MedHackathon Asia 2026: Advancing genomic and health data collaboration across Asia

21 MAY 2026

Overview

MedHackathon Asia is a regional meeting for researchers, clinicians, bioinformaticians, data stewards, and precision medicine leaders working to strengthen genomic and health data collaboration across Asia.

Supported by PRECISE (Precision Health Research, Singapore), the 2026 edition builds on the discussions and project outcomes documented after MedHackathon Asia 2025. The shared objective is to unlock the scientific and clinical value of Asian genomic diversity through practical collaboration on biobanks, data standards, computational workflows, and responsible governance.

Who should join?

This event is intended for participants working in human genetics, medical informatics, biobanking, clinical genomics, bioinformatics, data governance, and related areas. We welcome researchers and practitioners interested in building shared infrastructure, standards, and collaborative projects for precision medicine in Asia.

Expected Outcomes

MedHackathon Asia 2026 is expected to support:

  • Stronger researcher-to-researcher networks across Asian genome and biobank initiatives

  • Better alignment on practical standards for genomic and phenotypic data sharing

  • Shared understanding of country-specific governance constraints and collaboration models

  • Prototype tools, reference resources, and interoperable workflows for regional use

  • Clearer roadmaps for federated analysis, trusted research environments, and archive development

  • Continued momentum toward equitable precision medicine innovation grounded in Asian populations

About the Event

Event Schedule

  • Monday, July 27 — Opening session, community updates and framing talks

  • Tuesday, July 28 — Tutorials, project breakout sessions

  • Wednesday, July 29 — Hackathon working sessions

  • Thursday, July 30 — Hackathon working sessions, cross-team reporting

  • Friday, July 31 — Wrap-up session, next-step planning

Event Venue

The meeting takes place at Begonia Pavilion in Downtown East, Pasir Ris, Singapore, locally hosted by PRECISE (Precision Health Research, Singapore). Attendee check-in is at the venue reception on Monday 27 July from 12:00.

Location: Begonia Pavilion at Downtown East 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599

Getting there:

  • MRT + bus (about 40 minutes from Changi Airport): take the East–West Line to Pasir Ris (EW1), then bus 354 (or 3, 5, 6, 12, 17, 21, 89, or 358 East Loop) to the Downtown East stops.

  • Free Downtown East shuttle runs between Pasir Ris MRT and the Downtown East Begonia Pick-up Point daily from 11:00 to 22:00, at about 15-minute intervals.

  • Taxi or Grab from Changi Airport takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Accommodation

D’Resort, co-located with Begonia Pavilion at Downtown East, is the on-site option. Confirmed participants receive a list of alternative hotels nearby, with indicative travel times, in the registration confirmation email. Participants book their own rooms.

Registration

MedHackathon Asia 2026 is a small working meeting, and venue capacity is limited. Participation is therefore by invitation and review: the organizing committee shares the registration form through country contacts and community channels, and every registration is reviewed before a seat is confirmed.

If you are actively engaged in Asian biobank, genomic, or precision-medicine collaboration and would like to take part, please click here for the registration form: https://forms.gle/WcKWEFwJk8w3P3e79

Contact

For any enquiries, please join the Google group at MedHackathon Asia or email the organisers at admin-medhackathon-asia@googlegroups.com.