Events for public
Festive Public Genomics Café
11/12/2025
Wales Genomic Health Centre (CIGC), Cardiff & Microsoft Teams
Are you curious about how genomics is shaping healthcare, or personally affected by a rare or genetic condition?
Join us either in person at the Wales Genomic Health Centre (CIGC) in Cardiff, or via Microsoft Teams, for a session of engaging talks, as well as some fun genomics activities and a festive genomics quiz.
- Building a new model of support for people impacted by rare diseases – Rhiannon Edwards, Rare Disease Implementation Network
- Unlocking Health Insights: How Population Genomic Cohorts will Benefit Welsh Research – Professor Nigel Williams, Cardiff University
- Update on the new Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales – Genomics Partnership Wales
- PLUS! A festive genomics quiz, a range of genomics activities, and more!
There are limited in-person spaces available for this hybrid event, so make sure you book early. If you are unable to join us in person, never fear we have virtually unlimited spaces available online!
Save the Date – Genomics Showcase
23/04/2026
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Next year, on 23 April 2026, we will be hosting our biggest Genomic Showcase yet at Cardiff City Stadium. This will be a fantastic opportunity for health professionals and the wider public to explore some of the cutting-edge genomic research taking place in Wales and, best of all, it’s completely free!
Stay tuned for more updates over the coming months. It’s an exciting time for genomics. If your interested, get in contact at walesgenepark@cardiff.ac.uk.
Events for researchers
Coming Soon. Keep an eye on our socials.
Events for Educators
Save the Date – Sixth Form Genetics and Genomics Conference
05/02/2026
Online
Last held in 2023 our Sixth Form Genetics and Genomics Conference is back with a bang.
The day of talks, on Thursday 5th February 2026, provide year 12 and 13 students a chance to hear about some of the cutting-edge genomic research happening across Wales. We will be hearing from researchers, clinicians and engagement professionals across Wales so join us for an amazing day of genomics.
This online session will feature multiple short talks throughout the day so you can drop-in and out as you wish, there is no requirement to attend the entire day. Alongside the talks there will be a chance to ask questions directly to the speakers.
More information and booking information are coming soon so keep your eyes peeled and make sure you’re following our social media channels. If your interested, get in contact at walesgenepark@cardiff.ac.uk.