Roundtable discussions provide the perfect setting to discuss your own challenges, gather new information and share experiences with and learn from others in the field.

Please note: Roundtable places are limited and registering your interest doesn't guarantee a place. To be considered for a roundtable place you MUST already have an approved place at The Festival of Genomics and Biodata.

Roundtable: Closing The Digital Skills Gap in Life Sciences  

Wednesday 28 January 2026
11:30 - 13:00 Genome Dome

This roundtable explores the challenges and opportunities in closing the digital skills gap, from upskilling in bioinformatics and data science to building a collaborative framework that meets the needs of academia, industry and healthcare.

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Roundtable: Catalysing Discovery at the Intersection of Genomics, Humanities, Social Sciences and Bioethics 

Wednesday 28 January 2026
14:10 - 15:40 Genome Dome

This roundtable brings together diverse perspectives to explore what true cross-disciplinary collaboration looks like, why it’s essential, and how we can overcome cultural and practical barriers to make it happen.

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Roundtable: Data Citizenship: Who Owns Your Genome? 

Thursday 29 January 2026
11:30 - 13:00 Genome Dome

Join us to discuss the complexities of data citizenship, from ownership and access to what makes a project ethically and practically suitable.

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Roundtable Leaders include