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PRISM 2026: Colour the future of genomics

PRISM is our premier global gathering of genomics experts where leaders across research, clinical, and technology development gather to share hard-won insights and see how HiFi long-read sequencing is evolving in real time.

Registration is now open.

Full PRISM event access including our keynote speakers, discussions, and networking sessions

Two nights’ accommodation (single occupancy) at the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka from Monday 11 May to Wednesday 13 May

Breakfast and Lunch for both event days, a welcome reception on 11 May and dinner on 12 May

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Agenda

We'll regularly update our exciting lineup of speakers and sessions. Check back for more information and latest updates!

15:00 - 22:00 

PRISM welcome: check-in and registration

19:00 - 22:00

PRISM welcome reception

8:00 - 8:30

Registration

8:30 - 9:50

Morning session, Part l

PRISM opening remarks

 

PacBio presentation
PacBio executive leadership

 

Keynote (Customer presentation)

Yamamoto Masayuki

9:50 - 10:10

Morning break

10:10 - 12:15

Morning session, Part ll

Keynote (Customer presentation)

John Chambers, PRECISE
Shuhua Xu, Fudan University

Panel discussion

Moderated by: Mark Van Oene

12:15 - 13:30

Networking lunch

13:15 - 18:00

Afternoon session

Best of AMER

Topic focus: Novel insights into human biology

Moderated by:

Speakers:
Margaret Starostik, Johns Hopkins University
Melissa Smith, Clareo Biosciences
Rebekah Barrick, UCI-GREGoR

Best of EMEA

Topic focus: Clinical genomics

Moderated by: Sukhvinder Nicklen, PacBio

Speakers:
Anna Lindstrand, Karolinska Institutet
Lili Milani, University of Tartu
Lisenka Vissers, RadboudUMC

Best of APAC

Topic focus: Advanced Genomics: Pangenome & Complex Disease Discovery

Moderated by: Jee Hian Lim, PacBio

Speakers:
Jian Yang, Westlake University

Workshops

18:30 - 19:00

Transfers to restaurant

19:00 - 22:00

Dinner

22:00 - 22:30

Transfers to hotel

8:00 - 8:30

Registration

8:30 - 10:30

Morning session, Part l

PRISM opening remarks

 

PacBio presentation
PacBio executive leadership

 

Keynote (Customer presentation)

Stephen Turner, Monash University
Jay Shin, A*STAR GIS

10:30 - 10:50

Morning break

10:50 - 12:30

Morning session, Part ll

Keynote (Customer presentation)

Ashwin Dalal, Centre for Dna Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Usha Dutta, Centre for Dna Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Joo-Yong An, Korea University
 

Panel discussion
Moderated by:

12:30 - 13:30

Networking lunch

13:30 - 17:45

Afternoon session

Best of APAC

Topic focus: Prenatal, Newborn Screening & Rare Inherited Disease

Speakers:
Vorasuk Shotelersuk, Chulalongkorn University

 

Best of APAC

Topic focus: Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology 

Speakers:
Yosuke Tanaka, National Cancer Center Japan
Sherif Rashad, Tohoku University

Best of APAC

Topic focus: Multi-Omic Long-Read Genomics

Speakers:
Sui Yue, A*STAR GIS
Shi Yongyong, Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Best of APAC

Topic focus: Human Microbiome Genomics

Speakers:
Thoranin Intarajak, Chulabhorn Royal Academy

Workshops

17:50 - 18:00

Closing remarks

After 18:00

Departures

Airport transfers will be available

PacBio Team

Keynotes

Joon-Yong An
Joon-Yong An
Associate Professor, Human Genomics
Korea University
John Chambers
John Chambers
Toh Kian Chui Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Epidemiology
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
ASHWIN DALAL
ASHWIN DALAL
Staff Scientist
CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
Usha Dutta
Usha Dutta
Cytogeneticist
CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
Yamamoto Masayuki
Yamamoto Masayuki
Jay Shin
Jay Shin
Senior Group Leader
A*STAR GIS
Stephen Turner
Stephen Turner
Professor, Department of Microbiology, Biomedical Discovery Institute
Monash University
Shuhua Xu
Shuhua Xu
Professor
Fudan University

Speakers

Anna Lindstrand
Anna Lindstrand
Professor
Karolinska Institutet
Jian Yang
Jian Yang
Zhen-Xing Endowed Professor
Westlake University
Lili Milani
Lili Milani
Professor, Pharmacogenomics
Estonian Biobank, University of Tartu
Lisenka Vissers
Lisenka Vissers
Professor of Translational Genomics
Radboudumc
Margaret Starostik
Margaret Starostik
Postdoctoral Fellow
Johns Hopkins University
Rebekah Barrick
Rebekah Barrick
Genetic Counselor
UCI-GREGoR
Sherif Rashad
Sherif Rashad
Associate Professor, Tohoku University
Tohoku University
Sui Yue
Sui Yue
Research Scientist, Computational Transcriptomics
Genome Institute of Singapore
Vorasuk Shotelersuk
Vorasuk Shotelersuk
Director of the Center of Excellence for Medical Genomics
Chulalongkorn University
Yosuke Tanaka
Yosuke Tanaka
Laboratory head
National Cancer Center Research Institute
Tomy Seiko
TOMY Digital Biology
Agilent
AWS
BiOptic Inc.
Geneyx
Golden Helix
Hamilton
Hologic Diagenode
Integrated DNA Technologies
n6 Tec
Opentrons
QIAGEN
SPT Labtech
Tecan
Yourgene Health

We are currently planning for a fully in-person event in Fukuoka, Japan with no virtual access.

The event is scheduled to finish at 5:45 PM on the 13th May. We recommend arranging flights from 8 PM onwards

PRISM events are designed to cultivate an intimate and engaging atmosphere. To maintain this unique experience our PRISM 2026 Fukuoka event carries a registration fee of USD $350 payable as part of the registration process. Registration is only complete if payment has been made online. All major credit cards are accepted. The registration fee includes the following:

• Event entry

• Two nights’ accommodation (single occupancy) at the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka from Monday 11 May to Wednesday 13 May

• Breakfast and Lunch for both event days, a welcome reception on 11 May and dinner on 12 May 

However, attendees must pay for their own travel.

The registration fee is non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend we are happy for you to send a colleague instead. Please let us know as early as possible if you aren’t able to attend and will send a replacement. Please email events@pacb.com.

Registration transfers are considered on a case-by-case basis, as registrations are linked to specific email addresses. To request a transfer, please contact us at events@pacb.com, and we will review your request.

Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Please let us know during registration using the options within the form if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions and we will ensure you are catered for.

Yes, the venue is accessible; for more details please review the venue website. For specific accessibility requests or questions, please contact events@pacb.com.

The closest airport to the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is Fukuoka International Airport (FUK), which is only a 20 minute drive.

Due to guests arriving at different times on the 11th May, we recommend that you arrange a taxi to the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka. However, we will have multiple transfer options available for those arriving on 11 May and leaving for the airport on the 13 May (subject to availability).

Citizens from countries like Japan's visa-exempt list can enter Japan visa-free for short stays lasting less than 90 days. While citizens of other countries (e.g. china, India, Vietnam, Philippines etc.) will require a visa. Please check your local official government website for further information.

For any upgrades or adjustments to your stay, please contact the hotel directly after registering, and they will be happy to assist. The additional costs will be covered by the registrant.

The registration fee includes two nights of single-occupancy accommodation from Monday, 11 May, to Wednesday, 13 May (covering the nights of the 11th and 12th).