PHA4GE hosts a biennial international conference that brings together the global public health genomics community to share knowledge, align on standards, and advance the use of genomic epidemiology for public health action.
The PHA4GE Conference provides a platform for researchers, public health practitioners, bioinformaticians, and partners to exchange ideas, present collaborative work, and strengthen global networks focused on genomic surveillance, data standards, and implementation.
Below is a list of previous PHA4GE conferences. Each event reflects the evolving needs of the global public health community and PHA4GE’s ongoing commitment to open, collaborative, and impactful genomic epidemiology.
More than 270 scientists, policy-makers, funders, and public health experts from around the world gathered in Cape Town for the third International Pathogen Surveillance Network Global Partners Forum, held jointly with PHA4GE’s second biennial conference. Under the theme Data for Action, the meeting focused on translating genomics into public health impact through stronger surveillance systems, digital infrastructure, and equitable global data sharing.
PHA4GE’s first-ever conference took place from 30 October to 1 November 2023 at Cavalli Estate in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together the global public health genomics community. The meeting explored key topics including pathogen surveillance tools, data harmonisation, laboratory quality assurance, ethical data sharing, and enabling genomics in resource-limited settings.