From December 4 to 6, 2024, the 19th International Conference on Genomics (ICG-19 Sanya) will be held at Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, China. The event will feature a series of sessions showcasing cutting-edge insights and breakthroughs, and we warmly invite experts, scholars, and industry professionals from around the globe to join us in advancing life sciences worldwide.

ICG is a global academic gathering in the field of omics, dedicated to the theme "OMICS for All," with a mission to harness genomics for the benefit of humanity. Since its inception, ICG has championed academic freedom, ignited innovation, and fostered collaboration across the life sciences. Thanks to the contributions of distinguished professionals and pioneers from around the world, ICG is now recognized as one of the most significant conferences in the global life sciences.

Since the first conference in 2006, ICG has welcomed over 1,500 scientists, including Nobel laureates, and engaged more than 15 million global participants, together witnessing the rapid advancements in genomics and life sciences.

The ICG-19 Sanya event will continue to uphold the sprite of the Human Genome Project (HGP) - “Owned by All, Done by All, and Shared by All” -  and promote global scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange. The conference will revolve around the theme “Omics Leading a Deeper and Broader Blue Bioeconomy,” spotlighting the latest advances in genomics with special attention to agricultural germplasm resources, sustainable development, and deep-sea biology and resource exploration.

Against the backdrop of growing importance for global agricultural sustainability and biodiversity preservation, we believe this event will not only create a platform for international academic exchange but also, with an open global perspective, contribute to advancing global agriculture toward digitalization, sustainability, and efficiency. It will further support the sustainable use of marine resources and provide scientific backing and innovative insights for the high-quality development of the marine economy.

1. Organizers

Hosting Organization: BGI-Research

Co-Hosting Organization: Yazhou Bay National Laboratory,, Hainan University, Hainan Seed Industry Laboratory

Supporting Organization: Sanya Association for Science and Technology

2. Dates

December 4th to 6th, 2024 (Conference Check-in on December 4th; Keynote presentations on December 5th to 6th)

3. Location

Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, Sanya, Hainan Province, China

4. Conference Schedule (Continuously Updated)

December 4th

Registration and Check-in

December 5th

Session 1: Agricultural Germplasm Resources and Sustainable Development

8:00-12:00

Opening Ceremony

Topic 1: Germplasm Resource Discovery and Utilization

Topic 2: Soil Microbiology for Agriculture

14:00-17:30

Topic 3: Intelligent Breeding

Topic 4: Advanced Agriculture in the Tropics

December 6th

Session 2: Deep-Sea Biology and Resource Exploration

9:00-12:00

Topic 1:  Deep-Sea Biology Research

14:00-17:00

Topic 2: Innovative Tools and Methods for Deep-Sea Research 

Topic 3: Development and Utilization of Deep-Sea Biological Resources

Closing Ceremony

5. Conference Registration

https://www.icg.bio/ICG19/index.html

For more information on registration, please contact us via email: icg@genomics.cn

We look forward to your participation in this event!