European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2026

The path from insight to impact

Join Illumina at ESHG 2026 to explore how the latest advances in genomics are helping researchers move from insight to real‑world impact, faster and with greater confidence.

Why visit Illumina at ESHG 2026?

From long‑range genomic insights to end‑to‑end workflows, Illumina solutions are designed to support you at every stage of discovery.

Visit us at stand 328

At ESHG 2026, you can:

• Explore the latest genomics innovations shaping human genetics
• See how proximity mapped read technology (TruPath™ Genome) delivers deeper insights without the complexity of traditional long‑read approaches
• Learn how Illumina Connected Software helps streamline the journey from sample-to-report.  Have a demo with an Illumina expert 
• Add dimension to your research and learn about our multiomics portfolio
• Connect with Illumina experts, collaborators, and peers working at the forefront of genetics research
• Have some fun with our AI photobooth and create your own superhero

Corporate Presentations

Genomics redefined: long‑range insights for deeper impact

Sunday 14 June | 12:15–13:30 [Room A3]

Hear from early adopters as they share how proximity mapped read technology is delivering deeper genomic insights without the complexity of traditional long‑read sequencing.

Welcome  
Sean Humphray, PhD​ 
Sr. Director Clinical R&D​, Illumina

Data to insights: advancing ​bioinformatics for long-range genomic 
James Han ​ 
Vice President Bioinformatics, Illumina

Long-range genomic insights: ​experience and perspective 
Marcel Nelen, PhD​ 
Head of Genome Diagnostic Section, Clinical Genetics Laboratory Specialist, Genetics Dept, UMC Utrecht

Insights into NHS paediatric acute care pathways 
Prof. Emma Baple ​ 
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust​, University of Exeter​​
Martina Owens
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Illumina’s multiomics roadmap: the path from insight to impact

Monday 15 June | 14:15–15:45  [Room A5] 

Through real‑world examples, learn how integrated multiomics is addressing complex biological questions, what is possible today, what´s next, and how integration of different modalities accelerates discovery and impact.

Illumina’s multiomics roadmap – The path from insight to impact
Cande Rogert, PhD​ 
VP Global Head of Advanced Science​, Illumina​ 

​Applying Multiomics in Transplantation​ research
Brendan Keating​ 
Member of the Faculty, Department of Surgery, New York University 

A Retrospective Comparison of Illumina 5‑Base Sequencing on Matched Samples for Methylation Analysis of CNS Tumors 
Matt Loose​ 
Professor of Developmental and Computational Biology, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences​, University of Nottingham 

​A 200 million cell genome-wide perturb-seq atlas with CRISPRi, CRISPRa, and siRNA 
​Martijn Vochteloo, PhD​
Sr Bioinformatician R&D​, Illumina​

SomaLogic Corporate Session 

Sunday 14 June | 12:15–13:30 [A7] 

Proteogenomics of Complex Disease: Integrating pQTLs, SomaScan Proteomics, and Multi-Omics Networks to Resolve Genetic Risk in COPD and Beyond 
Russell Bowler, Cleveland Clinic

Sequencing Square sessions

Attend presentations on innovative technology at our Corporate Presentation sessions in the Sequencing Square, Exhibition Hall

Illumina presents Aniling

Integrated clinical-grade genomic and epigenomic profiling: insights in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Saturday 13th June 12:15 – 12:45

A clinical-grade multimodal sequencing platform (GEUS) for Genomic and Epigenomic Profiling: Insights from CLL
Ester Cuenca-Leon​
Business Development​, Aniling

Illumina presents Devyser and Origin Sciences

Innovative diagnostic approaches across hemoglobinopathies and colorectal disease

Monday 15th June 12:15 – 12:45​

Human genetics developers for the diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies
Dr. C.L. Harteveld ​
Leiden University Medical Center 

Hologenomic profiling: A mechanistic approach for detecting colorectal disease
Daniel Wise​ 
Origin Sciences

Software Demos 

Interested in a free trial of Illumina’s analysis software? Visit our booth and schedule a demo to discover end‑to‑end bioinformatics solutions that take you from sample to insight—supporting genetic diseases, population‑scale screening projects, oncology, and multiomics.

Meet the Illumina team 

Connect with our representatives at the booth to learn how we can partner to maximize the potential of your data, how to streamline your workflows, scale and fuel your next breakthrough. Additionally, you can also request one-to-one meeting with our Senior Leadership by speaking with your local Illumina contact. 

Poster and Presentations

Visit our booth to learn more about the posters and presentations we are participating in.