GA4GH 14th Plenary will take place in Singapore

11 Mar 2026

The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) will hold its 14th Plenary meeting from 28 September to 2 October 2026 in Singapore. Co-hosted by Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE), the meeting will gather participants from across the health and biomedical ecosystem to advance topics in global genomic and health data sharing.

By Jaclyn Estrin, GA4GH Senior Science Writer

The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) community is invited to gather once again for the organisation’s annual Plenary meeting to be held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 at the One Farrer Hotel in Singapore. The 14th Plenary meeting will be co-hosted by Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE), marking GA4GH’s first plenary held in Asia. Registration for the meeting is now open.

Seow Shih Wee, Conference Programme Co-Chair and Senior Director, PRECISE, said, “By any global measure, Singapore is a small country, yet in the fast-moving field of precision medicine, we have been able to contribute in ways that are internationally recognised, built on sustained public trust, long-term commitment, and a whole-of-nation effort to do things carefully and transparently. We are privileged to co-organise the GA4GH Plenary in Singapore — and in Asia for the first time — underscoring the importance of global representation and collaboration in shaping a more inclusive, future-ready genomic ecosystem.”

The plenary meeting will convene people from across the health and biomedical ecosystem, including clinicians, researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and representatives of genomic initiatives, among others. 

Angela Page, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer, GA4GH, said, “We are delighted to once again convene leaders from across disciplines and sectors to advance genomics on a global scale for the benefit of human health. To be gathering in Asia as a full community for the first time is both overdue and a huge opportunity. The pace of development and discovery in this region are unmatched and we are honoured to be collaborating with PRECISE on this milestone event.” 

The 14th Plenary meeting will kick off with a full-day convening of the National Initiatives Forum (NIF). The NIF meeting will bring together representatives of country-wide genomics initiatives to share key insights and developments around implementing genomic medicine in national healthcare systems. 

This meeting will be followed by two days of general plenary sessions. The agenda will include keynote talks and expert panels featuring speakers from a wide range of roles within the genomics and healthcare ecosystem. Sessions will focus on genomic and health data sharing topics and initiatives across local, national, and global scales.

An international Plenary Programme Committee will help GA4GH and PRECISE cultivate a diverse and compelling plenary agenda. The Plenary Programme Committee will be co-chaired by Seow Shih Wee and Tan Ee Shien, both from PRECISE, with support from Jakris Eu-ahsunthornwattana (Thai Society of Human Genetics; Thailand), Ada Hamosh (Johns Hopkins Medicine; US), Kahlil Lawless (Illumina; Canada), Tazro Ohta (Chiba University; Japan), and Daniel Puthawala (Nationwide Children’s Hospital; US).

Clinical A/P Tan Ee Shien, Conference Programme Co-Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, PRECISE, said: “As Conference Programme Co-Chair, I look forward to the meeting bringing together diverse speakers and perspectives across research, clinical practice, and policy. The Plenary will be an opportunity to exchange practical insights on clinical implementation and real-world impact, while drawing on Singapore’s growing experience in translating precision medicine into healthcare delivery and to foster dialogue that advances more inclusive genomic medicine worldwide.”

The week-long conference will culminate with the GA4GH Connect meeting, two days of collaborative working sessions during which participants will delve into topics that advance GA4GH product development and implementation. Participants will engage in brainstorming sessions, hands-on workshops and hackathons, identification of shared challenges, and collective problem-solving. 

Registration for the GA4GH 14th Plenary meeting is now available. Please refer to the event website for more information about registration tiers, Early-Bird pricing, location, and accommodation. 

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GA4GH is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing progress in human health by creating a standardised approach to responsible, broad, and democratised use of genomic and health data. The GA4GH annual Plenary meetings serve as a crucial forum for the exchange of insights around how GA4GH standards can help foster health data sharing at local and international levels.

Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE) is a national programme that serves as the central coordinating faculty for Singapore’s multi-phase National Precision Medicine programme. PRECISE convenes research, clinical, and industry partners to advance genomics, foster Singapore’s biomedical innovation, and improve human health outcomes. PRECISE is co-hosting the GA4GH 14th Plenary meeting, providing local expertise, and helping to steward a meaningful event.