Talkaoke (The ‘Flying Saucer Of Chat’)

Talkaoke is a fun and interactive pop-up show that offers you the chance to sit down with others and discuss any topic you like. Whether you're in the mood for a casual chat or a heated debate, Talkaoke is the perfect platform to do so.

You don’t need to book ahead. Just come and join in whenever you like.

You can get answers to your burning questions or continue conversations that started in the main theatres. It's a great opportunity to connect with others and engage in meaningful discussions.

Talkaoke is happening throughout the two days on the main exhibition floor, starting at 11.00am on Day 1 and 10.30am on  Day 2. The topics are not typically set in advance (just join in and/or propose your own topic), although we do have pre-determined topics starting at the following times:

Day 1 (Wednesday 29th January 2025)

11:30 Reimagining Healthcare with the Power of AI 

Speaker: Helena Andres Terre

2:10 Navigating the ethical challenges of Newborn Sequencing

Speaker: Alice Tuff-Lacey

4:10 From Awareness to Action: Genomics in Women’s Health

Speaker: Caroline Ovadia

Day 2 (Thursday 30th January 2025)

11:20 How can we do better science, and increase impact, by collaborating with Patients? And how can you start?

Speaker: Juliette Harris

2:05 What are the practical steps we can take to ensure diversity and equity in genomics programmes?

Speaker: Manuel Corpas