2 days
2 days
of learning, engaging, and networking
20+ talks
20+ talks
led by inspiring scientific experts
225+ guests
225+ guests
in one place, sharing the experience
Why attend?
Why attend?
PRISM is our global flagship event, bringing together the genomics community, customers, partners, and PacBio experts. This vibrant event is designed to cast a full spectrum of light on the boundless possibilities in genomics, and you're invited.
Step into the future as we explore the long- and short-read sequencing tools of tomorrow – NOW YOU CAN.
At PRISM, you’ll have the opportunity to foster relationships with industry leaders and peers while advancing your research, to connect the dots between data and insights.
PRISM 2026: Color 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.
PRISM 2026: Color 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.
Talk with people driving the field forward
Talk with people driving the field forward
Join conversations with researchers and industry peers who are shaping current practice and future standards.
Join conversations with researchers and industry peers who are shaping current practice and future standards.
Meet PacBio leadership and technical experts
Meet PacBio leadership and technical experts
Discuss your projects, ask detailed questions, and get perspective from the teams building the tools you use.
Discuss your projects, ask detailed questions, and get perspective from the teams building the tools you use.
See the newest technology in person
See the newest technology in person
Evaluate PacBio platforms and explore solutions from partners working on automation, analysis, and complementary workflows.
Evaluate PacBio platforms and explore solutions from partners working on automation, analysis, and complementary workflows.
Hear research that is influencing decisions now
Hear research that is influencing decisions now
Keynotes, focused sessions, and panels to show you results that are changing how difficult variants, complex regions, and large-scale studies are approached.
Keynotes, focused sessions, and panels to show you results that are changing how difficult variants, complex regions, and large-scale studies are approached.
Join an elite community of innovators
Join an elite community of innovators
Become part of a global network that values accuracy, clarity, and progress. Most attendees return because the discussions shape their next steps.
Become part of a global network that values accuracy, clarity, and progress. Most attendees return because the discussions shape their next steps.
All-inclusive package
$650
This includes the following:
Full PRISM event access including our main stage sessions, workshops, panel discussion, and exhibit hall |
2-night hotel accommodation at InterContinental San Diego |
Evening receptions |
Meals throughout conference days |
Networking activities |
This includes the following:
Full PRISM event access including our main stage sessions, workshops, panel discussion, and exhibit hall |
2-night hotel accommodation at InterContinental San Diego |
Evening receptions |
Meals throughout conference days |
Networking activities |
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InterContinental
San Diego
InterContinental
San Diego
We'll regularly update our exciting lineup of speakers and sessions. Check back for more information and the latest updates!
We'll regularly update our exciting lineup of speakers and sessions. Check back for more information and latest updates!
*agenda is subject to change
*agenda is subject to change
2:00 PM–6:00 PM
2:00 PM–6:00 PM
Registration check-in
6:00 PM–9:00 PM
6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Onsite welcome reception
7:00 AM–8:00 AM
7:00 AM–8:00 AM
Breakfast & registration check-in
8:00 AM–10:00 AM
8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Opening session
Welcome remarks
Mark Van Oene, Chief Operating Officer, PacBio
PacBio company vision
Christian Henry, President & Chief Executive Officer, PacBio
Opening keynote: Building Sweden’s long-read genome ecosystem
Anna Lindstrand, Professor, Karolinska Institutet
Long-read genome sequencing for rare disease diagnostic research
Emmanuèle Délot, Academic Researcher, University of California Irvine
10:00 AM–10:30 AM
10:00 AM–10:30 AM
Coffee & connect
10:30 AM–11:45 AM
10:30 AM–11:45 AM
Morning session
Rare inherited disease presentation
Details coming soon
Finding cancer missing heritability with long-read sequencing
Rachid Karam, VP of R&D, Ambry Genetics
PacBio portfolio
James Hudson, Senior Director of Sales AMR, PacBio
11:45 AM–1:20 PM (90 minutes)
11:45 AM–1:20 PM (90 minutes)
Lunch
1:20 PM–2:20 PM (60 minutes)
1:20 PM–2:20 PM (60 minutes)
Workshops
Vega takes the lead: powering the next wave of innovation in biopharma and research
Evgeny Kiner, Founder, NeoSplice Therapeutics
Jonathan Schultz, Director of Field Application Sciences, Sampled
SPRQ-Nx and next-level methylation calling
