Variant Interpretation Unconference
What is an Unconference?
The IN PERSON Variant Interpretation Unconference, brought to you by CGC/VICC/CIViC/ClinGen, will focus on promoting the standardization and dissemination of knowledge of the clinical significance of cancer variants.
The Unconference format is a participant-driven meeting, with emphasis on collaborative discussion and hands-on activities, with minimal lecture-style presentations or top-down structure. It will be held over two days, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, as an in-person, pre-meeting of the 2026 Cancer Genomics Consortium Annual Meeting.
The focus of this meeting will be to continue developing community consensus on data standards for interpreting variants in cancer, engage clinical experts in curating content, enhance the integration and interoperability of resources, and engage software developers to improve variant interpretation software.
Additional related topics will be proposed by meeting participants. No coding/bioinformatics skills needed.
Don't forget to add Unconference participation when you register for the CGC Annual Meeting!
Event Details
Regular Attendee Registration: $100 USD
Trainee Registration: $50 USD
When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1 pm-6 pm and Sunday, August 2, 2026 8 am-12 pm
Location: Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria (2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027)
Food: Day 1: Snacks and coffee provided. Evening Social with dinner for confirmed registrants.
Day 2: Breakfast and coffee included.
