Connect Session Proposals - Due Next Week! 🌟

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Beatrice Amos

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Jun 25, 2025, 2:08:54 PMJun 25
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Hi everyone,

This is a friendly reminder that Connect session proposals are due next week - Wednesday, 3 July - for the upcoming GA4GH 13th Plenary in beautiful Uppsala, Sweden (8-10 October 2025)!

If you’ve got a great idea for a session, now’s the time to send it in. Proposals will be reviewed using the evaluation rubric, so have a quick look to make sure your session hits the mark. Here's the session proposal form for easy reference.

Anyone can submit a proposal - whether you're part of a Work Stream, a contributor from a Driver Project, or just passionate about a topic GA4GH should highlight!

Some possible session types include:
  • In depth discussions into a specific standard or tool
  • Cross-cutting discussions
  • Implementation stories or community case studies
  • Open discussions around emerging challenges or opportunities

We’ve set up a shared GKS brainstorming document - feel free to drop your ideas there or build on others’.
Need inspiration? Have a look at what has been proposed so far. And here is what the Clin/Pheno and the Discovery teams are thinking...

Key dates to keep in mind:
  • Proposal deadline: 3 July
  • Session confirmations: by 17 July

Register now:

Registration is open for the Plenary! If you’re planning to attend in person, active contributors can get 50% off registration by completing the GA4GH Inclusivity and Impact Survey. And of course, virtual participation is free for everyone.

Not sure where to start? Happy to chat through any ideas or questions!

Best,
Beatrice

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