ASHG 2025 Scientific Program and Schedule of Events

The ASHG 2025 meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics and genomics. Attendees can expect to experience the meeting through a variety of scientific sessions, exhibits, networking events, and more.
Take a quick look at the schedule by day and click on links to get more information.
All times listed are in U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4).
Monday, October 13
2:00 pm-5:00 pm | NEW! Part 1 – Short Course: Genome Browser ![]() |
Tuesday, October 14
9:00 am-12:00 pm | NEW! Part 2 – Short Course: Genome Browser ![]() |
10:00 am-12:00 pm | Interactive Workshops ![]() |
1:00 pm-3:00 pm | NEW! Part 3 – Short Course: Genome Browser ![]() |
2:00 pm-4:00 pm | Interactive Workshops ![]() |
2:00 pm-5:30 pm | NEW! Leadership Development Workshop ![]() |
2:30 pm-4:00 pm | NEW! Advocacy Training Workshop ![]() |
4:00 pm-5:00 pm | Presidential Welcome & Address by Sarah Tishkoff, PhD, ASHG President |
5:00 pm-6:30 pm | Plenary Abstract Session I* |
7:00 pm-8:30 pm | Trainee Reception ![]() |
Wednesday, October 15
8:30 am-10:00 am | Featured Symposia |
10:00 am-10:45 am |
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10:45 am-11:45 am | Platform Abstract Sessions* |
11:45 am-1:15 pm |
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1:30 pm-2:30 pm | Platform Abstract Sessions* |
2:30 pm-4:30 pm |
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4:30 pm-5:00 pm | Awards Recognition I* |
5:00 pm-6:30 pm | Unraveling the Genetic Foundations of Human Disease: Insights from the Past, Present, and Future, Presidential Symposium Moderated by Sarah Tishkoff, PhD |
7:00 pm-8:00 pm | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Reception ![]() |
Thursday, October 16
8:30 am-10:00 am | Platform Abstract Sessions* |
10:00 am-10:45 am |
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10:45 am-11:45 am | Platform Abstract Sessions* |
11:45 am-1:15 pm |
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1:30 pm-2:30 pm | Platform Abstract Sessions* |
2:30 pm-4:30 pm |
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4:30 pm-5:00 pm | Awards Recognition II* |
5:00 pm-6:30 pm | Plenary Abstract Session II* |
7:45 pm-8:45 pm | Dessert Social (limited capacity) |
Friday, October 17
8:30 am-10:00 am | Featured Symposia |
10:00 am-10:45 am |
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10:45 am-11:45 am | Platform Abstract Sessions* |
11:45 am-1:15 pm |
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1:30 pm-2:30 pm | Lightning Talks* |
2:30 pm-4:30 pm |
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3:00 pm-4:30 pm | Policy Forum |
4:30 pm-5:00 pm | Awards Recognition III* |
5:00 pm-6:30 pm | Plenary Abstract Session III* |
Saturday, October 18
8:30 am-9:30 am | Platform Abstract Sessions* |
10:00 am-11:00 am | Platform Abstract Sessions* |
11:15 am-12:45 pm | AI-Powered Genomics: Transforming Data into Insights, Distinguished Speakers Symposium |
*Speakers and titles to be announced in August
Advance ticket purchase required.
Ticketed Event Descriptions (coming soon)
Learn more about
- ASHG awards
- Destination: Boston, MA – what to do when you’re in town
- Registration
- Hotel Reservations (coming soon)