# HGSA Annual Scientific Meeting

- Dates: 1 August 2026 to 4 August 2026
- Location: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Organiser: The Human Genetics Society of Australasia Limited
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The HGSA 49th Annual Scientific Meeting is a conference focused on human genetics in the Asia-Pacific region. It highlights research, clinical innovation, and technology related to ancestry-informed genomic medicine and equitable health delivery. The event is intended for professionals in human genetics from New Zealand, Australia, and the wider region.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://hgsa.org.au/Web/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=ASM2026)
- [Registration](https://aacb.eventsair.com/hgsa-49th-asm-2026/conference-fees-inclusions)
- [Agenda](https://hgsa.org.au/Web/Web/About/HGSA-Committees/Scientific-Programme-Committee.aspx?hkey=e34e7170-830b-4ff5-894c-f3514c9e9e33)

## Topics

- Genetics
- Medical & Pharma

## Where to stay

- **Ibis Hotel Christchurch**: 240 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-5983-ibis-christchurch/index.shtml)
- **Christchurch City Hotel**: 260 m from the venue, Colombo Street
- **The Observatory Hotel**: 410 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://observatoryhotel.co.nz/)
- **Drifter Christchurch**: 460 m from the venue, 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, 8011
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thedrifter.com/)
  - Phone: +64 3 659 0066
- **The Classic Villa**: 470 m from the venue, 17 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8013
  - [Hotel website](https://www.theclassicvilla.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 3 377 7905
- **BreakFree**: 480 m from the venue, 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  - [Hotel website](https://www.breakfree.com.au/on-cashel/)
- **Novotel**: 480 m from the venue, 52 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011
  - [Hotel website](https://all.accor.com/hotel/6592/index.en.shtml)
  - Phone: +64 3 372 2111
- **Heritage Christchurch Hotel**: 480 m from the venue, 28 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/hgsa-annual-scientific-meeting/