to amplification-free gene editing characterization using HiFi sequencing

April 28, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 9:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM BST

Thursday, April 30, 10:00 AM SGT | 12:00 PM AEST

In this webinar, we’ll introduce how highly accurate HiFi long-read sequencing enables a more complete, unbiased view of gene editing outcomes. You’ll learn how amplification-free workflows, such as PureTarget, can capture on- and off-target edits—including larger and more complex events—without the limitations of PCR-based methods.

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APHL 2026 Annual Conference

May 04, 2026 - May 07, 2026

The APHL 2026 Annual Conference will be held May 4-7, 2026, in Baltimore, MD. The conference is an event for the public health laboratory community, bringing together leaders, scientists, influencers and partners to share issues, trends and best practices driving laboratory science and public health today. Select sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand access after the conference.

We’re excited to connect with members and partners in Baltimore, especially in our 75th year of supporting the public health laboratory community.

• Reconnect with colleagues and friends
• Share your experiences and build your network
• Visit with 70+ industry partners and suppliers
• Learn from 40+ sessions and 200+ scientific posters
• Earn P.A.C.E.® and CPH continuing education credits
• Celebrate APHL’s 75th anniversary

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ASGCT 2026

May 11, 2026 - May 15, 2026

The ASGCT Annual Meeting brings together the largest, most influential audience in gene and cell and gene therapy – from bench scientists to industry CEOs, regulators, and clinical innovators. With 7,000+ attendees, 320+ exhibiting companies, and thousands of scientific contributions, it’s the must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of CGT. As the largest and most comprehensive cell and gene therapy event, the Annual Meeting offers unique opportunities to explore the latest scientific research, stay abreast of new technologies, and forge career-advancing connections.

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SFAF 2026

May 19, 2026 - May 21, 2026

The Sequence to Function: Applications and Analysis for the Future (SFA²F) meeting is an intimate, yet accessible meeting focused on the advancement of genomics through global engagement and partnerships. Held annually (since 2006) in the historic town of Santa Fe NM, the meeting brings together established and emerging scientists from academia, industry, and government organizations for three days of scientific presentation, interactive panel discussions, workshops, and informal networking events.

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ASM Microbe 2026

June 04, 2026 - June 07, 2026

Science moves forward when we do. At ASM Microbe, the world’s premier gathering in the microbial sciences, you’ll explore the innovative ideas driving the next evolution of the field.

Now organized as 3 independent, co-located meetings, ASM Microbe 2026 allows you to dive deep into your area of expertise and explore cutting-edge research across the broader microbial sciences, while expanding your network. More than a meeting, ASM Microbe is a community experience that connects scientists across disciplines and career stages through shared curiosity and discovery.

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The 8th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Medical Artificial Intelligence (JMAI)

June 05, 2026 - June 06, 2026

The 8th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Medical Artificial Intelligence (JMAI) will be held on June 5–6, 2026, at the Toranomon Hills Forum in Tokyo. PacBio and Tomy Digital Biology, will host an evening seminar on June 5, offering an opportunity to hear Prof. Allen Chan from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) share his latest research and findings in deep learning using HiFi data.

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ESHG 2026

June 13, 2026 - June 16, 2026

The ESHG conference provides a platform for the dissemination of the most recent advancements in the field of human genetics, both scientifically and technologically. It also fosters the education of the upcoming generation of human geneticists.

The conference is a unique opportunity to meet, share results, build scientific projects and collaborations and get inspired, whatever your professional background in human genetics. The meeting will also allow direct contact with exhibitors, presenting their new product portfolio and offering practical demonstrations.

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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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Seq It Forward – Run for Rare 5K

June 27, 2026

June 27, 8:00 AM PST | Lake Miramar, San Diego

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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ASHG 2026

October 20, 2026 - October 24, 2026

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Microbiome Meeting

October 27, 2026 - October 31, 2026

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Microbiome Meeting is a premier international conference bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry scientists to explore cutting-edge developments in microbiome science. Held annually at the historic CSHL campus in New York, the meeting features a highly interactive program of keynote talks, short presentations, and poster sessions spanning microbial ecology, host–microbe interactions, computational analysis, and microbiome-based therapeutics. The conference is designed to foster cross-disciplinary exchange and collaboration, with participation from senior investigators alongside early-career scientists.

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AMP 2026

November 09, 2026 - November 13, 2026

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