Belgian Society for Human Genetics - vzv/absl

BeSHG/NVHG 17 & 18 September:
De Doelen, Rotterdam

De Doelen, Rotterdam

Dear colleagues,

We are delighted by the enthusiasm for the upcoming Joint NVHG–BeSHG Annual Conference, which will take place on 17–18 September 2026 at De Doelen, Rotterdam.

We are delighted by the tremendous interest in this year's meeting. With a record number of submitted abstracts and registrations continuing to grow, we expect one of the largest human genetics meetings held in the Netherlands in recent years.

If you have not yet registered, we warmly invite you to do so. The regular registration fee is available until 31 August. From 1 September, the late registration fee will apply.

A programme you won't want to miss

This year's meeting brings together leading researchers, clinicians and professionals in human genetics around the theme of translating new discoveries into clinical impact.

Highlights include:

· Emerging technologies in genetics, featuring Hugo Snippert, Frank Jacobs, selected abstracts and poster pitches.

· Generations in Genetics, with lectures by Rosa Rademakers, Henne Holstege, and the NVHG Galjaard Lecture.

· A special keynote evening with Aaron Panofsky (UCLA) and Elisabeth Bik, followed by an interactive discussion on genetics, science and society.

· Implementation of novel genomic applications, with speakers from leading Dutch and Belgian centres sharing practical experiences from clinical implementation.

· Genomics in Context: International Highlights, featuring Eric Green, Eveline Altena, and Johannes Krause, covering international developments ranging from genomics to archaeogenetics.

In addition, the programme includes:

· parallel sessions with selected abstracts,

· extensive poster sessions,

· the psychology in genetics session,

· sponsor showcases,

· the Young Investigator Award,

· ample networking opportunities,

· the conference dinner and evening party.

The full programme is available on the conference website.

We hope you will join us for what promises to be an exciting scientific meeting and a unique opportunity to strengthen collaborations between the Dutch and Belgian human genetics communities.