Since its inaugural edition in 2006, the International Conference on Genomics (ICG) has grown into a globally recognized academic event in the fields of genomics, omics, and life sciences. With the permanent theme of “Omics for All”, ICG has consistently advocated academic freedom, inspired innovation, and promoted international cooperation across life sciences.
Over the past two decades, ICG has brought together world-class scientists, Nobel Laureates, leading scholars, clinicians, innovators, educators, and industry leaders. It has witnessed and advanced key milestones in life sciences - from the Human Genome Project to the rise of precision medicine, synthetic biology, multi-omics, artificial intelligence, and beyond.
This year, ICG-21 will be held in Shenzhen, China, under the theme:
Bio-Generative Intelligence for Health
The conference will invite distinguished guests from academia, medicine, artificial intelligence, education, industry, and science communication to explore how genomics, AI, and interdisciplinary innovation can shape the future of human health.
I. Conference Information
Date: September 7–8, 2026
Venue: BGI Center, Shenzhen, China
Theme: Bio-Generative Intelligence for Health
Organizers: BGI Group, BGI-Research, State Key Laboratory of Genome and Multi-omics Technologies
II. Program and Speakers
September 7 Morning - Science Popularization Carnival
The Science Popularization Carnival will bring together leading science communicators, writers, documentary filmmakers, educators, and experts to explore how life sciences can be communicated to the public in more engaging, accessible, and inspiring ways.
Featured guests include:
- Yin Ye, Chief Executive Officer, BGI Group
Wang Jie, Science writer, science film screenwriter and director
- Shi Jun, Ph.D. in Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Founder of the “Corn Lab” science communication studio
- Zhang Keming, Internationally renowned documentary filmmaker
- Nan Zhaoxu, Member of the Academic Committee, Shenzhen Natural History Museum
- Li Chia-Wei, Former Director, Department of Life Sciences, National Tsing Hua University; Editor-in-Chief of Scientific American Taiwan edition
September 7 Afternoon - Education Forum
The Education Forum will focus on innovation in science education, interdisciplinary learning, and the cultivation of future talent in life sciences and emerging technologies.
Forum guests include:
- Wang Ying, Education Advisor, BGI Group
- Ji Chengzhong, Vice Dean, China Institute of Education Innovation, Beijing Normal University
- Chen Yuting, Deputy Secretary, Education Science Research Institute of Guangming District, Shenzhen
- Qiang Zhehua, Secretary, Kunming Runcheng School
- Zhang Yaoren, Founder, Nature’s Child Tribe, Guinan School, Zhongshan
- Li Bin, Board Member and Vice President, BGI Group
- Xiao Minfeng, Executive Dean, BGI College
- Kang Changyun, Chief Education Expert, BGI Bioverse
September 8 - Keynote Speeches
Zhang Ya, Distinguished Professor, Vice Dean of School of Artificial Intelligence,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Keynote Topic: Breaking Through Rare Diseases: Agentic AI and Traceable Reasoning
Zhang Jufang, Chief Physician, Department of Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospita; Renowned Expert in Hair Medicine
Keynote Topic: Application of Follicular Unit Grafts in Wounds and Scars
Li Chenyu, Senior Researcher, Lingang Laboratory; Director, Division of Brain Technology and Engineering; Leading Scientist in Brain-Computer Interfaces
Keynote Direction: Applications of Brain-Computer Interfaces
September 8 - Thematic Sessions
Session: Health
- Liu Weibin, Vice President, BGI Group
- Yin Jiye, Research Professor in Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University
Session: Beauty
- Liu Hong, Professor, Vice Dean of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University
- Wang Xusheng, Associate Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University
- Li Yu, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Li Lin, Senior Researcher, Unilever R&D Center
- Pan Lei, Associate Chief Physician, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital
Session: Longevity
- Liu Xiaodong, Tenured Professor, School of Life Sciences, Westlake University
- Zhang Yujie, Professor, Fujian Medical University
- Dong Xuan, Research Scientist, BGI-Research
- Zhang Xiao, Ph.D. Candidate, BGI-Research
Session: Wisdom
- Jin Yaochu, Chair Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Westlake University
- Sun Yidi, Principal Investigator, Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Liu Quanying , Associate Professor, Southern University of Science and Technology
Session: Well-being
- Wang Yongli, Professor, School of Business, Sun Yat-sen University
- Chi Xinli, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Shenzhen University
- Ji Sihan, Associate Professor, Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University
More speakers and program updates will be announced soon.
For further information, please visit the ICG official website: https://icg.bio
III. Registration
Registration for ICG-21 is now open.
The registration fee includes conference materials, coffee breaks, and lunches. Accommodation and transportation are not included.
Regular Participant: RMB 800 per person
Student / Postdoctoral Fellow: RMB 500 per person
Registration Channel: Please scan the QR code to register.
IV. Call for Posters
ICG-21 warmly invites young scholars and students to present their latest research achievements. Outstanding posters will receive awards and may be recommended to partner journals.
Submission Deadline: August 28, 2026
Submission Email: lishuo3@genomics.cn
V. Exhibition Opportunities
ICG-21 will feature a science and industry exhibition area covering genomics, synthetic biology, precision medicine, big health, biotechnology, and related fields. Companies, institutions, and organizations are welcome to inquire about exhibition opportunities.
For exhibition inquiries and other conference-related matters, please contact: lixiaoling@genomics.cn
We look forward to welcoming you to Shenzhen, to explore the future of genomics, artificial intelligence, and human health together at ICG-21.