Program Outline

Times are based on AEST

This year’s theme, "Genetic Ecosystems," highlights the critical collaboration between academia, research institutions, healthcare providers, and technology firms, together with patient advocacy groups and communities, to advance genomic medicine in modern healthcare systems. It reflects the interconnectedness of various disciplines working together to unravel the complexities of human genetics and implement ground-breaking innovations in clinical practice.

Plenary themes include:

• Bridging New Gene Discovery and Clinical Diagnosis
• A Roadmap to Building our Genetic Ecosystem
• Finding Answers for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases
• Newborn Screening
• Artificial Intelligence in Genomics
• New Technologies Transforming Genetic Diagnosis
• Making Genetics Understandable and Accessible.

Sessions will also include submitted orals, posters, workshops and industry sessions.

Thursday 14 August 2025

HGSA Advisory Council Meeting (HGSA Office)

Friday 15 August 2025

0830 - 1700 Pre-Conference SIG Meetings

0700 - 1600 Exhibition Build & Set-Up

1700-1900  Conference Welcome Reception & Exhibition Opening

From 1930  SIG Mixers

Saturday 16 August 2025

0830 - 1800 Conference Program

0830 - 1700 Exhibition & Posters

1730-1830  Poster Session

1930-2130  President's Reception (invite only event)

Sunday  17 August 2025

0830 - 1830 Conference Program

0830 - 1700 Exhibition & Posters

1900 - 2300 Gala Dinner 

Monday 18 August 2025

0830 - 1530 Conference Program

0830 - 1330 Exhibition & Posters

1400 - 2000 Exhibition Move-out