From data to decisions. From discovery to better patient outcomes.

The Festival of Genomics, Biodata & AI returns to Boston at a critical moment for the US life sciences community. Funding pressures, rising development costs and intensifying competition are colliding with an unprecedented opportunity: the convergence of multi-omics, large-scale biodata and artificial intelligence.

To stay ahead, organizations must do more than generate data - they must integrate technologies, break down silos and translate insight into measurable progress, in research, drug discovery and translation into the clinic.

2500+
Attendees
180+
Speakers
80+
Exhibitors

Bringing together 2,500+ professionals from pharma, biotech, healthcare, research and emerging tech, the Festival is designed to help you do exactly that. Across eight theatres, 180+ expert speakers and with the help of data-rich case studies, you’ll explore the very latest in how you can leverage omics, AI and advanced analytics to transform drug discovery, accelerate development, further your research projects and enable precision medicine. 

Around 90% of attendees qualify for a free ticket.
Find out if you qualify here.

The 2026 Speaker Lineup Includes:


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Benjamin Sun

Director, Head of Population Health Omics, Informatics and Predictive Sciences, Bristol Myers Squibb
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Stacey Gabriel

Executive Vice President, Platforms and Scientific Execution, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
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Manolis Kellis

Professor of Computer Science, MIT
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J. Craig Venter

Founder, Chairman, and CEO, J. Craig Venter Institute
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Leroy Hood

CEO & President, Phenome Health & Institute for Systems Biology (ISB)
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Virginia Savova

Head of Cell-targeted Precision Medicine, Oncology Data Science and AI, AstraZeneca
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Justin Scheer

VP, In Silico Discovery, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines
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Emily Gillen

Head of Global Data Partnerships, UCB
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Nikolai Slavov

Professor and Founding Director, Northeastern University
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Niall Lennon

Senior Director, Genomics Platform, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
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Samantha Morris

PI, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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John Chan

Global Head of Digital, Informatics and AI, Novartis
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Cigall Kadoch

Professor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Julia Fox

Director, Data Sciences, Takeda
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Helena Deus

Lead for Semantic Data Products, Bristol Myers Squibb
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Parul Doshi

Chief Data Officer, Cellarity
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Jennifer Heymont

Associate Director, Scientific Informatics, Eisai
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Viktor Adalsteinsson

Director, Gerstner Center for Cancer Diagnostics, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

 

The most valuable two days you’ll spend away from the lab, clinic or office

Practical learning you can apply immediately
180+ speakers share real case studies, implementation lessons and measurable results - not theory or product pitches. 
View all speakers here.

Focused content across the full innovation pipeline
Eight theaters focussed on AI/ML, data engineering and management, drug discovery, cancer omics/diagnostics and epigenetics, genomics, multi-omics, single cell analysis, sequencing and spatial research.
Explore the agenda here.

A community built around collaboration
Connect with 2,500+ attendees from pharma, biotech, healthcare, research and start-ups to exchange ideas, solve challenges and build new partnerships. 
See who attends here.

Unique insights that accelerate R&D and decision-making
Learn how leading organizations are integrating data and AI to improve productivity, reduce risk and move R&D forward faster.

Designed for real-world impact
Every speaker is asked to share practical experience - successes, failures and actionable takeaways you can implement in your own work. 
See the speaker pledge here.

 


 

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'Find your tribe', cut through the noise, build your network, and solve your challenges via a series of micro-events, workshops, roundtables and networking experiences. 

Workshops & Roundtable Discussions

The Festival has a large range of workshops and roundtables, so it’s easier than ever to join some of the most influential voices in the community. Bring your challenges, learn from experts, exchange ideas and leave with new skills. FIND OUT MORE

Speed Networking

Speed networking is a fantastic way to meet other attendees in short, three minute bursts. A fun way to spark conversations with people you wouldn't normally meet.

Poster Zone

The Poster Zone is a launchpad for new ideas and partnerships, giving you the chance to meet with potential new collaborators. FIND OUT MORE

Topics being covered at The Festival include

Check out what went on at last years Festival of Genomics, Biodata & AI in Boston

Find out what previous attendees thought of The Festival

Mathew Chamberlain
"I had a wonderful experience at FOG; saw people that I hadn't seen for a long time, and met many new business acquaintances."
Mathew Chamberlain
Principal Scientist |  Johnson & Johnson
Anshul Kundaje
“The Festival presents a great opportunity for the scientific community and enthusiasts to discuss the state-of-the-art in genomics, the role of data science in biology and the significant role data-driven genomics will have in personalized healthcare in the near future.”
Anshul Kundaje
Assistant Professor |  Stanford University
Isabelle Thiffault
“It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with a broad audience and connect/network outside of my ""usual networks"". I can't thank you enough for everything you did and put into making this an event and conference to remember!”
Isabelle Thiffault
Director of Translational Genomics |  Children's Mercy Hospital
Jeanette McCarthy
“The Festival is an excellent way to interact with our friends and colleagues, both in academia and industry, a gateway to disseminate and learn about new ideas and approaches, and an opportunity to explore new breakthroughs and collaborations.”
Jeanette McCarthy
Adjunct Associate Professor |  Duke University
Estefanía García
“An event that no biomedical researcher should miss. Super interesting talks from which you learn a lot. You have the opportunity to establish contact with other groups and companies that can help you in your daily work; from that, new ideas could be born on how to help patients.”
Estefanía García
Postdoctoral Investigator |  Fundación MEDINA
Erica Ramos
“The Festival is a unique take on collaboration and discussion across the genomics field. I’m excited to network and interact on a larger scale than at other events.”
Erica Ramos
Staff Genetic Counsellor |  Illumina, Inc
Ted Goldstein
“It is pretty evident that The Festival is the most forward-thinking genetics/genomics festival out there and I am incredibly excited to share ideas with such a tremendous list of presenters and attendees.”
Ted Goldstein
Research Associate |  UC Santa Cruz

Reasons to attend

Unbeatable networking opportunities
Lots of formal and informal networking opportunities, making it easier to make new connections and meet people with similar research interests.

Get inspired and engaged

Listen and learn from 170+ inspirational speakers. Take the opportunity to ask your questions and participate in interactive sessions.

Discover new technology

Get hands-on with the latest tools and technologies, by visiting the vibrant show floor with 80+ exhibitors.

Free registration for most attendees
The best life sciences event around is free for 90% of attendees. Do you qualify?

On-demand access

All in-person attendees can catch up with missed sessions on-demand from our 8 theaters of presentations and panel discussions.

Find your tribe

Engage directly with industry, science, research and technical experts. Meet your peers and share ideas in a collaborative, creative environment.

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