Medhackathon Asia 2026
21 May 2026
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
Event Schedule
MedHackathon Asia 2026 will be a five-day event from 27 July to 31 July 2026.
Summary Event Schedule
Date: | Programme: | |
|---|---|---|
Mon, 27 July | Opening session, community updates and framing talks | |
Tues, 28 July | Tutorials, project breakout sessions | |
Wed, 29 July | Hackathon working sessions | |
Thurs, 30 July | Hackathon working sessions, cross-team reporting | |
Fri, 31 July | 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.