WORKSHOP SWAP (10 min)
2:30 PM–3:30 PM (60 minutes)
WORKSHOP SWAP (10 min)
2:30 PM–3:30 PM (60 minutes)
Workshops
Target what matters: custom panel design using PureTarget
Emerging HiFi applications shaping the future of genomics
How to build HiFi into your grant funding
3:45 PM–5:10 PM
3:45 PM–5:10 PM
Afternoon session
Plant and animal genomics presentation
The function of gut microbiomes in colorectal adenomas
Thoranin Intarajak, Head of Bioinformatics, Chulabhorn Royal Academy
Population scale transcriptomics presentation
J. (Gus) Gustafson, Graduate Student, University of Washington
5:10 PM–5:45 PM
5:10 PM–5:45 PM
Networking
6:00 PM–9:30 PM
6:00 PM–9:30 PM
Offsite scenic harbor boat cruise
7:00 AM–8:00 AM
7:00 AM–8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM–9:50 AM
8:00 AM–9:50 AM
Morning session
Opening remarks
James Hudson, Senior Director of Sales AMR, PacBio
From wrong reads to long reads: dramatically improving microbiome analyses with quantitative long read sequencing
Rob Knight | Wolfe Family Endowed Chair in Microbiome Research at Rady Children's, Director at Center for Microbiome Innovation, and Professor | University of California, San Diego
Target ALS data engine: an open data platform powering ALS research with HiFi sequencing
Amy Easton, VP, Scientific Programs, Target ALS
Applying the new PacBio Kinnex platform to in vitro discovery
Fortunato Ferrara, Vice President of Discovery, Specifica an IQVIA company
Evaluation of long-read whole genome sequencing for detecting genomic aberrations in multiple myeloma
Richard Kandasamy, Associate Professor, Mayo Clinic
9:50 AM–10:20 AM
9:50 AM–10:20 AM
Coffee & connect
10:20 AM–12:15 PM
10:20 AM–12:15 PM
Closing session
Panel discussion: Clinical genomics
Stacy Musone, Head of Global Market Development, PacBio
Closing keynote: Genomic medicine without borders
Ryan Taft, Chief Scientific Officer, Genetic Alliance
PacBio roadmap & technical advances
David Miller, Vice President of Global Marketing, PacBio
After 12:15 PM
After 12:15 PM
Departures
Rob Knight
Wolfe Family Endowed Chair in Microbiome Research at Rady Children's Director, Center for Microbiome Innovation, and Professor
University of California, San Diego
Meet our PRISM 2026 sponsors
Meet our PRISM 2026 sponsors
Meet our PRISM 2026 sponsors
Registration is now open! Click here to get started.
PRISM is currently an in-person event only. We hope to see you there!
With lots of new and exciting things coming to PRISM 2026, we’re offering two types of registration packages:
All-inclusive registration package for $650 USD that includes:
- Full PRISM conference access to all presentations, workshops, panel discussion, and exhibit hall
- 2 nights of hotel accommodation at InterContinental San Diego
- Evening receptions
- Meals throughout conference days
- Networking and social activities
Standard registration package for $250 USD that includes:
- Full PRISM conference access to all presentations, workshops, panel discussion, and exhibit hall
- Evening receptions
- Meals throughout conference days
- Networking and social activities
The registration fee is non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, we are happy to work with you to transfer your registration to a colleague. Please let us know as early as possible if you are unable to attend and would like to transfer your registration to someone else. Please email us at events@pacb.com.
Yes, we understand that the unexpected can happen. To request a transfer, please contact us at events@pacb.com, and we will review your request.
While you are not required to stay at the event hotel, you are strongly encouraged do so to maximize your experience of the entire PRISM program. Our all-inclusive registration package includes two nights of accommodation.
If you live locally in San Diego or do not need hotel accommodation, you can register for the standard registration package and still get full access to the entire PRISM program.
No, airfare travel is not included in the cost. Attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the event city.
San Diego International Airport is the primary airport serving the San Diego area.
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) - 2.7 miles to InterContinental San Diego
Ground transportation is not included. We recommend taking an Uber, Lyft, taxi, or bus, as appropriate, to and from the venue.
Yes, the venue is accessible; for more details, please review InterContinental San Diego's website. For specific accessibility requests, please indicate your accessibility needs during registration in the Personal Information section and/or “Any special requests?” under the Hotel Accommodation section. If you have any questions, please contact us at events@pacb.com.
Food and refreshments will be provided every day of the event. Please let us know during the registration process under “Dietary restrictions” and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.