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Data Viz at the Speed of AI Workshop: Solid Foundations, Faster Execution
Wednesday 27 January 2027
11:30 - 13:00 I Workshop Room
A hands-on session on using AI agents to speed up data visualization work, without sacrificing rigor.
We start with the non-negotiable principles that any good graph needs, then show how to offload the repetitive parts to AI agents so you spend your time on decisions, not syntax.
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Agentic AI for Life Sciences Workshop: Build Your Own AI Research Assistant
Wednesday 27 January 2027
14:30 - 16:00 I Workshop Room
In this practical workshop, you will be introduced to the core concepts behind Agentic AI and explain what scientists actually need to know to start using it effectively. He'll unpack the terminology, show how these systems work under the hood, and discuss what determines whether you should trust an AI-generated result.
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Science Meets Art Attack Workshop
Wednesday 27 January 2027
16:30 - 18:00 I Workshop Room
Science doesn’t have to look boring. In this creative workshop, Petra Korlevic from the Wellcome Sanger Institute demonstrates how artistic tools and visual storytelling techniques can elevate scientific communication beyond standard plots and pipelines.
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Plant Pangenome Algorithms Demystified
Thursday 28 January
11:30 - 13:00 | Genome Dome
This workshop will demystify the algorithms behind pan-genome approaches, explaining how they work in accessible terms and exploring the pros and cons of three commonly used approaches. The session will then move from algorithms to application, looking at what you are actually trying to use a pan-genome for and why the biological question should come first.
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Developing Your Career : Personal Branding Workshop
Thursday 28 January 2027
13:05 – 14:05 I Workshop Room
This workshop will guide you through the essentials of building a strong professional presence both online and offline.
Discover how personal branding can accelerate career development and enhance visibility.
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Making Sense of Multi-Omic Data Workshop: Scalable Analysis and Interpretation
Thursday 28 January 2027
14:10 - 15:40 I Workshop Room
Rather than focusing on a single software framework or programming ecosystem, this workshop presents practical strategies for integrating diverse data types, developing robust analytical workflows and applying best practices that support reproducible research.
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From Variant to Action: A Hands-On Workshop to Reimagine Variant Interpretation
Thursday 28 January 2027
16:10 - 17:10 I Workshop Room
This interactive workshop will focus on the diagnostic value of variant interpretation, exploring how the field can move from identifying a variant to confidently understanding what it means and ultimately what action should be taken.