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.

AI Control

Interactive Session: Building Trust in AI - Identifying Bias, Data Leakage and Hidden Failure Modes

Wednesday 27 January 2027
11:30 - 13:00 | Genome Dome

This interactive session explores the most common causes of AI failure in research. Participants will discuss how seemingly high-performing models can produce misleading or unreliable results when deployed in clinical settings and the practical approaches needed to build AI systems that are robust, reproducible, and clinically trustworthy.

Data Age

Trust in the Data Age: Who Should Access Our Genomic Data and Why?

Wednesday 27 January 2027
14:30 - 16:00 | Genome Dome

Recent concerns around biobank data security have raised important questions about how genomic information is protected, who should have access, and how participants’ expectations are reflected in decisions about data use. This discussion will bring together data custodians, researchers and participants to explore what responsible genomic data sharing should look like in practice. 

Future-Ready Workforce

Upskilling the Genomic Workforce: Building the Skills & Capabilities Needed for the Next Era of Genomics

Wednesday 27 January 2027
16:30 - 18:00 | Genome Dome

This roundtable will explore the skills, training models and collaborative approaches required to prepare the genomic workforce for the next era of genomics. The discussion will examine current capability gaps, emerging roles and practical strategies for building a future-ready workforce. 

Test Tubes

Genomic Navigators Lessons from Pilot to Practice

Thursday 28 January 2027  
16:10 - 17:10 | Genome Dome


As genomic testing becomes increasingly embedded in routine healthcare, the challenge is no longer simply delivering the test — it is helping healthcare professionals navigate increasingly complex genomic pathways. This discussion will explore the lessons emerging from the Genomic Navigator pilot and what it will take to move from promising local pilots to scalable practice.