Celebrating its 11th year, The Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2026 has firmly established itself as the annual, must-attend gathering for the UK’s life sciences community. This year’s edition promises to be the largest and most comprehensive to date, dramatically expanding its focus far beyond traditional genomics and biodata. The comprehensive program now embraces a diverse array of crucial, forward-looking topics, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cancer diagnostics, drug discovery, genomic medicine, proteomics, multi-omics, and spatial biology. Regardless of your specific discipline within the life sciences, this festival is meticulously designed to offer actionable content and insights tailored directly to your professional interests, ensuring relevance for every attendee.

The core of The Festival is unparalleled scientific and technological exploration. Attendees are guaranteed to gain actionable insights by learning directly from over 360 inspirational speakers who will present across 16 dedicated theaters of presentations and panel discussions. Beyond the podium, the event provides a vital connection point with cutting-edge industry advancements. You can discover new technology firsthand by visiting the vibrant show floor, which hosts over 180 exhibitors. This is a unique opportunity to get hands-on with the latest tools and technologies and understand how they are driving innovation across research and clinical applications in real-time.

Beyond the technical content, the Festival provides unrivaled opportunities for professional collaboration and connection. It’s the perfect place to find your tribe, engaging directly with industry experts, scientists, academics, and technical specialists. The collaborative, creative environment is optimized for both formal and informal networking, making it easier than ever to make new connections and share ideas with peers who have similar research interests. To ensure the widest possible attendance, the event offers high accessibility: registration is remarkably free for 90% of attendees. Furthermore, all in-person participants receive the added benefit of on-demand access to the content, allowing you to catch up on any missed sessions from the comprehensive program after the event concludes.